Karibu! Explore your tastebuds with us at Swahili Spot. Crunchy street food, savory sauces, traditional entrees and fresh juice from the heart of Tanzania. We have a Food Truck, Take-Out Restaurant, and we offer catering services for private events.View our Menu for more details.
Some of our Favorites
Pilau Beef
Tender pieces of beef cooked with fragrant rice, spices, and aromatic herbs. Served with a side of Kachumbali (Tomato, onion and cilantro salad), green vegetables and hot sauce.
Mandazi
Light and sweet East African fried pastries, perfect for snacking. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Bongo Beef Rice Bowl
Tender spiced beef stew served with fluffy basmati white rice, bean curry sauce, fried plantains and greens.
Vitumbua
Coconut Rice Pancakes commonly served for breakfast. They are soft fluffy, gluten free, dairy free and vegan.
Vegetable Curry Rice Bowl
Sauted tofu served with fluffy basmati white rice, bean curry sauce, fried plantains and greens.
Sambusa
Deep fried pastry stuffed with vegetables, beef or chicken
Testimonials
“I can’t get enough of the chapati. They are so soft and fresh ”
— Felly Mbabazi - Emeryville, CA
“I tried out the Chicken Rice Bowl and it was my first time eating Tanzanian food. Deliciousness is an understatement. I hoped to keep some for dinner but I couldn’t stop lifting the spoon to my mouth. I ate it all up.”
Renee M — Oakland, CA
“Excellent food and service and very generous portions! The host was very helpful and the spices were on point.”
Lawrence W — CA
Location
1327 Peralta, Oakland CA 94607
Hours
Friday – Sunday
11:00 am – 5: 00pm
Contact
(510) 978-9495
