World News for Students of English

17-02-2025 15:00

African cuisine is gaining popularity in London, with restaurants like Akoko leading the way.

Akoko is one of the few African restaurants with a Michelin star, offering a fine dining experience that blends West African ingredients with modern techniques. Founder Aji Akokomi was inspired to create Akoko after noticing a lack of African restaurants that matched the quality of other fine dining establishments. He wanted to introduce exceptional West African cuisine to London in a sophisticated way.

Akoko is part of a larger trend, with restaurants like Chisuru also attracting attention for their creative approach to African flavors. Many Londoners, including those from African backgrounds, appreciate the recognition of traditional ingredients in high-end restaurants.

Aji believes that African fine dining will continue to grow in London. The increasing number of West African restaurants and their success suggests that African cuisine is becoming a key part of the city’s diverse food scene, from Michelin-starred dining to street food markets.

Difficult words: fine dining (a restaurant experience that is more special and expensive than at a typical restaurant), sophisticated (of high quality and style), high-end (higher in price and of better quality than most others).

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