Chuku's (Nigerian Tapas) Reviews Summary

Food Variety and Options

Pros:

• "The food was delicious and made to perfection."
• "The menu isn't meat-heavy, more than half is vegetarian or vegan."
• "They have many gluten-free options."
• "The small plates concept was a good way to try lots of different things at once."
• "There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options."
• "Every dish was delicious!!!!! Customer service was good too."
• "There are many options for vegetarians and vegans as well as pescatarians."
• "I am British born Caribbean and I love Nigerian food but it is nice to have a healthier alternative to rice (quinoa jollof) and a variety of dishes for the palette."

Cons:

• "Some of the dishes were a bit on the sweeter side."
• "The concept of Nigerian food and tapas fusion is a great idea in theory, but it would be better if they actually used authentic Nigerian flavors."
• "I didn't taste the deep Nigerian seasoning."
• "There's a real cool vibe about this place! The ambience is welcoming and the sharing plates (including a delectable range of vegan options) most definitely did not disappoint."

Service and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Service was very friendly and really quick."
• "Customer service was good too and the atmosphere in there is really nice."
• "The atmosphere and service were also great."
• "The service it's great and very friendly."
• "Service was wonderful too! Can’t wait to go back."
• "The staff are helpful and friendly and are always happy to talk you through the menu."
• "The staff were great, quite accommodating and nothing was too much for them to do."

Cons:

• "When each dish was placed on the table, they didn't name the dishes."
• "I was mocked by one of the hosts, at times for not knowing the dishes."
• "The service was okay, but they actually forgot our order."
• "Despite nice aesthetics I didn't enjoy it as much as the many more traditional Nigerian restaurants I've eaten in, yet it was far more expensive."
• "The restaurant is small & cosy. We had a lovely experience."
• "The restaurant itself is very nicely designed, the staff are very friendly."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The drinks were at an additional cost and I think the prices were reasonable."
• "Portions are small but you should have known this when you booked somewhere with tapas in the name!"
• "The desserts were innovative and tasty."
• "If you have set your mind for a typical Nigerian dish, it would be best to go to a traditional Nigerian restaurant."
• "The only thing I enjoyed was the cassava sticks, which surprisingly tasted like yam."

Cons:

• "Not expensive but quite high prices for tapas."
• "The price was also very expensive for what they delivered."
• "We paid around £36 per person and left looking for more food."
• "For each person that would be about 4 to 5 food items each."
• "We received a warm welcome and an interesting intro chat about what Chukus was about, its Nigerian origins and how all of that was interwoven into the fabric of the restaurant- the decor, the wall paintings, books and the dishes."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "An incredible meal!"
• "I really liked the small plates idea."
• "I went here for the June Supper Club, it was a birthday treat so I can't comment on value for money / cost."
• "Came here with a dear friend recently and honestly cannot wait to come back."
• "The food here was absolutely delicious. It comes tapas-style - as it's ready on small plates."
• "First time trying Nigerian food which has a reputation for being meat heavy."

Cons:

• "The food it's nicely presented and the restaurant it's very pretty but I didn't feel the Lagos taste."
• "I was not ready for the food, the service, and the vibe."
• "This was my first time trying Nigerian food and it was amazing."
• "Managed to get a walk-in table and highly recommend."