[2025 Singapore Restaurant] Travel Guide for UTU (Updated Apr)

Kafe Utu (probably) Singapore’s only uniquely African Cafe & Lounge. What a beautiful restaurant! We sat at the second floor of this three-floor restaurant and every corner of the restaurant was decorated tastefully with afro-art pieces and sculptures. Above our table were hanging ferns and plants, giving the corner such a cosy, forest vibe. There’s also alfresco dining area, which confirm super vibes at night! It’s worth a try! The dishes are all of superb quality! The not a cheap place to dine but I do think the experience is well worth it - if you can’t go to Africa, at least you tried the food out right here in the heart of Singapore! Address - 12 Jiak Chuan Rd, Singapore 089265 #singapore #foodie #cafe #Africanfood

About Kafe Utu: ‘Utu’ is the Kiswahili word for ‘humanity’. Our vision for Kafe UTU is for it to be a place where people will feel at home and cosy in the warmth of African hospitality. FIRST IN SINGAPORE Opened in January 2019, we are proud to be Singapore’s original African cafe. Reference: Kafe Utu ☞ ℕ𝕒𝕜𝕦𝕡𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕒 - 𝔻𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕥 It’s taro ice-cream, which I love it so much 😋 ☞ 𝕌𝕋𝕌 𝕎𝕀ℕ𝔾𝕊 Quite spicy and similar to Buffalo Wingsssss ☞ 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕤𝕖𝕥 ℂ𝕒𝕦𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕝𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 What a romantic name 🧡 ☞ 𝕃𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕒𝕟 ℙ𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕥 ℂ𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕨 Just a peanut chicken stew ☞ 𝔽𝕚𝕤𝕙 ℂ𝕦𝕣𝕣𝕪 I am sure we ordered curry, however the taste like tomato?! huh?! I am keen to visit again because I want to try their brunch and coffee😋🧡 #foodie #food #cafe #singapore #africanfood

#earthdayjourney #localfood #foodjourney Kafe Utu is not only dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences but also to promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The café emphasizes eco-friendly practices in its operations, including reducing plastic waste and partnering with environmental NGOs to support initiatives like tree planting. The menu at Kafe Utu is a celebration of African culinary diversity, featuring dishes inspired by regions such as Monrovia, Marrakech, and Lamu. Highlights include the Liberian Peanut Chicken Stew and the Malindi Halwa, a dessert made with dragon fruit, hazelnut, coconut yogurt, and Malindi spices.The ambiance at Kafe Utu is something special. The mix of African-inspired décor combined with modern touches made me feel like I was stepping into a living room in a distant African city. The café has a unique charm that encourages you to relax, savor, and take your time, whether you’re there for a leisurely brunch or a full meal. As for the food – it was a revelation. The Liberian Peanut Chicken Stew was an absolute standout, rich and comforting, with just the right balance of spices and flavors. I also couldn't get enough of the Malindi Halwa dessert, which was as beautiful as it was delicious. The dragon fruit and coconut yogurt combination had such an exotic, refreshing taste, and it felt like a perfect finale to a meal that was truly a journey in itself.

#singaporetrip Address - 12 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore. Ambiance/Facilities - this is the first Africa-themed Cafe in Singapore offering very unique African cuisines, from dishes to desserts, as well as excellent coffee and pastries. The design of the Cafe is unique and beautiful too. We ordered some of the recommended dishes to try on, all are tasty and yummy. Avg. Price per Person - reasonable price.

For the first time tried this cuisine. The food was amazing along with the vibe of the place. Super chill and aesthetically pleasing. Lot of photo opportunities. We ordered the fish curry, cauliflower sunset, uganda rolex and lamb samosa. All the flavours were amazing, the uganda rolex was a but spicy but very yummy. We also ordered the peanut butter coffee, which was super unique!

Kafe Utu I always wanted to try this place but I’m not sure if I enjoy African food, but I still decided to give it a try with pleasant surprise! First of all, I love the design here, this place is so cozy and all the staffs are so friendly! They will recommend food based on what you like and also very knowledgeable about their cocktails as well! We ordered the butter chicken which is my favourite, the dipping sauce is so hot and tasty! 🥵 the butter chicken is juicy and very crispy! We ordered two mains dishes- the goat curry and the assam fish! The goat curry is very tasty, goat meat is tender and goes very well with a bowl of hot coconut rice! I prefer the assam fish more than the goat curry, it goes so well with the salsa and coconut rice! Overall is a nice experience, but it’s abit pricey. We will come back again but maybe not anytime soon.

#wheretogo Kafe Utu is probably the first and only African cafe in Singapore. The restaurant is nested in one of the traditional shophouses along Jiak Chuan Road. The African vibes are pretty evident from the set ups, decorations, furnitures and the menu items. Kafe Utu serves up brunch items, East and West African food, as well as specialty coffee. I really like the atmosphere and warm service at this African-themed cafe. It was beautifully done up, and I loved that the waitress share about the food we enquire on the menu so warmly and bubbly. #exploresingapore #cafehopping