Jikoni East Africa — Restaurant in Bristol

What a WONDERFUL find!!!!! We were walking past and got drawn in by the delicious smell from Jikoni's courtyard tucked away on a quiet side street. The owners were super friendly and welcoming. We had never tried East African food so this was our first taste....and it won't be our last!! We will be back at Jikoni's to try everything on the menu and I think it's our new favourite spot. We both had the chicken curry which was NEXT LEVEL! There was so much flavour and love in all the food we tried. The lentil fritters with green chilli sauce were delicious and the potatoes with pili pili sauce were properly delicious! Great balance of veggie options on the menu at such affordable prices. Thank you thank you thank you Iman and James for being so wonderful and cooking up such glorious bowls of soul. See you...

I have never had east african food before, so, no particular expectation at the beginning. When the food came to our table it looked very appetizing! We tried the tasting board (not literally served on a board but on a big round plate instead), one with goat stew and another one with chicken curry. And I must say, every element on the plate worked! Some had mild flavour and some had sharp, tangy, and spicy flavour, and when you try them together you get a tasty combination. I especially like the goat stew, soo tender and flavourful. And the salad. 'Oh it's just a simple salad'. But no. It was so refreshing and tied everything together. Might have to come back so I could try other things...

I organised a work team lunch for 8 people at Jikoni. They went out of their way to set up a private table for us because their main space was not available. The table setting was beautiful and welcoming, in a quiet and unusual space. The food was excellent, everyone remarked on how delicious it was, something different, healthy, delicious and beautifully presented. And additionally good value. It was great to have more than one appealing vegetarian option. The service was warm, welcoming and efficient. Overall it made for a great team lunch experience and I highly...