Henry Onesemo fights Samoan food stereotypes | RNZ

Tala Head Chef and co-owner Henry Onesemo proudly holds the distinguished title
of being the first Samoan to have his business named 'New Restaurant of the Year' at the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024.
Tala, which means "tales" or "stories" in Samoan, embodies the essence of this unique establishment. Upon entering Tala, you are transported back to the Sunday umu in Samoa, surrounded by the aroma of charcoal smoke and the sight of the "ulu o le laulau" (Head Table setting) and the "sefe" (Samoan cupboard) displaying the finest dishes usually reserved for honored guests.
"I want to differentiate my restaurant from being 'Pacific' to being ‘Samoan’."
Reporter: Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai
Video: Marika Khabazi

[@drtrudie]

Good luck on your mission, great focus and necessary as the world becomes smaller with its diversity. You have a built in fan base according to our culture, le au tapua’i, o se tapuaiga mamalu,🎯💘😇

[@lucan76]

I've eaten here,it's beautiful,literally everything is beautiful, but don't take your samoan stomach there,take your palagi stomach and really taste how great it is