--- title: "Ikoyi — Two-Star West African Fire in Temple, London" description: "Ikoyi doesn't translate West African flavour for a Temple postcode — it just cooks it correctly and lets the room catch up. Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan-Odukale…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/ikoyi/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Temple, London # Ikoyi Smoked plantain and scotch bonnet heat, plated with the precision of a two-star kitchen that refuses to explain itself. FlightLogic expert score: **9.2/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [West African](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/west-african/) , [British](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/british/) Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant. Quick answer **Is Ikoyi worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for special occasion dinners, adventurous tasting menus, impressing out-of-town guests. Transit proximity **For global flyers:** Ikoyi is in London, with strong access from [heathrow](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/heathrow/) and [gatwick](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/gatwick/) airports. Pair with our [London dining hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/london/) for more local picks after arrival. ## About Ikoyi Ikoyi doesn't translate West African flavour for a Temple postcode — it just cooks it correctly and lets the room catch up. Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan-Odukale built a kitchen around fermentation, dry-aging, and live-fire technique, then pointed it at ingredients most London menus still treat as garnish: scotch bonnet, guinea pepper, smoked crayfish, jollof rice cooked as a technical exercise rather than a side dish. The dining room is low-lit and copper-toned, service is unhurried without being slow, and the tasting menu changes often enough that regulars stop asking what's on it. This is confident cooking that earned its second star by refusing to soften itself for anyone. ## Menu highlights - **Smoked Jollof Rice with Crab** £38 *Cooked in a blackened pot over live fire, finished with brown crab butter and a scotch bonnet oil that arrives a beat after the smoke does* - **Plantain and Cured Egg Yolk** £24 *Charred plantain set against a slow-cured yolk and fermented chili, built to be eaten in two bites, not admired* - **Suya-Spiced Aged Duck** £46 *Dry-aged in-house, the suya spice rubbed in rather than dusted on, served pink with a peanut and guinea pepper sauce* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The jollof course alone justifies the second star — smoke, crab, and heat layered in a way I haven't had outside Lagos. Booked again before we left the table. — Folake Adeyemi · 14 March 2026 Response from Ikoyi Thank you, Folake — that dish changes with the season, so come back and catch the next version. 2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample I went in skeptical of the price point and left recalculating what I'm willing to pay for food that actually surprises me. The duck course was the best thing I've eaten in London this year. — Marcus Whitfield · 2 February 2026 ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### How far in advance should I book a table at Ikoyi? Reservations open six weeks out and weekend slots for the tasting menu typically clear within days, so book as soon as the window opens — walk-ins are rarely accommodated. ### Is the tasting menu at Ikoyi very spicy? Scotch bonnet and guinea pepper feature throughout, and the kitchen builds heat deliberately rather than dialing it back for unfamiliar palates — flag any sensitivity when booking and they'll adjust individual courses. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 18:00–22:00 **Wednesday** 18:00–22:00 **Thursday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 **Friday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 **Saturday** 12:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 **Sunday** Closed ### Features - Reservations accepted - Vegan options - Wheelchair accessible Last updated: 21 May 2026 ## Location ## More in London