MAMBOZ BBQ Tanzanian Swahili street food Barking London

MAMBOZ BBQ swahili food

Just outside Barking town centre in Gascoigne estate from Friday to Sunday you will find Mamboz BBQ trailer serving traditional Tanzanian street food such as Urojo mix, Chicken or beef Mishkaki, BBQ Seabass, Mandazi, Chicken Sekela, Nyama ya choma, Chapati, Kachori, just to mention a few.You can also find Mamboz BBQ in Barking market on Tuesdays. 

Mamboz BBQ is one of the few places where you can find traditional and great tasting East African food cooked by Tanzanian chefs. Not only do they serve great food, but this is also a great meeting place for Swahili speakers. you will smell the wonderful aromas of BBQ food billowing from its chimney well before you arrive. further up the road if you fancy a drink, there is the Barking Dog Wetherspoons pub. All in All, this small adventure was a wonderful experience, and I will certainly be returning for more of the mouth-watering tasty food at Mamboz BBQ.

When it comes to BBQ food, Mamboz kitchen have got it right. It would be unfair to say which country does the best BBQ as they all differ in their own little ways, but  the tanzanian BBQ is certainly high in the ranks when it comes to great tasting food cooked on a charcoal BBQ.

Mamboz BBQ Homemade Hot Chilli Sauces Tanzanian Style

In 2020 Laila Suleiman began her wild adventure into creating the perfect chilli sauce using exotic fruits and of course come of the finest chillies. The result is these 4 delicious, mouth-watering flavours. Hot mango chilli sauce, Tamarind chilli sauce, Hot chilli sauce and Extra hotttt chilli sauce. Her flavours are unique and influenced by her Tanzanian culture and up-bringing.

Opening time and locations may vary from time to time so always a good idea to check Mamboz BBQ website for up-dates and changes.

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With so much variety to choose from, deciding what to eat at Mamboz BBQ is not an easy task as it all looks and tastes so delicious. I chose the mixed meat selection and next time i will be trying either the BBQ seabass or Urojo Zanzibar mix. Maybe I will treat myself and have them both. 

These dishes are freshly cooked every day using a real charcoal half barrel BBQ and seasoned with traditional Tanzanian and Zanzibar spices giving it that authentic east African flavour.

My advice to anybody ordering too much in one sitting is be warned because no matter how full you are you will not stop until everything is gone. this could leave you bloated and unable to move for a short while but washed down with some refreshing Tamarind juice and you will Leave knowing for certain you will be back.

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What kind of food do Tanzanians eat?

The most staple diet foud within the east African regions is Ugali na Sukuma Wiki. BBQ food is also very popular as the weather conditions and climate are suitable for this style of cooking.Urojo mix, Chicken or beef Mishkaki, BBQ Seabass, Mandazi, Chicken Sekela, Nyama ya choma, Chapati, Kachori are just a few of the most popular dishes you will find in Tanzania.

What is urojo made of?

Urojo (Zanzibar mix) is a very popular Tanzanian soup found a Mamboz BBQ. this soup is vegitarian but can have meat and fish added to it. generally made with flour, potato, coconut milk, garlic, ginger ,Turmeric,Chillies and fresh mango but to mention just a few of the ingredients, again these will vary from region to region.

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A great gift from Zanzibar

Zanzibar smoky Pearl & crystal

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Mamboz BBQ final conclusion

With easy parking and regular public transport bus, Mamboz BBQ is well worth a visit. If you love BBQ food then you will certainly enjoy this great tasting Tanzanian, Zanzibar, East African food. Certainly, a great change from your high street kebab, Chinese or curry take away. WILL I BE VISITING AGAIN? It’s a big yes from me.

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