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Chapati (Flat Bread)
Chapati or flat bread is common in many parts of the world. Our Swahili chapati is made soft and cooked in pure ghee, it has a unique flavour and texture. Best served hot as a main meal during breakfast, lunch, or dinner, along with any type of curry.
Vitumbua (Rice Balls)
Vitumbua is a Swahili delicacy made of Rice and Coconut. It is soft and fluffy with a unique taste. Best served as a snack with tea or side dish during any meal.
Vibibi (Rice Pan Cake)
Vibibi is a Swahili sweet pancake made of rice. It is soft and fluffy with pleasing taste. Best served as a snack with tea or side dish during any meal.
Mahambri (Sweet Fried Bread)
Mahambri is a Swahili bread with unique flavour and aroma. Best served during breakfast or dinner as a main meal along with Mbahazi (pigeon peas in coconut). Most kids like it as a snack as it tastes similar to donuts.
Mbahazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut)
Mbahazi is a Swahili delicacy, made with pigeon peas and coconut. It is a side dish best served with Mahambri or any type of bread for Dinner or Breakfast.
Bhajia (Black Eyepeas Fritters)
Bhajia is a type of snack made with simple ingredients but has a unique taste. Best served with chutney and tamarind sauce as a starter or a snack on its own.
Swahili Pilau Rice
Pilau is a type of fried rice made with Arabic spices. It is a mixture of rice and any type of meat. Best served with kachumbari (tangy salad) and chillie as a main dish for Lunch or Dinner. Also served during special occasions.
Swahili Biriyani Rice
Swahili Biriani is a served in special occasions. The rice is made separate with a bit of saffron added to give color and nice aroma. The curry is made with Arabic spices and any type of meat, full of flavours. Mostly served during special occasions.
Kaa'k
Kaa’k is a Yemeni cake made with Arabic spices and baked to perfection. It’s usually made during special occasions. It is rich in flavours and sweet. It’s best enjoyed with Arabic coffee or black tea.
Swahili Samosas
Samosas is a type of snack made with a filling of ground meat (Kima), it has a crunchy crust on the outside. Best served hot as a snack or as an appetiser in any meal.
Viyazi Karai (Deep Fried Potatoes in Gram Flour)
Viyazi is one of the street foods in Mombasa. This snack is so famous, and it can be eaten anytime of the day. Boiled potatoes with slight chilli in the middle, coated with gram flour and deep fried to give that crispiness from the outside. Best served with chutney and tamarind sauce.
Mkate wa Ufuta (Sessame Bread)
Sesame bread is a Swahili delicacy known for its softness and fluffiness. The combination of coconut and nutty taste from the sesame give it a unique taste. Well served with a side dish of Samaki wakupaka (fish in coconut) or any type of curry as a main meal, either lunch or dinner.