"Chef Emiliano Duenas's sushi and teppanyaki on Victoria Island — the most consistent Japanese kitchen in Lagos, and reliably the best."
About Izanagi
Izanagi has been Victoria Island's reference point for Japanese food for over a decade, run by the Blowfish Group at 19B Idejo Street, just off Adeola Odeku. Chef Emiliano Duenas selects a long menu that runs from sushi and sashimi through teppanyaki, teriyaki and noodles, and the kitchen's defining trait is consistency — regulars note that the Izanagi Dragon roll has tasted the same since at least 2015.
It is a trendy, open-kitchen room with a terrace, and it sits reliably near the top of any Lagos restaurant ranking. For a city where openings come and go, Izanagi's steadiness is the headline — this is Japanese cooking you can count on.
The Kitchen
The kitchen spans the full Japanese repertoire. From the sushi bar come the signature maki — the Izanagi Dragon, the plantain maki that nods to Lagos, crispy-shrimp and tempura hand rolls, plus spicy salmon rolls that regulars single out. The teppanyaki and marinated steak dishes are cooked to order, and the dynamite shrimp is a reliable opener. The open kitchen lets you watch the chefs work.
Pricing is upscale for Lagos but fair for the quality: starters run roughly ₦2,000 to ₦3,500, and a full dinner for two — soup, teppanyaki prawns, fried rice, dessert and sake — lands around ₦26,000 and up. The draw is precision and reliability rather than novelty.
The Room
The dining room is sleek and contemporary, with an open kitchen at its heart and a terrace for warmer evenings. It reads as a polished, grown-up room — well suited to a business dinner or a special occasion rather than a rowdy night out.
Service is attentive and, like the food, consistent year after year. Booking ahead is wise for prime evenings, and the Idejo Street location keeps it central to Victoria Island's business and hotel district.
Best for Impressing Clients
The polished room and dependable kitchen make Izanagi a natural choice to impress clients or anchor a business lunch on Victoria Island. The signature rolls and open-kitchen theatre also make it a comfortable, celebratory spot for a birthday dinner.
Not for
Not for diners after the cheapest sushi in town, or anyone seeking experimental, ever-changing tasting menus — Izanagi's appeal is a broad, dependable Japanese menu that tastes the same every visit.
Frequently Asked
What is Izanagi known for?
Being Lagos's most consistent Japanese restaurant. On Victoria Island under the Blowfish Group, chef Emiliano Duenas serves sushi, teppanyaki and signature maki such as the Izanagi Dragon roll, which regulars say has tasted the same since 2015.
How much does dinner cost at Izanagi?
It is upscale for Lagos but fair value. Starters run roughly ₦2,000 to ₦3,500, and a full dinner for two — soup, teppanyaki prawns, fried rice, dessert and sake — lands around ₦26,000 and up.
Who is the chef at Izanagi?
Chef Emiliano Duenas selects the menu. The restaurant is operated by the Blowfish Group and has held a top-ranking spot among Lagos restaurants for years.
What should I order at Izanagi?
The signature Izanagi Dragon roll, the plantain maki, crispy-shrimp and tempura hand rolls, spicy salmon rolls, the dynamite shrimp, and anything from the teppanyaki grill cooked to order.
Where is Izanagi and do I need a reservation?
It is at 19B Idejo Street, off Adeola Odeku Street on Victoria Island, Lagos. Booking ahead is advised for prime evenings; the open-kitchen dining room also has a terrace.
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Book ahead for prime evenings. Open-kitchen room with a terrace, central to Victoria Island.
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Practical Information
Address19B Idejo Street, off Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
NeighbourhoodVictoria Island, off Adeola Odeku Street
CuisineJapanese
PriceStarters ~₦2,000–3,500; a full dinner for two with sake lands around ₦26,000+
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingContemporary dining room with open kitchen and terrace
ReservationRecommended for prime evenings
