Ten years ago, Chuku’s was a pop-up introducing Londoners to Nigerian tapas and proving that jollof rice deserved just as much hype as tacos and bao buns. Now, the much-loved brand is bringing a taste of Lagos to the City with the launch of Chuku’s Chop Stop at BOXHALL Liverpool Street.
Founded by siblings Ifeyinwa Frederick and Emeka Frederick in 2016, Chuku’s became known for its playful take on Nigerian small plates designed for sharing, conversation and connection. Their Tottenham restaurant, opened in 2020, quickly built a loyal following — and now, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the team is returning to its pop-up roots with a quick-service concept made for busy Londoners.
Running at Kitchen No.8 until 3rd August, Chuku’s Chop Stop centres around flavour-packed Jollof Rice Bowls. Each one comes loaded with smoky jollof rice, sweet fried plantain, Chuku’s zingy house salad and your topping of choice. Options include Honey Suya Chicken, rich Banga Chicken, Suya Meatballs and vegan Adalu beans.
There’s also a lineup of loaded fries created exclusively for Chop Stop, plus favourites from the Tottenham restaurant including sticky Zobo Wings and the famous Chocolate Yam Brownie, which is both vegan and gluten-free. The menu caters for everyone, with halal meat and plenty of vegan and gluten-free dishes throughout.
For co-founder Emeka Frederick, opening in the City feels personal. Before launching Chuku’s, he worked nearby and remembers when Nigerian food wasn’t part of the local lunch scene.
“Back then, the idea of stepping out and grabbing jollof nearby felt far-fetched,” he said. “Now we’re bringing Chuku’s Chop Stop to BOXHALL, which speaks to what we’ve always wanted — making Nigerian food part of everyday London life.”
And honestly, London’s lunch scene just got a lot more exciting.
Boxhall, 1 – 27 The Arcade
Liverpool Street
London Ec2M 7PN
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