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Because of the large population of Tanzanians of Indian descent, Dar es Salaam abounds with great Indian food for all budgets.
Some of my favorite Indian restaurants in Dar es Salaam are:
- Swaad at the Upanga Club on Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road (Swaad also has a branch at Mlimani City though I have never eaten there)
- Anywhere on Jamhuri Street downtown. A lot of the Indo-Tanzanian community in Dar es Salaam live in the city centre. When evening falls, part of downtown Dar es Salaam becomes a charming residential area with people of all ages walking the street and amazing Indian food sold for a steal. It’s an experience in and of itself.
- Anghiti on Bagamoyo Road
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- Tembo Bahari Restaurant at Tembo House Hotel, which serves Indian food as well as other cuisines
- The Silk Route, though not exactly overlooking the ocean, is close to the waterfront, and specializes in modern Indian fine dining.
Did you just Google ‘Indian restaurant near me’ and came to this post looking for information about Indian restaurants in Dar es Salaam? If so, you are in the right place.
Let’s get right to it.
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Restaurants Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam has increasingly become quite the foodie city with a wider selection of good restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines.
Here is a list of some reputable restaurants in Dar es Salaam (those marked with ‘**’ have children’s play areas and/or toys):
Barbecue
Didi’s, Haile Selassie Road – for outstanding food on the grill (outdoor, casual restaurant)
Mamboz Restaurant
Corner Morogoro Road/Libya Street (downtown)
Tel: +255-784-243 735
Rudy’s Farm, Bahari Beach – this a little out of town but the food is worth the drive. Great for a weekend or public holiday.
Summy’s
Jamhuri Street (downtown)
Tel: +255-22-213 6053
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British
George and Dragon
Haile Selassie Road
Tel:+255-717-800001
Delicious pub food in a vibrant environment
Burgers
The Slow Leopard
Chole Road (Msasani)
Tel: +255-765-762 506
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Chinese
Great Wall
Haile Selassie Road (Oysterbay)
Tel: +255-757-558 888
Sichuan Restaurant
Olympio Street (Maktaba Street—downtown next to the Public Library)
Tel: +255-22-215-0548
Summer Palace
1st floor, Village Walk, Toure Drive (Masaki)
Tel: +255-655-567 777
Tan Gren
62 Ursino Street (Regent Estate)
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Continental
Akemi (revolving rooftop restaurant)
21st floor, Golden Jubilee Towers, Ohio Street (downtown)
Tel: +255-687-360360
Alexander’s Restaurant (reservations only)
Alexander’s Hotel, 1216 Msasani Road (Masaki)
Tel: +255-754-343834, +255-754-580225
Rhapsody’s
The Luminary, corner Haile Selassie & Chole Road
Tel: +255-683-094935
Terrace
The Slipway (Msasani)
Tel: +255-755-706 838
The Waterfront
The Slipway (Msasani)
Tel: +255-756-975 896
Ethiopian
Addis in Dar
35 Ursino Street (Regent Estate)
Tel: +255-713-266 299
Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant
Namanga
Tel: +255-713-764 908, +255-774-265 126, +255-784-235 126
Fast Food
Fusion
305 Karafuu
Karafuu Street (Kinondoni)
Tel: +255-754-277 188
Karambezi Café
Sea Cliff Hotel, Toure Drive (Masaki)
Tel: +255-22-260-0380 ext. 6007, +255-758-191 104, +255-752-201 745
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Anghiti
Bagamoyo Road (Victoria)
Tel: +255-22-2701806/7
Swaad
Mlimani City (Survey) & Upanga Club (Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Upanga)
Tel: +255-777-323334
Italian
Bella Napoli**
Haile Selassie Road (Masaki)
Tel: +255-22-260-0326
Mediterraneo
Off Mwai Kibaki Road/Turi Road (Kawe)
Tel: +255-22-261-8359, +255-754-812567
Zûane Trattoria & Pizzeria **
Mzinga Way (Oysterbay)
Tel: +255-22-260-0118
Jamaican
Kingston 8
Kahama Road, Masaki
+255-763-391456
Both restaurants in this section are sister establishments. I much prefer the ambiance, food, and service at Kingston 8.
Velisa’s
Off Mwai Kibaki Road (Kawe)
Tel: +255-763-391 456, +255-687-231 501
Japanese
Osaka Sushi & Teppanyaki Bar
Mazengo Road, Oysterbay
Tel: +255-755-268 228, +255-777-870 568
Oriental
Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, Kivukoni St. (downtown)
Tel: +255-764-701 234 ext. 863
Thai Kani
The Slipway
Tel:+255-715-486014
Korean
Goong
Off Chole Road, on the dirt road that heads to The Slipway
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My husband and I have eaten at every Indian restaurant in Dar that we can find. We enjoyed Anghiti’s, but our favorite so far is Khana Khazana which is also on New Bagamoyo, same side of the road, but a little further west. They’ve just opened a second location at the new area in Sea Cliff (food court style), but the one on Bagamoyo has a more enjoyable ambiance. Another recommendation is Swaad, located in Upanga. The food is cheap and we havne’t been disappointed yet. We also like Nawabi Khana on Haile Selasie, but it’s a bit expensive and a little over the top. Good food though.
Hi Destination Dar,
Welcome to ChickAboutTown!
Thanks for your feedback on Indian restaurants in Dar es Salaam! I have often driven past Khana Khazana and wondered what it was like. There’s a great restaurant by the same name in Kampala, but since I hadn’t heard anyone in Dar es Salaam mention it, I thought it mightn’t be anything special. I will definitely try it out soon!
Where in Upanga is Swaad?
Nawabi Khana has been on my list of restaurants to try since it’s recent opening, but I’ve just never gotten round to it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it. I’ll let you know what I think when I’ve finally been.
Cheers,
Biche
From Ali Hassan, turn down United Nations Rd. Make your first left off of UN Rd. Swaad is about a kilometer or less down that road on your left (right across from a small veg or hardware store).
We’ve also heard about a great one downtown called Badminton, but haven’t made it there yet.
One more comment about Nawabi Khana…there is a waitor there who makes excellent recommendations and is happy to tell you what is and is not fresh. If you get him, you’ll probably be happy with what he suggests.
Thanks, again, for the added information! 🙂
How about you? Have you ever been to Anghiti Dar es Salaam?
Well, not yet.I have been to the chap next door who has the best fried chicken in Masasi, at least my tongue thinks so.
I’ve heard good things about Khana Khazana back in Uganda and also here in Dar so it is on my list of to-go places.
Anghiti is added and hopefully enjoy it
Hi Ken,
The chap with the best fried chicken in Masaki – who is that? I am curious. I imagine you are talking about Anghiti at Seacliff Village.
Ooohhh…I love the food at Khana Khazana in Kampala (though I find the decor a bit shifty).
Thanks for your feedback.
Biche