Cape Town
Not big on atmosphere, Biesmiellah nonetheless offers authentic and spicy Cape Malay and Indian food in a room decorated with tapestries of Mecca. It’s…
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Kenya
Popular with locals, this restaurant is cheap as chips, but has really good traditional Kenyan cuisine. Start with the samosas, then have the beef stew…
Mahé
This simple roadside cafe does Creole squid and grilled fish at their sit-down tables, but we like it for the lunchtime takeaway dishes that vary daily…
The North
In an area where self-catering apartments rule, a supermarket really matters. Chez Popo has improved dramatically, getting a makeover, expanding in size…
Botswana
Reasonable pan-Indian cooking in simple surrounds adds a little variety to the Francistown eating scene. Although it also does Chinese dishes, it's far…
Kampala
An immaculate modern cafe with Kigezi coffee brewing and wi-fi for the working crowd. Expats will be drawn to breakfasts with pancakes and home fries;…
Cape Town
It doesn't have a sign but you'll know this butchery and braai (barbecue) joint by the many cars parked outside on a weekend afternoon – and the happy…
Luxor
Perennially popular with expats, this is the place to come for comfort food, serving up choices like duck in plum sauce, sea bass fillets and roast beef…
Tunisia
A short walk from the Aghlabid Basins, this unassuming place serves pizza, pasta and a few meat-based mains. The three-course set lunch (salad, pasta of…
São Tomé & Príncipe
Run by the former chef at Bom Bom resort, this humble gem punches well above its weight. The very clean kitchen turns out a dinner menu each night. Also…
Hurghada
For authentic Egyptian kebabs and other local staples, Abu Khadigah is just the ticket. It's known for its kofta (spiced mincemeat patties grilled on a…
Réunion
The Creole food is simple but fresh and tasty at this low-key eatery hidden within the market (at the back). It’s a good place to catch the street vibe…
Southwestern Uganda
A wonderful safari-style canteen, Tembo buzzes with campers, UWA staff, guides and drivers, all here for cheap, tasty food and cold beer. Head outdoors to…
Northern Cape
A long-running restaurant with a central fireplace and a mostly meaty menu. Go for the Karoo lamb chops: the Roggeveld vegetation chomped by the sheep…
Cameroon
This cute little shack in Nkwen Nkwen, Bamenda, with red tablecloths and friendly service, serves up simple Cameroonian fare such as fried chicken and…
Asilah
Asilah's small central market is a good place to source fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and spices; the row of restaurants in its front arcade serve…
South Coast
Sister to the original branch in Mombasa, this place has a wide menu, serving customary Indian cuisine and a handful of Western dishes. Ironically, the…
Lamu Island
This pretty garden cafe has tables set about a lily-bedecked pond. The small menu includes lots of healthy salads, smoothies and various snack foods. It…
Mpumalanga
Adjoining an antique shop, this formerly North African restaurant has retained the Moroccan-themed decor but swapped the Maghrebi cuisine for a menu of…
Djerba
Frequented by locals rather than tourists, Sportif is a friendly, no-nonsense eating establishment serving couscous, meat dishes and roast chicken dishes…
Nuweiba
One of the more popular tourist restaurants in Nuweiba City (not that there's much competition), Cleopatra offers up the bounty of the sea along with a…
Northern Kenya
A rare place serving more than the local usuals, with fried tilapia (Nile perch), pepper steak, goulash and curries up for grabs. Has an attached bar with…
Tunis
This buzzing place has plain, no-nonsense decor and is heavily curtained from the street so punters can tuck into the alcohol on offer with impunity. It's…
Lagos
A lovely little cafe-pub which also sells arts and crafts. It does good coffee and snacks, and the laid-back arty vibe is a nice contrast to the bland…
Uganda
This corner pub serves anything from tasty stews to Indian fare and fajitas. Choose between a tranquil courtyard sitting area and patio seating out front…
Northern Kenya
The most popular place in the town centre. The culinary highlight of the Salama has to be its giant bowl of pilau. There’s always a crowd of people here…
Diani Beach
One of the only dedicated Indian options in town, this makuti (thatched-roof) restaurant is good value, with plenty of vegetarian options such as palak…
Northern Atlantic Coast
In a prime position on the main street, this bustling place is popular with both tourists and locals. Decent sandwiches, pasta and pizza are on offer, as…
Réunion
A St-Denis classic, Kim Son has been dishing up wholesome Vietnamese cuisine for more than 20 years. Musts include Vietnamese salad, pho (Vietnamese soup)…
Zambia
The JB Hotel has an OK restaurant at the rear which serves local dishes such as nshima and chicken as well as more exotic dishes like sea bream curry and…
Kinshasa
This smart place overlooks a pool and serves up some of the best Lebanese food in Kinshasa. Order some sharing plates and feast on excellent hummus,…
Sunshine Coast
This popular Greek restaurant offers perfectly acceptable seafood and meat dishes as well as great mezze. The atmosphere is convivial and relaxed and…
Hammamet
The wide-ranging Italian menu here offers everything from handmade pasta dishes to carpaccio and calamari fritti, which you can enjoy in the much-loved…
Tunis
One of a number of popular fast-food stands in this stretch of Rue de la Kasbah selling sandwiches and frites (French fries). There's handy seating in the…
South Coast
The best-value nyama choma (barbecued meat) joint in town also offers big plates of chicken, other kinds of meat, and chapati, served with a soda. A…
Northern Mozambique
This chicken-and-chips place with plastic picnic tables should sate your appetite if you're heading towards the wilds of Niassa. Also rents a few clean…
KwaZulu-Natal
Dip into quiche, beef curry or lasagne at the upstairs cafe at Tatham Gallery, or grab a table on the outside balcony. Also on offer are sweet treats such…
Uganda
Drop in to this excellent cafe located near the Equator marker for a cold drink, coffee or a meal, and browse some artwork. All profits fund activities to…
Madagascar
This bakery-cum-restaurant has made a name for itself for the quality of its cakes and bread. The food is good too: expect plenty of chicken/zebu in…
Rico’s Restaurant, Pizzeria & Bar
Addis Ababa
A brightly lit place serving everything from Moroccan kebabs to minestrone soup, plus the oddly named ‘farmer’s wife’ steak. Rico's also does a handful of…
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