Shaka Zulu in Camden

The last I saw the place closed but the food was good and the atmosphere was as amazing. A great artistic take for a restaurant. People complained about the food they got with a virgin experience voucher, but I feel it’s to be expected when you aren’t paying full price. We paid full price for our food, got what we wanted on the menu and we were not disappointed.

Abbiamo pranzato qui a dicembre dello scorso anno. Abbiamo provato per la prima volta la carne di coccodrillo e la carne di zebra. I prezzi sono altissimi e le porzioni sono piccole. I cocktail, come la carne, molto buoni. Un esperienza da fare almeno una volta nella vita.

Small portions, venue looked nice though. Paid for a Virgin experience voucher but it wasn’t worth it.

A wonderful spot to eat. Great scene for dinner with food and atmosphere both exceptional. Hopefully it reopens in london as soon as possible in 2023.

I was expecting some really amazing African food. It wasn’t anything exciting. The menu was rather simple. The aesthetic is wonderful very striking. Staff were nice.

Just look at the photos: It's a themed restaurant, really nice, good atmosphere. Loud, with good music. The food is good, a nice selection of "typical" dishes. I would say, the food is not great (but good), but that's not why you go there. We were there when we visited Camden Town and everything else was over-crowded on this saturday evening. Because the Shaka Zulu is huge, it was still having enough space for us (and more people).

Super teleurstellend. Wij waren getipt door local friends en liepen toevallig langs. Wij hadden al gereserveerd bij een ander restaurant maar vonden het hier er zo leuk uit zien dat we dachten we gaan lekker hierheen. Hier hebben we alle 4 spijt van gehad Tijdens het reserveren gaf de meneer achter de balie aan dat het een ‘quiet environment’ is en er geen DJ is vanavond, nadat wij zeiden dat we na het eten wel een drankje en evt klein feestje wilde. Meneer gaf aan dat we natuurlijk zo vrij mochten zijn om te dansen als we dat wilde. Bij aankomst om 19:00 staat de speaker op standje 100, draait er een DJ en staat er een MC te schreeuwen. Bleek er een feestje te zijn, waarschijnlijk besloten verjaardag. Nou ja, prima. Muziek was niet slecht. Wat wel jammer is, is dat ik mijn tafelgenoten niet kon verstaan door de harde muziek en het geschreeuw. Eten was niet goed. Oud brood, taai brood, smaakloze kruidenboter, slechte olijfolie, dure sides die je los bij je steak moet bestellen voor 6,50 per bakje. De porties zijn klein. Er staat een gewicht op de menukaart, maar wat je op je bord krijgt is lang niet dat gewicht. Porties van de sides zijn mega klein en ook het geld niet waard. Steak was wel goed, maar dat was het ook. Wij hebben geen voorgerecht genomen, en dat is maar goed ook, want ik heb nu voor een sterrenzaak prijs gegeten maar heb matige steakhouse kwaliteit gekregen. Kortom: weggegooid geld. Bediening vond ik ook matig. Mevrouw kwam chagrijnig over, niet vriendelijk en gastvrij. Er wordt niet gevraagd of je nog wat drinken wil, en je moet constant zelf de bediening om drinken vragen. Wanneer je een rode wijn besteld, krijg je gewoon rode wijn en wordt er niet gevraagd welke (en dat kan wel), drankjes zijn niet goed en overpriced. Flesje cola kost 10,50.. waarbij er staat dat het bottle coke is, maar overduidelijk spuitcola is. Wij vroegen vlak nadat wij het eten op hadden aan de bediening voor nog wat te drinken. Even later komt de mevrouw die we de hele avond hadden en vraagt of we nog wat willen waarop wij zeggen: nee, we hebben net besteld. Even later zet zij de rekening op tafel. De manier waarop dit gedaan wordt, vond ik heel raar. Mevrouw liep langs en zet tijdens het lopen de rekening neer voor mijn vriend, met haar rug naar ons toe en loopt zo door. Het voelde voor ons alsof zij ons weg wilde hebben waardoor wij express langer bleven zitten. Ook hadden wij onze nieuwe drankjes nog niet. Kortom: niet gastvrij, mooie tent maar daar is ook alles mee gezegd.

Yesterday evening I went to the Shaka zulu Kings Club. If you reserve a table you have to spend a minimum of 500 ponds. But they don’t even offer us good service. We were placed at our table and no one came to get our order. We asked the manager to order drinks he was rude and said he would send someone. We saw the staff members look at us but they just did not wanted to come. The audacity to ask customers to spend 500 ponds or more but they can not even offer good customer service. The staff members were very rude, I would not recommend Shaka Zulu kings club. Just spend your money at another club

Went on Sunday for my daughters birthday we got there and it’s been closed for seven weeks hygien AVOID BUt there still booking and taking peoples money

We booked to go here for our 10th wedding anniversary and on arrival last night discovered it was closed. I had a text the day before confirming my booking. No answer on the phone and nothing on their website. A passer by said it had been closed for the last month. Apparently the kitchens are in a state. Please please do not go here. I’m fuming and seeking compensation for a completely wasted day and ruined anniversary meal.

I paid VirginDay Experience for 4 people to eat here & go on the London Eye tomorrow Eve - I have just been advised the booking has been cancelled

Had a fabulous night celebrating my brothers birthday! The decor is stunning!! So impressive it’s like your on a movie set! Will definitely go again just for drinks though as the food was just okay and not worth the price.

Horrendous service, arrogant manager , definitely the worst place I’ve visited in London, before visiting this restaurant, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE , read the poor reviews rather than the fluffed up tour guide positive reviews from local tour guides. That will tell you all you need to know about this dive. Such a shame

Entering Shaka Zulu you truly cannot be unimpressed by the décor it is amazing, the whole place is like a work of art and as such its worth a visit just to see it. In my opinion the food is not as remarkable as the surroundings. That's not to say its bad its just not amazing. Its not a budget restaurant so expectations may have been too high. I had crocodile (first time) it was sort of like chicken but with less flavour. Overall glad we went but to be honest its all about the look.

Diabolical. Booked a table here as a suprise for my partners birthday. Travelled to the area and got a local hotel specifically for this venue. Had confirmation in the morning from them. When we got there, 10 mins early, it was dark and doors closed etc, confused, I checked my phone, I had a missed call, 14 mins before our booking time and they left a very quiet voicemail stating they had closed due to a 'gas leak'. I had to use the reception of building above (zulu is in a basement) to listen to the voicemail. The man on the desk, hadn't heard it had a gas leak, being in the same building he would have, but was aware of it being closed. Voicemail stated to call them. When tried their phones stated they where closed 🤦‍♂️ When we was trying to find somewhere to eat, another family arrived, again, from out of area, for their daughters birthday. Also disappointed. Her birthday was totally ruined. Be warned. Do not book here for anything important. Do not travel here for it. They are unreliable.

I'd like to leave a review of the place but unfortunately everytime we book they cancel our booking due to "unforeseen circumstances" The first time I wasn't too fussed as it was well in advance, but now they've done it the afternoon before our booking...

Lovely food & great atmosphere but there was a woman sat in the toilets selling things who was very rude and aggressive, she kicked the door down of my stall and called me and my friend a c***I complained to the bouncer who did nothing-...

Monica was the best. She looked after us from the start and was a darling. Fire eaters on the floor for a show while we had dinner. All in all a good experience.

Overpriced for very small portions of a quite ordinary menu. Very disappointing, won't be going back.

Last night was wow factor, the smells, taste and the presentation on the plate! I just wanted to pick the plate up and lick it just full of goodness. Heard a lot of good things about this place so we had to go, will definitely...

We used a deal voucher we got for a 3 course meal with a cocktail. We were told by some people the portions were small and other people the drinks are expensive. But we fount neither to be true. You get your set menu to...

This is the most awesome themed African restaurant . It has beautiful intricate ornate carvings in the restaurant . The bottom part is the club with a large seating area . We went using the Wowcher voucher . We had lamb samosas to start and...

Excellent service, tasty food, great decor and ambience. My friend and I had a good time..thanks to Monica. I recommend SZ and will definitely be back soon😊

We went on a virgin experience voucher which offers 3 courses plus cocktail for 2 people. What it failed to mention was that the main was just the meat and so required you to pay an extra £6 for every side dish. The quality overall...

I bought the virgin experience 3 course deal and was disappointed to say the least. As soon as we arrived in the space of 5 minutes we had 3 different waiters ask us if we wanted drinks and if we were ready to order and...

Very good atmosphere and excellent surroundings when first entering the restaurant. The staff were very helpful and made everything clear. Great tasting starter, mains and delicious dessert. I would visit again.

My partner got given the 3 course meal voucher from virgin experience days, and it was absolutely terrible. The restaurant itself is not looked after although the interior is very nice the toilets are all broken out of 7 toilets 2 work the rest the...

Absolutely stunning feel to the restaurant. We had a 3 Course virgin experience and decided to upgrade one of the mains to buffalo. We also added the meat selection. Service was great, food was delicious, can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Not the best customer service, the food was a bit of a let down too, considering how much we spent. Myself and 12 guests came here to celebrate my 40th birthday. The manager had a real attitude, she was rude and a little antagonising right...

My partner baught me an experience at Shaka Zulu through virgin day experience. I have to say, the food was really good. The service on the other hand was awful. The whole experience was very rushed and the service was unsatisfactory. I tired to book...

We booked for Saturday at 3:30pm so was technically still the lunch service. It wasn’t very busy and was quite quiet which was nice so we could take in the decor. We ordered the exotic meat sharer as good reviews were mainly for the exotic...

High potential, but the way the restaurant is being run is poor. The service is quite bad, leaving empty plates for more than 10 minutes and very quite music on Sunday. It is defiantly over rated

The place was nice and I think the bar manager Monica (if I recall her name) was amazing. Had issues with one of the drink and despite saying it wasn’t a problem, was replaced at no extra charge. Will def go again and recommend it...

J' ai testé ce restaurant pour ma dernière soirée à Londres. C'était fantastique le lieu est juste magnifique. La nourriture...

Went for a birthday party - we started with drinks at the bar quite loud music but just about possible to speak with friends - drinks were very expensive but I guess you would expect that. Shown to our table for 20 at 9pm, they...

Venue, stunning absolutely beautiful. When arrived there was no host at reception, I had to walk up to the bar to find someone. We went on a Wednesday evening for my friend's birthday so the restaurant was not packed at all. We got the deal...

I had a Virgin experience day voucher for a burger and cocktail for two here and it was worth it! The ostrich burger was so juicy and tender I couldn’t get it down quicker enough. The fries had the most delicious seasoning on I wish...

This place is an absolute hidden gem and is a must if you’re in Camden! The decor is spectacular and is absolutely beautiful! The choice of food was good and it tasted so great! The cocktails didn’t go a miss either! Staff were lovely and...

Matt and Monica and our bartender made this experience one of the best in london.Thank you Matt for being the start of our great night, our bartender that took our drink order has one of the best most upbeat personality and to Everyone else was...

Visited for my partners birthday and managed to put in place a wowcher voucher last minute. Great service and experience, loved every minute, interesting cocktails, food and we had a happy birthday sung by Jordy too 10/10 thanks guys!

Had an amazing evening date night out with my partner the food was great and the host we had called Monica was incredible, she really took care of our needs and went above and beyond to make sure that we were both happy. We would...

The good thing first - the decor is to die for - it has clearly cost a lot to internally decorate this place and it is big so you are not cramped The bad We went for a nice leisurely evening on our wedding anniversary...

Didn’t enjoy anything at all, We had a 3 course meal with a cocktail. Food quality was very poor none of the food tasted fresh at all , also received some focaccia with the starter which I had half Eaton till I realised it was...

This was bought as a present for me as 3 course meal with a cocktail. On arrival for lunch we were asked if we would like a drink first or to be seated. We opted for a drink and took in the very different decor...

Food was tasty well seasoned and looked good. We tried the crocodile and buffalo was delicious. Cocktails were good. Service was excellent and ambiance was wonderful. Definitely we will go again.

Venue failing apart, over priced drinks, food quality poor. Staff friendly, music and variety of entertainment good.

I went there for a dinner. Stunning African decor and lighting. Definitely worth seeing. Impressive exotic food options like crocodile or buffalo steak. I had a vegetarian meal which was also tasty. I absolutely loved it. The venue is quite big so it may be...

So bought as a Gift for my niece sometime ago, but finally got round to using her voucher yesterday, and the setting and ambience of the place is very authentic and pleasant, the staff were brilliant especially our Waitress Monica, she was by far one...

I visited this venue last night, with my two children and my aunt. We all had a great time the decor is good and the music is great to. The food is what I would say OK but the Kids meals are amazing value for...

This meal was a gift and I was really looking forwards to it. However I was totally underwhelmed. The positive is that the food was great! I couldnt fault this especially the african main meal options like crocodile which I had which was very tasty....

I give five because the overall generally was ok, the starter nothing special, mains amazing we also try the coccodrile steak was incredible, we hade a 3 course meal voucher present only 4 mains available a bit cheeky but great food , service fast and...

This was a Groupon offer that we combined with a site seeing weekend. The place was very different and unique, which was really good, the cocktails were good and the 3 course meal was lovely, very tasty and sufficient to eat, although if the original...

We received a meal at Shaka Zulu as a wedding gift, after having the meal we have arrived at the conclusion that they hate us. The place is very tired with ripped cushions and damaged seating, it was also dirty. The food itself was poor,...

I bought a groupon voucher for 2 for 3 course meal dinner. The decor is unique, intetesting and beautiful. As this is an african restaurant I think the menu should be traditional african. The menu is mix european. The starter was tasty- beef spring rolls...

Wednesday night Have been once before so went again this year. Got seated quickly and ordered drinks first which came promptly. Then ordered food and wasn’t a long wait, especially when you have appetisers first. Food was of great quality and quantity. Staff were polite...

an absolute hole.food comes 10 seconds after you order and is mediocre and luke warm. 11 quid for a glass of cheap wine . we were on an experience with 3 free courses ,all we had extra were 2 glasses of wine and a bowl...

So I came to this restaurant on Friday 22nd July for my birthday I was disappointed by this visit I arrived and was seated which was all fine by then the guy came over and said you need to order now as were closing the...

Came here for a friends birthday and ordered 3 of the exotic meat sharers. Some new ones on there I’ve never tried but all were so good and cooked just how I liked! Side of creamed spinach was more than enough to accompany. Great atmosphere...

Have been here once before and had a nice couple of cocktails for thought we would visit again. Why did we bother!!! It’s so overpriced now it’s beyond belief.Nearly £15 for a run and coke was definitely taking liberties. It’s as though the staff are...

the food was very bland, no flavour and wasn't filling. we got here on the before closing on a Tuesday there were a few tables filled however didn't expect the quietness as on wowcher and their advertisement it is quite lively and fun so didn't...

We were celebrating my cousin’s birthday and went for dinner. The food was fantastic, very flavoursome and cooked to perfection. The staff, especially Monica, went over and above to ensure we had a great dinning experience.

I visited for the first time back in June for my birthday, there a lot of bad reviews I read about this place but I liked the vibe and the food. But their prices are on the premium side. And the table layout is very...

Both myself and my partner visited here on 30th June 2022. What can we say but amazing! We wasn't sure before our arrival but we didn't have to worry as the food and drink were out of this world. We booked a virgin experience day...

As soon as we came in the decor was so amazing, with statues everywhere that give the place such a great vibe. Stephanie served us all night and was brilliant and lovely, the service overall was so quick and the food couldn’t have been better....

Food was really nice, we had a virgin voucher, so we were given a 3 course menu. But everything on it was to our taste. Had to pay extra for 2 side dishes, rice and roast potatoes but was worth it as was very tasty....

Pre-booked using a Groupon lunch voucher (choice of game burger, fries and cocktail) Booking was a breeze. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Plenty of choice regarding the burger and cocktail with generous portion sizes. Amazing atmosphere and keen to revisit again at night-time.

I was apprehensive about visiting Shaka Zulu due to some of the negative reviews I read on trip advisor, however our whole experience was enjoyable from start to finish. The food was cooked to a high standard, the cocktails were good and the atmosphere/decor was...

It is fair to say that Shaka Zulu has a good reputation for being an amazing venue otherwise people wouldn’t go! It is certainly impressive decor however that is where it ends… Food is not of the quality of a top restaurant. Crocodile option is...

I have visited this venue many times in previous years , mainly due to the impressive bourbon collection on offer , tonight I was laughed at by a very rude member of staff, saying nothing on the shelf is for sale as it is been...

I had read the reviews which weren't that great, hence I was worried, but still wanted to go, as the photos of the ambience looked good. The reviews of the service were really poor, but we were very fortunate, had excellent service (we had lunch)....

I'd been looking forward to this for a long time as I'd been bought a voucher as a present towards the end of 2019. Had to extend twice due to covid, but finally yesterday got here and had made a day of it up in...

Really great place, friendly staff and food was lovely! Some great cocktails to choose from too!! The decor was amazing!

Visit for my birthday, the team and waiting team were fantastic, the food was beautifully presented and cooked perfectly highly recommend the crocodile steak! They wrote happy birthday on my dessert as I had put it in my booking notes I was celebrating a birthday...

Had a virgin voucher & was looking forward to it. The deco is amazing and place is clean. The staff at the door was friendly. The waiter did not smile, did not explain the menu and questioned us when asked a question and quite frankly...

Vist: 30/05/22 Waiter: Jesus in scruffy jeans and creased shirt The concierge at the main entrance was pleasant and efficient, and the legacy Zulu wall and ceiling fixtures are world class. Unfortunately the praise ends there as the service was abysmal and the portion sizes...

I had a voucher through buyagift for dinner and a cocktail- when I phoned to book a few months previous, they can only book you for 7pm on that voucher. A bit too early for my partner and I to have dinner and go underground...

We were given a Virgin voucher for two for a cocktail and 3 course dinner. As we used to live in South Africa we were intrigued what it would be like. When we arrived at the place it is simply amazing what they have done...

Rude bar staff, man who was on Saturday lunch time needs training. Was ignored and not even acknowledged for 15 minutes then when it came to our turn, he chose to go to someone else. So rude and ruined our Christmas present. Food was very...

On arrival of entering me and my partner were stunned at how the place looked from where we was sitting, view was just lush. From the moment we walked in till we left the hospitality was 10/10 especially from Charles, he made sure everything we...

They have tried their best to create a pompous environment with lots of larger than life figurines and decor. The lighting is pathetic and needs a consultant. The food is just about ok with nothing to write home about. The cocktails were pathetic and I...

Amazing restaurant, I have been there a couple of times. I will recommend anyone to go there . The only thing I didn’t like was that they insist on the service charge even thou it’s meant to be optional. I was there recently and they...

It is an experience going to shaka zulu. Nowhere else like it. Food was good, staff good too and not too expensive.

I visited this amazing restaurant with my family and was amazed by the decor as well as the food cocktails and staff👍Monica was especially helpful in our menu choice as well as our cocktail choice and I can not wait to return to this unique...

Just walking into Shaka Zulu is a breathtaking experience! We had a delicious meal and superb service from the lovely Monica who made our evening very special. Thank you

I’m amazed of how beautiful this restaurant is from the very moment I stepped in, I went with my family and friends to celebrate my dad's birthday and we all had an amazing time, the food tasted amazing and the staff was really kind. After...

On arrival I was mega impressed with this place. This place is huge and hidden away underground. The decor is amazing and the place certainly has a great buzz inside. The atmosphere was great. Sadly the glitz and glamour ended here. We had a virgin...

I’ve been without a Wowcher and once with a Wowcher and I don’t like the way iam treated differently the plates and cutlery are like café and ur put aside with all the over Wowcher people that not a problem but the glasses and cutlery...

Food was excellent, service was outstanding all within the backdrop of a fantastic venue. Monica and Stefano couldn’t have been more attentive and professional.

Very disappointed, had high hopes, food average, you would be better of eating a mt the many food stalls nearby ... avoid

Five minutes standing in reception waiting for someone to acknowledge us, a further fifteen minutes at our table before I went to find a waiter to try and get at least a drink while we perused the menu. Another waiter finally comes over ( we...

My wife bought me this visit to this restaurant for Christmas, and have only just got around to using the gift. What a surprise! In the middle of a very busy Camden, alongside the canal, a normal size sign advertises the place. In the door...

We came on Saturday with a virgin red letter experience voucher and had the most amazing time ever! From walking in to the end of the day we was thoroughly looked after by the amazing Monica, who was so lovely and attentive. I put on...

The location was ideal .The food choices were vast we go had the 3 courses and everything came out hot and tasty . Service was friendly and waiters knowledgeable. The decor was fantastic and I took some pictures I would visit again

We received a Groupon voucher for a Shaka Zulu meal as a holiday gift, which included an expiration date but no other terms and conditions (and no reference or link to terms and conditions). A week ago, we booked a table for this evening via...

Visited on a spur of the moment decision having booked a table just 45 mins prior to arriving.......from the minute we arrived it was brilliant. Loved all the amazing things to look at, as well as the great entertainment and music. Food was plentiful and...

The food was lovely, I was given a voucher as a 40th birthday present so chose from a set menu but upgraded to the steak. Just be aware that your steak doesn't come with any sides so these are additional cost for anyone using a...

Such a good place to go, great music and good vibes. Drinks were steep and bar staff were very rude, got told there was only grey goose, went back as our drinks had the ring mixer, for a different staff member to give us absolut,...

Had a great visit the food the atmosphere the staff were all friendly The food was delicious arrived with in minutes of us ordering. 10 out of 10 well worthy of a visit

My brother and myself took my mum out for Mothers day and our waiter brought seabass out for my mum when she ordered Salmon, and he still proceeded to give it her even though she said it wasn't what she orderd, he told her that...

From seeing the mixed reviews, as a family we were anxious about our planned booking. I understand that different times of day and different requirements may offer a different experience, but found this place hugely underwhelming. The staff were really rude - far from friendly...