Chishuru

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"Joké Bakare’s small, two-story central London venue is no secret to anyone interested in restaurants: The chef’s modern recreations of classic dishes from Nigeria and the broader West African region have earned recognition from across the globe, including from the Michelin guide, which awarded Chishuru a star. As well as the chef’s immense presence, inventiveness, and ability to convey her love of food, the brilliance of Chishuru’s menu is rooted in age-old practices of fermentation, which lend many of the dishes a deep and lasting umami. It’s there in dishes like beef sirloin and dawadawa short rib with Tokyo turnip and a bitter leaf sauce, as well as grilled guinea fowl breast with celeriac cake, jalapeño, and egusi sauce. Must-try dishes: Be sure to try Bakare’s jollof rice, and leave room for dessert." - Adam Coghlan