Where to eat in Moshi Kilimanjaro

Enjoy the Local Restaurants

There are lots of great restaurants and cafes in Moshi. A few of my favourites include:

• Indo Italiano: This is one of my favourites and I eat here every time I pass through Moshi. They serve Italian and Indian food. I usually order a pizza with curry sauce on the side to dip my pizza crust in! 
• More Than A Drop Restaurant: One of my favourites. The restaurant at More Than a Drop serves great vegetarian food and it’s also a vocational school training young women in the hospitality industry. 
• Pamoja Cafe: A mix of local and international. They hold karaoke, cocktail and barbecue nights every Thursday.
• Fifi’s: Nice cafe with good burgers, salads, sandwiches and smoothies. Free Wifi.
• Union Coffee: One of the most popular hangouts in town. Menu includes sandwiches, salads and cakes. Best coffee in town. 
• Kilimanjaro Coffee Lounge: Relaxed atmosphere and a good selection of food, including sandwiches, pasta, soup and salad. Great coffee. 
• Maembe Cafe: Maembe is Swahili for mango and the restaurant is named after the mango trees found in the garden of this restaurant. they serve a good mix of food. 
• Secret Garden Hotel: I’ve stayed here a couple of times and they have a nice restaurant and bar with views of Kilimanjaro.
• Green Bamboo Restaurant: Good place for nyama choma (roasted meat).
• Jay’s Kitchen: Really popular restaurant, serving Korean food.
• Milan’s: Indian vegetarian restaurant, popular with both locals and visitors. 
• Kili Kahawa Lounge: Serving a mix of foods including burgers, sandwiches, salads, African dishes and snacks.
• Taj Mahal: Popular local spot which serves things like miskaki (meat kebabs), grilled chicken, chips mayai and Zanzibar pizza. 
• East Africa Pub: Great place for nyama choma including, mbuzi (goat) and kuku (chicken) and the local staple, ugali.
• Mimosa: Popular restaurant on the edge of Uhuru Park, they have a varied menu and hold regular events. Nice place for brunch. 
• El Rancho: From the name, you might think that this was a Spanish or Mexican restaurant, however, it’s known as one of the best Indian restaurants in town.
• Chrisburgers: Mixed menu including western foods like burgers, to local specialities like samosas and great juices.
• Ubuntu: Cute cafe offering a range of food, including vegan, veggie and gluten-free options.
• Rau Pub: Great place for local nyama choma (barbecued meat).
• Afrika House Moshi: Popular backpacker spot, near to Rafiki Backpackers.
• Mama Freddies: Great local Swahili food. Also near to Rafiki Backpackers.
• Pandya Tea Room: Rumoured to have the best samosa in town.
• The Kitchen Flavour Restaurant: Nice place with great food and a great atmosphere. Veggie and vegan options.