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Swahili Spot

4.7 (34 reviews)
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a bowl of rice, beans, and greens
T S.

Food is solid. Enjoyed the chicken curry bowl. I only wish it had more greens and less chicken lol Customer service so nice! I got a complimentary sweet fried bread thing which was also delicious! I already inhaled that but now that I think about it, it would have been perfect dipped in chai tea.

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Alexis F.

Food: Primarily Tanzanian but also food from surrounding East African countries. I lived in Uganda for a summer which borders Tanzania and can say the food is legit. Immigrant owned and operated. Recommended Food: - The Rolex: Omelette wrapped in chapati with veggies and hot sauce. This is a street food found all around East Africa. - Chicken Sambusa: Triangular, savory puff pastry with ground chicken and vegetables. They have a vegetarian and beef version as well that I didn't try. - Vitumbua (very dense coconut mini-pancake with vanilla flavor). Delicious dessert. Ambiance: This is primarily a takeaway place. It is small and bare-boned with only a few small tables and the kitchen clearly visible behind the counter. There are some African flags, bowls and photos to show cultural pride. Tip: Order in advance for pickup if you are in a rush. If you have time, order at the restaurant and they'll make most of the dishes by hand in front of you. They are only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. Phone number: (510) 978-9495

Catered lunch
Anthony L.

We had a catered lunch from Swahili Spot, and overall, it was a good experience. The Bongo Beef had nice flavor, but there was a bit too much fat for my liking. The Zanzibar Chicken also had good seasoning, though it came out a bit dry. I really enjoyed the fresh and tasty green salad, and the coconut rice was wonderfully aromatic. The Makande Stew was an interesting dish with firm and chewy ingredients--a unique first-time experience for me. The sautéed greens, however, were cooked down a little too much. All in all, it was a solid meal, though a few improvements would have made it even better.

Chicken & rice dish

Wow, what a gem of a find! The food was a large portion, and it tasted amazing! I'll definitely be back -- thank you!

Menu + Swahili on the Wall
Marquez A.

I first met the owner at a food festival in Oakland where they had their food truck out and have been coming to the restaurant frequently since! The Curry Chicken Bowl is my favorite. The rice, beans and greens go together so well.

Ox tails okra peas and coconut rice
Sonja L.

Okay down home food peas and coconut rice or Palau rice curry chicken thank you for your kindness and the love in the neighborhood

We finally got a chance to try The Swahili Spot and the food is awesome. Ingredients are fresh and cooked with love. Everything is seasoned well and there is no heat added. Now the pepper sauce is INCREDIBLE for the spice lovers. We only had vegetarian & fish dishes, but look forward to trying all of the meat entrees and sides. Ordered: fried whole fish with coconut rice, vegetarian rice pilau, vegetable sambusa, and mandazi for dessert. The pinto beans are the star of all dishes!! Yum

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Enjoyed their food at a recent street festival - absolutely everything they made was delicious!

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Good food and portions. Flavorful. I would go again. I had the Beef Bowl and the samosas.

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3 years ago

I thought the food was good. I ordered the beef bongo bowl. Friendly service. Worth a visit.

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3 years ago

Great food, healthy, and not something you can find almost anywhere else. This is a great addition to the neighborhood.

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Excellent food and service and very generous portions! The host was very helpful and the spices were on point.

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The Food tastes great ! Service is Amazing! The environment is very welcoming, gives me a warm home feel.

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The best Tanzanian food in the bayarea

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