A stylish, buzzing West African spot in Borough Yards serving crispy black-eye bean fritters and sophisticated sharing plates in an industrial-chic setting.
Ordering Strategy
Order 1-2 akaras per person as starters (they are hard to share), then split the larger plates and sides. The counter offers the best view of the open kitchen.
What to order
BBQ Tiger Prawn Akara
The namesake dish of the restaurant, described as 'plump, voluptuous' and 'best tackled with both hands.' It features a spongey black-eye bean fritter stuffed with sweet, spiced prawns.
Lagos Chicken with Efik Rice
A 'glorious' spatchcocked poussin singing with habanero-heavy Senegalese hot sauce. It is best paired with the Efik rice, which is simmered in chicken broth and coconut for a 'hearty' meal.
Fried Plantain with Octopus
Cited as the 'standout dish' by Grace Dent, who described it as 'curiously delicate and deft' and made lively with a pepper relish.
Tamarind Date Cake
Regarded as the 'strongest dessert' on the menu, this sponge cake is served with tonka bean cream and a rich rum caramel sauce.
Scotch Bonnet Soda
A high-impact non-alcoholic drink for heat-seekers, offering the elegance of a long soda but with a Scoville rating of 200,000 units.
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Top critic: Grace Dent (90%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
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Agreement 9 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 12 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (765 reviews)
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Located in the railway arches of Borough Yards; holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for value. Private dining is available on the mezzanine.
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