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A taste of home: Zimbabwe restaurants revive traditional food

By New Zimbabwe · 13th June 2026

A taste of home: Zimbabwe restaurants revive traditional food

With both hands gripping a large wooden spoon, a woman stirred thick maize-meal porridge — a Zimbabwean staple.

A growing wave of restaurants is putting traditional Zimbabwean cuisine back at the centre of the table.

Chefs say the revival celebrates heritage while supporting local farmers who supply the ingredients.

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