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BOLLYWOOD GRILL: THE ONLY BBQ IN STONE TOWN
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  • 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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  • 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
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    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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  • 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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  • Restaurant Name: MONSOON RESTAURANT

    The outside looks like a French-style veranda from New Orleans with cushioned seat and lush mini-gardens keeping the tables cool. From this little oasis of tranquillity you can oversee the harbour and nearby islands. This is an excellent, but not cheap, place to enjoy a cold tropical drink. The daily specials are written up on a chalkboard at the door.

    The inside is lavishly decorated like an Arab home. Low tables are accompanied by a myriad pf cushions to sit on the floor. The walls are decorated with different art objects and lighting reminiscent of North Africa. The only problem? It is VERY HOT inside. Dress in shorts and t-shirts would be in order!

    Service is good quick and friendly. Some night they have Arab-style music. Menus vary, but do contain many African dishes. They have a 3-course meal for about $10. If you order wine, be specific! If you ask for red wine they just bring the most expensive one.


    Favorite Dish: The 3-course specials are good value and quality. Check the board at the entrance for the specials.

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    Theme: African
    Comparison: more expensive than average
    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Address: Stone Town Harbour
    Directions: Just to the west of the Tunnel at the edge of the harbour and the southern corner of Forodhani Gardens.
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     What a great page! Will be going in June, thanks for very good info!
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     Asante Dao- we are stopping off in Zanzibar & Kenya on our visit to see family in Cape Town in March 2010- your pages are a wealth of information. Love the Masai pictures- they sure are colourful people!
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