Tarboush Restaurant — Restaurant in Makadara/Mji Wa Kale ward

I liked the place, very solid. For value, it’s a 5 star. Plenty of food for 800 KES (depends on which one dish you order).

The mango juice? A bit sweet but 5 star for only 100-150 KES. The sugar fried donut thing is a 3.5 star. Enjoyable but nothing special but if I could have it fresh, maybe 4 star.

The beef dish? Value — 5 star. It had 2 large chunks of beef, boiled egg, 2 potatoes, and plenty of rice with a spaghetti meat sauce. I didn’t like the flavor profile (3 star) and the beef was tough/dry (3 star). Overall for this dish is 4 star.

Would I come here again? Sure. I like it. Lots of locals. I only came once so it has promise to be better than my 4 star. Regardless, I recommend this place for value. Enjoy.

Ps. After eating here, there’s a 50% chance I had mild food poisoning. I didn’t need to throw up but I had use the number 2 three times that night and thrice more in the morning. Then twice more later that day in the afternoon and evening. Old food takes 24 hours to really hit but it took six hours for me and again two hours after that. I can’t blame them completely bc maybe my stomach isn’t geared towards their cuisine so...

I had the pleasure of dining at Tarboush Cafe in Mombasa's Old Town today, and it was an incredible experience! The cafe's charming location amidst the narrow streets and historic buildings creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The staff were warm and hospitable, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived.The menu is a delightful blend of Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes, each prepared with care and authenticity. I particularly enjoyed the savoury mezze platters, aromatic kebabs, and the mouthwatering shawarma. The hummus was creamy and paired perfectly with the freshly baked pita bread. To top it all off, the refreshing lemonade was the perfect complement to the meal.Tarboush Cafe offers a variety of services, including a smoking area, takeaway, delivery, and outdoor seating. They also cater to different dietary preferences with their vegetarian and halal options. Payment was convenient with options for cash and Mpesa.Overall, Tarboush Cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a relaxed and historic setting. I can't wait to...

The accessibility of this place is one key reason why everyone should try to get there. It has both inside and outside seating areas. The shawarma is amazing but on two occasions I have been there I was not given any fries that usually accompany this Middle Eastern delicacy. They do have a very good selection of meals that are based on rice and flat bread. The "chapati kima" is exceptionally tasty amd would recommend it to anyone interested in a light snack. Unfortunately for the disabled, there is no toilet facility that can cater for you when in need. For an establishment of the magnitude of the Tarboush Restaurant it is sad that they only prefer to accept cash even when they have an MPesa till that they at one point tried to convince us isnt working. Its also sad that they dont accept debit cards too. Otherwise this is a family friendly place and am looking forward to trying out some...