Akoko Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food is pretty pretty good I must say."
• "The food was unforgettable. Each dish was unlike anything I’ve had before."
• "This place is exquisite west African food. A very fine restaurant with a set menu."
• "The dishes were delightful and tasty, would definitely recommend and will be back to visit again."
• "This was an exceptional tasting menu. Akoko is on par or far passes the handful of Michelin restaurants I've been to."
• "Every dish presented was a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of spices and ingredients that danced on our taste buds."
• "Food came with unique tastes and was delicious. Service was absolutely excellent."
• "The nine course dinner was just fabulous and delicious. Every single bite had a special twist to it, up to the dessert."

Cons:

• "The food however was quite disappointing, there is a 10 course tasting menu which was mostly quite disappointing with a few nice dishes."
• "While the Fish dishes unfortunately didn't make a splash, and the flagship Rice and Grilled Beef dish's theatrical serving was slightly let down by a familiar taste."
• "My boyfriend and I both had food poisoning from this restaurant - I wasn’t right for almost 3 days afterwards."
• "The food was interesting, beautifully presented and delicious. They used ingredients we'd never heard of, but the combinations we're all fantastic."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "Servicebis nice, very friendly, decor is cool."
• "The staff at Akoko made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived."
• "Staff are pleasant! The restaurant is small with a relaxed minimalist atmosphere."
• "We received a personalised card from the staff at the restaurant and that truly made my day."
• "Armaine, our waiter, was exceedingly pleasant! Polite, prompt, and hilarious!"
• "The service is excellent with staff that are passionate and well informed about the food and drinks they are serving."

Cons:

• "The food experience was out of this world and is 100% in the top 3 meals I've ever had. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone in London looking for a eye opening culinary experience."
• "Unfortunately, from the minute we were greeted, the staff was unnecessarily rough and aggressive."
• "I had to ask for the bill three times, and generally you feel forgotten / ignored once the tasting menu is done."
• "Great friendly services. £140pp Food is good but not there yet, especially with the price… there’s room for improvement."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The space is gorgeous. Everything is aesthetically pleasing and unique."
• "The meal tells such a wonderful story about modern west African cuisine. I’ve never had mussels that were so delightful and full of flavour."
• "The refined design of the place immediately won me over, striking a fine balance between authenticity and modernity."
• "The atmosphere, the wine, and the cuisine were all fantastic!"

Cons:

• "The restaurant was well spaced for social distancing also. I'll definitely be returning."
• "Whilst the interior felt welcoming, and the choice of material (tables, cutleries, plates, ..) was really pleasing on the eye the noise level for a place where you are likely to have a tasting menu over a few hours was simply too high."
• "Atmosphere is great, food is even better."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The price vs quality of food is 100% value for money, and would definitely recommend Akoko for any special treat or special occasion."
• "If I could give this place 10 stars I would. The food was unique and amazing. The flavors were incredible, and each dish was so well balanced."
• "Although pricey, it was worth it as a special night."

Cons:

• "It is VERY expensive, but I would say the price tag is justified in the quality of food."
• "Tasty food, definitely different approach exciting the taste buds. Service was as excellent as well. But having done several michelin star, i felt £120 pp is excessively high."
• "My only issue is the price. Being a foodie and in the F&B industry, I find the price of the tasting menu expensive."
• "In terms of taste yes! Happy with it, however it was lacking real western African identify. But the worst is the price!the taster menu cost £110."