Swahili Spot
1327 Peralta St, Oakland
(510) 978-9495
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Chicken Curry Rice Bowl
Zanzibar Chicken Wings
Vegetarian Rice Bowl
Bongo Beef Rice Bowl
Whole Fried Fish
Chips Kuku
Sambusa
Chapaci
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Took my Tanzanian exchange student there for a taste of home. Walked into a cozy place where the owner welcomed us and talked to my student and other customers as if they were good friends. We had the fried fish and curry dishes. Everything was so delicious--we enjoyed every bite. Especially the cabbage! Overall one of the best places I have eaten, perfectly authentic, with a wonderfully friendly atmosphere.
Had this spot on my radar for months and finally stopped in one Sunday for a quick lunch and I wish I'd been by sooner!! Delicious, flavorful, and made with home cooking-style love! We shared the curry chicken with mung beans and veggie combo over rice n beans with plantains and mandazi (lightly sweet fried bread) and a side of hot sauce we put all over it all. So good. It's hearty, filling food (good for sharing) but not heavy or greasy. Can't wait to try more...
What a gem of a place. I know Africa has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine so I decided to explore Tanzanian food. The flavors are like symphony in my mouth. I had the chicken curry bowl and chicken sambusa and accompanied it with the hibiscus juice. I was in heaven. The lady behind the counter who was preparing my food was also charming and generous enough to have me try their coconut rice cake which is called Vitumbua. It was delicious. I live about 45 minutes away but will...
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