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Hugues Mbenda connects Mediterranean produce, French technique and memories of Kinshasa.
Kin takes its name from Kinshasa, where chef Hugues Mbenda was born and first encountered cooking through his mother’s street restaurant. In Marseille, the restaurant brings African ingredients and influences together with local seasonal produce and the techniques he developed in French kitchens.
Michelin describes a single menu served in several sequences and regularly renewed. Examples in the guide illustrate the approach, such as plantain alongside French meat or manioc used in a snack; they should be read as context, not a promise of the current menu. Kin is best approached as the chef’s personal cooking rather than a broad catalogue of African dishes.
The address is 10 rue Francis Davso in central Marseille. The team also operates Libala, a more casual lunchtime concept, so check which experience you are booking. The official page confirms the identity and contact details but does not provide a sufficiently clear current menu price in the material reviewed; ask the restaurant when reserving.
Highlights
- A personal connection between Kinshasa and Marseille.
- A sequenced chef’s menu.
Good to know
- Kin and Libala are different dining formats.
- Confirm the current menu and price directly.
Plan your visit
10 rue Francis Davso, 13001 Marseille
Telephone: +33 4 91 06 44 02
Information checked on 15 October 2026
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Tripadvisor: 4.9/5 · 33 reviews
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Sources
Information checked on 15 October 2026
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