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Jahazi African Dishes

Google rating 4.4 (9 reviews)
Malindi Town
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Malindi

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About

A Malindi spot with awesome reception, good African food, and ample space — the porridge is to die for. Perfect place for wedding receptions and traditional dishes like githeri, mataha, and matoke.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
TuesdayToday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Google reviews

4.49 Google reviews
  • Aurore W.Google review · 2 Sep 2025

    A very good experience. Very friendly welcome, local dishes at very affordable prices! 7 euros for 2!! 😀 I recommend it!

  • Walter K.Google review · 5 Sep 2024

    Best place for wedding reception

  • Governor N.Google review · 15 Apr 2023

    Yummy and tasty meals

  • Constance M.Google review · 28 Sep 2022

    Cool place with ample space Good african food The porridge is to die for

  • Carol N.Google review · 7 Sep 2022

    the experience is awoseme good reception,good food,nice place.i had missed a lot of traditional food like githeri,mataha n matoke,this the place to get them.

Location

LAMU road opposite Equity Bank, Malindi, Kenya

Malindi Town

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jahazi African Dishes is open Monday to Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Jahazi African Dishes is located at LAMU road opposite Equity Bank, Malindi.
Yes, Google lists Jahazi African Dishes as taking reservations. Call +254 104 361170 to book.

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