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★Awards & Recognition
MICHELIN Star (for Akoko restaurant) (2025)MICHELIN Star (for Akoko restaurant) (2025)Established as Founder and Culinary Director of his London-based restaurants.
His restaurant Akoko received a prestigious MICHELIN Star, highlighting its outstanding West African cuisine.
Created a special menu reimagining Nigerian culinary heritage for the 'Nigerian Modernism' exhibition at Tate Modern.
Aji Akokomi is a visionary chef and restaurateur based in London, renowned for pioneering contemporary West African cuisine. He is the founder and culinary director of the MICHELIN-Starred Akoko and Akara, where he reinterprets Nigerian culinary heritage with a modern, refined approach, bringing the rich flavors of West Africa to the forefront of the London dining scene.
Customer perception is not explicitly detailed in the provided search results, but the MICHELIN Star for Akoko suggests a high level of critical acclaim and positive dining experiences.
Akoko, Akara London
Akara (Nigerian bean fritter)
Chef Akokomi has collaborated with prominent cultural institutions, such as Tate Modern, to create special culinary experiences that intertwine art and Nigerian gastronomy. His work is recognized by the Michelin Guide, which has featured him in an interview discussing his role in leading the way for West African cooking in London.
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