KITGUM KITCHEN TAKEOVER
For our next supper club, Kitgum Kitchen takes over Reading Room. There’s a real story behind this one, shaped by family, movement and time, so we’ll let Fayaz introduce it himself……
In 1972, when Idi Amin expelled all Asians from Uganda, my parents were among the 80,000
forced to leave. They carried one suitcase and recipes rooted in Gujarat’s Persian heritage, shaped in East Africa, and adapted over years in the UK.
Kitgum was born ten years ago in a Brighton pub as a “why not” experiment. With no
experience but a lot of heart, we paired my family’s unique food history with an obsession for
Music. After five amazing years at our beloved Preston Road spot, we recently closed those
doors to evolve, grow, and hunt for a new, larger home in Brighton.
The Experience
Our food is definitely not authentic. It is a living, breathing evolution of centuries of change,
served with a side of curated rhythm. For our pop-up at Reading Rooms, we are bringing back
the signature buzz and warmth that defined our Preston Road restaurant. Expect a menu that
honours my family and unique history, blending Persian, Indian, and East African influences into
something entirely its own. It’s a chance to share what we’ve been perfecting for the last
decade, and a taste of what is coming next for Kitgum.
See you there,
Fayaz
KITGUM
Please choose either the MEAT menu or the VEGGIE menu, your menu choice and your guests menu choices must be added to your booking choices when making a reservation.
Welcome Snacks
Crisps and dip (v)
Tasting Menu - Meat
Stuffed puri
Ismaili daal, cumin, mustard, fenugreek & curry leaf temper (v)
Haddock croquette, scallop roe béchamel, masala ketchup
KFC, Kitgum fried chicken, karahi sauce, pickled cucumber
Nihari birria tacos, slow lamb, Pakistani broth, pickled ginger, chillies, lime
Tiramisu, saffron, pistachio, cardamom (vg)
Tasting Menu - Veggie
Stuffed puri, chickpea, whipped tahini (vg)
Ismaili daal, cumin, mustard, fenugreek & curry leaf temper (v)
Corn ribs, fried corn, peanut curry, lime & curry leaf mayo (v)
Fried cauliflower, chilli & lemon sauce, toasted cumin (v)
Urojo, coconut curry, bajias, coconut chutney, chilli, crispy bits, nuts (v)
Tiramisu, saffron, pistachio, cardamom (vg)
Add Ons
Ladi pav, Gujarati milk bread (vg) £3.50
Kachumbari, tomatoes, house dressing (v) £4.00
Onion & cumin rice (v) £3.50
Reading Room
Wednesday 29th April 2026
7pm
£47 per person
Reading Room supper clubs are all about bringing people together. You’ll be seated on shared tables alongside other guests, creating a relaxed, sociable atmosphere where conversations flow as easily as the food. Come with friends or come solo, you’ll be in great company either way.
Due to the nature of this event on this occasion we are unable to accommodate any allergens or dietary requirements. No substitutions or swapped dishes between menus.
