Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant

10800 Rhode Island Ave Suite N, Beltsville
(240) 965-7651

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Mbuzi Choma with Coconut Spinach and Chapati
Goat Stew with Pilau and Spinach
Group Platter Side of Pilau Rice
Goat Stew Mbuzi Mchuzi No Sides
Nyama Choma Pilau & Sukuma Wiki
French Fries with Chicken Wings
Nyama Mchuzi Beef Stew No Sides
Goats Meat and Potato Wedges
Samosas and Chicken Wings
Swahili Village Platter

Menu

Starter
Sausages
Farmers choice Kenyan sausages.

Salads
Nyama Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, and sweet onions. Topped with succulent grilled beef cubes. Dressing Ranch or Italian.
Salmon Salad
Kuku Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, and sweet onions topped with tender boneless grilled chicken. Dressing Ranch or Italian.
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, and sweet onions. Dressing Ranch or Italian.
Samaki Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, and sweet onions topped with chunks of tilapia fillet. Dressing Ranch or Italian.

Beef and Goat
Nyama Choma
Char-grilled beef cubes and seasoned with authentic Swahili spice.
Nyama Choma Special (No Sides)
Char-grilled beef cubes and seasoned with authentic Swahili spice.
Mbuzi Choma
Marinated chunks of goat, char-grilled, and sautéed with onions.
Nyama Kaanga
Char-grilled beef cubes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Grilled Goat/Mbuzi Kaanga (No Sides)
Char-grilled chunks of marinated goat meat, sautéed with onions, tomatoes and cilantro
Mbuzi Mchuzi
Slow-cooked marinated goat stew in authentic Swahili village spices and seasoning.
Nyama Mchuzi
Slow-cooked marinated beef stew in authentic Swahili village spices and seasoning.
Grilled Goat/Mbuzi Bites (No sides)
Marinated chunks of goat meat, char-grilled and sautéed with onions.
NYAMA KAANGA (NO SIDES)
Char-grilled beef cubes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Nyama Mchuzi/Beef Stew (No sides)
Slow cooked marinated beef stew in authentic Swahili Village spices and seasoning

Mains
Group Platter
Grilled goat, beef, chicken served with collard greens, spinach, cabbage, ugali, and chapati garnished with kachumbari. Side can be substituted.

Fish
Samaki Wa Nazi
Whole deep-fried tilapia, seasoned in Kenyan spices and finished with a coconut sauce.
Fried Fish ( No Sides)
Deep fried whole tilapia on bone
Samaki Fillet
Deep-fried tilapia fillet chunks in a rich coconut curry, or sautéed with onions, and cilantro.
Samaki Kaanga
Deep-fried whole tilapia fish on the bone.
Red Snapper (No sides)
One whole Red Snapper, seasoned, pan seared (fried), then served with mixed vegetables and special spices
Salmon Fillet (No sides)
Baked and pan seared salmon, seasoned with Swahili spices and finished with butter sauce
Samaki Wa Mchuzi
Deep fried whole tilapia with masala sauce on top or on the side

Chicken
Kuku Curry
Our-signature slow-cooked seasoned chicken.
Kuku Choma
Grilled chicken breast marinated and char-grilled.
Chicken/Kuku Curry (No sides)
Slow cooked seasoned chicken in curry sauce

Vegetarian
Ndengu
Slow simmered lentil coconut stew with your choice of two sides.
Maharagwe
Red bean coconut stew with choice of two sides.

Sides
Jollof Rice
Africa's most popular dish: long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices and vegetables
Chapati
Kenyan flatbread.
Ndizi Kaanga
Fried plantain.
Pilau
Seasoned basmati rice.
Chips
French fries.
Sukuma Wiki
Collard greens.
Ugali
Cornmeal mash.
Mokimo
Mashed peas, corn, potatoes, and sauteed onions.
Maharagwe
Red beans.
Kabeji
Sauteed cabbage.
Ndengu
Lentils.

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Blended yogurt, whole milk, mango puree, and cardamom.
Ginger Beer
Tropical Juice
Choices of Orange juice, Cranberry juice or Pineapple juice
Fanta Orange
Ginger Ale
Sprite
Coke
Hi-C Fruit Punch

Desserts
Chocolate Cake
Layers of rich chocolate cake and fudge frosting.
Mango Mousse
Our famous creamy mango cake.
Cheesecake
Cream cheese with a graham cracker crust.

Sauces
Extra Pilipili Sauce
Large
Sweet Coconut Sauce
Masala Sauce
8oz Sweet Chili Sauce
Large Size
Beef Gravy
Beef or goat gravy.
8oz Pilipili Sauce
Hot Sauce
Goat Gravy

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Recent Reviews

The food is wonderful! This is an unexpected gem in the middle of an old neighborhood shopping center in Beltsville, MD. Last visit was a group of 6 and everyone was very satisfied with the taste and portion size of every dish.
October 2025
Swahili Village in Beltsville, MD was really good. Cozy, casual vibe with a friendly, welcoming feel. The food was flavorful and hearty, though a few dishes could use a little more punch. Service was attentive and warm. A solid spot for a relaxed meal with tasty East African flavors.
October 2025
I'm disappointed about the increase in food prices - especially because the portions and the taste remained the same.

I'm giving this a 5 🌟 because the staff is absolutely amazing! 💯 Michael helped me with my pickup order last night, and even though I complained, he remained extremely positive and professional. He had Positive vibes only--- coupled with excellent service - And That deserves 5 🌟 🙌🏾🙌🏾

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October 2025

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Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant

10800 Rhode Island Ave Suite N, Beltsville, MD 20705
(240) 965-7651