Where it began
Hawassa, Ethiopia — the starting point of the Hani journey.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PASSIONMeet the founder
Meet the founder
of Hani Taste.
Driven by discipline, a passion for quality and a belief that every guest deserves something exceptional.
Melaku DesalgnFounder & Chief Executive Officer
A JOURNEY WITH PURPOSEMore than a café.
More than a café.
It's a commitment.
Melaku Desalgn is the Founder and CEO of Hani. His journey began in Hawassa, driven by a passion for healthy food, quality meals, and exceptional customer experiences.
Hani began in Hawassa with an ambition to bring people together around healthy food, quality meals and exceptional customer experiences.
Leadership
Hands-on attention to operations, people, service and quality.
Our ambition
Growing thoughtfully while preserving the values guests love.
THE STORY SO FAR
Experience, values and vision.
Learning through service
Before Hani, Melaku worked in the public transportation service sector, gaining experience in management, customer service, and operations.
Discipline creates success
“If life is guided by discipline and work, it is a success.”
Growing with purpose
To expand Hani by opening two to three new branches every year while maintaining the quality, service, and values that built the brand.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The founder in photographs.
Leadership moments, milestones and memories from the Hani journey.
More photographs from the founder's journey will appear here as they are added.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
“Our guests are at the heart of everything we do.”
— Melaku Desalgn