Akara

London, UK

Go West

Borough Yards’ Akara is the trendy, casual sister of Michelin-starred Akoko – and she goes big on flavour. Starting with the deep-fried namesakes, akaras, is essential: made from black-eyed beans and synonymous with West African-Brazilian cooking, these crunchy, golden bites are split down the centre and stuffed with prawn, crab or tomato, ready to dunk in hot sauce. Follow with larger sharing dishes: yaji-seasoned and fire grilled king oyster mushroom, Lagos chicken and Efik rice are highlights. It’s modern, it’s chic, it’s West African done well.

Words by Megan Dickson and Alex Mead.

Photos by Charlie McKay; Jason Wain

This article was taken from the Feb 2026 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.