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KOA Lamu

Google rating 4.8 (73 reviews)
Shela
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Shela

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The fish tacos are amazing, the seafood pasta is the favorite, and the pineapple crumble and chocolate fondant for dessert are both fantastic. Sitting on the terrace with the Lamu breeze, the staff are attentive and the pizzas are very good too.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Takes reservations

Google reviews

4.873 Google reviews
  • Saroja W.Google review · 18 Dec 2025

    We stumbled onto this place while visiting Lamu, staying in Shela, and it's a lovely gem. The food was flavorful and fresh. The service was friendly and fast! Good price for the quality! Had a yummy lunch by the seaside. KAO also serves breakfast which we plan to try out tomorrow after our morning beach walk. The mocktails are also refreshing, especially the Tamarind juice with ginger and lime! A must visit when in Shela!

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  • Jaclyn S.Google review · 17 Dec 2025

    I would highly recommend Koa Café in Lamu! From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. The chef is incredibly talented, the staff are warm and welcoming and the food is so good you’ll find yourself thinking about it days later. I started with the nachos and guacamole, which were clearly homemade and seasoned to absolute perfection. For mains, we had the fish tacos and the fish curry, both were outstanding. The portions were generous, and the sauces were rich, flavourful and truly mouthwatering. To finish, my friend had the sticky date pudding with a caramel sauce and being a sweet lover was very satisfied. If you’re in Lamu and looking for amazing food and great service, Koa Café is a must visit!

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  • Clara L.Google review · 30 Nov 2025

    Delicious, great quality and price. The fish tacos are amazing, my favourite the seafood pasta and for dessert the pineapple crumble and chocolate fondant were bomb. The staff was so attentive and friendly. Sitting by the terrace with the Lamu breeze and amazing weather was out of this world.

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  • Diana A.Google review · 17 Oct 2025

    Definitely, one of our favorite places during our visit to Lamu. The pizzas are very good and my husband loved the fish tacos. The staff is always very attentive and kind.

  • Gill B.Google review · 13 Jul 2025

    Cosy spot for breakfast. Good coffee, nice food. They regularly try new recipes, sometimes a hit, sometimes a miss (which is normal imo) eggs Benedict were great! French toast was less convincing. Milkshakes and juices were great too

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Shela, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

KOA Lamu is located at PW48+H69, Shela, Lamu.
Yes, Google lists KOA Lamu as taking reservations.

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