The Name: A Deep Meaning
Cap 99 is not an insignificant choice.
Cap : symbolises the journey, the direction
99 : represents excellence and perfection
Together, they embody our quest: to pave the way towards excellence in taste.
Our history
From the Streets of Paris to the Flavours of Rwanda
An Intercontinental Gustatory Journey
The story of Cap 99 is not just a local tale, it’s a gastronomic saga that spans continents, born in the vibrant 5th arrondissement of Paris in July 2008.
The Parisian origins
In 2008, when Paris was buzzing with its cosmopolitan culinary culture, Honoré & Chimelle laid the foundations for what was to become much more than just a restaurant. Cap 99, a name that already resonated with the promise of excellence, opened its doors in one of the French capital’s most historic and cultural districts.
“Every fruit has a story. Every rum is a story. Cap 99 Bistro is our way of telling those stories.” – by Chimelle
The African Odyssey
Continental expansion
Following its success in Paris, Cap 99 has embarked on a bold journey across Africa:
Johannesburg, South Africa: First continental stage
Cape Town: Consolidating our concept
Monrovia, Liberia: Exploring new flavours
Conakry, Guinea: Connecting with African roots
Back to basics: Kigali, Rwanda
An authentic rum bar
In 2024, Cap 99 Bistro took root in Kigali, not as a new concept, but as the culmination of a 16-year gastronomic journey. Our ambition: to create Rwanda’s first authentic rum bar, celebrating not only the rums themselves, but the history and culture that surround them.
Vision
To transform Cap 99 Bistro into a benchmark African rum bar, telling the story of a gastronomic journey through every bottle and every cocktail.
Our Culinary Philosophy
Three Founding Pillars
Cultural authenticity
- Promoting local production
- Respecting traditional craftsmanship
- Highlighting African know-how
Gastronomic Innovation
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Creating original recipes
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Experimenting with new flavour combinations
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Offering a unique taste experience
Conviviality and sharing
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A place to meet and talk
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Creating moments of connection
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Celebrating African hospitality

Promoter
“Every place has a soul, every table tells a story. Cap 99 Bistro was born of the conviction that gastronomy is a universal language”.
Chimelle KOWA