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Where to eat in Arusha

13 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Arusha. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Arusha

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    Africafe Coffee House

    Stylish European cafe, that is famous with foreigners. Good coffee specialties, delicious pastries like carrot or chocolate-banana cake as well as muffins, breakfast, burgers, salads or smoothies. Despite the name, they serve real coffee and no Africafe instant coffee. Sometimes there is WiFi.

    8AM-8PMCakes from Tsh 5,000

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    Kiti Moto

    This restaurant is dedicated to serving only pork, which is not common in East Africa. The main carbohydrate is ugali (maize meal, not wet). There are also french fries (called "chips" in East Africa) or chipati (like a crepe) most of the time.

    Lunch and dinner until about 9 or 10PM, 7 days a weekLocal (not tourist) prices here: Tsh 10,000 to 20,000 for two people

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    Via Via Cultural Cafe

    Nice and quiet setting, popular with ICTR employees. Concert and Party every Thursday night. You can also book cultural tours there.

    9:30AM-?From Tsh 6,000

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    Bay Leaf

    Elegant European style restaurant with absolutely delicious, though rather pricey dishes. You can sit inside or in the garden.

    From Tsh 20,000

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    Cafe Bamboo Restaurant

    Higher end cafe/restaurant, but inexpensive for foreign travellers. Snacks such as samosas, chips and kebabs. Also serves western, Indian and traditional African dishes. Popular amongst tourists.

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    Chinese Dragon

    A good place for Chinese food in Arusha, moderately priced. Say hi to Louie for a special deal!

    Tsh 10,000-15,000

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    Khan's Chicken on the Bonnet

    Pakistani BBQ, includes chicken, beef, mutton, assorted salads, and nan. One of the best BBQ in town (rivals with Nick's Pub in Njiro). Two locations, one in town centre which serves as a car repair shop by day and bbq venue by night, newer location at cinema in Njiro.

    Tsh 4,500-9,000/person

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    L'Oasis Lodge

    Nachos, cold drinks in the garden or by the pool. No reservations needed for groups below 10.

    7AM - late

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    McMoody's

    Has a little bit of everything in a fast-food-y setting in the centre of town. They also have a branch in the complex in Njiro Rd near the cinema. Mains Tsh 6,000-15,000 (July 2017).

    8AM-9:30PM, 7 days a week

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    Onsea House Restaurant

    Renowned as best French/Belgian restaurant in East Africa. Recommended for a romantic candle light dinner or special celebration. Reservations recommended.

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    Shanga River House

    [email protected]

    Shanga is a heartwarming project on Tanzania's oldest coffee estate, in Arusha, Tanzania. Shanga employs 50 disabled Tanzanian people in their workshops where they recycle glass, aluminum, paper and tires into high quality, creative products. Shanga features the River House Restaurant and the Shanga Shop. River House Restaurant is for lunch on reservation only. It is a haven away from the bustle of Arusha.

    10AM-5PM

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    Spice Retreat Restaurant

    Indian, Asian, Mexican and international cuisine. Views of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro on clear days. Also a nightclub.

    Noon-midnightTsh 5,000-15,000

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    The Lively Lady Bar & Grill

    A small and funky rock-bar in the middle of town. Good European/Indian style kitchen, large collection of drinks and good rock-music to spicen up your evening.

    Mon-Sat 5PM-midnight

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Arusha (CC BY-SA 4.0).