THE ONLY BBQ IN STONE TOWN and other Zanzibar Town, Tanzania Restaurant Reviews

THE GRILL MAN (L) AND THE OWNER

Restaurant Name: BOLLYWOOD GRILL

I call this Bollywood Grill, but it actually has no name. The owner is a nice man who runs a hygenic place to eat at a great price and the sodas are ice cold. He actually has a grill outside of the restaraunt and a grill man (pictured in the corner). Everything is covered and made fresh. A large plate of meat, salad and fries will cost you about $1.

I call it the Bollywood Grill because the owner has decorated the walls with Bollywood movie posters.

A little hard to find but worth it.

Favorite Dish: Grilled chicken & beef skewers, salad, french fries and an ice cold soda!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: KIPONDA
Directions: This is on a small side street East of Kiponda School and about 70-80 meters west of the main markets near an area called 'Five Ways'. You will see the grill on the street in front of the cafe.

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FORODHANI GARDENS - FOOD STALLS: SEASIDE SEAFOOD

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on May 10, 2008

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Restaurant Name: FORODHANI GARDENS - FOOD STALLS

Enjoy octopus, shark, king fish, chicken, and more. Every night in Forodhani Gardens large tables of food are put up and the stallholders all have a barbecue grill on the top. You choose your dish and they heat it up. They will put a 'curry' sauce on, but not too much! It is more of a hot pepper sauce. Prices are negotiable, but watch out. Some tables will try and charge you 10 times what the next table will ask for the same thing. Negotiate a price for one piece, then a lower price for 2 and so on. If there is a tourist cruise ship in the harbour, a lot more table appear and they prices can be just the same as an indoor restaurant. Find someone who will give you reasonable prices and stay with them. Small pieces of meat or a kebab stick should be about 500-700 shillings. It is recommended not to eat shellfish in low tourist season. If you ask you can find the man who brings you cold beers to you for 1000 shillings each. This is an event in itself and not to be missed!

Favorite Dish: Octopus with some spicy sauce and an ice cold beer! And the beer man finds you!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Address: Forodhani Gardens
Directions: Right on the side of the port waterfront

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THE OLD FORT RESTAURANT: HISTORIC ENTERTAINMENT

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on Mar 21, 2007

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Restaurant Name: THE OLD FORT RESTAURANT

This restaurant and entertainment venue is located inside the Old Arab Fort. Open everyday between 8am and 10pm, they have a large menu serving local and international food. They have a special 'Night At The Fort' every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between 7-10pm. The night includes a special Buffet Barbeque with a variety of seafood, meats, salads and fresh fruit (plenty to eat for vegetarians),

'A Night At The Fort' offers Zanzibarian entertainment. Tickets are sold at the front office and are $10 for BBQ and show and $5 just for the show only.

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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10 » Currency Converter
Directions: In the Forodhani Gardens at the edge of the port.

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MONSOON RESTAURANT: NICE AND HOT

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on Mar 21, 2007

THEY NEED MORE FANS!