Barbecue House

Dar es Salaam


This informal eatery is a Dar institution. Choose from grilled chicken, fish or beef plus delicious sauces and sides, including green chilli, red chilli and tamarind sauces and coconut chutney. Plates of shredded raw cabbage and sides of fries or ajam (similar to naan bread) top things off.


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