Akoko London

Akoko sits on Berners Street, tucked a short distance from the heavy traffic of Oxford Street. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and was highlighted as a chef to watch in the 2024 National Restaurant Awards.

Most dining in this pocket of the city leans toward corporate chains or rapid-turnover lunch spots. Akoko rejects that restlessness, opting instead for a creative, contemporary fusion menu that demands time. While the room runs smart, the kitchen’s focus on complexity makes it a necessary departure from the more predictable menus found just ten minutes away. It is the destination for those who want their dinner to be the main event, rather than a convenient footnote to a day of shopping in the West End.