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April 27, 2026

Impala, London W1: 'Shamelessly, brilliantly too much' – restaurant review

Impala is like no restaurant I’ve ever been to, yet it somehow has echoes of almost all of them

Impala, London W1: 'Shamelessly, brilliantly too much' – restaurant review

TL;DR

  • Impala is a new restaurant in Soho by Super 8, the group behind acclaimed eateries like Brat and Kiln.
  • Executive chef Meedu Saad's menu is a mesh of influences, drawing from Egyptian, Turkish-Cypriot, and British culinary traditions.
  • The restaurant features a dimly lit, atmospheric setting with a menu that includes dishes like bird's tongue pasta with oxtail, langoustine kibbeh, monkfish cooked over coals, and grilled short rib.
  • Suppliers range from Welsh farmers to Cretan olive oil producers, and the wine list is diverse, featuring selections from France, Slovakia, and Morocco.
  • The reviewer describes Impala as 'shamelessly, brilliantly too much,' a blend of styles and cuisines that could be the future of dining.

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