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Akoko (restaurant)

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Akoko
Restaurant information
EstablishedOctober 8, 2020 (2020-10-08)[1]
Owner(s)Aji Akokomi[2]
Head chefAyo Adeyemi[2]
Food typeWest African
Nigerian
Rating1 Michelin star (Michelin Guide)
CityWestminster, London
CountryUnited 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]

Reception

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Akoko was awarded a Michelin Star for its first time in 2024.[2]

See also

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References

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  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. ^ a b c d "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.
  6. ^ "Akoko – London - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  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.