Chef @Akokomi at Akoko, London

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About Chef @Akokomi

Chef Aji Akokomi is the visionary chef and owner behind Akoko, focusing on modern West African cuisine, and Akara, his second London restaurant, which blends Brazilian and West African culinary traditions. He is known for incorporating authentic flavors and family recipes into his innovative dishes.

★Awards & Recognition

★The Best Chef Awards★The Good Food Guide

Chef Timeline

2024

Leads the team at Akoko

Akoko

Overseeing new executive chef Mutaro Balde and head chef Mattia Gerundio.

2026

Chef at Akara

Akara

Introducing new menu items featuring Brazilian and West African flavors.

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Key Information

Chef Aji Akokomi is the visionary chef and owner behind Akoko, focusing on modern West African cuisine, and Akara, his second London restaurant, which blends Brazilian and West African culinary traditions. He is known for incorporating authentic flavors and family recipes into his innovative dishes.

Customer Perception

Customers consistently provide enthusiastic and highly positive feedback, expressing strong appreciation for the unique flavors and creative dishes, often describing the experience with exclamations of delight.

Cuisine Highlights

West African FlavorsBrazilian-West AfricanModern West African

News

Nov 21, 2024: Chef Aji Akokomi leads the team at Akoko, welcoming Mutaro Balde as the new executive chef and Mattia Gerundio as head chef.
Feb 24, 2026: Akara.london, Chef Aji Akokomi's second London restaurant, introduces new menu items featuring its unique blend of Brazilian and West African flavors.

Restaurants by chef

Akoko, Akara

Iconic dishes

Sinasir, Fataya, Moqueca, Efik Rice, Lamb Dibi (mum's recipe), Feijoada, Prawn Akara, Beef Short Rib Akara

Additional Details

Akara, located in Fitzrovia, is Chef Aji Akokomi's second London restaurant, designed to be a more relaxed dining experience compared to Akoko. He integrates personal touches into his menu, such as the Lamb Dibi prepared using his mother's traditional recipe.

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