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Barka

Google rating 4.2 (3,744 reviews)$ · Budget
Mombasa Old Town
African

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Mombasa Old Town

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Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
TuesdayToday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday7:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Google reviews

4.23,744 Google reviews
  • Ngasi T.Google review · 30 Sep 2025

    The exact taste of swahili dishes. Finger lickings meals. The food was so delicious I literally remembered to take a photo after I was done!!🤣🤣

  • Javed K.Google review · 29 Dec 2024

    ...never disappointing. The food here is authentic coastal. The mandazi and baraazi are absolutely the best and delicious with a cup of tea. Parking on the street can be a bit of a problem. Once inside you order your food, pay for it and take a seat. Plenty of tables and chairs available both on the ground floor and upstairs. There is also VIP area. Enjoy traditional dishes like, liver and onions, biryani etc. They also cater special occasions. You can now order online too.

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  • Fh N.Google review · 25 Sep 2023

    While at Barka, be sure to try out their spiced tea, definitely the most amazing I have tasted in Kenya so far. The chicken shawarma is equally amazing.

  • Brenda W.Google review · 12 Oct 2019

    The service is great and the food is amazing. Authentic Swahili dishes. The biriani and pilau are my favorite coupled with chilled tamarind juice. The place is clean and well maintained.

  • Sean M.Google review · 11 Feb 2019

    A true gem in Old Town! Reasonable prices for delicious, local Swahili cuisine. As with most cuisine of the coast, definitely catered more towards meat-eaters, though there are great vegetarian options as well, such as the potato dishes and the breads.

Location

Mji wa Kale, Makadara Rd, Mvita, Kenya

Mombasa Old Town

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Frequently Asked Questions

Barka is open daily, 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Barka is located at Mji wa Kale, Makadara Rd, Mvita, Mombasa Old Town, Mombasa.
Barka is budget ($).
Barka serves african cuisine.
Yes, Google lists Barka as taking reservations. Call +254 722 881009 to book.

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