London's Best Tasting Menus: From West African to Vegan

London's tasting menu scene has evolved beyond haute French cuisine to include West African, Indian, Mexican, and vegan options, often without formal tablecloths. Prices remain high but lunch offers better value. Akoko (Fitzrovia) offers a 10-course West African menu (£130) with British ingredients. Bibi (JKS group) features chef Chet Sharma's Indian tasting menu (5 courses, £145). Bonheur by Matt Abé (Gordon Ramsay's protégé) serves 5-7 courses (£195-225) at the former Le Gavroche site. Core by Clare Smyth (three Michelin stars) offers Core Classics and Core Seasons menus (7 courses from £255). Humble Chicken (Angelo Sato) provides a 16-course omakase (£235) for 13 guests. Ikoyi (Jeremy Chan) has a 14-course micro-seasonal menu (£380) and won a Wallpaper* Design Award in 2023. Kol (Santiago Lastra) offers Mexican-British fusion (7 courses, £145). The Ledbury (Brett Graham, three Michelin stars) serves an 8-course menu (£295). Plates (Kirk Haworth) is the UK's first Michelin-starred plant-based restaurant (8 courses, £109). Sketch Lecture Room and Library (Pierre Gagnaire) offers 7 courses (£225).