2 west african rooms in London we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in London | West African across every city.
West African cooking has become one of London's most exciting fine-dining frontiers, led by chefs reframing the region's flavours at the top end. Ikoyi near Covent Garden and Akoko in Fitzrovia both work this ground, building ambitious tasting menus around West African spices, grains and grilling techniques.
Ikoyi ★ 4.6
covent-garden · 180 Strand, London WC2R 1EA
Jeremy Chan and Iremae Adeyeri's West African-influenced tasting room on the Strand in London, opened 2017 and Michelin two-starred, on the World's 50 Best.
Akoko ★ 4.2
fitzrovia · 21 Berners Street, London W1T 3LP
Aji Akokomi and Ayo Adeyemi's West African tasting-menu kitchen on Berners Street in Fitzrovia London, opened 2020 and Michelin-starred since 2022.