Akoko (restaurant) explained
| Akoko |
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| Established: | [1] |
| Current-Owner: | Aji Akokomi[2] |
| Head-Chef: | Ayo Adeyemi |
| Food-Type: | West African
Nigerian |
| Rating: | (Michelin Guide) |
| City: | Westminster, London |
| Zip: | --> |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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Akoko is a Michelin-starred West African restaurant in London.[3] [4] [5] [6]
The restaurant's kitchen was initially headed by former semi-finalist William Chilila, who departed as head chef in February 2021.[7] He was replaced by Ayo Adeyemi.[2]
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.[8]
Reception
Akoko was awarded a Michelin Star for its first time in 2024.[2]
See also
Notes and References
- News: Brennan . Ailis . Akoko: MasterChef star to launch long-awaited West African fine dining restaurant in West End . 22 August 2024 . The Standard . 25 August 2020 . 22 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240822181123/https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/restaurants/akoko-west-african-restaurant-london-fitzrovia-opening-date-a4532751.html . live .
- Web site: Meet The Duo Behind Michelin-Starred Akoko . Michelin Guide . Michelin . 22 August 2024 . 22 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240822181125/https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/article/people/meet-the-duo-behind-akoko . live .
- Web site: Dinneen . Steve . 2023-12-19 . Akoko review: One of London's top tasting menus . 2024-08-22 . CityAM . en-GB . 2024-06-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604181056/https://www.cityam.com/akoko-review-west-african-restaurant-has-one-of-londons-top-tasting-menus/ . live .
- Web site: Review: Akoko in Fitzrovia. 2024-08-22. 2024-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20240804022625/https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/akoko. live.
- News: Armstrong . Hilary . 2021-07-05 . Akoko restaurant review: an haute celebration of West African food, art and culture . 2024-08-22 . The Telegraph . en-GB . 0307-1235 . 2024-05-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240530094003/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/drinking-and-dining/akoko-restaurant-review-haute-celebration-west-african-food/ . live .
- Web site: Akoko – London - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant. MICHELIN Guide. 2024-08-22. 2024-07-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711153913/https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/greater-london/london/restaurant/akoko. live.
- News: Jenkins . Lisa . William Chilila to start afresh after departing Akoko . 22 August 2024 . The Caterer . 12 February 2021 . 21 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240221080735/https://www.thecaterer.com/news/william-chilila-to-start-afresh-after-departing-akoko . live .
- News: Kupemba . Danai Nesta . West Africa’s Michelin-starred cuisine wows London . 22 August 2024 . BBC News . 17 February 2024 . 22 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240822093333/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68300006 . live .
