2020
Born in delivery
Antoine created KUTI in the middle of the pandemic. His African street food first appeared as delivery-only — enthusiastic feedback did the rest.
Our story
From the continent
to the street
Here, we celebrate the living culinary cultures of Africa.
In 2019, Antoine — French-Cameroonian and the founder of Kuti — set off on an intense seven-month journey through Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. Alongside the mamas of these four countries, he spent a long time watching the craft and traditions while getting his own hands dirty.
From those experiences he drew his vision: a contemporary, urban pan-African cuisine that he wanted to share with Paris. Modern and reinterpreted, while celebrating tradition. We call that Super Bon.
2023
The Montreuil kiosk
KUTI finally opened its kiosk in the centre of Montreuil. Fully take-away in winter, with a lovely terrace once the sun's out.
Today
The Petites Écuries chop bar
KUTI puts down roots in Paris, in the Faubourgs district: a joyful canteen by day, a cool cocktail spot by night.
The place
A tribute to the chop bar
Designed with architects Amandine Aubrée and Aliénor Goffart, KUTI blends the spirit of Ghanaian chop bars with contemporary decor, inspired by a photo essay on Senegalese shopfronts.
Green storefront, a wide window onto the street, honey-coloured lime-washed walls, mismatched tables and chairs, a big tiled bar wrapped around a stainless-steel kitchen. The journey comes as much from the room as from the plate.
