Tala invites guests on a journey as they showcase the beauty of traditional Samoan cuisine and heritage through an innovative contemporary dining experience.

The Samoan word “tala” means “story” or “tale”. For Henry Onesemo, TALA is where he tells his own tales of Samoa through familiar ingredients presented with a fresh twist.

“Dishes like ‘raw ramen’ were inspired by my childhood, where eating raw ramen noodles was a beloved treat,” says Henry. “Drawing on that food memory of the crunchy, salty noodles and sweet, chewy dehydrated vegetables has been the inspiration for a fun, modern twist on a childhood favourite.

“My goal in showcasing Samoan food is to retain the food memory but refine the dishes and make Samoan food ‘fashionable’,” he says.