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Zhele's Swahili Bites

Google rating 5.0 (6 reviews)
Watamu
Fast food restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Watamu

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About

A Watamu spot with very tasty Swahili food, great hospitality, very fair pricing, and a clean environment. The tikka is absolutely incredible with fresh, flavorful ingredients, and Brian the server is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Google reviews

5.06 Google reviews
  • Abdulkadir T.Google review · 3 Jan 2026

    Best 👌 biriani and fresh 👌 juice in watam.

  • Lowra E.Google review · 30 May 2025

    Very tasty swahili food in Watamu Great hospitality Very pricing Clean environment!!!!

  • Yusuf M.Google review · 10 Feb 2025

    Had an amazing dinner at zhele bites last night! The tikka was absolutely incredible - perfectly cooked with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Our server, Brian was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, making sure we had a wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and we loved the live music playing in the background. Definitely coming back soon!".

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  • Swafaa S.Google review · 10 Feb 2025

    Delicious Food And Good Customer Service💯

  • Antonella A.Google review · 4 Jan 2025

    Delicious fruit juices and fast, friendly staff

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Watamu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zhele's Swahili Bites is located at J2X7+XGX, Watamu.
Call +254 795 664443.

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