You could say I drove up from South Western Virginia, just for this restaurant. I was not disappointed. We arrived a little less than an hour before closing time but we were still happily served. Let me be clear, this is a Ugandan restaurant. Okay, moving on. Our food came out, steaming hot and fresh- nothing seemed like it was reheated (try eating reheated posho y'all). We stayed long after the restaurant was closed to finish our food which really gave me the real homey Ugandan vibes. There were also a bunch of Ugandan uncles in the corner just chatting it up the entire time which was fun. Also, there's a store with Ugandan products, raw frozen cassava/matooke, bitenge, and some other Ugandan staples like Royco, Blueband, Majaani, etc! read more

Karibu - Coconut chicken stew, chapati, posho, binyebwa - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Great service! The lady at the front spoke both Spanish and English. There's not a menu, but she was helpful in pointing out what they had. You seat yourselves, order, pay at the front, and you carry your food yourself to your table. The food comes out pretty quickly and they gave me a good portion. It was very filling and I would eat it again if I'm ever in the Waltham area. The place is hidden a bit, but once inside it's pretty welcoming. read more

People who have traveled in the 3rd world will immediately "get" Karibu. Think of it as being a bit like having dinner with a family from another country. I can see from the reviews that some people are expecting a smooth assembly line operation like you might expect if you were eating at a cafeteria in Den Bosch in the Netherlands--which I've done. This ain't that. But bring your patience and adaptability and a smile and you'll be rewarded with a hearty country meal East African style. If you want anything spicy ask for it. In the 3rd world in my experience my Anglo looks meant they leave out the spiciness unless you ask otherwise. The vibe is like a Ugandan version of a British village pub full of locals socializing. If you want to meet every Ugandan expat in the Boston area, come on by. But while most of the people were Ugandan we obvious non-Ugandans were greeted with open arms. We asked them to just bring us dinner, and so they did. One interesting thing was the Indian influence--Uganda had had a large Indian community there until Idi Amin appropriated everything they had and kicked them out of the country. I guess some? many? have returned since Idi Amin was kicked out himself. So among the more obviously indigenous chicken stew and cooked plantains as a major starch was samosas and chapatis, much as you'd expect to find in an Indian restaurant. Portions were so big I got two and a half additional meals out of it. I've tried a lot of cuisines--I live in the SF Bay Area which is one of the most multicultural places on Earth--so for me this wasn't all that exotic. Ethiopian food is a lot moreso and a lot hotter, for example. So someone who's only mildly adventurous should do fine here. Actually Cajun cooking from Louisiana is more exotic, frankly. And hotter. And there's nothing on Karubu's menu like that Gulf Cajun fave "Bucket of Mud Bugs" (crawfish). Both my wife and our local friend who dined with us enjoyed our meal, and I look forward to returning on our next trip to Greater Boston. Interestingly both one of our Uber drivers and the night clerk at our hotel were Ugandan and familiar with Karibu and very pleased that we planned to dine there. A lot of the infrastructure people we deal with as we travel are really very interesting people if you talk with them and don't just treat them like they're invisible. And it can make your travels more interesting than just going somewhere and doing the standard tourist things. read more

Food was amazing and the atmosphere felt more like having dinner at someone's home vs. a restaurant. Everyone was warm and welcoming. the owner was not only an amazing cook she was a pleasure to talk to. Menu is limited like any good home cooked meal, but portions are generous. We got family style dinner for 4 people with samosas and side dishes and went home with leftovers. Experiencing Karibu is a must and we look forward to going back again! read more

The welcome is warm and the food is fresh, filling and delicious at this homey local restaurant. The highlight is apparently the coconut chicken, which was already sold out on the evening of our visit. Excellent vibe. read more

We visited yesterday and the place was not what we expected at all. They had no real menu, just a buffet and charged us 35$ for a small scoop of stew, plain rice and 2 small samosas. The service was terrible and when we said no tip, they put the tip in themselves. Also, there was an elderly lady who was giving us death stares and did not seem welcoming to us just for not being black eve though we wanted to try the cuisine and were very curious. Do not visit, run away, we are never visiting again. read more

Karibu is an East African family-owned gem in Waltham. They have a small set menu that's easy to go through. You can also take a look at their website for visuals. There's dining here, outside when weather permits. Takeout is available as well. No alcohol. Parking lately has been tricky around this area but if you find one, come here for the food. Coconut Chicken- Creamy with tender chicken. I don't think they always have this but I liked it. A must-have with chapati. Chapati- Fresh pan-fried bread. Soooo good! Use this to sop up stew or soups. Or eat it plain. Beef Samosa- Deep-fried pastry stuffed with beef and vegetables. We got the spicy samosa and it was about 8/10 level spice to me. A lot of sniffling but flavorful. It's worth it. Overall Service: Super sweet lady who helped us. I'm not familiar with the menu and she made recommendations. Also, they were closing soon and she stayed open for us and told us to take our time. read more

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I've never had East African food before so I didn't know what to expect, but Karibu blew my mind. The restaurant was kind of like a cafeteria. You order at the counter and choose what you like. There's no menu- everything changes every day. You pay a flat fee for a plate, and you can choose a protein, a carb, and a few sides. For carb, we chose the rice pilaf. It was really well spiced and savory. For our sides, We picked the mashed bananas and the staff chose the groundnut sauce and beans as our other two. The groundnut sauce, which was made from peanuts, paired really nicely with the mashed bananas. Since the bananas reminded me of mashed potatoes, this felt like a nuttier and healthier version of mashed potatoes and gravy. The beans were really good too. Super flavorful. The chicken stew was so so so good. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the meat fell off the bones. The soup was also warm and hearty and I couldn't get enough of it. Highly recommend. We also tried the veggie samosas. They were delicious (although a little bit too spicy for me... haha), so I'd only recommend it if you like spicy food. They do have non spicy samosas too though. I can't wait to come back! read more

Karibu - a variety of dishes of food on a wooden table - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I have been slowly working through the world's cuisines, so I was excited to discover a Ugandan restaurant close to me. I will admit that I needed to look on a map to see where Uganda is, and what is typically eaten there. Parking was a bit of a challenge as it is a busy area with many excellent restaurants, offices, and residences, but it took just a bit of a drive to find a spot. The area is nice and safe, so there was no qualm about walking from the car, in the dark. There was a menu posted outside as well as a QR code inside. We chose three samosas, chicken, beef, and vegetable, and they were excellent. We also had the beef stew, peanut sauce, white rice, veggies, potato, and something else. I had the tea with milk at the end of my meal. The experience was like walking into someone's house for dinner. Everyone, from other guests to all the employees were very welcoming and pleasant. The food all tasted like it was home made at an excellent cook's house. The portion size was impressive, especially for the price. I came hungry and it was a struggle to finish what was on my plate. The beans/peanut sauce did not get finished, even though, they were amazing. It was a surprisingly large restaurant with clean restrooms, booth and table seating, and both counter and table service. To pay, we went up to the front and then listed what we ordered. I have experienced this method in other African restaurants as well. I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes. If I had lived closer, I'd be here once a week. read more

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We tried one of each of the samosas, but they were underwhelming. The coconut chicken and chapati were definitely the highlight, and made me wish I hadn't filled up on the samosas. Would absolutely recommend stopping by for the coconut chicken. Unfortunately I have to take a point off for the service--it was quite friendly, but hard to navigate! The restaurant was relatively empty and we couldn't figure out whether to order at the counter or be seated. We were eventually told to take a seat and someone would be around to take our order, but we had a long wait before anyone came around--we went back up to the counter to see if we could catch anyone's attention that way either, no luck. Overall it seems like it's all part of the laid back vibe here (when we were here, half the tables weren't ordering food, just chilling with each other and the workers), but I wouldn't recommend if you want food quick! read more

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This restaurant is a hole in a wall. It's hidden behind and between a grocery and another business. It is settled back from the street that it is on. The entrance is small, but there is plenty of space inside. My friend and I had lunch here. You order at the counter and they bring to your table. Don't be intimidated. The woman who served us was so nice and friendly. The food is homey, unpretentious and comforting. We had a delicious brothy stewed chicken with a few side items. I had the collard greens with onions and another side of pinto beans. My friend has the chicken with stewed potatoes and beans. If you like your food spicy, you must ask for their hot sauce. It was so good. Sweet and sour when it touch your tongue, but there's a kick of heat built up as it goes down. Yummy. Will definitely come back here. read more

Pictures of my takeout meal just don't do the food justice. All the food is freshly made each day and kept warm and ready to serve. You could order over the phone, but I recommend coming in to order so you can see the food and talk to the person preparing it. The atmosphere of this black owned business is warm and welcoming. I ordered the beef stew, a great go to dish, Bunmonde (Potato Sauce), with delicious rice, and some samosas (spicy beef and vegetable). The beef is cooked, perfectly, tender, juicy, and was great flavor. If you're going for the first time I recommend getting a Karibu Plate. That'll give you a little bit of everything and it is a heck of a lot of food! Two other items that I'd also recommend the mixed greens and chapati. The mixed greens are absolutely delicious! I'm not a vegetarian, but if you are this place has plenty of flavorful options. Whether you decide to dine in or take your food to go definitely make sure you make a trip to Karibu! read more

Wow. I really wanted to like this place but the service was truly disappointing. We tried the fish curry but the pricing was not transparent and ambiguous. First, it was a bit unclear who worked at the establishment and who were patrons. At times no one was at the order counter and staff were back in the kitchen. I came for lunch but they didn't start lunch service till 12:30-1p so I had to come in later. The whole place was rather laissez faire. There is only about one person who does speak English so I ordered the fish dishes. I then ask about sides and it was like pulling teeth to get a clear sense of what the offering were. This place is cafeteria-style and all items were covered with lids and no items were labeled. All the while, the person plating our food was completing other customers orders and bouncing back and forth between the register and the food. The whole flow was disorganized. By the time we were given the chance to pay, he rings up a total that didn't reflect what we ordered and then when we ask about the unit prices he says he will take the food back. We finally scan the QR code menu which he only showed us at the end and show the prices in the menu they publish still don't reflect what he asked for. Then he says the prices are out of date ($7 entree is now $8 which I get with inflation), but still doesn't account for the huge discrepancy. Finally another customer helps translate and proceeds to give us the fair and expected cost. Not sure why it had to be so complicated and why they were so rude towards us. The fish curry itself was well made but a little saltier and greaser than I had wished. If I were rating the food alone, I would probably give it a 3/5. Sides were very plain but expected. The person taking our order did not give us any sauces. Altogether not a good experience and i would not recommend anyone to this spot due to such dreaded service. read more

My husband and I met a friend for dinner here, as we all love to explore new cuisines. We arrived a little late and were informed that they were running low on a lot of items, but still had "a little bit" of one entry and a handful of sides. We decided to risk it, and sat down to order. Well, a "little bit" turned out to be a TON! Our server kept bringing more and more delicious items to our table. Everything we tried was amazing!! She explained the items and provided very good service-- prompt, kind, and a good sense of humor! The vibe is very homey and cozy, with some booths and tables. It all felt very homemade and welcoming. As we were leaving, another woman noticed I was on crutches and had me try some turmeric milk and told me how to make it myself. She also had us try another juice which was delicious. All in all great experience, would love to come back! read more

Took some Ugandan friends in town for meetings to Karibu to meet with another shared friend. Place is located on the edge of a building, with a small parking lot. Ended up parking on the street. Warm cozy seating, typical Ugandan and African art work on the walls. Place was packed with East Africans picking up lunch for the day. We were waiting for lunch items to come out of the kitchen to the steam table counter. Most people picked the entree combination - which was typical fare. Starch was rice pilau - sort of a fried rice; matooke (cooked mashed plantain), cassava; ground nut sauce (cooked peanuts in a gravy base); entrees - beef stew, chicken stew; vegetable was spinach, peas together with some garlic/onions; and lastly a Ugandan style chapati - which is larger than Indian style, little more dense, like a tortilla. Sorry, I had forgotten to take a photo of our meals - everyone was anxious to dig in, and each guest (6 of us) had at least 3-4 plates each of entree, ground nut sauce, and starch/veg. After living in Uganda for a few years, visiting often for work, I found the food very reminiscent of meals I had in Kampala - hot, very filling, and made you want to take a nap afterwards. Kudos to the owner/manager - Sunshine, who I had spoken with before arrival and her welcome to my guests from her homeland. Definitely, stop in if you are curious, wanting some East African food and in the Waltham area. Plenty of West African and Ethiopian restaurants in Boston, but this is the only East African restaurant. read more

My boyfriend and I knew this place was going to be good the minute we walked in. There were a ton of people from the community and it felt more like a family gathering than a restaurant. We ordered 2 Karibu plates, which had a little bit of everything (steamed cornmeal + beans (which felt similar to a tamale), bananas + peanut sauce (which was delicious and more on the savory side), rice and beef, Irish potato, greens, and coconut curry chicken on the side. We also ordered three spicy samosas (one each of spicy veg, beef, and chicken). GOODNESS. WE WERE SO FULL. We could have shared one plate HOWEVER, the leftovers were even better the next day. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for the amazing service and even better food. read more

Outstanding food with excellent service. I ordered the Karibu platter, which allows for the sampling of a few starches, some vegetables, and a stew. My choices were the tilapia stew, beans, rice, matsooke (steamed highland bananas), and ugali (cornmeal). Upon arrival, the owner greeted me and asked me for my choice of part of the fish. I chose the center. He also asked me if I had peanut allergies (I don't), but I was very impressed. Can't remember the last time I've gone to a restaurant that verified for allergies. Onto the food - the food is definitely unique for the Waltham neighborhood. The tilapia stew was delicious and well seasoned. The fish is served with bones, but the bones are so large that you won't have a lot of problems picking them out. By the end, I was thoroughly scouring the fish for any delicious remnants. The steamed highland bananas are not like the bananas you'd typically get to go with your cereal or açaí bowl. They have a texture slightly grainier than mashed potatoes and go very well with a peanut sauce that was recommended by the owner. I'm not sure if the cornmeal was also supposed to go with the peanut sauce, but I ate those together as well too. Karibu has really cool food that I tried for the first time. Definitely recommend! read more

Karibu - Karibu Platter with Tilapia Stew - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

First time customer. Great service and great food. They were quick, friendly and accommodating. The meat and veggie samosas were really good. Crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Very well seasoned. The coconut chicken was lovely. Not greasy or too heavy. Again perfectly seasoned. Parking was easy. There was an inexpensive lot within a block. Street parking is also available but saw a lot of 1 hour spots. The decor is lacking. The place can use a little sprucing/brightening up. But it was clean and spacious. Will be back. read more

Karibu - Coconut chicken, rice, plantains, spinach, chapati - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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What a hidden treasure. I can't wait to go back and experience more of this unique and delicious cuisine.

Great samosas (esp spicy beef!) mandazi, chapati, and ginger tea. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Absolutely loved the service and good. They have a small menu, each item is cooked fresh daily. We had the beef, chicken, and vegetarian samosa. Highly recommend getting multiple for yourself, they are flaky and delicious. For mains we got fish stew, beef stew, chapatis, beef rice and vegetable sides. We got a spicy hot sauce to put on everything and it was amazing I plan to buy a bottle the next time. We finished the meal off tea! Hole in the wall place run by family, with delicious food. Please give it a try you are missing out. read more

Karibu - Fish stew, beef stew, chapati, beef rice and veggies - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Dined here last night with our family and LOVED it! The waitress helped us select a variety of dishes and offered to serve us family-style. The samosas, coconut chicken curry, beef stew, rice and chapati were the favorites but everything was delicious! No alcohol is served here but the passion fruit juice and sodas were nice. We waited a bit long for our meals, but this isn't the kind of place to eat a fast meal and be pressured to leave so they can turn the tables fast for the next round of customers. We never felt rushed and the waitress kept stopping by often to see if everything was enjoyable and answered questions. It was a very leisurely dinner that lasted about two hours. Lots of time to sit, enjoy each other's company and catch up. The QR menu prices did not seem to match the higher prices on the cash register so we paid a little more than expected. If you're watching your budget, please ask about prices and family-style servings. Karibu's is slow-cooked comfort food by any culture's definition. We'll be back for more! read more

I loved it! It was like home away from home! I had the matoke and ground nut stew with the greens which were excellent! I also had the samosa and Mandazi which was also excellent. I will surely return next time I'm in Boston! read more

Very poor customer service. They dont have a physical menu in store, only qr code to be scanned and then also we were told that tge prices on online menu was not updated. Ordering was super confusing and the customer service guy was attending to too many clients at the same time. Fish was good. Accompaniments were okay. Overall will not return read more

#karibirestaurant off #moodystreetwaltham. Nothing to write home about. I brought all the nostalgia from umpteen years ago when we visited for real #ugandan food while in school in Boston. The food and ambiance were legit, not anymore. See for yourself [Pic. 1]. It's a dump! And that's the food too! My cousins tell me, it's only single men who eat there now, ain't no decent foodie would waste their hard-earned shmonie on Hajati. Even the sitting is messy [Pic 2]. Wasted $$$ ordering food without no flavor! No taste, nadda! Greedy me, ordered 20 chapatis for the thanksgiving dinner that even the family rejected! Why do Ugandans love despising their own so much!!! read more

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Super friendly and tasty. Awesome place to stop in for a meal and the people there help you if you're unfamiliar with their offerings. Big sitting area! read more

It's been years since I have been to Karibu, and this visit was just as pleasant as the last. The restaurant is decorated with African art and decor, that really makes you feel like you are in another country. Being of East African descent I know authentic food when I taste it, and if you want the real deal and you happen to be in the area - this place is a must ! We ordered Sambusas, an East African take on the Indian samosa, meat filled triangular shaped dough, fried to perfection- ugh so good and a childhood favorite ! We left with chapati and more sambusas for the road. If you can handle a little kick order them spicy ! I love spicy food so I ate them with a spicy sauce that you can purchase by the bottle, which I also bought. The restaurant has a buffet of traditional Ugandan food, from meat stews to beans and greens, all served to you with love ! read more

As first-timers, we were quite confused about the way this restaurant works. The server was very nice, though, and even though I am still a little confused about pricing, he walked us through the different dishes they offered. He made recommendations and piled our plates up with food. It came out to be quite pricey, but how I THINK it works is that you pay a flat rate for a dish that comes with a choice of meat (fish, chicken, beef) and you can pile on whatever sides you want. For 3 people, it came out to $60 (which is more than I expected). The coconut chicken was good and came soaked in a flavorful stew. The chicken was just a bit dry, though. The rice was good and had beans in it. The spinach was also good and tasty. You can also get yams or mashed plantains (I would go for the plantains). We also got samosas and passionfruit juice, but those cost extra. I think samosas are $3 and I'm not sure how much the juice was. We also got the naan-like (?) bread, but I'm not sure if that cost extra... The meat samosas are slightly spicy and very crispy and delicious. The passionfruit juice is also pretty good, and the bread is definitely a great complement to your meal. The restaurant is pretty dimly lit. It is a very casual vibe, and it was not hard to find seats for Sunday lunch. read more

My company ordered samosas from Karibu for a 200 person event, so I have not been to the restaurant and I've only tried their samosas. However, they are AMAZING. I sampled both the spicy beef and the veggie and you definitely can't go wrong with either one. The spicy is pretty spicy, so be aware of that! I can't wait to bring my friends and family here to try more of their food! read more

Karibu - Spicy beef and veggie samosas - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Wonderful food!! I was a bit surprised by the counter at the front, but someone helped me, and the food was delicious and filling.

Walking through the door felt like stepping out of America and back into Tanzania. Parts of it were lovely, parts of it less so. For starters -- there seems to be lack of consensus around where this food is from. I've heard Ugandan, I've heard Kenyan and I've heard Tanzanian. As a Tanzanian some aspects of the food is very much consistent with our food at home -- chapati, mandazi, ugali, sambusa, samaki etc. At the same time, the matoke was something very different than what we eat in TZ so must have been the Ugandan influence. Not sure. The staff/ownership seems to come from all over East Africa. So how was the food? I've been only twice now but I can safely say that some of it was excellent and completely on point while other parts of it less so. What to order: - Chapati -- delicious, almost perfect, just a tiny bit undercooked - Mandazi -- get a lot and take some home -- simply perfection; not too oily, not too spicy, just perfect - Sambusa/Samosa -- these are not Indian style ones, these are straight out of TZ with perfect crunch, beef and spices. We got the Spicy Beef ones, which were great and had a little kick to them but not too much - Fish -- some kind of tilapia; if it's there get it because it was great -- just watch for the bones! What was just okay: - Pilau -- dry; you'll probably need to mix with some of the stew - Sauces -- overall the sauces were lacking; the best ones were the beef and fish; skip the chicken; I wish the sauces were thicker mostly What we didn't get to try: - Ugali - Spinach/veggies -- none when we got there at 8/9pm on Sunday - Beans -- no more left Overall, I'd highly recommend this place. At the very least, you're not going to find many authentic Tanzanian restaurants in America and this is as close as you're going to get without doing some cooking yourself. Enjoy! read more

Karibu - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

"Karibu" means "welcome," and that's exactly how you feel here. Wandering in through the unassuming entrance on a Saturday night, the two of us were the only non-Africans in the surprisingly large joint. That must mean the food's legit! The environment is lively, with tables of friends laughing and hanging out here seemingly for hours. There's a group of men lined up watching television and families as well. Everyone is happy, comfortable, welcome. Our server (and I believe the cook as well), showed us to a booth and later came with a pitcher of water on a tray (no other drinks were offered, so I'm assuming there's no liquor license) and set the table for us while chatting. This treatment evoked feelings of being house guests rather than restaurant customers. We'd never tried West African food, and our server could surely tell how out of our element we were, so she explained what they currently had in the kitchen. No menus, no pricing information. All the focus is on the food. To start, she recommends the samosas (beef or veggie). Each $4 order comes with 2 flaky pastries encasing deliciously seasoned meat. These are a must. As for our entrees, after listing all the options, and seeing our overwhelmed expressions, she suggested that she just bring a bit of many things. I'm always down for a sampler! On her return, she presented us each with a heaping plate with mashed plantains, peanut sauce with mushrooms, rice pillao with beef, spinach, and a separate bowl with chicken stew. SO MUCH FOOD. Especially after the samosa appetizers. We could have split just one of these and still come away stuffed. But oh man, was it delicious. We went to town mixing the sauces and enjoying the unique flavors each combination created. At the end of our meal, after showing some mock disapproval that we couldn't clean our plates of food, our waitress asked "which one we loved most." The chicken stew was unreal. And I could have happily chowed down on samosas all night. But really, everything mixing together made the meal for me. Asking for the bill pulled me from the dinner party feeling back to a business transaction. Especially since we had no idea what all of this food was going to cost us. So when the paper came, we were surprised to see it was just $12 for each entree (which also provided some delicious leftovers). From this experience, we found that West African food is a combination of cultures that come together in a unique way to create something utterly fantastic. Eat samosas so different than Indian, peanut sauce not even close to Thai, tortillas that aren't from Central America, plantains and rice but don't think Caribbean. It's all West African. All made from scratch and with care, so that you truly feel welcomed. read more

Karibu - Chicken stew on the left. Plate with peanut sauce, mashed plantains, spinach, and rice pillao with beef. All for $12! - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

mix of Ugandan and coastal Swahili food. from the Indian Ocean influences flavors, my favs are the samosas (spicy beef is great, even the regular ground beef and veg are a little spiced) and the chapati. The chai has good ginger but was a little weak...needs more tea in it! From the highlands, the staples are plantain (matoke) and a cornmeal starch like fufu, though I'm less into these. I liked the accompanying bean stew (less so the beef stew). read more

Amazing food! You have to go and try it! First time and loved it. I'm not experienced in African food, but everyone else there was African so you know it had to be good. I believe it was the owner who set us up with samosas, chicken with coconut milk and a vegetable dish, with sides of fried plantains, rice and naan-like bread. Everything was delicious. read more

There's not much atmosphere but the food is great and they're very helpful. We had friendly service and tried a variety of dishes which they recommended. read more

Very delicious and fresh tasting food. My husband and I got the fish stew, coconut chicken stew, chapatis, veggie samosas, and mixed veggies. Everything was phenomenal and steaming hot. read more

What a lovely find! Absolutely delicious food. Tender beef, homemade flatbread, stewed potatoes, coconut chicken, spinach with onions and herbs and brown basmati rice were among the things we tasted and they were unbelievably delicious. Step through the doors and you could be off an ally in east africa. A hidden gem. read more

The atmosphere was awesome! The server did not give us menus but listed the foods she had available. I told her that we would eat anything, and so we didn't even order! She went back to the kitchen and prepared us a surprise meal. We had somosa to start, beef stew, coconut chicken, rice, potato, and sauteed vegetables with a side of chapati. We got all this delicious homemade food for just $15 each. Our server turned out to be the chef who made everything at the restaurant. She is amazing! The feeling was very authentic, and I would definitely come again. The chicken was a bit salty for my pallet, but the overall experience was fantastic. Get the beef stew! Eat here if you are in the Waltham area! read more

Karibu - Coconut chicken (top left), beef stew (top right), and potato, veggies, and rice (center) - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Stumbled upon this place on a bustling Thursday night. It was quite the experience! It was our first time and one of the wait staff told us to just sit down and he would prepare plates for us. Around 15 minutes later, he came with two plates of potato, kale, rice, beef stew and chipati. We didn't see any samosas that Yelp had raved about so we asked for a few of those as well. The taste of everything was great! I never had African cuisine before so I didn't know what to expect but it was delicious and very filling. The price was $16/person for the buffet which didn't include bottled water, chipati, and samosas which kinda threw us for a loop. I think this place probably wouldn't be the best for someone who likes to know know exactly how much they're paying for their meal, but if you're up for an adventure, then this is the spot! read more

Karibu - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

A nice inviting restaurant with the authentic flavors of Uganda. Try the flavorful beef or fish stew, try the banana with peanut sauce, try it all. You can't go wrong. Most of all come for the pleasant conversation with the owner and her family. A hidden gem in Waltham. read more

Karibu - African Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts