Akoko | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | October 8, 2020 [1] |
Owner(s) | Aji Akokomi [2] |
Head chef | Ayo Adeyemi [2] |
Food type | West African Nigerian |
Rating | (Michelin Guide) |
City | Westminster, London |
Country | United Kingdom |
Akoko is a Michelin-starred West African restaurant in London. [3] [4] [5] [6]
The restaurant's kitchen was initially headed by former MasterChef: The Professionals 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]
Akoko was awarded a Michelin Star for its first time in 2024. [2]
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