African pop-up announces permanent residence

Chef Tunde Abifarin has announced that his pop-up, Farin Road, will now permanently reside at Tani Modi, an independent eatery in Edinburgh. 

Opening initially on Fridays and Saturdays from 5.30pm, chef Abi, as he is better known, will curate a menu showcasing a medley of African cuisines. The proposed opening date at Tan Modi is 6 May. 

Farin Road specialises in innovative Pan-African fare. Africa has an unmistakable food culture reflecting decades of history, resulting in a wide range of flavours and regional cuisines. Chef Abi puts his own spin on it, reinterpreting nostalgic African dishes with an openness to global techniques and influences. 

Each dish at Farin Road draws inspiration from the African continent, Brazil and the Caribbean. Chef Abi has crafted an exciting menu including Jerk from the Caribbean, kachumbari from Tanzania, Agashe from Sudan, Chakalaka from South Africa and many more.

The Farin Road journey began in Edinburgh with a series of pop-ups and private events. Chef Abi has been an advocate for the spread of African cuisine, introducing it to the wider Scottish community by incorporating African ingredients into many of his menus while working as a head chef.

"The vast Scottish larder tells an African tale," says the chef. "Farin Road finds its origin in the abundant Scottish larder, which is readily available to the kitchen. The team have taken a bold leap into the uncharted world of curating the cuisine of the African continent in a new way."


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