Must-see restaurants in Africa

  • Uchumi

    Nairobi

    Once the main supermarket chain in town, Uchumi still has a good range of items.

  • Agape Cafe

    Southern Highlands

    Just uphill from the Catholic church, with pastries and inexpensive meals.

  • Africa Cafe

    Pemba

    A basic place with simple meals, such as meat or fish with rice and chips.

  • Metro Supermarket

    Sharm El Sheikh

    This large supermarket is handy for travellers staying in the Hadaba area.

  • Village Supermarket

    Dar es Salaam

    Pricey, but with a wide selection of Western foods and imported products.

  • Restaurant

    Western Cape

    At the rest camp, the restaurant serves a selection of mostly meaty fare.

  • Town Centre Market

    Lusaka

    The various food stalls in the market are a good option for local meals.

  • Right Choice

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    Load up on provisions at this well-stocked supermarket on Kairaba Ave.

  • Restaurant Du Sud

    Southern Tunisia

    Basic eatery serving grilled meat, chapattis, sandwiches and couscous.

  • Tofo Tofo

    Southern Mozambique

    Inexpensive snacks and tasty local food, plus a small grocery store.

  • Kako

    Malindi

    Chicken, chips and chapattis from this shiny hole-in-the-wall joint.

  • Oudewerf

    Limpopo

    Sit among the antiques while you have a coffee, tea or light snack.

  • Score

    Tamatave (Toamasina)

    Self-caterers and treat-seekers should check out Score supermarket.

  • Stop & Shop

    Monrovia

    Self-caterers can try Stop & Shop, with a range of US products.

  • Supermarés

    Maputo

    A large mall with a supermarket, as well as ATMs and many shops.

  • Gelaterie Aisha

    Djerba

    The gelato served at this cafe near the marina is the real deal.

  • Mbinga One

    Southeastern Tanzania

    This small, streetside place has inexpensive local-style meals.

  • Valley Cave

    Southwestern Uganda

    This popular eatery is a good spot to grab some local food.

  • Shoprite

    Mozambique

    Mozambique's default supermarket is heaven for self-caterers.

  • Kilimanjaro Star

    Moshi

    Marginally the pick of the grocery stores in the city centre.

  • Shoprite

    Lilongwe

    A well-stocked supermarket. Gateway Mall is off Mchinji Rd.

  • Azra Supermarket

    Southern Highlands

    Small but well stocked; just up from the Tanesco building.

  • Choppies

    Botswana

    Cheaper-than-average supermarket along the main street.

  • YMCA

    Dar es Salaam

    The YMCA canteen serves inexpensive, tasty local food.

  • SD Supermarket

    Northeastern Tanzania

    A good stop for self-caterers; it's behind the market.

  • Spar

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    A well-stocked supermarket for buying food and more.

  • Winners

    The North

    One of the best-stocked supermarkets in the north

  • Shoprite

    Antananarivo

    Well-stocked (if a little chaotic) supermarket.

  • Shoprite

    Malawi

    Self-caterers can stock up at this supermarket.

  • Aleem’s

    Moshi

    Small, reasonably well-stocked grocery store.

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