Fifi’s (Themi Road – next to Tanesco, Arusha) – although one can have lunch or dinner here, Fifi’s is best known for its breakfast food. Along with the baked pastries served here, one can order poached eggs on spinach sauce with bacon, crepes, omelets and other finer breakfast foods. Since Tanzania is a coffee-making country, […]
Chinese Whispers (1st floor Njiro Complex. Njiro Road, Arusha) – this is one of Arusha’s best restaurants. As the restaurant’s name implies, its menu is mainly Chinese specialties like Dim Sum, Duck with Pancakes, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Shark Fin Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, and Spring Rolls. Tourists passing through Arusha gave this restaurant high […]
Ambrosia (Simeon Road, opposite Hotel Impala, Arusha) – first-time diners here will find great Indian food, with a nice selection of chicken and mutton dishes on the menu. Ambrosia’s outdoor seating is fun & relaxing. There is also an ambient interior for those who want peace & quiet while eating. The restaurant’s butter chicken and […]
Alpha Choice (Sokoine Road, Nakumatt Plaza, Arusha) – this restaurant serves a variety of international food items: from American hamburgers to Japanese sushi, chicken shwarma, and Mexican guacamole & salsa. This is a popular dining spot for international students who as passing through Arusha or conducting projects there.
Africafé (Boma Road, Arusha) – there’s only one reason to enter this café: coffee! Africafé sells locally-grown & brewed coffee, along with breakfast food items like muffins. During the latter part of the day, they also offer sandwiches & paninis. This is an instant hit with the Starbucks crowd. It also sells its own branded […]
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant (Nairobi Road, opposite Sakina Supermarket, Arusha) – this restaurant, which offers expanded outdoor dining areas, serves various Ethiopian dishes (meat, vegetable and dahl options). This is an alternative to the Italian and Indian restaurants that seem to dominate Arusha’s dining scene. An Ethiopian liquor specialty: Honey wine (or “Tej”) is also available […]
The Lord Erroll Gourmet Restaurant (89 Ruaka Road, Nairobi) – located 15 minutes outside of Nairobi’s city center, this restaurant serves fine French cuisine. The restaurant is renowned for appetizers such as Smoked Salmon and Escargot Bourguignon. House specialities include Flambé dishes, prawns, and fillets. The Cheese Fondue is a traditional Lord Erroll favorite. Imported […]
The Carnivore Restaurant (Langata Road, Nairobi) — as the name suggests, this restaurant served variety of meats including exotic ones like ostrich, crocodile and camel, (roasted over charcoal and carved at your table). Delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces complement this fixed price feast that also includes soup, a selection of desserts […]
Thai Chi Restaurant (Sarova Stanley Hotel, Standard & Kimathi Streets, Nairobi) – located in the heart of the capital’s central business district (CBD), this is considered the best Thai restaurant in Nairobi (complete with authentic Thai interior décor and seasoned chefs from Thailand). Items served here include deep-fried prawns on sugarcane, chicken satay, tender meat […]
Tamarind (Nyali, Cement Silo Road, Mombasa) – located within the Tamarind Mombasa Hotel, this restaurant’s menu is a blend of the best of French, Asian and African cuisines. The Tamarind’s specialty is seafood and only the freshest ingredients are used. The Prawns Piri Piri, Chilli Crab and Lobster have earned the Tamarind restaurant worldwide fame […]