In Shona, there’s an idiom that goes “kandiro kanoenda kunobva kamwe“ - meaning ‘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 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 grandmother and mothers. A modern-contemporary take on familiar ingredients and flavors 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 tell a story of traditions perfectly balanced with notes of futuristic but familiar flavors.

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’ meaning that 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.