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THE COMPLETE ZANZIBAR STREET FOOD GUIDE — UROJO, ZANZIBAR PIZZA, OCTOPUS & COASTAL FLAVORS
Zanzibar’s street food scene is where the island’s soul comes alive — in smoky grills, turmeric-colored soups, sizzling pans, and the sound of waves mixing with laughter. From the iconic Urojo to charred octopus, mishkaki skewers, Zanzibar pizza, sugarcane juice, chapati, and roasted corn, every bite carries centuries of Swahili culture, spice trade history, and coastal creativity.At sunset, Forodhani Gardens transforms into a glowing food carnival, with vendors frying, grill
Hawa Salum
3 days ago4 min read
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