The Best Tanzanian Food I Have Ever Eaten at Grace Shop

For incredible home cooked Tanzanian food in Dar Es Salaam, you should go to Grace Shop. Details here migrationology....
While I was in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, I was able to eat at quite a few local restaurants, some of them good, while others weren't the best. On one of my last days in the city, I got tipped by a friend to eat at a small local restaurants known simply as Grace Shop. It wasn't even much of a restaurant, but more of a small kiosk located in the spread out neighborhood of Oysterbay, just barely onto the Peninsula. I normally would never come to this area looking for good Tanzanian food as it's sort of an expat area, but I sure was surprised this time.
So Grace Shop is a located in a Pepsi painted little kiosk, and at first when I walked up, I didn't even known if I had come to the right place - one reason was because I saw a bunch of wedding gowns in the store window. But I peeked my head inside, and sure enough, there were tables set up and the food was about to be ready to be served. Who would have known that a wedding gown rental store could serve such good Tanzanian food? The restaurant is pretty small, housing only a few tables on the inside and a couple of tables outside. For the lighting, I chose to sit outside and enjoy the cool outdoor breeze, with what would soon by one of the best Tanzanian food meals I've ever enjoyed in my life.
When we arrived, the food wasn't quite ready for lunch, I my anticipation grew as we waited. It didn't take more than a few minutes before I noticed a wheelbarrow pulling up to the back of the restaurant. This was something new for me... being served out of a wheelbarrow - and Tanzanian street food! The food is actually cooked in the house behind Grace Shop, and then it's transported to the little restaurants front to be sold. When the food was ready, it was all unloaded into the back little kitchen room and ready to be served. Everyday for lunch, there are numerous Tanzanian food dishes all laid out and you can pick and choose whatever looks the best. I wanted to eat everything, but of course I had to make up my mind and pick a few things.
I began this Tanzanian food meal with a big scoop of beef pilau, which was rice cooked with huge chunks of beef and oil. Then I chose a deep fried salted fish. From there, the servers piled on all the side dishes like vegetables and beans and sauces, and all sorts of other delicious items. My plate of Tanzanian food was colorful and smelled so amazing I could hardly wait. It was definitely one of the best, if not the best Tanzanian food, home-cooked, meal I've ever had in my life. Everything was spiced and salted to perfection. The rice was oily and had a hint of cinnamon, the fish was salty and crispy, the beans were hearty, and the fresh veggies were fresh and full of flavor. Even the chili was banging hot! Sometimes Tanzanian food can be good, and other times not so good, but this was one of the best Tanzanian food lunches I've ever eaten!
How to get to Grace Shop, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania:
Grace Shop is located in the Oyster Bay part of Dar Es Salaam, just behind the Kenya High Commission. From Ali Hassan Mwinyi, turn onto Kaunda Drive, make your first left (it's Bongoyo Road), and Grace Shop is about 200 meters up the road on your right hand side.
Open hours -- Eat there for lunch, food should be ready around noon
Price -- 5,000 TZS ($3) for my monster plate of food that included both beef and fish, other plates can cost just 3,000 TZS ($1.82)
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[@saintfromda2]

Its nice to see someone who appreciates our culture

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[@fatumaabdullahi3896]

I love Tanzania food and Coulter 🥰🥰❤️

[@heriethmshana1902]

your right i am also from Tanzania live in it my whole life and I still do the food is very good and creative

[@Bzed2]

Oh my god all the ignorant people posting about the flies. Welcome to the real world, outside of your Applebees and Five Guys. Flies are a normal occurrence with street vendors and outside cooking in general, you will not get sick from a few flies buzzing about. Being weirded out by them is a symptom of being sheltered.

[@TheoDerBOSS]

Yeah I was thinking the same... like grow up people

[@claretheworm]

flies gotta live their lives too! ;)

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claretheworm -- LOL

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[@BiPolarBear128]

nope ..been to many parts of the world and flies was never an issue ..beyond that Tanzania seems to be a beautiful place with amazing food and the flies would honestly not bother me .-)

[@RangKlos]

This dish is beyond words, Mark. You can't really upload its taste but the looks of it and your expression... Gosh we need some Tanzanian restaurant here -*-

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, thank you so much Rang, I appreciate it!

[@jenifakivavala312]

I really love my country Tanzania 😍😍😍

[@madaiincubationcenter4947]

I have discovered that when i don't appetite to eat i just check your video for appetizer, you attract me when you are eating

[@Youluvbrian]

I'm from Tanzania dar Es Salam and I really love pillau and you are my inspiration to experience the world

[@Lurui-uz3dx]

Tanzania chakula nruzi sana

[@JesseAkabwogi]

That's crazy....me too. Am abt to go see Ras moko soon

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[@mercyomobe8002]

Am Kenyan but still missing Tanzanian food it's so far the best...

[@jakeengland1430]

Head down to foredani restaurant in mombasa, used to live in Tz now live in kilifi food there is much the same as back in TZ, its real good with plenty of pili pili Mbuzi

[@mecontadmanboy7959]

Love that guy...he really enjoy food and he's open minded

[@khadijahassan1767]

im your follower about a year and i didn't see this video till today you came to my country welcome back again mark wiens

[@mahmoudalshami1557]

Ur from Dar eslam?

[@muwanguzijoel5293]

i really miss my Africa.

[@Malkatanja]

Time for a second trip to Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@lianchen3773]

I ate this food when I was in Tanzania it’s so delicious

[@loserianmollel5400]

Mark welcome again to Tanzania 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@hippobigfish]

OMG your face said it all, you obviously loved it! I am working with a young fella from Tanzania and I am trying to learn more about his culture and homeland. he is so far from home, I can only imagine the culture shock he feels, here in Canada.

[@xlxfx]

-_- jfc

[@TheAtariJenkins]

Being first generation from Tanzania, my mom made all your TZ dishes growing up. Thanks of all the memories. I'm swinging by so she can make me some chips mayai this morning. Anytime you're in Washington, D.C. and are craving ugali, wali na mchuzi, or ANYTHING, drop me a line bruh!

[@maxigamandossi9107]

Whhaaaaaaat have u visited on my mother’s land 😂🙏🏾😃😃😀😀 You are my namba one street food reviewer since three years ago I ddnt know u came here ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ooohh thats sooo nice of u I wish u come again.welcome again Karibu tena . I wish to hang out with u 🐰😀😀

[@jonesdbeverly]

Are you from Tanzania

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loved the video - I would love to try this !! all videos are GREAT !!

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[@dominiks4650]

it is look soo great, i love that kind of food, especially street food - simple and the best. greetings from Poland, love your videos!

[@krissykayak8640]

My grandma makes ugali, and pilau for me, after my 11th birthday which is in 40 . In August I’m going to Arusha, Tanzania. And I will visit Kampala where my sister and my grandma is too with my mammy! I love African food! It’s much better that Irish food that all my friends have!

[@JerubaalXerxes]

hahaha...about the flies...here in Tanzania the flies are just creatures searching for food....so a hot food is good for the flies wont sit on it. But the veggies when a fly sit on it you just catch it, suck all it has collected from the your food then let it go to send a message that you aint jocking......Hahahaha that has been a joke for flies since childhood..... Welcome back man....alot of delicacies in Tanzania... am a maasai we have loshoro, kitalolo....there are chaga foods mtori, kiburu...go to the north there is kichuri and so on and on. We also have lake fish Sangara, Migebuka man this fish is amaizing. Karibu sana...

[@isinhaahmoore]

Tanzanian food seems to be very good!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Druh, it's not always the most flavorful, but sometimes, like this meal, it's really good!

[@thaitaniumx4]

I have to watch ur video everyday before go to bed...

[@clybilmwamba9739]

Cop Warut I bet you dream about Mark & food he eats around the world😜

[@upendasana7857]

god,this makes me miss Tanzania so much.I have to get back there some day.I never ate that well when I was there though,it was basic beans and rice most the time.

[@sangaydorji9310]

Hellow Mr. mark Wines u have visited our country and even u have tested our tadational food of Bhutan i really love your exhibition carry on

[@chiocolategirl9165]

Hey Mark i from Tanzania but i live in Italy I’m so Happy u visit my country.

[@RABthefirst]

Most Americans would be terrified of fish off the bone now days. Growing up in the country, I think it tastes so much better cooked on the bone. That meal looked wonderful. Dodgy looking location (Which is usually the best), but lovely. Thanks for another great video.Mark.

[@MoniMeka]

i use to eat fish off the bone back in Mississippi. i love it!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Bobby, I agree, fish on the bone is the best!

[@potterylady1]

Love fish on the bone!!!! Mom use to cook it like that back in Mississippi!!! Delicious.

[@bjornsama9649]

thanks to you, I'm ordering a Tanzania jersey. :)

[@annecorey607]

I like the way you. Eat with your finger and the whole fish every time me too. My mum always said cook fish whole is better enjoy keep sending the clips I love every one of them sent my love to Ying and you as well

[@evoGage]

Serving food from a wheelbarrow and renting wedding dresses in the dinning room, very interesting indeed :D Good looking home cooked food though!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks!

[@Phurstaid]

I think it's safe to say that no matter what country you're in, you will always go for the fried fish! Haha, keep travelling Mark awesome videos!

[@heerkaurmann]

Great plate of goodness. Love your vids!!!

[@lovehopecharity]

flies know better than to go near radioactive fast food!

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[@annemateo2999]

I wish you come back to Tanzania and find more home style food

[@williamkiyumbi2800]

Mark, I never thought if u have ever been in my Country Tanzania

[@Sema4beach]

You are fast becoming a YT legend!!!!!!!..gr8t vid!...love that black dude in the background sharpening his knife!..I think!!

[@potofgold07]

LOL

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you so much Bob!

[@Ts_n_Bs]

Don't usually comment, but that fish looked GREAT! I know they have a similar looking fish that I had in Mexico... LOVE cooked whole fish!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thank you for the comment this time! Glad you love whole fish too!

[@virjinoorali2]

Oh my god that looks awesome and I bet it tastes great being from Tanzania I can relate to the food that you are enjoying

[@dinghao3107]

Thank you. Love your articles on migrationology. If only I had seen this sooner. Can't find decent food in Dar

[@deterpawson]

Flies !!!! HAH !!!! grew up in pretty un-hygienic place myself, with flies frakkin buzzin all over the place. Never got a major fatal disease and still no allergies. But amazingly so food in such conditions is unbelievably tasty... reason...dunno...just enjoy it. ...!!! PEACE TO ALL !!!

[@MsPrettybabe23]

Oh my gosh, so scrumptious Mark!

[@GERMANmullatto79]

.seeing the world in your eyes is amazing....I am an absolute foodie and would love to start a channel myself. Just not sure what steps to take

[@sammiesmith6690]

I look to be in Tanzania 🇹🇿 later this year & try their wonderful cuisine.

[@balgisal-amoody5735]

Welcome

[@uzmayasmin1221]

Hi mark.I like your videos Your videos r very informative. Its all about food and tourism.keep it up

[@Soefoen]

Love your videos, they really inspire me and make me wanna get out there to experience and of course, eat new things! Amazing to see how much you actually enjoy doing this! :) Thanks for the vids!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Soefoen, great to hear from you and thank you for watching, I'm so glad to hear that they are inspiring! Thanks for your support!

[@asiyamuscat-oman2283]

I believe that food was so delicious😋😍

[@LinaPremaPol]

My dear, thanks a lot for all food video experiences. I love you. I think that even if you would eat a brick, you could transmit the same lovely appreciation for crunching it. At the moment you fill your mouth with a bite, I can taste the excellent sensations. Keep on it. Love from Italy

[@MarkWiens]

Hello Prema, thank you very much for your kindness, I appreciate you watching my videos. I hope I can visit Italy in the future!

[@danno698299]

It is funny, when eating outside at places like this, you get used to the flies.

[@MarkWiens]

That's right Danny, I didn't even notice them!

[@HypedHazard456]

No. I don't

[@abdulriyassyed4359]

Hi my friend like from karaikudi In 2015 I have staying 10 days at DAR ES SALAM it's very nice place

[@adonai71100]

You know when food is delicious, watch his left eye 😜🤪😂🤣😂🤗😋

[@thoranikelly5319]

food looks so yummy,

[@marcellusrgiovanni370]

Wow just as good as my daily biryani beef rice or fish masala styles I have here right at home .can smell that food now!

[@Matspalats]

I also love travelling and eating food so badly 😂😋 i have been looking at both nepal annapurna and tanzania and now i cant make up my mind 😂

[@babyboxer1529]

Thank you Mark for exposing me on global awareness!!!!

[@dchemp]

Can’t wait to eat all this delicious food

[@JoaoGoncalves-pj6tb]

I Love your shirt Mark! Africa has an amazing gastronomy. You must go to Angola 🇦🇴 to experiment the Angolan food. Funge, calulu and muamba are just some of the amazing dishes you should try.

[@delphineseverin772]

Oh my world u just reminded how it feels like eating real food.. what a taste of home food I feel u😋😋😋

[@agnesndetaramo7209]

Fantastic I Love it

[@user-mk9zn1nu1h]

I am from Tanzania originally and i know what you mean! Food is delicious 😋 and tasty 😋.

[@j3nnnyx3]

how do you stay so skinny?!

[@HypedHazard456]

Genetics

[@christinenyansiaboka2250]

Stupid question

[@theinspirationalchannel2915]

It really does looks good

[@marksbrisby]

I love East African food the best. that plate of food looks beautiful

[@alifislam7742]

SO LUCKY!!!!, At home, I always have to earth rice with beef curry and Chicken and beef Biriyani.

[@vaiyt]

+Alif Islam I wish I could eat biryani all the time in my home! XD

[@zc01234]

I love your videos Mark! Please let me know if you are in Malaysia. Would love to share lunch with you!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you, will let you know!

[@charlyy1337]

looks amazing again, I'm so jealous :(

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you!

[@rmkhan3701]

Mark Wiens hi mark. u have been touring world for food. according to u which one is the best country food u like most.

[@neilsimon544]

+Mark Wiens Whoa man I think you might have had a fly fighting for his life there for a minute...jk. The food looked good.

[@GoddessBB]

I'm a big foodie...can't wait to try the food when I get there, thanks!

[@williewebbs2504]

Look Delicious 😋

[@JDerek-ui3qj]

mama food obviously represent something unique of one country! I can also see the huge portion.

[@anythonyvenago4499]

Beautiful very unique lovely

[@Frank332666]

You always seem to be in vacation or something. That's cool

[@MarkWiens]

Thank Frank, always on the go!

[@harmonymanongi8417]

I’m from Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@angelanyundo6648]

Tanzanian pilau is something else 🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@Renegadeproject]

The adventures of Mark Wiens once again!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-li9jo5lg8e]

Mouthwatering.

[@hossainsazib2139]

I love ur expressionss,,,,😍😍😍😍

[@ChanThaFoodOfficial]

Really delicious

[@AhmedSaid-up5ct]

Welcome Tanzania

[@santielyona9485]

That's my country

[@anythonyvenago4499]

Thats different that's creative

[@hamdusimai7711]

My I love my country Karibu Tanzania

[@elo0826]

I was there and its really good and cheap before we went to one of the most expensive restaurants at white Sands and we didn't get sadisfied so went to this

[@maxigamandossi9107]

When i come I will show you places to eat street food 🌴🍃🍃

[@spaice995]

You should visit again in Tanzania

[@aslaammahdi3244]

them flies man!!!

[@MoniMeka]

good lawd, that looks amazing!

[@christinemirembe6263]

Can I tag along with you? I miss Africa. I love your videos.

[@PriestessAusetRaAmen]

Oh my goddess, that is food for the godz!!!! That is my type of cuisine. Great goddess in heaven and earth, Asase Yaa I'm sitting here drooling like a teething baby.

[@kellyoku]

The food looks amazing

[@sophiexoxox4542]

yum....that rice looks sooo good...!!

[@amristar736]

That is one delicious meal, Mark.

[@ThePopeye04]

I really like your vids!!! Keep up the good work. Bless.. By the way did you tried "sel roti" in NEPAL??

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you Steven, I wasn't able to try that, I missed it. Do you like it?

[@ThePopeye04]

Mark Wiens ya'...itS a traditional fOod there..you should try them next time u go there!!!

[@sanzoparty1066]

Ahhhhh. That fried fish! Sooooo hungry now

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshualyles3218]

Thinking about a visit

[@jessyjacob2433]

Awww l can see how you did enjoy it

[@bnkundwa]

Banana and beans are a staple.

[@manii2x173]

Mama food LOLOLOL!!!! Love this, I will be trying this when I get there.

[@faredsalim2305]

Mark you living a life bro... you very good in tasting food hahaa.. you make me hungry haha nice video

[@rolandseblos2930]

i love this

[@mswahili6247]

Karibu sana Tanzania

[@Sspecial_KK]

Hello Mark, Nice video's. I especially like your Tanzanian and Zanzibar food video. I noticed there are some flies around your food. I wondered whether you ever get sick from the streetfood in your videos? Any tips in preventing of getting sick from streetfoods? Keep up the good work :)

[@goodfriend1992]

flies are no big deal if they not come from toilet :)

[@lulolu9008]

Ngọc Minh Hoàng Phước they must've landed on feces though. then on his food. gross. but food does look good.

[@vaiyt]

+kausar kaus Letting flies get at *stored* food is a big problem because then the bacteria have time to fester and the contamination might poison multiple people. A single fly landing on your plate for a second just as you're going to eat it is unlikely to make you sick.

[@paolonicole]

try the fried fish dip into fish sauce with kalamansi, diced onions and tomatoes, and cayenne pepper......and don't forget the fried rice....:)