Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam Food & Restaurant Guide: Know exactly where to eat in Dar Es Salaam.
Great food cities are easy to eat badly in. Know what to order and where to go before you're hungry — from everyday local spots to special-occasion tables.
- 11 local dishes to order: Mishkaki · Urojo · Pilau
- 25 places to eat, picked before you're hungry
- Markets and food experiences: Kivukoni Fish Market · Kariakoo Market · Kisutu Market
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Named in the Dar Es Salaam food guide
Cover Must-Try Local Dishes Where Locals Actually Eat
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Dishes covered
- Mishkaki
- Chipsi mayai
- Urojo (Zanzibar mix)
- Samaki wa nazi
- Chicken sekela and gajjar chicken
- Ndizi nyama
- Ugali with nyama choma
- Pilau
- +3 more
Places to eat covered
- Oriental at Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam
- Akemi Revolving Restaurant
- Karambezi Cafe
- Dar Fish Market (Cape Town Fish Market)
- Shooters Grill
- Samaki Samaki
- Levant Restaurant Masaki
- Zuane Trattoria and Pizzeria
- +17 more
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 20 family attractions · 8 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide Viewing | Eating well | 11 local dishes · 25 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 19 free & cheap picks | $19 |
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Also in the guide
The Food Culture of Dar es Salaam
Dining Customs & Etiquette
Must-Try Local Dishes
Where Locals Actually Eat
Fine Dining: Special Occasions · Casual Dining: Everyday Good Food · Street Food & Quick Eats · Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Food Markets & Culinary Experiences
Best Food Markets · Cooking Classes
Coffee & Café Culture
Craft Beverages & Where to Drink
Wineries · Breweries · Distilleries · Cocktail Bars · Local Drinks
Dietary Considerations
Where to Eat, by Neighbourhood
Wine & Local Drinks
Wines Worth Ordering · Local Drinks
Useful Phrases & After Hours
Useful Food Phrases · Bars · Clubs · Late-Night Dining
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