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West African restaurant Chishuru, led by self-taught chef Adejoké ‘Joké’ Bakare, has secured a prestigious Michelin star within six months of its relocation to the West End. Originally established in Brixton Village in 2020, Chishuru quickly gained attention for its authentic West African cuisine.

The restaurant's rise to culinary stardom has been marked by a progression from a modest Brixton eatery to a highly acclaimed dining destination in London's West End, offering a £75 tasting menu.

Known for innovative dishes like moi moi with bone marrow and Newlyn cod with Scotch bonnet chilli, Chishuru has played a significant role in introducing West African flavors to a broader audience.

Chef Bakare's journey from a university fish and chips cart operator in Nigeria to Michelin-starred chef exemplifies the restaurant's transformative impact on the London dining scene.

This recognition aligns with the broader acknowledgment of West African culinary excellence, with other winners like Akoko in Fitzrovia also receiving accolades in the 2024 Michelin Guide.