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Akara Restaurant, London, Greater London

Akara Restaurant

4.8
4.8
10 Reviews
£26 to £40
West African

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2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Akara, from the team behind the Michelin-starred Akoko, offers a relaxed dining experience with a modern twist on West African cuisine. Named after the cherished black-eyed bean fritter, originating from West Africa and also loved in Brazil as acarajé, Akara is nestled in the lively Borough Yards. With stylish decor and a trendy vibe, it's the perfect spot to enjoy innovative dishes in a vibrant setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    West African
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Drinks and Bar Snacks Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3861 5190
  • Website
    https://www.akaralondon.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is perfect for intimate dinner parties, hosting up to 14 guests. For larger groups exceeding 14 people, we offer full hire options. To inquire about hosting your event, please get in touch with us at events@akaralondon.co.uk.
  • Location
    18 Stoney St, London, Greater London SE1 9AD
  • Area
    Southwark
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch £25 Set menu

    GBP 25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our £25 set lunch menu, offering two courses: our signature Akara with a choice of filling and our famous Efik rice accompanied by a selection of fish, chicken, or vegetables. It promises exceptional value, delivering a unique and flavourful experience for a delightful lunch break.
    Lunch £25 Set menu photo

Menu

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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

  1. Tayo

    London

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and customer service:-) I actually can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Hali

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing 😻 experience at Akara, I couldn’t fault them at all, and I am a huge food critic 😝 everything food, drink, staff and the ambience was 20/10 for me. Planning the next one already!

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  3. Elaine

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great find just off Borough Market. Excellent food, lovely Waiters. Inexpensive considering the quality of the food. Highly recommend!

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  4. Vee4u

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The decor, ambience, service, food, music were all top notch. The food was outstanding. We came with our child and another family with kids. All the kids enjoyed the food as well as the adults.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Akara Restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, it is spacious and clean. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it except that it is a bit pricey, so be prepared to pay for the quality and not quantity! I would definitely recommend if you can afford it. The staff were helpful and the background music perfected the ambience of this beautiful restaurant.

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  6. FBBC

    London

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 29 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food. Every dish bursting with flavour and so good to see something like this where the food is not European!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. PM40

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 5 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time and the food and cocktails were outstanding. Quite service because is was. Tuesday lunch so ambience scored lower than it could achieve if busy. Very friendly and informed service. If you like it hot, or even if you don’t, this kind of cuisine is novel, fun and tasty

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  8. JennyH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming environment The food are all a bit spicy, but I like the food although I have light taste. Chicken bite is very good.

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  9. Ella

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and interesting food with friendly helpful and attentive service thank you

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  10. MsnellaT

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and service was very good. Will visit again

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FAQs

Akara Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Akara Restaurant

18 Stoney St, London, Greater London SE1 9AD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Southwark
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Drinks and Bar Snacks Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    West African
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.akaralondon.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 3861 5190
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is perfect for intimate dinner parties, hosting up to 14 guests. For larger groups exceeding 14 people, we offer full hire options. To inquire about hosting your event, please get in touch with us at events@akaralondon.co.uk.
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