Must-see restaurants in Mombasa

  • Shehnai Restaurant

    Mombasa

    This reputable mughlai (North Indian) curry house is popular with the local Indian community and does delicious dishes such as gosht palakwalla (lamb with…

  • Urban Street Food

    Mombasa

    This textbook hip, yellow-walled place with an industrial vibe in central Mombasa does several things few other local establishments do, including great…

  • Island Dishes

    Mombasa

    Once your eyes have adjusted to the dazzling strip lights, feast them on the tasty menu at this very popular Swahili restaurant. Mishikaki (marinated,…

  • Forodhani Restaurant

    Mombasa

    A very welcome addition to the Old Town dining scene, Forodhani has an appealing terrace overlooking the ocean. The menu is a crowd-pleasing, extensive…

  • Singh Restaurant

    Mombasa

    A great Indian restaurant steeped in Mombasa history: the owner first opened the doors in 1962 to serve arriving and departing railway passengers. The…

  • The Fort

    Mombasa

    Right opposite the entrance to Fort Jesus, Mombasa's main sight, this excellent restaurant is an obvious place for a meal after your visit. The speciality…

  • New Recoda Restaurant

    Mombasa

    The legendary, decades-old Moi Ave eatery has migrated to a new location, but the shish kebabs are as flavourful as ever. The coconut prawns and fruit…

  • Main Market

    Mombasa

    Mombasa’s dilapidated ‘covered’ market is packed with stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables. Roaming produce carts also congregate in the surrounding…

  • Blue Room

    Mombasa

    There's nothing to bring on the blues at this cheap-and-cheerful fast-food (well, sometimes) diner. On the menu, there's a long list of sandwich options,…

  • MN Kafe

    Mombasa

    This smart and cool cafe serves up great breakfasts, but as it doesn't open until 9am it's not much use to early risers! However, if you can wait until…

  • Tarboush Cafe

    Mombasa

    Most people come to this open-air, parkside restaurant for the chicken tikka and the beef mishkaki (marinated, grilled meat kebabs). Eat it with lovely…

  • Barka

    Mombasa

    This canteen-style restaurant is constantly packed with ravenous locals – and you have to be ravenous to tackle one of the monster portions of mutton or…

  • Fayaz Bakery

    Mombasa

    Mombasa’s ‘Master Baker’ cooks up excellent cakes and muffins here, and in several other locations around town.

  • Nakumatt Supermarket

    Mombasa

    Close to the Likoni ferry jetty, this place has a good selection of provisions, drinks and hardware items.

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