Akara
📍 Arch 208, 18 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD, UK
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Google: 4.6 • TripAdvisor: 4.5
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Akara is a delightful gem located near Borough Market in London, serving up a vibrant slice of West African cuisine. With a casual yet refined atmosphere, it caters perfectly to any occasion, whether you're out with friends, family, or on a romantic date. The restaurant showcases a variety of dishes that promise to tantalize your taste buds, featuring generous portion sizes and bold flavors. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to unwind. Diners rave about the attentive service and the unique menu offerings that stand out in the bustling dining scene of Southwark. With a solid rating of 4.6 on Google and 4.5 on TripAdvisor, Akara is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore African flavors in a stylish setting.
Signature Dishes
- •Lagos Chicken
- •Tiger Prawns Akara
- •Short Rib Suya
- •Grilled Pork
- •Hummus with pancakes
- •Cheesecake
Overall rating 4.6 / 5 (435 reviews)
Google: 4.6 (368 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (67 reviews)
Customer Reviews
West African cuisine is truly given a stage to shine at Akara. Located near Borough Market, Akara is a casual yet refined dining experience that is great for all occasions. When looking at the menu the only challenge one may have is narrowing down what they want to order from such amazing options. I was lucky enough to go with a group so got the chance to try a variety of menu staples and each dish presented an incredible flavor profile without skimping on the portion size. The Lagos Chicken, Tiger Prawns Akara and Short Rib Suya are all must try dishes. Akara adds incredible depth to an already bustling Borough Market dining scene and it is a must visit when in London.
Akara is a lovely place to enjoy a nice evening out with friends, family or your partner. It has a nice interior and the menu offers something different. It might be a bit more challenging to enjoy the meal, if like me, you don’t like spicy food. However the food was properly cooked, and some of the dishes really tasty. The grilled pork was amazingly cooked and the Akaras were very tasty. The humus was delicious but I hoped it came with more pancakes, as they are pretty small. The deserts were amazing! Especially the cheesecake! Dishes are not really big. So ask for recommendations of how many plates you should order.
Amazing service, food and experience! Great time here with family. Every dish we had was delicious - especially if you like spicy food. Drinks are reasonably priced for a great restaurant in a top London area. Only thought is that it was 1 of our groups birthday and we told them but didn’t get anything special whereas other tables seemed to - maybe we needed to book this? We will definitely be back.
What a fantastic restaurant in the vibrant area of Southwark. It goes without saying that the food is the star! however, service is impeccable! staff are very friendly, helpful & attentive, which really added to the class of this restaurant. The food is very good, bursting with authenticity, & flavours that leave you wanting more! Each dish is considered, uses quality ingredients, & gives you an insight into some of the dishes you can find in African cuisine. Its a congested area for restaurants, but if you are looking for something different, with style, sophistication, class & excellent food, do not pass by Akara.