Menu to Taste

Akoko

West African · London · Michelin One Star · Chef Mutaro Balde

Elevated West African fine dining celebrating Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia. Founded by British-Nigerian restaurateur Aji Akokomi. Current Head Chef Mutaro Balde (as of 2024-2025). Features signature jollof rice, plantain preparations, and a unique hand-washing ritual to begin the meal. Three pillars: Fire, Umami, Spice. Custom wood-fire grill centerpiece. Terracotta interiors inspired by African adobe architecture. Counter seating offers ringside kitchen views. Sister restaurant Akara at Borough Market. 50 Best Discovery listed.

21 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3LP, London

  • One Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

  • Yassa — Senegalese specialty
  • Cashew Crème on Plantain Bellini — With caviar topping
  • Puff Puff — Nigerian fried dough. Source: akoko.co.uk
  • Grilled Monkfish — With ayamase (Nigerian green pepper sauce) and sosu kaani (Senegalese hot sauce), stuffed morel
  • Abunuabunu — Ghanaian-inspired course
  • Hand Washing Ritual — Traditional opening ceremony. Source: akoko.co.uk
  • Kelewele Dessert — Spiced plantain dessert. Source: akoko.co.uk
  • Egusi Course — Nigerian melon seed preparation. Source: akoko.co.uk
  • Jollof Rice with Blue Lobster — Signature - blends Ghanaian, Nigerian & Senegambian styles. Senegalese rof sauce
  • TaTale with Caviar (35) — Overripe plantain blini with goat cashew cream and Exmoor caviar

Tasting Menu

  • Full Tasting Menu (120) — Journey through West African cuisine from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia. Dinner and lunch.
  • Shorter Lunch Tasting (55) — Arrive by 1:30pm for full experience

Wines

  • Champagne by Glass (18) — From Akoko's 65-label wine list. The signature Akoko pairing features African wines and regionally-inspired cocktails matched to head chef Ayo Adeyemi's West African tasting menu.

Cocktails

  • Digestif Selection (14) — Spirits and liqueurs. Source: akoko.co.uk
  • Soft Pairing (55) — Non-alcoholic soft pairing at Akoko, Aji Akokomi's West African fine-dining restaurant in Fitzrovia. Offered alongside wine and premium wine pairings for the tasting menu.
  • Non-Alcoholic Juice (8) — House-made beverages. Source: akoko.co.uk

The Experience

Built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and a wine pairing.

Phone: +44 20 7323 0593

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