Tarboush Restaurant
Tarboush Cafe
A very popular, affordable halal eatery on Makadara Road, serving charcoal-grilled chicken tikka and chicken shawarma with freshly baked garlic naan. Loved by locals and visitors alike.
Located in the city center on Makadara Road, next to the Central Police Station, this semi-open street-side eatery bakes its naan in front of diners. The most praised dishes are charcoal-grilled chicken tikka and chicken shawarma with garlic naan. The menu also includes lamb mandi, biryani and spiced rice, but the rice dishes come out only in the afternoon, so an early visit may find them unavailable. Portions are large and prices affordable, and the fresh juice is worth trying. As a halal restaurant, it serves no alcohol. On Fridays, prayer times may delay opening. Dinner gets busy and street parking is tight. No reservations are needed. Expect about KES 500 to 1,000 per person. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town.
Opening hours
Daily, about 08:00-22:30 (other sources say it opens at 10:00 and may pause during Friday prayers)
Nearby sights
- Shree Jain Temple Mombasa
- Mombasa Old Town
- Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
- Mackinnon Market (Marikiti)
- Fort Jesus
- Mombasa Tusks
- Tamarind Dhow Sunset Cruise
- Mamba Village