The Meme's Kitchen
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The Meme's Kitchen

Proper West African cooking on Basingstoke Road that'll transport you straight across the continent without the flight.

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You walk into The Meme's Kitchen and immediately feel the warmth—both from the kitchen and the room itself. This is genuine West African food cooked with care, the kind of place where regulars know their order off by heart and newcomers quickly become regulars. The vibe is unpretentious and buzzy, with locals queuing out the door at peak times. You're getting authentic jollof rice, perfectly seasoned stews, and meat cooked so tender it falls apart, all at prices that make you wonder how they do it.

Known for

  • Authentic jollof rice
  • Tender slow-cooked stews and meats
  • Generous portions at reasonable prices
  • Warm, unpretentious atmosphere
  • Consistently rated 4.8/5 by locals

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The Meme's Kitchen
The Meme's Kitchen
The Meme's Kitchen
The Meme's Kitchen
The Meme's Kitchen
The Meme's Kitchen
4.8(257 reviews)
57 Basingstoke Rd, Reading RG2 0ER, UK