Local food: Mchemsho

chicken mchemsho

Tanzania has a variety of cuisine due to its multi-ethinic population. One of the food that is common in northern mainland Tanzania (less common in coastal areas except Dar Es Salaam) is Mchemsho.
Mchemsho is a traditional dish of chicken (or fish or steak) with vegetables, banana, potatoes and spices, served with soup. Some prefer it without a soup.
Mchemsho can be eaten at any time of the day. Some people prefer it in the morning as a breakfast. Others will have Mchemsho for lunch, and some prefer Mchemsho as the last meal before going to bed!
Look for Mchemsho in our Menu and we prepare it for you, Any time!

fish mchemsho