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FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Food Break

by Vanessa Mwingira

DAR’S 5 UPCOMING FOOD JOINTS.

Food! The one thing that we all love in common. From chips and chicken to the local cuisine of pilau and biriani, this article is aimed for the food lovers who would love to explore the food joints in the beautiful city of Dar es Salaam.

  1. Mamboz Grill/Restaurant
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To all the barbeque lovers, Mamboz Restaurant is the place to satisfy all your bbq cravings.  The restaurant has various branches around dar es salaam, such as Mamboz Masaki and Mamboz SinzGrill, offering local bbq (nyama choma) and spicy indian cuisine such as chicken tikka gajjar. 

Pictures from mamboz instagram

2.Batapoint

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This is a fast food restaurant in Dar es Salaam that has an extensive pallete of food to satisfy your soul. The place offers a combination of various food such as barbequed sausage, beef, chips, mishkakis and fried eggs in one platter. The customer can decide whatever combination of food that they want.

Pictures from Batapoint instagram

3.Chefkile

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Chefkile is a BBQ delicacy restaurant where you can find the most delicious chicken wings, T. bone platter, smooked beef and butter garlic chicken among other things found in the outstanding menu. It’s a fresh new joint located in Mbezi beach open to all food lovers.

Pictures from Chefkile instagram

4. Neeko Foods

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Online food service is on the rise in Dar es Salaam. With online food joints such as Neeko foods, customers can purchase food online through the weekly menu provided. 

Neeko foods provide local crafted, unique and attractive meal boxes.

pictures from Neeko foods instagram

5.Mudi Mabiriani

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Fridays are no longer dull in Dar. Get yourself some delicious biriani from Mudi Mabiriani for a fair price. There are a variety of biriani available such as chicken biriani and beef biriani. They are located in Dar es Salaam, Sinza mori. pictures from Mudi Mabiriani instagram

Goat Racing For Charity

The Rotary Goat Races is a charity that is conducted by the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oysterbay. They are also known as the JOyster Bay, a name used by many of its members and friends. This club is one of the largest rotary clubs in Tanzania

The Rotary Goat Races is a charity that is conducted by the Rotary Club of Dar Es Salaam Oyster bay. They are also known as the Oyster Bay, a name used by many of its members and friends. This club is one of the largest rotary clubs in Tanzania. They have been conducting since 2009 and has been able to unite people in hard work and service while spreading harmony. They focus in many projects that aim in issues such as literacy and education, water and sanitation and many others. 

The beginning of goat racing in Tanzania started in 2001 following Uganda’s lead. The fact that goats that could race faster existed caught people’s attention and it became a good way to make it into a charity. For the past 17 years since 2001 to 2017 it was known as Charity Goat Races. For all these years Charity Goat Races has been able to support many organisations and charities by raising millions of shillings for Tanzanians in need. 

In 2017, the Charity Goat Races came to an end. The committee of the goat races decided to take a break despite the achievements brought by Charity Goat Races. This decisions left all the followers of goat racing in sorrow and wondering why it ended. 

Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam came to pick up goat racing in 2018 when they saw how it brought an impact to the society. They then changed the name to Rotary Goat Races. They have a vision which is to change as many lives as possible through education. They began with the 2018 edition under the motto; Wakanda Goat Are You? This attracted more people to attend due to the word wakanda referring the Marvel movie “Black Panther” They also included competitions for the spectators which were best dressed couple or group. Children were also included. 

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All funds raised will be given as charity in different community projects that support education like the scholarship program that funds university students in Tanzania. Since it was their first year as Rotary Goat Races, the outcome and response was very positive. It would be great to have another goat race in the near future.

By Edna Deus

Top 5 Date Night Spots in Dar es Salaam

February is the appointed month of love and we love love over here at The Tanzanian Times. Date nights are a great way for couples to reconnect and strengthen their relationship. Personally, I find that date nights serve as a fantastic route to spicing things up in relationships. Here are my top 5 date night spots in the city that never sleeps, Dar es Salaam.

  1. Kalypso Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Oysterbay

Located within Colosseum Hotel in Oysterbay, Kalypso is home to the best sushi in Dar es Salaam. They are forever updating their already perfect Japanese/Spanish menu which makes every visit to Kalypso worthwhile. The restaurant boasts a classy outdoor and indoor seating area, complete with a bar for when you and bae want to share a few laughs over drinks before ordering dinner.

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IG: @kalypso_tz

2. Hamu Restaurant, Masaki

If you’re in the mood for traditional Italian cuisine, then look no further than Hamu restaurant. The cocktails at Hamu taste like they were made by absolute professionals… maybe because the bartenders are fully qualified to quench you and your significant other’s thirst. Hamu is one of the most aesthetically pleasing locations In Dar es Salaam, and you’ll just have to see it for yourself.

IG: @hamurestaurant

Hamu Restaurant

3. Mamboz Grill, Masaki

Located in the vibrant Masaki streets, Mamboz Grill caters to meat lovers and the like. With a

diverse menu, you and bae will be sure to enjoy what the restaurant has to offer. Don’t let the

location scare you, Mamboz is extremely easy on the pockets. What it lacks in aesthetics, it more

than makes up for in taste. Add it to your must visit list for date night!

mamboz grill

IG: @mambozmasaki

4. Levant, Masaki

Lebanese cuisine is one of the best in the world and Levant does an amazing job of showcasing this

in their menu. Walking into Levant almost feels like an alternate universe. You and your significant

other will be transported right into a middle eastern setting, complete with Lebanese cuisine to

fulfill the faux mirage. I recommend the outdoor seating area by the waterfall for the most

immersive experience. Thank me later.

levant masaki

IG: @levanttz

5. Cape Town Fish Market, Msasani

This is one of my favourite spots in the city because the views are to die for! The bar at CTFM is

situated next to the most fantastic view of the ocean. Couples frequent this place and its not a

mystery why. Refreshing sundowners and the freshest seafood menu go together hand in hand.

Please make sure to try the sushi when you visit. They even have a shisha corner for those that

partake in such.

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IG: @ctfmtz

By Anne Tendwa