West African kitchen and gallery Baobab Cymru to open in Llandybie

Daniel Bevan - Editor

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A new hospitality venture blending West African cuisine with Welsh community values is set to launch in rural Carmarthenshire, as Baobab Cymru prepares to open its doors.

Located in the village of Llandybie, the café, kitchen and gallery concept has been founded by Ghana-born entrepreneur Adisa Amanor-Wilks, who has lived in West Wales for more than a decade.

The opening signals a notable addition to the region’s food scene, bringing West African flavours to a community of fewer than 4,000 people.

Operating from The College Inn, the business will offer a menu centred on traditional West African dishes, including jollof rice with a range of protein and vegan options, alongside staples such as Red Red, a black-eyed bean stew served with fried plantains, and a selection of soups including light, okra and groundnut varieties. Sweet offerings will include Chin Chin, a popular fried dough snack.

The venture will combine both takeaway and sit-in dining with a café-style service, while also incorporating a gallery space showcasing African and Welsh artwork.

Baobab Cymru is expected to create three jobs initially and will begin trading on Friday 17 April, offering takeaway services, coffee and access to the gallery.

A formal launch event is scheduled for Sunday 19 April, featuring live music and complimentary tastings, reflecting a community-focused approach to the opening.

“This is about bringing two cultures I love together in one space,” said Amanor-Wilks. “West African food, Welsh hospitality, and a place where people can gather, eat well and feel welcome. African roots. Welsh home.”