Impala restaurant opens in London's Soho with design inspired by Italian modernism and Cairo markets

Impala, a restaurant inspired by Egyptian cuisine, has launched at 13, 14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS. Chef Meedu Saad, who previously served as head chef at Kiln, dedicated five years to developing this new project, which is named after his 1964 Chevrolet. The design, crafted by Benjamin Chapman and Dan Preston, takes cues from Italian architects Carlo Mollino and Carlo Scarpa. The establishment, housed in a 1960s building, features an iroko-wood façade and industrial skylights. With a capacity of 90, it includes an open-fire grill and custom lighting by Joe Armitage. Saad's menu merges British ingredients with techniques from chef Toshi Akama, showcasing dishes like grilled Tamworth pork sheftalia and dry-aged duck. Super 8, the team behind Kiln and Brat, has been developing venues for over five years.