Chef's Pride Restaurant
A long-established city-centre canteen dating back to the 1980s, widely regarded by diners as Dar es Salaam's most authentic Swahili home-style restaurant.
Chef's Pride is tucked into a lane on Chagga Street in the city centre, not far from the ferry terminal. It was founded in the early 1980s by chef Salim Mahsen. The menu blends Swahili, Indian, Arab, and Somali flavours. Signature dishes are the chef's special stewed chicken, spiced pilau rice, Indian-style biryani, and chapati flatbread. Squid stew, grilled meats, and a range of fresh fruit juices are also on offer. Prices are low and portions generous. The restaurant fills with office workers at lunchtime, especially on Friday afternoons, when service is slow and popular dishes often sell out. The dining room is air-conditioned and accepts card payments. Parking nearby is difficult, so walking or taking a taxi is recommended.
Opening hours
Daily, 07:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Askari Monument
- Azania Front Lutheran Church
- Kariakoo Market
- Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
- National Museum of Tanzania
- Kivukoni Fish Market
- Tingatinga Arts Cooperative