{"id":102988,"date":"2018-04-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/food-of-zanzibar\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:51","slug":"food-of-zanzibar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/food-of-zanzibar\/","title":{"rendered":"12 things that will make you fall in love with the food of Zanzibar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spices are a thing of legends and lore.<\/p>\n<p>The scent of cinnamon once wafted through the tombs of ancient Egypt. Cardamom lured explorers onto perilous voyages across the seven seas. Coriander was prized as an aphrodisiac during Arabian nights. Daring spice pirates risked life and limb to steal cloves. And pepper was more precious than gold.<\/p>\n<p>Over the centuries trade winds have blown traders and merchants onto the dreamy shores of Zanzibar and brought with them these precious spices and the exotic\u00a0flavours of faraway worlds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/where-are-the-best-beaches-in-zanzibar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where are the best beaches in Zanzibar<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67013\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67013\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/zanzibar-cuisine.jpg\" alt=\"zanzibar cuisine\" width=\"800\" height=\"636\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bmlabrosse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@bmlabrosse<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Zanzibari culture is deeply intertwined with spices and nowhere is it more noticeable than in the dishes that make up the food of Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>From the moment you step off the plane and that mingling of nutmeg and vanilla hits your nose, you will know this is a place of culinary magic.<\/p>\n<p>This list explores some of the most delicious things that can be found on Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67014\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67014\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/coconuts-zanzibar.jpg\" alt=\"coconuts zanzibar\" width=\"800\" height=\"701\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tastezanzibar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tastezanzibar<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>1. Zanzibar pizza<\/h2>\n<p>This is perhaps one of the most bizarre dishes to come out of Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>A parcel of meat or fish (optional), chopped onion, peppers, cheese, mayonnaise, and an egg are pan-fried in a thin layer of dough and served with a tangy drizzle of tomato or chilli sauce.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 800px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgcUcFPFGQb\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgcUcFPFGQb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The making of #ZanzabariPizza. At #ForodhaniGarden at night in #Stonetown #Zanzibar. So yummy!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emmayuest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Emma Yu<\/a> (@emmayuest) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-03-17T23:21:01+00:00\">Mar 17, 2018 at 4:21pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The origins of this melt-in-your-mouth creation may be blurred, but the fact that it is delicious is undeniable. It is a local specialty that is indulgence at its best.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: If <\/em>savoury<em> isn\u2019t your thing, they are also available in dessert options such as Nutella and sweet mango and banana and chocolate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go:<\/strong> Forodhani Night Food Market in Stone Town<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66977\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66977\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/zanzibar-pizza.jpg\" alt=\"zanzibar pizza\" width=\"800\" height=\"687\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/danielnosweat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@danielnosweat<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>2. Biryani<\/h2>\n<p>This is a dish that really lets the exotic spices of Zanzibar shine through and is close to the hearts of many locals.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is cooked with a m\u00e9lange of spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cumin, chilli, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves, and then mixed together with a meat or fish curry. Popular meats include fish, goat, and beef.<\/p>\n<p>Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in Zanzibar and can be found everywhere.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66982\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66982\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/zanzibar-biryani.jpg\" alt=\"zanzibar biryani\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ivomarg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ivomarg<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Sorpotel<\/h2>\n<p>The flavours of India and Portugal come together in this exotic curry.<\/p>\n<p>Pieces of boiled tongue and liver are stewed in a mix of vinegar and spices such as masala and tamarind to create this tasty meaty dish.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66983\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66983\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/sorpotel.jpg\" alt=\"sorpotel\" width=\"800\" height=\"617\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sense_p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sense_p<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Urojo<\/h2>\n<p>This is what can only be described as a fantastic hodgepodge of all the flavours of the island.<\/p>\n<p>Ramen-like in its composition, it is a curried coconut broth that is poured into a bowl and topped with an array of ingredients. Toppings include falafel, boiled egg, slices of onion, spicy bhajias, crispy cassava chips, kachori, bread, meat skewers, coconut and chilli chutney, and hot peppers.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot truly experience Zanzibari food without trying this unique creation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go:<\/strong> Dewa &amp; Sons on Royal Road<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66985\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66985\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/zanzibar-mix.jpg\" alt=\"zanzibar mix\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adildhanani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@adildhanani<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>5. Seafood extravaganza<\/h2>\n<p>The seafood in Zanzibar is known to be so fresh it was probably still swimming that morning.<\/p>\n<p>Much like spices, you will be able to find an incredible variety of seafood. Tuna, marlin, prawns, calamari, octopus, kingfish, lobster, tuna, snapper, and barracuda are just some of the seafood delicacies that abound on the islands of Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66987\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66987\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/seafood-zanzibar.jpg\" alt=\"seafood zanzibar\" width=\"800\" height=\"596\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themsfoodlover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@themsfoodlover<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>6. Pweza wa nazi (octopus curry)<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of seafood, octopus curry is out-of-this-world delicious and one of the famous dishes of Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>Succulent octopus is simmered in a creamy blend of coconut cream, turmeric, curry, cinnamon, garlic, lime and cardamom, and served with red chilli and rice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66992\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66992\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/octopus-curry-1.jpg\" alt=\"octopus curry\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dom_sabino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@dom_sabino<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>7. Octopus and fried cassava<\/h2>\n<p>This is the East African equivalent of fish and chips.<\/p>\n<p>Bite-sized cubes of tender octopus and chunks of cassava are fried and served in a shard of newspaper to create the perfect snack or meal.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle it with salt or drench it in\u00a0chilli tomato sauce for some extra zing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66989\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66989\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/fried-cassava.jpg\" alt=\"fried cassava\" width=\"800\" height=\"626\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/anindyari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@anindyari<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>8. Swahili curries<\/h2>\n<p>Plantains and tender mutton simmered in coconut milk. Heavenly fish curry with potatoes or spinach. Mouth-watering curries served with crunchy cassava chips. Or rich meaty curries smothered in chilli sauce or coconut chutney.<\/p>\n<p>Swahili curries are a culinary art and obligatory indulgence for any food lover.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66990\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66990\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/swahili-curry.jpg\" alt=\"swahili curry\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tastezanzibar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tastezanzibar<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>9. Chipsi mayai<\/h2>\n<p>This is the ultimate comfort food in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>Chunks of fried potato chips are tossed onto a skillet with some eggs to create an omelette that screams decadence.<\/p>\n<p>Douse it with tomato sauce and kachumbari and sprinkle with fresh chillis for added flavour.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66993\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66993\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/chipsi-mayai.jpg\" alt=\"chipsi mayai\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jespershideaway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@jespershideaway<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>10. Mishkaki<\/h2>\n<p>If charred to perfection and delicious smoky notes are your thing then <em>mishkaki<\/em> is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Hunks of marinated meat or chicken are skewered and grilled slowly on open coals to create a kebab of charred goodness.<\/p>\n<p>Find vendors grilling them up in the late afternoon and pair it with <em>chipsi mayai<\/em> for sheer indulgence.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66994\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66994\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/mishkaki-zanzibar.jpg\" alt=\"mishkaki zanzibar\" width=\"800\" height=\"786\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/a_onederphotos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@a_onederphotos<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>11. Pilau<\/h2>\n<p>This iconic dish of Arabic origins is a tantalising jumble of fried onions, meat, vegetables, broth, and spices such as garlic, ginger, cumin, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sometimes coconut and nuts are added.<\/p>\n<p>The secret is to cook everything together so the flavours infuse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66996\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66996\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/pilau.jpg\" alt=\"pilau\" width=\"800\" height=\"672\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/butterflycook18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@butterflycook18<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>12. Tropical fruits<\/h2>\n<p>A trip to Zanzibar will reveal a colourful world of tropical fruits. The pineapples are said to be the sweetest in the world and the avocados are enormous! It is also home to durians, the controversial king of fruits that are known for smelling like hell but tasting like heaven.<\/p>\n<p>Other sweet fruits include oranges, mandarins, mangoes, passion fruit, grapes, bananas, watermelon, pawpaw, jackfruit, custard apples, and papaya.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66997\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66997\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/tropical-fruit.jpg\" alt=\"tropical fruit\" width=\"800\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bushbibi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@bushbibi<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Something sweet<\/h3>\n<p>Although Zanzibar is not known for its gourmet selection of desserts, there are a number of treats that will satisfy the fiercest hankering for something sweet after a day of lazing on the beach or scuba diving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mandazi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Swahili doughnut that is made with coconut milk and cardamom and sometimes sweetened with honey. Finish it off with a slice of fresh jackfruit or pair it with a mug of chai tea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ndizi na kastad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bananas drenched in sweet custard and topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg. Pineapple pieces and orange slices are sometimes added in place of or along with the soft banana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spicy ice-cream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Homemade ice-cream is one of the best things you will eat in Zanzibar. Luscious flavours such as Nutella, Amarena cherry, mint, and cocoa are available, as well as exotic flavours such as ginger, baobab, avocado, peanut, hibiscus, and masala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to go:<\/strong> Tamu Italian Ice Cream on Kenyatta Road in Stone Town<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/a-complete-guide-to-diving-in-zanzibar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A complete guide to the islands and best diving in Zanzibar<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66967\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/ice-cream-1.jpg\" alt=\"exotic ice cream\" width=\"800\" height=\"732\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tamu7935\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tamu7935<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Snacks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kachumbari. A delicious salad of tomato, onion, and chilli peppers. Slather it on a Zanzibari pizza, stir it in a curry, or simply eat it as is. It is a great accompaniment to any meal.<\/li>\n<li>Chapati. A buttery wrap similar to naan that is served hot off the griddle and wrapped around one of the many tasty street food snacks or stuffed with curry.<\/li>\n<li>Vitumbua. Coconut rice pancakes that are golden and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They are best enjoyed with a mug of chai tea.<\/li>\n<li>Kachori. A spicy ball of mashed potato, chilli, lime, and ginger. Wrap a few of them in a chapati and top with some kachumbari for a cheap and tasty lunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66999\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66999\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/kachumber.jpg\" alt=\"kachumber\" width=\"800\" height=\"628\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/babyinacorner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@babyinacorner<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67000\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67000\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/snacks-2.jpg\" alt=\"snacks\" width=\"800\" height=\"656\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kareemashaik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kareemashaik<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Zanzibar markets<\/h3>\n<p>A visit to Forodhani Night Market is a great way to the spend the night in Stone Town and explore the street food of Zanzibar. Munch on kachori and skewers of tandoori lobster or treat yourself to a bowl of <em>urojo<\/em> and the famous Zanzibar pizza while absorbing the buzz of this popular market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Mizingani Street, Stone Town<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to go:<\/strong> Every night of the week<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/zanzibar-nightlife-where-to-go-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zanzibar nightlife: where to go and what to do<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66998\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66998\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/forodhani-market.jpg\" alt=\"forodhani market\" width=\"800\" height=\"713\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jb__huang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@jb__huang<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Spice farms<\/h3>\n<p>Zanzibar is laced with blossoming vines and fragrant plantations bursting at the seams with just about every herb and spice under the sun. From the prima donna vanilla and no-fuss cinnamon to zesty lemongrass and powerful turmeric, a tour of a <em>shamba<\/em> (spice farm) offers an intense aromatic introduction to the \u2018Spice Islands\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>You will get to walk amongst the thickets of bush and vines, smell and taste different spices, sample exotic fruits, and learn about their uses and unique medicinal properties.<\/p>\n<p>Notable spice farms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kizimbani Spice Farm<\/li>\n<li>Hakuna Matata Farm<\/li>\n<li>Tangawizi Spice Farm<\/li>\n<li>Kidichi Spice Farm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66980\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66980\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/spice-tour-zanzibar-1.jpg\" alt=\"spice tour zanzibar\" width=\"800\" height=\"675\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kareemashaik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kareemashaik<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Beverages<\/h3>\n<p>What better way to chase a lovely lunch or delicious dinner than with a local brew? These are some of the most popular Zanzibari beverages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coffee. Drinking coffee is serious business in Zanzibar. Indulge in the spicy notes of Tanzanian coffee at Coffee House Caf\u00e9 on Mkunazini Street or Puzzle Coffee Shop on Suicide Alley. But for a truly local experience go to Jaws Corner. It is a small courtyard in the heart of Stone Town where locals meet and mingle over coffee and board games.<\/li>\n<li>Tea. The tea in Zanzibar is all shades of flavourful. Find the nearest <em>Babu Chai<\/em> (tea vendor) for a delicious mug of ginger tea or spiced tea infused with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and red chilli. Sit on the steps of the shops like a true local or seek out Chai Kahawa, Stone Town Caf\u00e9, or Beyt Al Chai Restaurant.<\/li>\n<li>Sugar cane juice. Hand-cranked in front of you and spiced with lime and ginger, sugar cane juice is the ultimate refreshment on a sunny day in paradise.<\/li>\n<li>Madafu. Drink the fresh juice straight from the shell of a coconut. Keep a small shard of the shell and you can use it to eat the soft fruit inside!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 800px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWQPZQwl5gv\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWQPZQwl5gv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh sugar cane juice at Stonestown&#8217;s night market #sugarandspice #sugarcane #sugarcanejuice #market #nightmarket #streetfood #zanzibarstreetfood #stonestownnightmarket #traveltanzania #travelzanzibar #traveltheworld #travelafrica #aroundtheworld #worldtravel #worldtraveler<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/patagonia2punjab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Sara &amp; Craig Travel The World<\/a> (@patagonia2punjab) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-07T17:29:17+00:00\">Jul 7, 2017 at 10:29am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tips and advice<\/h3>\n<p>Some things to remember while exploring the food scene in Zanzibar:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Be adventurous and try new things. Exploring food that is unfamiliar is all part of the joy of travelling, so try that slice of durian and give that bowl of <em>urojo<\/em> a go.<\/li>\n<li>Always ensure street food is hot and freshly prepared. A trick to avoiding any nasty illnesses is to stick to food stalls that have queues. Locals know what is good and safe.<\/li>\n<li>Be considerate of the local culture, especially during Ramadan when locals are fasting.<\/li>\n<li>Cut your waiter some slack if they aren\u2019t particularly dexterous with a wine bottle. Islam is the most prominent religion in Zanzibar so there is a chance he or she does not drink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/best-time-to-visit-zanzibar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your guide to the best time to visit Zanzibar<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67011\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67011\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/cocktails-zanzibar.jpg\" alt=\"cocktails zanzibar\" width=\"800\" height=\"689\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mylifeinzanziba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mylifeinzanziba<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-zanzibar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheap flights to Zanzibar<\/a> and get ready for a journey of gastronomic proportions!<\/p>\n<p>The food culture of Zanzibar is all about indulging your senses. It is a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Let your palate lead as you discover the aromatic magic of Zanzibari food!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and you will be first in line for cheap flights and the latest travel deals!<\/p>\n<p>What are some of your favourite food discoveries from around the world? Share your experiences and foodie finds in the comments below!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_67015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67015\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67015\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/zanzibar-vegetarian.jpg\" alt=\"zanzibar vegetarian\" width=\"800\" height=\"673\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tastezanzibar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tastezanzibar<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Image credits:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Featured image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matclems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@matclems<\/a> via Instagram<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spices are a thing of legends and lore. The scent of cinnamon once wafted through the tombs of ancient Egypt. Cardamom lured explorers onto perilous voyages across the seven seas. Coriander was prized as an aphrodisiac during Arabian nights. Daring spice pirates risked life and limb to steal cloves. And pepper was more precious than gold. 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