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Lukmaan Swahili Restaurant

A cozy spot for great coffee and authentic Swahili flavors.

Discover Lukmaan Swahili Restaurant serving Swahili cuisine and more in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Explore menus, reviews, and local flavors near New Mkunazini Rd.

4.2 · 5,672 community voices
R5HW+R3P, The Mkunazini Baobab tree, New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
TZS 10,000 to TZS 50,000 Restaurants Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in +255 745 996 317 R5HW+R3P, The Mkunazini Baobab tree, New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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About this place

Lukmaan Swahili Restaurant: A Vibrant Taste of Zanzibar

Nestled near the iconic Mkunazini Baobab tree on New Mkunazini Road in Zanzibar, Lukmaan Swahili Restaurant offers a warm, casual, and trendy atmosphere where locals and tourists come together. Known for its generous portions and affordable prices ranging from TZS 10,000 to TZS 50,000, this bustling spot welcomes college students, families, and groups alike. Patrons can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with popular local dishes such as chapati, pilau, and curries, accompanied by a rich selection of coffee, fresh juices, and desserts. The rooftop and outdoor seating add to the relaxed vibe, while the halal, vegan, and vegetarian options make the menu accessible to diverse palates. With onsite dining, takeout, and delivery options, Lukmaan blends convenience with flavorful tradition in a lively setting just minutes up to an hour-long visit.

Well-explained dishes, friendly staff, and delicious local flavors at great prices make each visit memorable.

— A Foodyvo community impression
  • Rated 4.2 from over 5,600 reviews
  • Great coffee, fresh juices, and desserts
  • Family-friendly with a kids’ menu available
  • Rooftop and outdoor seating options
  • Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering
Voices from the table

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A community wall of food memories from Lukmaan Swahili Restaurant.

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Wita

place was too crowded. food was okay but make sure you get the menu book and remember what you order. the waitress gave us bills that says beef stick was 6k in total when it should be 4k, (1 beef stick is 2k each and we ordered 2). i know it’s small amount but just make sure it’s exactly on the menu. pilau was better than the chinese fried rice it was really bland. king fish and beef stick is worth the money, but thats all. there was black out but they didnt give us candle so we ate in the dark however the waitress was nice

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Farah A

Went there last night and had a lovely and very wholesome meal. We weren’t even that hungry but wanted to try bits of the local cuisine. Upon arrival, we were greeted and given a tour down the whole row of food dishes and everything was so well explained to us by the lovely gentleman who received us at the entrance to the restaurant. He then passed us over to a lovely staff member who helped us choose what we wanted and took our orders. They were very flexible and eager to please. The food was of high standard as was the service, something which is very important to us. We ordered a few different dishes to try and also some of the fresh juices and everything was delicious! Must add on, how amazing the prices are too!! So reasonable and a bang for your buck!! Would definitely recommend and go back again!

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Sander Rozendaal

Loved the food, really tasteful, good service and sweet staff. Because of the power outage the weren't able to serve everything on the menu so we needed to improvise. Prices are good indeed.

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Dilip V

Simply put, good food and affordable. No fancy dishes, just the local cuisine and some Indian dishes available. We tried some chapati with cassava leaves curry, chicken curry and coconut calamari curry. All the food tasted good and the service was quick. Ample space to sit with good ambience and less noice. You also get some local desserts which we could not try. Overall the experience was good.

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Florian Fries

Good restaurant with lots of food to choose from. Plenty of seating available in this 2 story restaurant. The portions are fairly large so don’t order too many dishes as I did. Sometimes it’s can take a bit to be served.

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Location

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One unique address — slow food, wood-fired oven, neighborhood vibe.

Lukmaan Swahili Restaurant · Restaurants

  • Address R5HW+R3P, The Mkunazini Baobab tree, New Mkunazini Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Open today 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Daily
  • Services Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
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Open hours

Opening Hours & Dining Times

Open every day from early morning to late evening, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Opens at 8:00 AM
Monday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tuesday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Thursday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Friday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Saturday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sunday
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
People typically spend 10 minutes to 1 hour here.
Lunch reservations recommended, accepts bookings, usually a wait.
Popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining visits.
Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery services.
Free street parking and parking available on site.
Hours are kept up to date by the restaurant. For private bookings or large groups, call ahead.
Good to know

Little things worth mentioning.

Great Coffee

Known for delicious, freshly brewed local coffee.

Kid Friendly

Kids' menu and cozy atmosphere for families.

Outdoor Seating

Enjoy meals with rooftop and outdoor seating options.

Accepted Payments

Credit, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.

Healthy Choices

Offers vegan, vegetarian, and organic dishes.

Welcoming Atmosphere

Casual, cozy, and trendy space for all visitors.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating.

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