Yaya's kitchen

Yaya’s Kitchen seeks to create a space to tell the story of the Black Experience through Food. The Old East Village in London, Ontario is also the historical home of the London Black Community. The Black Community has been part of the city since the 1800’s, making it an intimate part of the cities fabric and identity.

Many cities in South Western Ontario served as stops on the Historical Underground Railroad that transported enslaved Africans from the United States to Canada for freedom.

Our project is to pay homage to the past while forging a fusion of tastes with storytelling. We desire to tell our story, the stories of those before us, those here now, and those who have yet to come. Our menu explores our past while striving towards the future.

At its core, Yaya’s Kitchen is the cultural crossroad between local communities and African culinary traditions. We deliver a unique food experience with exquisite taste.