London's Black chefs share their top picks for "incredible" Black-owned restaurants to try out in the city.

The Flygerians, a dynamic duo consisting of sisters Ryan Panchoo and Sham Mahabir, have made it their mission to bring the delicious flavors of Nigerian cuisine to the forefront of London's food scene. As October marks Black History Month in the UK, the sisters are determined to shine a light on the Black community's contributions to the city's food and culture, in line with this year's theme of Reclaiming Narratives.

With a rise in popularity for restaurants owned and operated by Black chefs and entrepreneurs, The Flygerians share their personal recommendations for the best places to eat and drink in London. So grab a pen and paper, because you'll want to take notes for your next day out in the capital.

To kick off their perfect day in London, the sisters recommend starting at Addis in Brixton for a cup of fairtrade coffee. The owner takes pride in sourcing the best coffee beans and is happy to share his knowledge with customers. Next, they suggest a visit to The Black Farmer Farmshop in Brixton Village for some mouthwatering jerk sausages. The owner envisions this shop as the "Black Selfridges" and it's easy to see why.

For a unique and empowering experience, The Flygerians head to Kelechi Okafor's pole dancing studio, Kelechnekoff, in Peckham. Okafor promotes pole dancing as a form of liberation for women and a great source of exercise. After working up an appetite, the sisters head to Bando Belly at The Duke of Edinburgh in Brixton for some delicious soul food.

For dinner, The Flygerians recommend their own restaurant located at Peckham Palms, a Black female-led space. The sisters are proud to introduce Nigerian cuisine to the British community through their street food menu. And if you have a sweet tooth, don't miss out on Ryan Panchoo's famous doughnuts from Borough 22, which he describes as "doughnuts for all."

As for Panchoo's ideal morning routine, it starts with a workout and a swim, followed by a flat white from Frequency and Perception Coffee, both owned by the talented Ali Dugarthy. For lunch, he catches up with Emeca Beckford, owner of Wats Crackin, for the best seafood boil in the city, and finishes off with a mixed box from Flake Bake Patty.

In the afternoon, Panchoo takes a ride around Greenwich Park with his son and treats themselves to gelato from Dark Sugars. He highly recommends the cherry flavor, which he once had three times in one day. For dinner, Panchoo heads to Chishuru in Fitzrovia, followed by a Lime bike ride to Jam Delish in Angel for some mouthwatering "goat" curry and a delectable dessert from Chef Nathan.

Meanwhile, Sham Mahabir, chef and owner of LIMIN Southbank, begins her day with a visit to Brixton's Perception Coffee for a cup of coffee before heading to work. She recommends Chishuru for dinner and a Lime bike ride to Jam Delish for their famous "goat" curry. The sisters are passionate about showcasing the diversity and excellence of Black-owned businesses in London and are proud to be a part of the city's food and cultural scene. So next time you're in London, be sure to check out The Flygerians' recommendations for a truly unique and delicious experience.
The Flygerians, a dynamic duo consisting of sisters Ryan Panchoo and Sham Mahabir, are on a mission to bring the vibrant flavors of Nigerian cuisine to the forefront of London's food scene. As October marks Black History Month in the UK, Metro is shining a spotlight on Black individuals who are making a mark in the capital's food and culture, in line with this year's theme of Reclaiming Narratives.

With an increasing number of restaurants run by Black chefs and entrepreneurs gaining popularity, we sat down with The Flygerians to get their personal recommendations on the best spots to eat and drink in London. From traditional Nigerian dishes like sweet agege bread and Naija fish and chips at their own restaurant, Peckham Palms, to other local gems, the sisters have curated a perfect day out in the city.

To start their day, the sisters suggest a visit to Addis in Brixton for some fairtrade coffee, where the owner takes pride in talking customers through the process of sourcing the beans. Next, they recommend a stop at The Black Farmer Farmshop, a beautiful shop in Brixton Village that aims to be the "Black Selfridges," for some jerk sausages.

For some fun and empowering exercise, the sisters head to Kelechnekoff Pole Studio in Peckham, where owner Kelechi Okafor promotes pole dancing as a form of liberation for women. And for lunch, they suggest Bando Belly at The Duke of Edinburgh in Brixton for some soul food.

As evening approaches, the sisters return to their own restaurant, The Flygerians, located in the Black female-led space of Peckham Palms. Here, they serve up a street food menu featuring Nigerian cuisine, introducing the flavors to the British community. And for those with a sweet tooth, Ryan Panchoo's doughnut brand Borough 22 offers "doughnuts for all."

But that's not all - there are still more tasty stops to make on this perfect day out in London. Ryan recommends starting the day with a workout and a swim, followed by a flat white from Frequency and Perception Coffee, both owned by the talented Ali Dugarthy. For lunch, she suggests meeting up with Emeca Beckford, owner of Wats Crackin seafood boil, and finishing off with a mixed box of treats from Flake Bake Patty.

In the afternoon, a ride around Greenwich park with her son is a must for Ryan, with a stop at Dark Sugars for some delicious gelato - the cherry flavor is a personal favorite, having been enjoyed three times in one day before. And for dinner, Ryan heads to Chishuru in Fitzrovia, followed by a bike ride to Jam Delish in Angel for their famous "goat" curry and a decadent dessert from Chef Nathan.

Meanwhile, Sham Mahabir, chef and owner of LIMIN Southbank, suggests a visit to Perception Coffee for breakfast and a stop at the newly opened Chishuru in Fitzrovia for dinner. With their personal recommendations, The Flygerians are sure to make any trip to London a flavorful and memorable one.

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