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Where Lagos meets Tokyo, in Hendon.

Nigerian soul and Japanese craft, side by side and sometimes on the same plate. One warm table in north London.

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Adire, YorubaSeigaiha, Japan
Since 2014From London festival stalls to our own home
Family-runOn The Burroughs, Hendon, since 2022
NijaneseNigerian and Japanese as equals, never one over the other
Guest favouritesJollof, suya and plantain are the dishes reviews mention most

Two cultures. One table.

We grew up in Nigerian homes where food was never just food. A pot of jollof meant somebody was being celebrated. Pepper soup meant somebody was being cared for. Nobody left the house hungry, and nobody ate alone.

Then we fell for Japan. Its patience, its precision, its respect for the season and the guest. The more we cooked it, the more familiar it felt. A grandmother's broth. Meat over open fire on a busy street. Fermented beans with a funk that divides the room. Bowing to elders, kneeling to greet them. Different words, the same instincts.

We did not set out to blend two cuisines. We found they were already talking to each other.

So we started cooking both, side by side, at festival stalls across London from 2014. In 2022 we opened our own doors on The Burroughs in Hendon. We call what happens here Nijanese: Nigerian and Japanese as equals, each cooked properly, sometimes meeting on the same plate.

Come for suya or katsu. Stay for the pepper soup ramen. Bring the people you love. That is the whole idea.

2014Festival stalls across London
2022Our home on The Burroughs, Hendon
TodayEvening dining, supper clubs and celebrations

Come and taste the story for yourself.

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What our two kitchens share

Thousands of miles apart, Nigeria and Japan built food cultures on the same beliefs: feed people well, honour where it comes from, and share it.

NigeriaIru
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Both kitchens ferment beans for deep, savoury flavour. Locust-bean iru seasons a Yoruba stew the way miso anchors a Japanese broth.

NigeriaSuya
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Skewers over open flame, sold after dark from street grills, eaten standing up with friends.

NigeriaPepper soup
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A bowl of broth for when you are cold, tired or recovering. Care you can drink. Our Pepper Soup Ramen puts them in one bowl.

NigeriaJollof
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Rice at the heart of the meal. In Japanese, gohan means both “rice” and “meal”. At a Nigerian party, no jollof means no party.

NigeriaOwambe
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Celebrations where the whole community turns up, dressed up, and eats together. Food is how you say welcome.

NigeriaẸ káàbọ̀
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Both greet the guest at the door. Both show respect to elders with the body: a kneel or prostration in Yoruba homes, a bow in Japan.

Taste both traditions, side by side.

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Pull up a chair

Afrobeats on the speakers, suya smoke from the grill, and tables made for sharing.

Photo: a full table of guests sharing dinner at moyolondon
Photo: beef suya with yaji, tomato and onion
Photo: yaki udon
Our menu

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Choose your time, pay a deposit of £10 per guest, and your table is held.

Choose your time, add your details, and your table is booked. We send a confirmation by email.

  • The deposit (£10 per guest) comes off your final bill.
  • Every booking is confirmed by email.
  • Cancel at least 48 hours before your booking for a full refund.
  • Running late or need to cancel? Call 020 8062 5205 or WhatsApp 07346 779193.
  • Parties of 6 or more, call 020 8062 5205 or WhatsApp 07346 779193.
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The Moyo Feast

For groups of 6 or more. Dishes arrive in waves to share, the way Nigerian parties and Japanese izakaya both do it.

To share

  • Suya Wings
  • Gyoza
  • Akara
  • Chicken Karaage

Mains

  • Jollof with Stewed Beef and Chicken
  • Chicken Katsu Curry
  • Whole Fried Fish
  • Plantain and Hibachi Fried Rice

To finish

  • Puff Puff
  • Mochi

Sample menu, priced per person. We agree the final menu with you.

Private hire

Take over the dining room for birthdays, engagements and wedding receptions. Buffets that bring both families to the table.

Photo: supper club skewers being glazed over the grill
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The Naijanese Supper Club

An intimate set menu where our two kitchens meet on one plate, with the story behind every course. Expect dishes such as grilled rump of lamb with a refined ayamashe, and potato korokke with pickled cabbage.

We host each supper club once enough guests have registered. Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as a date is set.

We only use your details to tell you about the supper club.

Poster: this month's Sunday buffet
Monthly Sunday buffet

Monthly Sunday buffet

Enquire about feasts and events020 8062 5205info@moyolondon.co.uk

A taste of two cultures

A gift voucher for dinner across two cultures. Sent by email, ready to print or forward.

Valid for 12 months on food and drink.

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Supper club dates, new dishes and a treat on your birthday.

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What guests say

Five-star reviews from Google and TheFork.

★★★★★
The food was delicious. Japanese for me, Nigerian for my husband. Perfect.
Elstree Borehamwood Unity NetworkTheFork
★★★★★
Very authentic Nigerian cuisine! From the off, the staff were extremely welcoming and lovely.
Aoqun W.Google
★★★★★
I love the cosy atmosphere and extremely friendly service.
Eurico B.Google
★★★★★
Truly a hidden gem, worth a visit.
Suzanne A.TheFork
★★★★★
Totally worth the trip from Central London!
Gustavo E.TheFork
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Good to know

Can I walk in without booking?

Yes, whenever we have a free table. Friday and Saturday evenings get busy, so booking a table is the safer choice.

How does the £10 per guest deposit work?

It holds your table and comes off your final bill. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead for a full refund. Read the full terms.

Do you have vegetarian and vegan dishes?

Yes. Look for V and VE on the menu. Akara, Edamame, Plantain, Yam Chips and Wafu Salad are vegan, and Pepper Soup Ramen can be made vegan; Pumpkin Katsu Curry, Vegetable Gyoza and Puff Puff are vegetarian.

Can you handle allergies?

Tell us when you book and again when you order. Suya and grill dishes contain nuts, and our kitchen handles common allergens, so we cannot rule out traces.

Is your meat halal?

Yes, the meat we serve is halal.

Are children welcome?

Yes, children are very welcome, and we have high chairs. If you need any, please tell us how many when you book, at least 24 hours before your visit.

Is the restaurant accessible?

Yes, the restaurant is accessible. If you have any access needs, let us know when you book and we will make sure your table is ready for you.

Where can I park?

There is parking right by us. Here are the rules, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about a ticket:

  • Brampton Grove, the side road opposite us. Bays are for residents' permit holders (Zones HC2 and HD) Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. Outside those hours, including weekday evenings and all weekend, anyone can park in the bays. Never park on the yellow lines at the junction.
  • Burroughs Gardens car park (The Burroughs, NW4 4AU), just before us. Pay and display Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm, for up to 90 minutes: £1.69 for 30 minutes, £3.38 for 1 hour, £5.07 for 90 minutes. Pay with the PayByPhone app, location 7531. No charge outside those hours.
  • The Burroughs car park (NW4 4HX). For permit holders only, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.

Blue Badge holders can park in permit and pay bays with no time limit. Restrictions can change, so please always check the signs where you park.

Do you do takeaway or delivery?

Yes. For delivery, order from us on Uber Eats or Deliveroo; we do not deliver ourselves. For takeaway, order by calling 020 8062 5205 or WhatsApp 07346 779193 and collect from the restaurant.

Find us

Photo: illustration of moyolondon on The Burroughs
Address
57 The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4AX
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Getting here
A short walk from Hendon Central (Northern line) and Hendon Thameslink
Phone
020 8062 5205
WhatsApp
07346 779193
Email
info@moyolondon.co.uk

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Booking and deposit terms

Booking policy

  1. ConfirmationYour table is booked when you receive our confirmation email. If anything changes on our side, we will contact you.
  2. Changing or cancellingPlans change. Please call 020 8062 5205 or WhatsApp 07346 779193 as early as you can so we can offer the table to other guests.
  3. Arriving lateWe hold your table for 15 minutes after your booking time. If you are running late, call 020 8062 5205 or WhatsApp 07346 779193 and we will do our best to help.
  4. Table timesTables are reserved for up to 2 hours, so that we can welcome the next guests.
  5. Large groups and eventsFor parties of 6 or more, private hire and events, please contact us. A deposit and set menu may apply and will be confirmed in writing.
  6. Allergies and dietary needsPlease tell us about allergies when you book and again when you order. Our kitchen handles nuts, gluten and other allergens, so we cannot guarantee any dish is free from traces.
  7. Service chargeA discretionary service charge may be added to your bill. It is optional, and all of it goes to our team.
  1. DepositA deposit of £10.00 per guest is taken when you book online to secure your table (for example, £50.00 for 5 guests). Your booking is confirmed once the deposit has been paid and you receive a confirmation email.
  2. Deducted from your billThe deposit is deducted in full from your final bill on the day of your booking. It cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another booking unless we agree to move your booking.
  3. Cancelling with 48 hours' notice or moreIf you cancel at least 48 hours before your booking time, we will refund your deposit in full to the card you paid with. Refunds usually reach your account within 5 to 10 working days.
  4. Cancelling with less than 48 hours' notice, or not arrivingIf you cancel less than 48 hours before your booking time, or do not arrive, your deposit is non-refundable. This covers the cost of holding a table we could have offered to other guests.
  5. Bookings made less than 48 hours aheadIf you book less than 48 hours before your table time, your deposit is non-refundable from the moment you book, unless we cancel.
  6. Changing your bookingYou can change your date, time or party size free of charge up to 48 hours before your booking, subject to availability. Your deposit moves to the new booking. Reducing your party on the day may not change the table we hold.
  7. Arriving lateWe hold your table for 15 minutes after your booking time. After that, we may release it and the deposit will be retained. If you are running late, call 020 8062 5205 or WhatsApp 07346 779193 and we will do our best to help.
  8. Table timesTables are reserved for up to 2 hours, so that we can welcome the next guests.
  9. If we have to cancelIf we need to cancel your booking for any reason, we will refund your deposit in full and let you know as early as possible.
  10. Large groups and eventsFor parties of 6 or more, private hire and events, please contact us. Separate deposit and set-menu terms may apply and will be confirmed in writing.
  11. Allergies and dietary needsPlease tell us about allergies when you book and again when you order. Our kitchen handles nuts, gluten and other allergens, so we cannot guarantee any dish is free from traces.
  12. Service chargeA discretionary service charge may be added to your bill. It is optional, and all of it goes to our team.

moyolondon is a trading name of Afrilon Limited. This policy does not affect your statutory rights.

Payments are processed securely by our payment provider. We never see or store your full card details. moyolondon is a trading name of Afrilon Limited. These terms do not affect your statutory rights.