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West African restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Akoko
Restaurant information
EstablishedOctober 8, 2020 (2020-10-08)
Owner(s)Aji Akokomi
Head chefAyo Adeyemi
Food typeWest African
Nigerian
Rating1 Michelin star (Michelin Guide)
CityWestminster, London
CountryUnited Kingdom

Akoko is a Michelin-starred West African restaurant in London.

The restaurant's kitchen was initially headed by former MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finalist William Chilila, who departed as head chef in February 2021. He was replaced by Ayo Adeyemi.

Both Adeyemi and Akokomi's families are Yoruba and originally hailed from Nigeria, and Adeyemi cited the cuisines and ingredients of Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and The Gambia influencing his cooking.

Reception

Akoko was awarded a Michelin Star for its first time in 2024.

See also

References

  1. Brennan, Ailis (25 August 2020). "Akoko: MasterChef star to launch long-awaited West African fine dining restaurant in West End". The Standard. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Meet The Duo Behind Michelin-Starred Akoko". Michelin Guide. Michelin. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  3. Dinneen, Steve (2023-12-19). "Akoko review: One of London's top tasting menus". CityAM. Archived from the original on 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  4. "Review: Akoko in Fitzrovia". Archived from the original on 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  5. Armstrong, Hilary (2021-07-05). "Akoko restaurant review: an haute celebration of West African food, art and culture". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
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  7. Jenkins, Lisa (12 February 2021). "William Chilila to start afresh after departing Akoko". The Caterer. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  8. Kupemba, Danai Nesta (17 February 2024). "West Africa's Michelin-starred cuisine wows London". BBC News. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
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