Chishuru Restaurant

Review: Chishuru Restaurant – First Black Owned Female Michelin Star Restaurant in London

September 26, 2025

Chishuru Restaurant (London, United Kingdom)

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During my summer vacation, I was on a mission to try out the top Black-owned restaurants in London to see if they are indeed making us proud. My first stop was at Chishuru Restaurant, the first Black female-owned Michelin-starred restaurant in London. Did they live up to their title?… Read on for my full review.

Ambience

Chishuru has a “relaxed & homely” feel. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, it is almost like stepping into a familiar home, but with an elegance that shows clear attention to detail. Nothing feels overdone; instead, every element, from the setting to the service, is intentional and quietly sophisticated.

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Meals

Ose-ji

This was the welcome snack, it was nice and very crunchy, just the way I like it.

Mushroom Moimoi

This felt like I was eating black moimoi, it was very soft and silky. It was plated with mushrooms that turned out delicious.

Gizdodo

I am not exactly sure why this dish is called Gizdodo, but it was a combination of Ox tongue with slices of Plantain. The Ox tongue melted so beautifully in my mouth, it was mad!!

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Fish in Banana Leaf

This meal was nice, the flavour profile was everything – it was delicious.

Onugbu

Definitely a standout from the menu. It is a combination of beef sirloin, beef short rib glazed with dawadawa (fermented locust beans), bitter leaf sauce, Japanese turnips, and a side of pickled cabbage for contrast.

The short rib was the star, so tender it literally fell off the bone with zero effort, which was a big plus. The bitter leaf sauce carried a familiar depth of flavour, but in a way that felt elevated and exciting, it was definitely bussing. I eventually paired the Onugbu with rice, and the combination came together beautifully.

Drinks

Sango Salsa

The cocktails at Chishuru were just as bold and creative as the food. I was really excited for this drink because the name sounded interesting. If you are Nigerian, then you should be familiar with the name “Sango”, it’s associated with fire & heat. So, I was not surprised when I saw that the drink was a mix of White rum, spiced rum, Pineapple, Mango, green Chili, and Coriander. It was delicious, I would definitely get it again the next time I visit Chishuru.

Dessert

Egusi Ice Cream

This was the most surprising highlight on the Chishuru menu. Traditionally, Egusi (melon seeds) is used in savoury Yoruba soups, but here it was completely reinvented into this yummy dessert. The dessert came together in layers with the egusi-based ice cream at the core, some roasted caramelised egusi scattered on top, Egusi blitzed into powder, and a light meringue sponge also infused with Egusi and Blackberries soaked in Adrian syrup.

OVERALL REVIEW & IMPRESSION

Chishuru serves the kind of dish that makes you pause, smile, and think. Dishes that are out of the box. My experience here reminded me that Nigerian ingredients don’t always have to stay in their traditional lanes. With a little creativity, we can take what we already know and love and transform it into something brand new.

FOODIE IN LAGOS RATING: 9.5/10

Chishuru Restaurant Summary

	Ambience	Relaxed & homely feel, warm and inviting atmosphere, with elegance that shows clear attention to detail and intentionality.
	Food Quality	Flavorful, unusual yet very enjoyable
	Location	Parking available
	Price	Rose, Allion £9.40 Dinner Menu (6 items) £95.00 Still Water £2.00 Drinks Sango Salsa £14.00 Service charge £15.05 Total £135.45
	Service Delivery	Service was smooth and the staff were helpful.