Chuku's in Haringey

excellent and distinct tapas - a whole range of flavours from the spicy to the sweet and all dishes are distinct and of high quality including more standard dishes like the meatballs. The drinks were distinctly nigerian as well - exceptionally friendly service. good portions. first taste of nigerian food and not the last

The food was average at best and not particularly flavoursome, nothing to write home about. Staff was nice and attentive. It’s ok to try it once but not good enough for a return visit.

This is a nice little restaurant. Authentic Nigerian food. We had the tasty vegan dishes. Tiana was our lovely host and she had great knowledge of Nigerian. Great service and reasonable prices.

The food was great but the service left a great deal to be desired. The staff appeared untrained and indifferent. From the outset there seemed to be little interest and each time we wanted to order we had to attract the waitress' attention, even though the restaurant was not very busy. Our waitress' lack of interest extended to missing 7 of the 12 items we ordered. We were told by her colleague that there had been some technical issue but I am doubtful this was the case. Mistakes happen, of course, but the waitress offered no apology and studiously avoided us for the rest of the evening. The service was so poor it has put us off returning, even though this is a local restaurant offering really tasty and innovative food. It is possible to put up with mediocre service when the food is so good, but not poor service. This took away a lot of the pleasure from our experience.

Fantastic place! We got a walk in table in a Saturday night just after their glowing review in the guardian, so we felt really lucky! The venue is gorgeous, love the pidgin signs everywhere. We were served by one of the owners and he was so welcoming, helpful and funny. Sharing food is so much fun and everything was new cuisine to me, such a treat. The only thing I didn't like was my tequila cocktail, which was really dull, but next time I'll get the Nigerian beer and it'll be perfect. Wish the venue every success, they deserve it.

Chukus was a restaurant I had no intentions of eating at given my first experience with them just after lockdown but I’m glad I went again. Tasty and reasonable portions. Service was a bit slow but overall experience was really good. Will definitely visit again.

Like most folk, we've done Spanish tapas but never Nigerian, so when we researched eateries in the Tottenham Hale area, this came up and intrigued us. The restaurant is small but seats about 12 tables. Decor has a very retro 60s vibe, which is nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful in choosing what to order. We ordered Chin Chin (little biscuit like snacks, which are totally moreish), and the plantain crisps. Then, for our tapas, we ordered 4 dishes between 2. This, in retrospect, was too much but totally delicious. We had caramel kuli kuli wings, chicken ata Din din, Suya meatballs, Banga Prawns and Banga Chicken, Lamb Ayamase, Honey Suya prawns and the Egusi bowl. Everything was amazingly delicious! The chicken ata din din was very spicy, as was the lamb. The kuli wings were sweet and sticky and had a peanut crumb on top, and the egusi bowl was an unusual but delicious combination of flavours. For dessert - yes, we made sure we had dessert - we had yam brownie and the Chin Chin cheesecake. Personally, the yam brownie was delicious, but my favourite was the cheesecake! To drink, my husband had a Star beer. It's a Nigerian brewed lager, which has a really refreshing taste that goes beautifully with the food. I had the ginger my swagger - gin, ginger beer, lime, and mint. Again, just perfect with my meal.The whole atmosphere in Chuku's is fun and vibrant! The tables are close together that you can if you want to chat with your fellow diners about what they're having, but if you don't fancy chatting, folk will leave you alone. Great staff, great food, and great vibe. A definite place to visit!

This was our first time at Chuku's and the reviews were so great. The staff was very welcoming and warmed up as the meal went on. We started off with a Zobo and Chapman-- both delicious. Our favorites were the egusi bowl, Banga prawns, ojojos, and cassava & ata din din. We were so full that we [regretfully] did not order dessert even though the yam brownie was calling our names! We look forward to saving that for next time. Regarding the space, it is on the smaller side so reservations are suggested during busy times. It also gets a bit warm when it is crowded, so dress accordingly.

Honestly… in my top 3 dining experiences in London. I took my parter there for a surprise birthday dinner with all our friends. The staff were fun, welcoming and friendly, the food was INSANE (everyone made plans to come back with friends, partners and family) and the drinks were delicious. The food is authentic with a fun twist. The place is small but has a lot of character, the music was great and everything is very well priced. 100% will be recommending this to everyone I see and will be back for rounds and rounds. I want to say a big thank you to the Chuku’s family for having us and making our time with you so amazing, couldn’t fault a thing. See you very soon!

Loved the food, especially the rice and prawns, shredded chicken! Great service at amazing atmosphere! Thank you so much, will be back soon!

Came for a birthday meal after being recommended by sooooo many people! The food and drinks were amazing and Daniella who served us brought the vibes!

I'd wanted to visit for ages as it's such a great concept and I wasn't disappointed. There's plenty for vegans on the menu with some really innovative choices. Our favourites were the moi moi and cassava fries. The desserts were really delicious too; as a table we ordered the plantain waffles and the yam brownie, both vegan and gluten free, and were delighted with both. The service was lovely in here, we were given a really nice welcome and our server was really friendly. If we had any criticism it's that when you order the full vegan menu as we did there aren't many "saucy" elements, so some condiments on the side would be nice. Otherwise recommend you order an extra portion of the honey bean stew to "wet" things up a bit! Overall we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely return

Amazing food, great vibe and it was my wife’s birthday and they really took care of us. It’s a little out of our way but worth the journey and we’ll be coming back soon. I highly recommend it and would love it if it turned into a chain!

First visit for us both to Chukus and we weren’t disappointed. The Nigerian Tapas menu was delicious with every dish delivering multiple layers of taste sensations. Dessert also fantastic and all washed down with 2 for 1 cocktails!! Will return soon

The food was amazing! The drinks were great! Went with my friend, had an amazing time! Please do visit the place, you will not regret it!

We visited Chuku's on Sunday the 30th of July. A highly anticipated visit as we had heard so much about Chuku's in the press. It turned out to be a classic example of social media hype not reflecting reality. The only thing we liked about Chuku's was the food. Creative and innovative dishes - from the Jollof quinoa to the 'decontructed' egusi. The fried plantain was delicious although the cinnamon and coconut flakes made it more of a dessert than an accompaniment to our savoury dishes. The moi moi was very good too and we liked the tapas idea which allowed us to sample many different dishes without stuffing ourselves. The down-side: the staff is clueless on customer service. No system of handling table turnover when new diners arrive. The restaurant is housed in a narrow building and because there were no tables ready when we were arrived, we had to huddle and shuffle by the entrance while we waited for our tables. I could forgive that if there was at least a friendly welcome or smile or apology while we waited (unfortunately it was a rainy day so we could not wait outside). When we finally got seated we were ignored for 25 minutes with waiters walking up and down and more concerned with other issues than their waiting customers (which for us included my grandmother and young niece). I dine out for the experience as well as the cuisine and in this case it was a most unwelcome experience. I will not be returning - (many other Nigerian restaurants to patronise in London) - but hope that the staff learn some basic customer service and treat customers better.

Went to the supper club and it was really good fun. Met, chatted, chopped and chilled with some new people 😁 Food was delicious and our hosts Ifeyinwa and Emeka did a good job with the icebreakers and helped the conversation flow.

Nice little cosy ‘tapas style’ restaurant. Very intimate, warm and friendly atmosphere. The menu is very creatively delicious indeed whilst maintaining a balance of ethnic taste. Portions are small though so you would need to order some extras on top of the minimum order. Due to space limitation, be sure to arrive on time as your table can only be reserved for a set period especially at busy periods. You may be moved to the bar which is not a bad space anyway. When asked to move, it was a tad unpleasant to be asked to bring used crockery along to the bar. After murmuring about how we shouldn’t have to, the staff did the needful. Overall, a nice experience!

Absolutely loved it here. The music, the service, the decorations and of course the food. Very interesting twist on Nigerian cuisine.

Great food!!! Very friendly service and things came at a good pace. Really good vegan options and the staff knew the menu very well. We got given good recommendations for food and drinks.

The food here really represents Nigeria in a great way. The twist is beautiful and the consistent sizing of the bowls is great! I hope that they will be able to expand the menu and offer even more great dishes. So proud of my people ooo. Also big shout out to Amall. Her customer service was unreal and she was so welcoming to suggestions of how to improve the restaurant.

One of the most exciting restaurants I have been to in years. Not easy to come up with a brand new concept in London, a city teaming with restaurants of every type of cuisine from all over the world. Add that to the fact that the food is delicious, the sharing tapas portions are enormous, the drinks list is really interesting (including 2-4-1 cocktails between 5 and 7), and the service is really friendly and knowledgeable. I felt like I was treated as a friend even though it was my first time. Absolutely loved this place, can’t wait to return.

Best meal I’ve had in years in london and I’ve been here 23, a must visit sensational tastes. A culinary delight, a foodie must.

Visited Chukus with a friend and was not disappointed at all. We opted for the brunch menu with included 3 drinks and 3 dishes so we opted to mix it up and try 6 different dishes. The venue was a good size with fresh bright...

The food is tasty and a great way to sample Nigerian food on small plates for beginners. The dishes are decent portions. Service is good and staff polite. This is my third visit and I will keep spreading the word about this restaurant.

We have now had two very enjoyable meals here, with four adults and a four-year old (with his bicycle!). The staff are welcoming, and the food is consistently tasty, from starting nibbles to desserts, with interesting flavours, and items we were unfamiliar with. Nothing disappointed...

A wonderful array of tastes and great cocktails. The staff are very friendly, the food is great and the music was the icing on the cake. We ate mainly veggie dishes which were both extremely tasty and beautifully presented. A return trip is already planned...

Delicious, beautifully cooked. We ordered one of each thing off the menu and nothing disappointed. Loved the shredded chicken, the house salad, the chicken wings, the plantain. The hospitality was super friendly. Really enjoyable, thanks.

We've been planning to dine at Chuku's for a while now and finally got the chance - truth be told my expectations were so high, and did it exceed them - and then some!! From the warmest of welcomes from Ifeyinwa, Emeka and their lovely,...

The food is delicious and the people are lovely, we had a great night. The egusi bowls were definitely a favourite and the Eko beer is worth a go too.

Lovely little restaurant, fantastic food and impeccable service. Staff were relaxed but attentive, and the detail given regarding dishes and quantities was spot on. We were a group of 4 which felt perfect as we got to sample almost everything - hardest thing was to...

We visited London from Brooklyn, NY and were intrigued to try Nigerian food served tapas style. Small neighborhood restaurant near the Seven Sisters stop on the tube. We enjoyed jollof quinoa, egusi bowl, chicken ata din din, suya meatballs, sweet okra, cassava and ata dindin,...

As being a vegan for five years, it been every hard to find anything that caters for me…however when I found this delightful spot I was not dissatisfied at all. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. Even the opener came over to speak with...

A range of a Nigerian food in tapas style. The food was superb and the service was excellent. Me and my friend were made to feel welcome and comfortable and it felt like we were at home. The prawns and lamb were excellent. As were...

We heard about this restaurant when it went viral with their 6 weeks challenge. 3 of us decided to give it a try and was glad we did. I tasted the Jollof, cassava fries and lamb, very tasty and I could taste the different seasoning....

This is my third visit to Chucku’s and I really enjoyed the food but more importantly they are hiring young staff to work with them and teaching them skills and setting an example that as a Black person you can own a business and be...

I honestly could have stayed all night in this cosy wee spot!! What a find. I didn't have time as I was leaving but wanted to thank the staff for being so attentive despite how busy it was. Will definitely be back

After receiving the vid that went viral, me and a friend were only too happy to support.. I'm Nigerian, she's Jamaican. We absolutely loved the food, tasty, good variety and the place had a nice ambience, albeit it's very small so depending on where you're...

Chuku’s menu, ambiance and attentive staff made my visit a great first of many. From the moment I walked in staff were warm and inviting and gave a great context to the concept and food on the menu. I really enjoyed the fact the menu...

I went to Chuku’s with a friend to do just as they say, chop, chat, chill. This wasn’t my first time but still we couldn’t help but order most things on the menu - saved only by our waistbands! Highly recommend the honey suya prawns,...

Love the food, love the atmosphere, love the service. The shredded chicken, meatballs and jollof quinoa were all really good and the Nigerian beers go well with the food. Oh man, and those cassava fries!! And the honey prawns! And the caramel chicken! I could...

Superb! Chuku's achieves the perfect mix between excellent food, attentive staff, and a chilled out dining experience. There are plenty of fantastic dishes to choose from to suit vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, as well as Nigerian beers (Eko Gold is a must try, as well...

Absolutely perfect meal and evening spent at Chuku’s ! My favourites were the prawns, moi moi, chicken ata din din and the cassava fries. The cheesecake for dessert was also incredible. Highly recommend.

We have been to Chukus a couple of times now, and the food is unbelievable! Service is amazing and the vibe is 10/10!

My friends know how difficult I am to please when it comes to food. So when I was invited there, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I tell you I loved everything about the restaurant. The food was amazing, it was clean, service was...

The food is extremely delicious, my personal faves are the kuli kuli wings, cassava & ata din din & Ojojo. I love how they have put a modern spin on Nigerian cuisine whilst keep the authentic taste. The staff are also very friendly & helpful....

3 of us visited Chuku's and the experience was wonderful. The owner came over and helped us pick from the menu, offering lots of insight (although we ordered everything in the end!). Food was very good quality, tasty and time went by very quickly. The...

I absolutely enjoyed it! I love the intimate space and it’s vibrancy! The food…. Those flavours blew my mind. How did you think of those combinations🤯 I will be back soon look out for my name!

Never had tasted Nigerian food before Magnificent and unique food We shared all the vegetarian starters and I had the prawn main course Each dish was excellent The flavours totally new to me So so good Will return

We drove here for an hour to try this restaurant after hearing great things about it. We booked super easily a few days in advance and were greeted by kind and welcoming staff. They were knowledgeable of the food and I liked how they pointed...

Absolutely sublime dining experience. We were a group of four adults with an interest in culinary arts and fine dining. We booked our table with pretty high expectations based on several recommendations and Chuku's exceeded those lofty expectations by a Nigerian mile and then some....

Everything we had was delicious and we ordered the sinasir twice because it was that good. Neither of us ate meat but there were loads of veggie and vegan options. The staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant had all round good vibes. Have recommended...

Excellent food - novel flavours, beautifully presented. Prawns were sublime - but hard to choose a favourite dish as they were all lovely