Akoko

Pete Souvall

I’m not even sure the word “wonderful” would do Akoko any justice. My wife and I visited for our anniversary dinner and to say it surpassed expectations would be an understatement. We are a young couple and often feel slightly out of place in more high end eating establishments. But the staff at Akoko made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. While the restaurant is incredibly well known and high end, it seems as though they have cultivated an environment conducive to making guests feel at home no matter who they are. The space is gorgeous. Everything is aesthetically pleasing and unique. The food was unforgettable. Each dish was unlike anything I’ve had before. Once I would taste a bite and proclaim it to be my favorite of menu, another would be served and unseat the bite beforehand as the front runner. It was an experience to say the least. The whole meal was about four hours so it is a little bit intense. But none of the time is spent in boredom. Only in anticipation for the next wonderful flavor to hit your tongue.

Janelle Fordjour

This place is exquisite west african food. A very fine restaurant with a set menu. All my friends recommended this place to me! Food is great but the unique point is the story telling that is accompanied with the menu. There is no main dish! You can order drinks alongside the 3rd dish. Or spend extra prior for drinks. Staff are pleasant! The restaurant is small with a relaxed minimalist atmosphere. Its very expensive here so come for celebrations or if your curious about African fine dining and are willing.

HicTurbaEst

A really interesting experience. This was my first time trying West African cuisine and I was really impressed. The soft pairing is also really good and the lunch menu quite good value in my opinion. The caviar and Rafael can be skipped though.