Malu Lusadisu, From My Mum’s Cooking Lessons in Kinshasa to Ruby’s Restaurant in England.

Meet Malu – Chef, Entrepreneur, and Heart Behind Ruby’s

Born in Kinshasa, the bustling capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malu moved to London as a child and has called the southeast of England home for the past 17 years. It’s where he built both his family life and his dream — Ruby’s, a restaurant named after his daughter.

“I’ve dedicated a large part of my life to cooking. It’s my passion,” he says. “Most of my happiest childhood memories are tied to cooking for my family.”

Though his professional journey included running multiple businesses in England — even a car repair shop — Malu always came back to the kitchen. Cooking wasn’t just a career option. It was the dream.

When Ruby’s was founded, his daughter was just about to be born — a time filled with uncertainty and excitement. “It was challenging… starting a business and preparing for a child at the same time,” Malu recalls. “But we’re a family-run place, and we’ve managed to find our rhythm.”

He reflects on his youth in London, remembering the long periods spent wondering what path to take. The answer came in the form of food, family, and a quiet fire that still drives him. “Every day, I go home tired, but I’m already thinking about tomorrow — the dishes, the people, the next moment.”

Ruby’s isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a story of resilience, roots, and real passion — served daily. “Here, we serve the African, Caribbean, Polish, and other communities.”, he indicated.

Here, we serve as well the African Caribbean and Polish community and more.

At Ruby’s, we are successfully trying to be inclusive and slowly but surely, we have started to gain the trust of the Lutonians.