Chishuru review buzz
London’s Chishuru — operated by the world’s only Black female Michelin‑star chef — is drawing fresh praise for innovative plates that blend heritage cooking with fine‑dining technique, generating lively X conversation this week. (x.com)
Chef Adejoké “Joké” Bakare’s Chishuru was awarded a Michelin star in February 2024, making her the first Black woman in the United Kingdom to receive that distinction. (guide.michelin.com) Michelin’s write‑up singles out a reinterpretation of banga fish stew — turbot plated with a palm‑nut cream and a green crab sauce — as an instance of West African heritage flavours executed with fine‑dining technique. (guide.michelin.com) Recent London reviews have repeatedly praised the menu’s fusion of home‑style elements and precision: critics name the Sinasir starter, a spicy, drinkable peppersoup broth and even an “okra martini” among standout moments. (goodtoorder.com) Chishuru began as a Brixton pop‑up, relocated to Fitzrovia in September 2023 and now sits across two floors with roughly 65 covers; published reports note a weekday lunch set around £40 and a longer evening menu in the mid‑£70s. (andyhayler.com) Bakare’s profile has expanded beyond the kitchen: she was named “Chef of the Year” at the National Restaurant Awards in 2024 and has been profiled by outlets including the Financial Times and British Vogue. (chishuru.com) A scheduled one‑night collaborative tasting with Bristol’s Wilsons on March 24, 2026 was publicised in mid‑March and has been listed alongside recent coverage that helped fuel renewed online conversation about Chishuru. (theupcoming.co.uk)
