Like countless much-loved restaurants around the world, Taste of Sierra Leone is very much a family run affair. Kadiatu [Bangoura], her twin sister, aunt and mum came together to fill a gaping hole in the culinary map of Sydney after they noticed a lack of Sierra Leonean representation. Kadiatu joins us in this interview to give us a fascinating look into the cuisine of one of West Africa’s smallest countries.

Inspired by rich memories of a lifetime of cooking for loved ones and the comforting meals shared with a community of friends and family during celebrations such as Eid, Kadiatu hopes that visitors to her Powerhouse Lane stall will walk away with a similarly joyful and delicious eating experience.

In this interview Kadiatu talks us through the diversity of West African vegetables and stews and assures us that her aunt and mum make the best jollof rice in Sydney.

Like countless much-loved restaurants around the world, Taste of Sierra Leone is very much a family run affair. Kadiatu [Bangoura], her twin sister, aunt and mum came together to fill a gaping hole in the culinary map of Sydney after they noticed a lack of Sierra Leonean representation. Kadiatu joins us in this interview to give us a fascinating look into the cuisine of one of West Africa’s smallest countries.
Inspired by rich memories of a lifetime of cooking for loved ones and the comforting meals shared with a community of friends and family during celebrations such as Eid, Kadiatu hopes that visitors to her Powerhouse Lane stall will walk away with a similarly joyful and delicious eating experience.
In this interview Kadiatu talks us through the diversity of West African vegetables and stews and assures us that her aunt and mum make the best jollof rice in Sydney.