In Shona, there’s an idiom that goes “kandiro kanoenda kunobva kamwe”, which means ‘A plate goes where a plate has come from’. What our elders meant with this idiom is ‘be willing to share, because in sharing you shall receive‘.  GENEROSITY + GOOD DEEDS became our core values, we have curated a space where our guests gather to communally share in our menu offerings & we believe where 2 or more are gathered in front of good food, there is community + cause + culture. Our part is to do the same -create a sense of community outside our space, have reason and cause to what we give/do and above all, develop a growing spirit of Zimbabwe (and Africa) across the globe.

Kandiro was inspired by the history and culture of Zimbabwe, where Chef Kudakwashe Makoni-Chakwana was born and raised for the earlier parts of his life. He felt the need to celebrate Zimbabwe’s gastronomic presence on the African culinary landscape - conjuring dishes that evoke memories of his childhood with his grandmother and mothers.

A modern-contemporary take on familiar ingredients and flavours, you are transported through a gastronomic journey that embodies Chef Kuda’s vast experience and culinary education across multiple countries and cuisines. Every dish on our menus tells a story of traditions perfectly balanced with notes of futuristic but familiar flavours. It goes without a doubt that when you sit at a Kandiro table, you may arrive as strangers, but after our experiential dining experiences, you will definitely understand why we also have a Shona proverb that says, ”Ukama igasva hunozadziswa nekudya”, which means relationships are strengthened and made complete by sharing a meal together. This highlights for us how food acts as a powerful way to bring people together, fostering a deeper connection and a sense of unity within families, communities, and even with visitors.