Motindi: Congolese Tastes and Culture in the Suburbs of Tokyo

The vibrant interior of Motindi is the work of Mai, who made use of bolts of cloth for traditional Congolese costumes worn by women. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

A giraffe is among the different African motifs that add to Motindi’s colorful atmosphere. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

A plate of madesu, ndunda, and makayabu comes with a serving of rice; a filling meal for ¥2,500. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

The exterior of the restaurant. (© Kumazaki Takashi)