Umana Yana is a beloved Guyanese restaurant in Southeast London, run by Debbie Monfries and her husband Junior. For a decade-plus, they’ve been making fresh, authentic Caribbean food that’s up there with the best in all of London. But the last 12 years have been a struggle after massive telecom boxes were constructed right outside, damaging trade. Luckily, the community has rallied behind this independent business in its battle with the council, including one notable patron: @CentralCee. The rapper, who himself has Guyanese heritage, joins the Monfries family to learn about their fight, and how to make the delicious signature dishes worth fighting for. Visit Umana Yana: See more from our contributors: Its Brandiece Mork Eats Southwark News @southwarknews Isabel Ramirez Depthsofflavour Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: @munchies Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Threads: @munchies More videos from the VICE network: #centralcee #munchies
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