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Khans Barbeque
Mosque St, Arusha, Tanzania
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Khans Barbeque
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su
Review β„–1

The food is really amazing πŸ”₯! The portions were huge and they pack up for take away on request. The prices are so affordable 😊. Loved the service too. This is a must try street food joint πŸ’―

Aw
Review β„–2

Chicken is served hot and fresh. There was a large variety of fresh salads to accompany the BBQ that we could serve ourselves. We tried the lamb kebab and would definitely order again. You can choose from regular or garlic naan. The best part was the yogurt to cool off the spicy salads. Khan himself was good to tell what is available. Tonight it was the best BBQ we had.

Ro
Review β„–3

Delicious juicy meat, specially lamb kebab. You can take salads as much as you want. Side dishes also very good. Really good price, we paid around 15€ for two including drinks and it was a lot of food. The best part is owner and his family, they are just lovely!

Ra
Review β„–4

So amazingly tasty and such friendly service, Khans is an absolute must if you travel through Arusha. The food is incredibly tasty, with a buffet style salad bar (the chili sauce is amazing, but hot!) and the service is just as good!

Pa
Review β„–5

This was really great food in Arusha. The owner was very nice and the portions were huge.

Me
Review β„–6

Excellent barbeque food. I suggest trying the mixed grille which comes with plenty of grilled chicken and lamb along with either chips or naan with an open salad bar. Everything was grilled to perfection and I liked everything in the salad bar from the mild to the very spicy. Also a good selection of cold beverages. Ill be returning and I highly recommend!

Vi
Review β„–7

A local institution, a reason in itself to come to Arusha. Where else in the world you could enjoy a grill in a car spare parts shop?

Sh
Review β„–8

Authentic spicy Indian barbeque. The portions are huge, the service is great. The owners are super friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

Ga
Review β„–9

Barbeque, Tanzanian Style. Khan is the man. Best food I ate during my two weeks in Tanzania! Khan knows how to burn it down, smoke it out, and serve it up!! You wont regret eating here!

SV
Review β„–10

Delicious barbecue. We got the sample platter and liked everything. My favorite was the chicken but we also liked the mishikaka and lamb. The naan was just okay. The girl serving us drinks was good (and adorable). The owner was very helpful and friendly. The surroundings are humble but the food is great and very reasonably priced.

La
Review β„–11

Really delicious food for a good price served by extremely kind people. Will come again.

He
Review β„–12

Went there two times. Better than the mix menu is the chicken and salad with great prices and amazing flavour!!! The staff is amazing, and very competent. They even called a tuk tuk driver to take us to our hostel, Stanley was incredible, hegave us his number and took us at 6 a.m. to the bus station!

Ta
Review β„–13

All my visits in Arusha, this place is my spot for dinner.Owners are very welcoming and the food (especially bbq chicken) is the best - dont miss out the seekh kebabs as a starter if available

Wa
Review β„–14

Had some dope chicken. If you call the night before, he can organise to have your meal ready for you the next day before opening time..he did that for me after my race. Amazing and served with African hospitality. Asante sana.

Mi
Review β„–15

So amazingly tasty and such friendly service, Khans is an absolute must if you travel through Arusha. The food is incredibly tasty, with a buffet style salad bar (the chilli sauce is amazing, but hot!) and the service is just as good! Went there during a particularly busy night where there was a blackout. They insisted we waited for our taxi in the restaurant to stay safe. Love them! Thank you so much for your service.

Ar
Review β„–16

This place is a car garage by day, and a BBQ grill stop at night. Unfortunately at night the streets of Arusha arent well lit so get a cab if youre more than a 2min walk away. We got a mixed grill for 2 and cokes, for 35000 shillings, well worth it!

Sa
Review β„–17

Best grilled chicken in Arusha for sure.!!Mr. Khan(pictured behind the salad table) is a warm, friendly and welcoming guy. Each meal set us back around Tsh 10000 each which is fair cosidering the succulent tasty chicken and an overwhelming all you can eat salad varieties ranging fron Indian, Arabic/Swahili and African cuisines. We had our dinner here for all the nights we spent in Arusha. The place has a simple setting but worth it and I would recommend anyone passing through or living in Arusha to give it a try.

Re
Review β„–18

Went here twice while passing through Arusha before and after our safari. Khan is extremely friendly and the food is delicious. Make sure to go for their sharing platter which will leave your bellies full and satisfied.

Mi
Review β„–19

We got the sampler deal, which was 16000 Tsh per person which turned out to be a pretty decent deal. We got more food than we could easily eat.They have a buffet style salad bar which features a variety of middle eastern dishes and sauces in a variety of spice levels.We received a variety of meats that included some sausages, some mutton and some chicken. Of this mix the chicken was best, followed by the sausage (a little dry, but good flavor) and the mutton (good flavor but fairly tough). In general the meats in Tanzania are overcooked, but if you see the meat hanging unrefrigerated in open air at the various butchers shops youll understand why. They have had a number of anthrax outbreaks in recent years tied to tainted beef.We also received french fries and a special dessert.They had cold Pepsi products, but I dont think they had any alcohol. This was in the middle of a shopping district and seemed generally safe. The owner was kind enough to ask if we needed a taxi back since it had gotten dark while we ate.

Al
Review β„–20

Great food, very friendly people! Dont miss out!

Gi
Review β„–21

A very popular place open only in the evening. It serves only meat dishes, essentially grilled chicken and shish kebab, with an assortment of side dishes (naan, fries and salad). Prices are decent, though youll never see a written bill (not a menu, for that matter).The overall experience is nonetheless overwhelming.

Ne
Review β„–22

Great food with lots of variety and fun atmosphere. Khan the owner is super friendly and made sure we had a great time.

Fa
Review β„–23

Simple Indian restaurant, Meals are limited, A good experience but I expected a better taste

La
Review β„–24

Best BBQ chicken in Arusha, very friendly staff 5 stars from me

An
Review β„–25

Great chicken and the hot chilly makes it one of the few in arusha,.This place owned by a family of asian origin born and raised in tanzania with long history from their grand parent who came to Tanganyika in 19centery as an engineer constructing east african railway .This great family works together as a team serving food of asian origin to the society of arusha and many others from around the world!This place opens only from 7:00PM.on wards, during the day the family sales spare parts of motor vehicles.Great food, great people, NO alcoholic drinks!!!!

Lu
Review β„–26

Nice place to find great meat ! Beef, lamb, coucou (chiken) there is all. We eat well for a cheap price. The food is simple, fresh, well prepared and well cooked.

Fr
Review β„–27

A wonderful place!! Serving tasty Swahili foods with spices.

An
Review β„–28

Khans is the place to eat dinner if you are in Arusha! Take a taxi from your hotel, because the traffic is crazy! Mr. Khan will call you a taxi after dinner. Very nice man.

LI
Review β„–29

Oldest street barbeque chicken restaurant in Arusha Kilimanjaro Tanzania, very nice spicy chicken, good customer service, we really enjoyed coming at night

Mi
Review β„–30

The manager of the restaurant explain to the tourist how it works here. You can choose from variety of sauces and salads.

Je
Review β„–31

Came here for dinner on one of our nights in Arusha. Dont let the simple setting fool you, the food was super tasty and Mr Khan and his staff very friendly. We shared the tasting platter with all different meats, salads and sauces as well as dessert. Reasonable prices and they box anything you cant eat up for takeaway. Definitely recommended!

sa
Review β„–32

Amaizing chicken placeA must visit when you are in ArushaA wide verity of meatA wide verity of saladsThe owners are very friendly and always ready to helpThe meat is tender

Mi
Review β„–33

Every year when Im in Arusha I must go to Khans. The food is always on point. Mr. Khan and his family are extremely kind and welcoming and I look forward to my next visit already!

Vl
Review β„–34

Visited 2 times. kebab marinated in spices was incredible. Oriental cuisine was sorely lacking in Africa. buns, too, at the height. so that you do not order, you can type lettuce, pickled tomatoes, spicy carrots, chili peppers, cabbage. suddenly returned the same day to visit the chicken. the meat was insane. Most recommended

Fr
Review β„–35

The iconic place for barbeque in Arusha, their services are excellent. The place is located near to Arusha old market place at the heart of the city center. #Accessible entrance and parking

El
Review β„–36

Good food. Lov it.

Ni
Review β„–37

Nice food but nothing for vegeterian.

An
Review β„–38

I dont usually like local barbecues unless done right. This was so good! And the sauces and salad were amazing.

Ma
Review β„–39

Good Indian bbq street food in the heart of ArushaIndian owners, i tried the mix bbq plate it was nice and their passion fruit fresh juice is amazing. Its a very very basic street food restaurant nothing fancy at all but food was ok ans it was cheap.18,000 shillings for the mix bbq food platter

Na
Review β„–40

Khan is very welcoming and friendly and the tasting menu for 2 was great. You get overwhelmed w the amount of food and everything was very tasty. I would have loved fresh veggies since they have such wide selection of salads, but anyway it was really nice.

Mr
Review β„–41

The best barbecue in Arusha! Cheap and Delicious.

Je
Review β„–42

If you visit this place you wont regret it ...customers are well cared without forgetting the food is so palatable

vi
Review β„–43

The food was average however i think over time the taste has changed!Kindly go through the cooking method again and return us back the old taste of Khan BBQWe are your loyal clients from Dar Es Salaam!The hospitality extended to us,by the owner as well as his waiter was excellent.Overall happy service ; happy food!

Ya
Review β„–44

Very friendly and helpful, loved the chicken BBQ.

AL
Review β„–45

My first impression when I was smell the tasty chicken barbeque was, wait! We must dinner here! And was one of very best succes of our travel! Local food, clean and good price. Perfect!

Sa
Review β„–46

THE best tandoori chicken I’ve ever had. He offers a mixed platter for 18k per person. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. The meat is soo tender. And Khan is the heart of this place. Very attentive and always aware of the situation. He also organized a taxi to our hotel for a good price. You can really see that this place is his passion.

Al
Review β„–47

Great food and very nice staff, thumbs definitely up! We had vegan food very tasty and spicy

Ma
Review β„–48

Went here with my husband for our first outing in Arusha and this place did not disappoint. The hospitality of this place and the food is too incredible. Definitely gives you that homey, backyard BBQ feel and the service is amazing. Khan was so generous to us and we had such a fun experience. Prices are very good and you get a generous amount for what you pay. Food is very clean and so unbelievably flavorful. Definitely will be back!!!

Ma
Review β„–49

Excellent food! Kind people. Loved it!!

Pe
Review β„–50

A very friendly man rustling up some BBQ goods. A good salad bar available to go alongside your meats. The meat was pretty good but Ive had tastier/more tender tandoori/BBQ before. All at a reasonable price!

He
Review β„–51

My sister and her family have been coming to Khan’s bbq for many years. Tonight I had the pleasure of not only having their delicious chicken but also meeting the owner. Very kind people. Delicious food.

al
Review β„–52

The owner is really friendly, approachable and talkative. I seen tour guides getting commissioned for bringing tourists here. Non the less the food quality was below average. The fries had some weird smell and the chicken was slightly raw. Theres many other places in Arusha namely: bombay spice, Saheels bbq, hot plate and taj were some of the few i had really amazing food at.

Mu
Review β„–53

Is the quality and morden african barbeque in Arusha offered food and soft drinks

Ma
Review β„–54

While the price might seem a bit high in Tanzanian terms, i found the food to be amazing. You get a good portion and the quality was outstanding. Normally as a tourist I would try different places, but this place was one of those that you just have to go back to a second night.

Ma
Review β„–55

Best food I had in Tansania!

Ly
Review β„–56

Enjoyed a barbecue here with friends in the evening. Great chicken, lamb and freshly made bread. It can get smoky so make sure you wear clothes that can handle that. The prices are fair and the servings are generous.

Ab
Review β„–57

Mouth watering spiced dishes

Mo
Review β„–58

With a high degree of certainty, this is where I caught a severe gastroenteritis back in June 2019. I would avoid this place.

A.
Review β„–59

Khan is famous among locals for its salads! The meat is also good. It is really worth to stop for dinner there. Moreover Mr Khan is super nice and really tried to help to find the dalla dalla to hour hotel. A really nice experience, we cant recommend more!

Ar
Review β„–60

I have been to this place 13 years ago it was a very good place for bbq but I came again last two weeks the quality has dropped. Need to improve the taste and quality

Li
Review β„–61

I got the vegetarian option which was filling and delicious. Some of the best naan, a salad buffet (the lentils were the great!) and a heap of yummy fries. Plus the street market atmosphere was fun and the staff were welcoming and friendly.

Ki
Review β„–62

Amazing find in Arusha! Great food, good people, cleanliness was above expectations (based on Arusha standards), HOT water provided for washing hands. Portions were really good. A platter for a hungry person or a sharing couple would cost $10.

Da
Review β„–63

Really good and cheap place with friendly stuff! Speaking perfect english and helping with any question about the city, highly recommended!!

Am
Review β„–64

Nice place for chicken BBQ with a touch of Indian cuisine..

Fl
Review β„–65

Ive been here so many times and I love it! Its very cozy and open, this is a must if youre in Arusha!

De
Review β„–66

Delicious food with spices, good customer service

Go
Review β„–67

Great place for a quick bite on the streetside, you can sit and eat here until very late. Most of the food is prepared some hours before and may taste a bit plain even after warming them.

An
Review β„–68

Great food. Excellent price.

Fe
Review β„–69

Wow Thanks Khan for great service.This is my favourite chicken barbeque in Arusha Town.Highly recommend to everyone.

Pa
Review β„–70

This is a really nice place to go for night time barbecue chicken. They serve a food menu that is tied around their legendary barbecue chicken. i would definitely recommend this place for a local night time bite, but dont go too late past 10 because they will be closed.

Sy
Review β„–71

Stopped over at Khan’s at midnight on our drive from Nai to Dar. Their food is amazing mashaallah. Thoroughly enjoyed their sekela. Moist, succulent and spiced to perfection. Keep it up

Ca
Review β„–72

I really enjoyed this place. The staff is fun and friendly and it has really nice food. The barbeque delicious and you can choose between different kinds of meat. The side dish is different salads and beans which you can take as much as you want off. Its served with naan bread. Its a street food restaurant but with very good quality. 10000 for chicken barbeque with naan, side dish and a water.

Vy
Review β„–73

Super friendly owner. As a tourist you don’t need to be affraid of street food. Found 2-3 more tourist groups eating there. Tasty enough, low prices.

th
Review β„–74

When I first came, I gave this place an excellent review. Because it deserved one. They have excellent flavour with absolutely delicious BBQ chicken, super friendly staff (I spilled my juice, they replaced it), fun experience with the salad bar and BBQ combo.The problem is the next day we left on safari and my two brothers and I were violently ill. Not worth spending 8$ on a meal if it blows 300$ worth of safari. A local friend of mine who ate with us was ok though. Eat at your own risk!

Sr
Review β„–75

Amazing barbecue and you should try the fresh passion fruit. Khan is also a very nice guy. Highly recommend for any tourist to check it out.

Lo
Review β„–76

When I first saw it I thought it didnt look nice cause its just on the street but I took the chance to actually sit, order my dinner and to my surprise..! The food was amazing! It tasted really nice well cooked and spicy just like the way I am used to the Zanzibarian cuisine :)

Be
Review β„–77

Delicious indian muslim food! And the owner was super nice and helpful- even arranged us a taxi back to the hotel. Very recommended!

An
Review β„–78

Delicious food, and Khan is great. If you are a first timer, he generously introduces you to the offerings and will also give you a good sampler. We paid 35,000 TSH for our dinner for two.

Ri
Review β„–79

The food here is fantastic. We had some beef kebabs with naan. The salad is great too but watch out for the spicy carrots - they blew our heads off.

Ei
Review β„–80

Great BBQ place, catering for groups, friendly atmosphere, good service. Would visit again. Watch out if youre not used to spicy food!

Au
Review β„–81

Khans is an absolute must visit for locals and tourists alike. I you have never had the pleasure of eating chicken in a ditch you are truly missing out, and Khans is my favorite. Make sure you enjoy all of the sides as well as the bbq. Cant wait to go back!

Ja
Review β„–82

ITS A FAMILY SERVING YOU. Not a feel that you are in a restaurant and no need to review about the food. Its aweosme.

ka
Review β„–83

The place is not easy to find, but its definitely worth the search. At first we were unsure but the great hospitality convinced us. The food is good and there is a good formula to discover all their food at a good price. We definitely recommend this place!

Sw
Review β„–84

An awesome and most friendliest barbecue place in Arusha. The personal welcoming touch from the owner Mr. Khan on our first outing is unforgettable.If youre thinking of best tikka, mshkaki and salads this is definitely the place to be.Youd definitely wanna come back all the time

Ga
Review β„–85

A street eating experience. The food is ok. Nothing out of the ordinary. Menu is usually chicken and mshikaki. I recommend the mshikaki. The salads are awesome. The owner and staff are very friendly.

tr
Review β„–86

Very enjoyable place food good and reasonable price. Staff committed to good service

Em
Review β„–87

Been coming here for years. Great BBQ chicken, chips, naan bread and loadsa condiments. All for $5-10 (depending on how much chicken you can eat). What’s not to love.

Sa
Review β„–88

Authentic and delicious streetfood. Despite alot of mzungus! You sit outside and everything is fresh from the grill. Chicken, beef and mutton is available together with a great Indian salad buffet and freshly baked naan bread. Not too expensive either, two large meals and a soda costed 28 000 TSH.

Ha
Review β„–89

Best kuku al the time...

Em
Review β„–90

Awesomely spiced salad and sides, lots of extras like naan bread and zanzibari pizza, and of course the meat itself: i had beef, lamb and chicken, all juicy, aromatic and with a nice grilled taste!

El
Review β„–91

If you want to have a good taste of sekela chicken, you should visit here. Different types of salads are available to make your meal taste even better.

Ab
Review β„–92

If your looking for a tasty barbeque, then Khans is the place to be.Best Barbeque in town!!

On
Review β„–93

Great barbeque with an excellent salad selection. Spicy!Mr. Khan is very hospitable!

Sh
Review β„–94

TOURIST TRAP ALERT. As someone who eats this type of food regularly, it’s not good. Based on the number of mzukus (Swahili for white tourists), the hype clearly comes from it being the only place in Arusha where tourists feel safe and cultured to their Instagram followers thanks to Mr Khan’s welcoming/warm personality.However, I learned this was just an act.A really welcoming person doesn’t charge tourists a very inflated price (charging San Francisco prices) and then further rip them off with a really bad exchange rate. He said 35000 TSH which should come to about $16 USD, but he said it was $24 when I asked if he took USD.

Me
Review β„–95

Best food in Arusha! Super tender and perfectly cooked meat. They keep a tidy house and are super welcoming. Open super late.

Ma
Review β„–96

Very friendly people at this place, making you feel like home. Nice variety of bbq meat and salads and very good naan bread !

Ly
Review β„–97

Nadeem Khan was a very nice man with some great food! He helped us choose what to eat and explained everything to us. The food and experience was awesome.

SW
Review β„–98

Its a great place to get the grilled chicken u need, plus they dry their chips meaning less oil which is turn is less calories.

Mi
Review β„–99

Unique location - auto parts shop by day, barbeque by night - welcoming with great food. Highlights for me were the Zanzibar pizza and the beef.

Ra
Review β„–100

Must visit for meat lovers

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  • Address:Mosque St, Arusha, Tanzania
  • Phone:+255 754 652 747
Categories
  • Barbecue restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:6PM–12AM
  • Tuesday:6PM–12AM
  • Wednesday:6PM–12AM
  • Thursday:6PM–12AM
  • Friday:6PM–12AM
  • Saturday:6PM–12AM
  • Sunday:6PM–12AM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Offerings
  • All you can eat:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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