Akoko London

Akoko sits on Berners Street, a ten-minute walk from the constant churn of Oxford Street. It holds a Michelin star from the 2025 guide and was recently named a chef to watch in the 2024 National Restaurant Awards UK Top 100 list.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus here is the food rather than the polish. While its neighbors often lean on the frantic energy of the surrounding shopping district, Akoko offers a more deliberate take on contemporary, creative fusion. It is the antithesis of the nearby tourist-heavy dining rooms that prioritize foot traffic over craft. You go here for the precision of the kitchen’s approach, which distinguishes it from the crowded, conventional menus found closer to Regent Street.