AKARA

🏠 Arch 208, 18, Stoney Street, SE1 9AD

🍽️ West African Restaurant

Tier Achieved:

πŸ’ͺ DEECE πŸ’ͺ

Amazing food. Hygiene score you can forgive.

The food slaps and hygiene is "Good" β€” not perfect, but nothing to worry about. Go for it.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.6 708 reviews
Mon5β€―PM–12β€―AM
Tue12β€―PM–12β€―AM
Wed12β€―PM–12β€―AM
Thu12β€―PM–12β€―AM
Fri12β€―PM–12β€―AM
Sat12β€―PM–12β€―AM
Sun12–11β€―PM

Flavorful dishes, but watch out for dryness.

Akara is where you go if you’re in the mood to explore some West African flavors, and it’s a solid choice with a 5-star hygiene rating. Swely came here for her birthday and had the time of her life, with the Jollof rice and beef skewers stealing the show. Olivia loved the private dining experience, and it sounds like the staff really know how to treat their guests right.

However, not everyone is singing praises β€” Sara had a less glamorous experience with the Lagos chicken, which left her feeling a bit dry and underwhelmed. Still, for the most part, it seems like this place can dish out some serious flavor bombs, especially if you’re in a sharing mood. Just know to steer clear of the dry stuff. 🌍


πŸ’¬ PEOPLE SAY πŸ’¬

delicious foodattentive servicegreat dining experienceinconsistency in dishes

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-inπŸš— Delivery🍺 Beer🍷 WineπŸ• Dog friendly

πŸ“ REVIEWS πŸ“

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"The staff who looked after us on the day were really attentive and accommodating"

β€” Olivia Nwosu

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"The food was delicious, while portions were good"

β€” Polina Pocitari

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"Honestly, I had the best time!"

β€” Swely Avelino-Brown


πŸ”¬ FSA BREAKDOWN πŸ”¬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
πŸ—οΈ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
πŸ“‹ Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Akara, Stoney Street β€” Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

πŸ—“οΈ Last inspected: 27 August 2025


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