2 September, 2021
Geographically, East Africa is well known for its magnificent physical features, including; the two highest mountains in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. Home to the longest river in Africa, the River Nile – and its source, Africa’s biggest lake, Victoria.
Across East Africa, tourist hotels provide buffet meals with various international cuisines like Indian, Chinese, Italian while hotels in smaller towns offer “Day Specials”, such as chicken and chips or stew, Irish potatoes, “matooke” (cooked banana) and rice. Indian and Middle Eastern Food is also available in most areas. Cities of Kampala, Nairobi, Dar es salaam and Kigali have a wide range of International Restaurants but there is no singular dish that represents all of the wide cuisines.
A meet-up over food is always a celebration in East Africa; Let’s take you on a gastronomic tour with the Top Places to Eat in East Africa;
A charming restaurant offering African food and drinks, located at Kiswa in Bugolobi, Shaka Zulu opens 6:30am, till late for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Popular for its Ugandan cuisines, especially the “luwombo” – sauce prepared in steamed banana leaves. The matooke, rice, and sauce are done as well as a customer deserves and expects. Shaka Zulu offers luwombos of chicken, goat meat and ground nut sauce.
Café Javas is a full-service, casual, coffee-themed chain restaurant, located in the most convenient places around Kampala City. Well known for generous portions at great prices, Café Javas restaurants provide a safe haven after a busy day’s shopping, or a quick break from the office. The top-quality customer service keeps bringing its customers back in multitudes, and you would think everyone in Kampala dines here.
Yuls is a local favorite located along Malindi road in Mombasa, popular for their 400°C Hot Stone. You can cook your meat or seafood the way you want here. Yuls has some of the best seafood dishes from grilled Lobsters to Prawns. It’s a beautiful place to wine and dine, as you enjoy the seafood platter for two on the terrace with the scenic view of the ocean.
The Carnivore restaurant is one of the favorites for both locals and tourists in Kenya. Located on Langata Road, near Wilson Airport in Nairobi, the restaurant is a real ideal dining place for all true lovers of meat in Kenya. The restaurant is known for its variety of meats including; camel, crocodile,and ostrich roasted over charcoal as you watch, sliced and served at your table.
Samaki Samaki is one of the best restaurants in Tanzania. This beautiful outlet located inside a mall has the best music paired with great food and an overall fun vibe. It is your best bet for an evening out with friends. You won’t find many restaurants in Dar es Salaam city center, but this restaurant is done in an eclectic, jungle theme, more than makes up for it.
Famous amongst locals and tourists for its reasonably priced and mouth-watering seafood, Lustania is the best place to grab some tasty seafood in the Zanzibar area. Lustania has the best of Tanzania's crabs, oysters, octopus, fish, and think platters full of prawns, and more. There are three different kinds of menus with three different price ranges, and the selection is quite vast. Plus the serene location, next to the beach, and you have on your hands a food paradise.
Brachetto is without doubt one of Kigali finest dining establishments. Popular for quiet candlelit Italian dinners and a well-stocked wine cellar, high-ranking public figures and celebrities all dine here, ordering homemade pasta dishes, steaks, or succulent duck. Brachetto’s lunchtime buffet is one of the city’s top secrets. With limitless supplies of creative salads, cheese, quiches, breads and more, Brachetto’s overloading lunch tables are a treat for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
Sundowner is one of the most famous locations in Kigali for lunch buffets,offering a wide menu to choose from. They have remarkable pizza and their goat leg and ribs are just incredible. You can also enjoy your meal while sitting in the shade under an umbrella, and enjoying the breeze. Sundowner provides a la carte dining in the evenings.
Feel like food while touring East Africa? Join our professional local hosts for a Gastronomic tour, knowing you are in safe hands of an experienced support team. Explore more places to eat in East Africa; Top places to eat in Uganda, Top places to eat in Kenya, Top places to eat in Tanzania and Top places to eat in Rwanda
