Top 11 Places In Tanzania Perfect For Food Lovers
Top 11 Places In Tanzania Perfect For Food Lovers : Having a love affair with food is simple in Tanzania, where cosmopolitan flavors merge beautifully with locally inspired recipes, and a delicious meal does not have to cost a fortune. Zanzibar, the country’s island, is also known as the Spice Island, so expect an explosion of culinary delights to tantalize your taste buds. Here are some of the best sites and tastes that foodie should not miss.
- Forodhani Gardens
For a culinary feast, visit Forodhani Gardens, where the nighttime food markets provide all of Zanzibar’s flavors. This modest and ancient park, located in the middle of Stone Town, is ideal for getting to know the locals and trying some delicious Zanzibarian cuisine.
- Jaws Corner
This outdoor café in Stone Town’s central courtyard serves traditional Arabic drinks. It’s also a popular gathering spot for Stone Town inhabitants to drink coffee, eat traditional peanut brittle, play board games, and talk politics. If you want to interact with the locals while drinking your coffee, come here early in the morning. With a casual environment and a beautiful view of the city’s busy streets, it’s the ideal place to unwind and watch people.
- Emerson Spice Rooftop Teahouse
This magnificent restaurant combines a gourmet rainbow of flavors and spices with Zanzibari cuisine and the finest fish to create a match made in heaven. If you want to wow your significant other, Emerson Spice is the place to go. The seductive atmosphere and rooftop views are almost as amazing as the food. The unusual and beautifully restored old merchant’s building houses two restaurants, both of which will spice up your evening.
- Street food in Stone Town
Meat lovers can spend hours exploring Tanzania’s food markets. One of the most popular street snacks is nyama choma, which translates loosely as “grilled meat.” It is made by slowly roasting freshly cut pieces of meat on a grid over hot coals. Be aware that the flesh is not necessarily fish or chicken but may instead be goat. Often, these skewers of juicy, char-grilled meat are accompanied with ugali and a variety of side dishes.
- Zanzibar pizza
This combination of vegetables, eggs, mayonnaise, and dough, all fried to perfection, is perhaps one of Tanzania’s most popular street dishes, referred to as pizza. It’s a delectable delicacy that you shouldn’t miss out on when visiting Stone Town, and it can be easily purchased at a streetside food stand.
- Kahawa
Start your day correctly with a strong espresso and a deliciously sweet pancake or savory sandwich. This little gem is situated on the picturesque island of Paje, surrounded by turquoise-blue water and a white beach. The laid-back, island-style attitude and stunning beach views are just the ticket to put you in the holiday spirit, while the superb coffee helps chase away any hangover from the night before.
- Addis in Dar
For the best Ethiopian cuisine outside of Ethiopia, visit Addis in Dar Es Salaam, a terraced garden on the eastern end of the colonial-era Regent’s Estate. Enjoy ancient customs like washing your hands upon arrival and eating around a tiny round table while selecting your main courses and sides. Ek alicha wot (chickpeas sautéed in spicy spices) is a particularly flavorful vegetable option, while meat enthusiasts can consume kitfo (raw minced beef with spiced butter) and yebeg alicha wot (slow-cooked lamb). Finish your excellent supper with traditional Ethiopian coffee or honeyed wine while enjoying the stillness of the African night.
- Coconuts on wheels
Nobody can say they’ve fully experienced island life in Zanzibar without trying a fresh, local coconut. Look for the young lads in Stone Town who walk around with bamboo carts laden with this delectable fruit. Make sure to ask them to cut the coconut open for you with their handy machetes because there’s no other way to get to the inside white fruit nestled inside the hard outer shell. Freshness is guaranteed, straight from the tree to your tongue.
- Khan’s Barbeque
Known as ‘chicken on a bonnet’ by locals, this eatery also serves as an auto repair shop during the day. Don’t let it put you off the meal, though; Khan’s is known for serving some of Africa’s greatest traditional flavors. The eatery is located on a popular street in downtown Arusha, so there will be lots of people to watch as you eat. This family-run eatery offers communal seating and a welcoming ambiance, making it an African experience not to be missed.
- Curried octopus
This dish is popular among Zanzibar residents and can be ordered at many eateries on the island. The delicately cooked squid is given a particularly spicy twist by the inclusion of rich curry powder and creamy coconut milk, which combine to create mind-blowing flavors. Fresh and soft octopus is not always readily available, so take advantage of it while in Zanzibar. For those on a tight budget, this delicacy is a popular street meal.
- Darajani Market
This busy market, located on the outskirts of Stone Town, is the place to go to get almost any type of food or ingredient from around the island. Aside from a vast selection of spices, there is a fresh seafood and meat market, as well as other island specialties. If you want to make your own Zanzibar meal, this is your one-stop shop. Ready-to-eat meals are also available.
