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Wasafi Swahili Dishes

Google rating 4.4 (114 reviews)
Watamu
African

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Watamu

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About

Wasafi Swahili Dishes is an African restaurant in Watamu, on Kenya's north coast.

Highlights

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

Google reviews

4.4114 Google reviews
  • Remigiusz B.Google review · 29 Jan 2026

    Please avoid this place at all costs. They are scammers Charging for soda 200ksh where normal price is 50ksh max 100ksh for this type of restaurant. My fault to check before ordering cause on the menu they didn’t have sodas prices. Very disappointed and would never recommend this place. Before ordering make sure you know the price.

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  • Sergio S.Google review · 20 Dec 2025

    Delicious Pweza (BBQ octopus) Swahili-style with chapati and vegetables.

  • Loujayne A.Google review · 22 Sep 2025

    Quiet place, good food, not everything on the menu is available, tables and facilities not the cleanest. Be careful in the neighbourhood!

  • Kirollos G.Google review · 15 Sep 2025

    Very quiet place. Was actually empty when we visited. Biriyani was quite tasty and reasonably priced. Not everything on the menu is available.

  • Sandra C.Google review · 25 Feb 2023

    Seems like its the most recommended 'local' restaurant - we were however underwhelmed. `Service was laid back - our waiter was slow despite us visiting at a Not busy time. He also seemed bothered by our trying to seek clarification on the menu items. `Food was okay at best and over priced in some instances. >The omelette kes.200 for example was not an omelette but 3 plain eggs fried. It was brought to our table cold and oily. >The tiniest samosa I have ever seen|eaten costed kes. 50 per piece. >The masala tea was spiced water (the milk was non existant). `The upstairs seating faces the mosque on one side - it is quite noisy if you go there during 'sermons' and prayers.

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Watamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wasafi Swahili Dishes is located at J2W9+GVG, Watamu.
Wasafi Swahili Dishes serves african cuisine.
Yes, Google lists Wasafi Swahili Dishes as taking reservations. Call +254 791 351527 to book.

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