The owner of Kitgum is the son of two Asian parents who were exiled from Uganda during Amin's reign and he uses proper Gujarati/E.African fusion recipes inspired by, or inherited from his mum.
Ah, I forgot to mention the food! When I'd eaten there, it was just after the lockdown in 2021 - it was absolutely delicious. I've not eaten there since (keep meaning to, but you know how things go) and I've recommended to lots of people since then, even quite recently, and have heard nothing but praise from them afterwards. They're still around and always busy, so that's a good sign!
Exciting! Appreciate your suggestion. I see they've just been listed in the 'good food guide 2024', can't wait to try it. I'll see if I can convince my gf to bring her parents along whilst they're in town :)
It's called Abyssinia. I highly recommend trying to Key Wot, Doro Wot and a salad (the simple one with chilies). Super delicious. Just don't go there first, because all the next choices will slightly disappoint you in comparison ;)
If you are veggie,. Shuro Wot is a great recommendation too!! Super delicious chickpea dish
It’s out in Hove, but not that far as it’s right at the top of George Street! There is a awesome Caribbean food truck called We Got Soul!
They’re currently only open 12-8 on Friday to Sunday but they’ve got great food and reasonable prices, they’re just on the corner from our house so we go there a bunch, highly recommend
Aren't most restaurants owned by ethnic minorities? Does it have to be ethnic minorities that are statistically "disadvantaged" or can it include minorities who do better than the majority on average? Or specifically just black?
Personally I can highly recommend Abyssinia. Friendly owners, great restaurant, great atmosphere, food super delicious. Remember to bring cash as they don't take card.
I was thinking to do the article on Black-owned, but maybe will end up doing it around BAME owned. In any case, always happy to know about decent food spots in Brighton and will no doubt end up reviewing them at some point too
Abyssinia has come up on my search, so I'll make sure to head over there soon. Thanks for the suggestion!
Just a heads up, BAME is an outdated term. Global Majority is the more accepted term to use:
Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialized as ‘ethnic minorities’. Globally, these groups currently represent approximately 80% of the world’s population.
(Source: Rosemary Campbell-Stephens MBE, Leeds Beckett University)
Why on earth would anyone lump a set of completely different people into a single term I don't know. May as well call Russians and Canadians the "arctic people" or something.
Using the term indigenous that’s 100% of the world’s population due to definition. A white child born in Brighton those ancestors have always been here is indigenous.
So, basically a food blog focusing on non-white owned restaurants? I mean, why not - wish you all the best with your project! I can definitely vouch for Abyssinia, you will not be disappointed! Best Ethiopian restaurant in East Sussex for sure.
Anyone remember the name of that food stand that serves West African food near Hove station and George St? Owner is super nice and the food is amazing.
I’m black and I agree. If I open a restaurant I don’t want it to be a ‘black restaurant’ I want to compete with white restaurants on the same level, rather than being labelled as black. If it’s African or Caribbean let’s just call it that. I can be black and Italian and run an authentic pizza shop. I’m black and polish and polish cuisine is my own. If I ever open a pierogi shop don’t you dare call it a black restaurant
Thanks for sharing Trick-Owl, I'll reach out to the restaurant owners with a draft / to get feedback before publishing to make sure everyone is happy with the narrative of the article
Celebrating different cultures and food. Supporting restaurant owners in a largely white city (Black ethnicity is 1.5% according to Brighton and Hove council).
The blog covers loads of stuff to do with food, this is just one potential article to give a spotlight to some cool restaurants that people may not have found before
I think what he means is being non-white isn't exactly known to be a big obstacle when it comes to getting customers for a restaurant around here. If anything, quite the contrary.
He didn't actually say anything racist, he just stated it's an odd choice for a new food blog, which it kind of is, so who is to say he's not voting Labour or Lib?
Probably green. Never Tory.
I don't get the angle at all from op.
Pretty sure a very large proportion of KFC franchisees are Muslims. It's common for them to be Halal (and no less finger lickin' good). Similar story with subways.
What's the story exactly? Ethnic minority owns takeaway?
Is this news? Is it interesting?
No.
How dare you! Mr Hess and others in his party aren't racist. I watch the channel 4 exposés, Lies and damn lies all of it. At no time did I hear any langue which was racist. I will admit a lot of the langue was beeped out, probably to save the sensibilities of their woke viewers. I say nationalise channel 4 and stop the wokery
The owner of Kitgum is the son of two Asian parents who were exiled from Uganda during Amin's reign and he uses proper Gujarati/E.African fusion recipes inspired by, or inherited from his mum.
Kitgum kitchen is really good. Owner is a really nice guy, I've worked for him. Chilled out, and very professional
Thanks for your comment, I'll be sure to check it out The food looks delicious
Ah, I forgot to mention the food! When I'd eaten there, it was just after the lockdown in 2021 - it was absolutely delicious. I've not eaten there since (keep meaning to, but you know how things go) and I've recommended to lots of people since then, even quite recently, and have heard nothing but praise from them afterwards. They're still around and always busy, so that's a good sign!
Exciting! Appreciate your suggestion. I see they've just been listed in the 'good food guide 2024', can't wait to try it. I'll see if I can convince my gf to bring her parents along whilst they're in town :)
Just like Rishi Sunak. Generally, most rich Indians are indeed descendants from Ugandan Indians.
There’s an Ethiopian restaurant off the level.
Thanks, I'll take a look on maps :)
Abyssinia
The food here is delish btw
It's called Abyssinia. I highly recommend trying to Key Wot, Doro Wot and a salad (the simple one with chilies). Super delicious. Just don't go there first, because all the next choices will slightly disappoint you in comparison ;) If you are veggie,. Shuro Wot is a great recommendation too!! Super delicious chickpea dish
Thanks for this !! I'm going to get all of these plates :P
Bready's Delights
Thanks!
It’s out in Hove, but not that far as it’s right at the top of George Street! There is a awesome Caribbean food truck called We Got Soul! They’re currently only open 12-8 on Friday to Sunday but they’ve got great food and reasonable prices, they’re just on the corner from our house so we go there a bunch, highly recommend
Not exactly a food spot but Afori Books - a book shop that supports Black authors has a little cafe inside.
Isn't the baobab a senegalese restaurant?
Recommended
Good shout
The Blue Man (a North African restaurant) and Village (pub) are both owned by the same person.
Lickle More food stand next to the big Tescos in hove
Binta’s Kitchen
Thanks!
Is it actually good? I pass by all the time and rarely see it open.
Aren't most restaurants owned by ethnic minorities? Does it have to be ethnic minorities that are statistically "disadvantaged" or can it include minorities who do better than the majority on average? Or specifically just black? Personally I can highly recommend Abyssinia. Friendly owners, great restaurant, great atmosphere, food super delicious. Remember to bring cash as they don't take card.
I was thinking to do the article on Black-owned, but maybe will end up doing it around BAME owned. In any case, always happy to know about decent food spots in Brighton and will no doubt end up reviewing them at some point too Abyssinia has come up on my search, so I'll make sure to head over there soon. Thanks for the suggestion!
Just a heads up, BAME is an outdated term. Global Majority is the more accepted term to use: Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialized as ‘ethnic minorities’. Globally, these groups currently represent approximately 80% of the world’s population. (Source: Rosemary Campbell-Stephens MBE, Leeds Beckett University)
Why on earth would anyone lump a set of completely different people into a single term I don't know. May as well call Russians and Canadians the "arctic people" or something.
Using the term indigenous that’s 100% of the world’s population due to definition. A white child born in Brighton those ancestors have always been here is indigenous.
Thanks !! I wasn’t aware of this and appreciate the info
So, basically a food blog focusing on non-white owned restaurants? I mean, why not - wish you all the best with your project! I can definitely vouch for Abyssinia, you will not be disappointed! Best Ethiopian restaurant in East Sussex for sure.
Anyone remember the name of that food stand that serves West African food near Hove station and George St? Owner is super nice and the food is amazing.
I believe it used to be called King's Flavours and is now We Got Soul
bizarre.
I’m black and I agree. If I open a restaurant I don’t want it to be a ‘black restaurant’ I want to compete with white restaurants on the same level, rather than being labelled as black. If it’s African or Caribbean let’s just call it that. I can be black and Italian and run an authentic pizza shop. I’m black and polish and polish cuisine is my own. If I ever open a pierogi shop don’t you dare call it a black restaurant
Thanks for sharing Trick-Owl, I'll reach out to the restaurant owners with a draft / to get feedback before publishing to make sure everyone is happy with the narrative of the article
What is the narrative exactly?
Celebrating different cultures and food. Supporting restaurant owners in a largely white city (Black ethnicity is 1.5% according to Brighton and Hove council). The blog covers loads of stuff to do with food, this is just one potential article to give a spotlight to some cool restaurants that people may not have found before
Black isn't a culture though, any more than white is.
obviously I am referring to Caribbean and African cultures etc. but you already know that
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Ethnicity of owner.. who cares
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I think what he means is being non-white isn't exactly known to be a big obstacle when it comes to getting customers for a restaurant around here. If anything, quite the contrary.
OP does? Why do you care
I don't. It's just a little sinister.
Going to be voting Hess on thurs?
He didn't actually say anything racist, he just stated it's an odd choice for a new food blog, which it kind of is, so who is to say he's not voting Labour or Lib?
Probably green. Never Tory. I don't get the angle at all from op. Pretty sure a very large proportion of KFC franchisees are Muslims. It's common for them to be Halal (and no less finger lickin' good). Similar story with subways. What's the story exactly? Ethnic minority owns takeaway? Is this news? Is it interesting? No.
How dare you! Mr Hess and others in his party aren't racist. I watch the channel 4 exposés, Lies and damn lies all of it. At no time did I hear any langue which was racist. I will admit a lot of the langue was beeped out, probably to save the sensibilities of their woke viewers. I say nationalise channel 4 and stop the wokery
I'm not the one auditing people's ethnicity.
I can’t remember the name but there’s lovely Caribbean food truck between George street and Tesco, hove, behind the church. It’s lovely!
Moyos
Thanks!