About Jikoni

Jikoni - (n.) kitchen

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In Swahili, Jikoni means kitchen.

At our core, that's what we are.

A space to cook, to create, and to share.​

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Founded in 2019 by Kiano Moju, Jikoni began as a culinary studio in downtown Los Angeles—part kitchen, part creative hub for food storytelling. What started as a space for content creation and collaboration has grown into something much bigger: a rotating AfriCali dining concept rooted in culture, community, and flavor.

 

Today, Jikoni is a home for pop-ups, private dining experiences, brand collaborations, and small group cooking classes. Every event is grounded in AfriCali cooking—where Kiano’s Kenyan and Nigerian heritage meets the freshness and ease of California.

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No two pop-ups are the same. But they all share one thing: a deep love for good food, bold flavors, and the stories behind them.