K.T. Shop — Restaurant in Dar es-Salaam

KT Shop isn’t just a food place it’s a living legend that has stood strong since 1968, serving flavors that carry both history and heart. Generations have grown up on their snacks, and you can feel that tradition in every bite.

The plate speaks for itself: crispy samosas, golden bhajias, rich kababs, and that unmistakable fried treat that takes you straight back to old-school Tanzania. Nothing fancy, nothing overdone just authentic taste that has been perfected over decades.

What makes KT Shop special is not only the food, but the fact that it has truly stood the test of time. In a world where shops come and go, KT has remained, feeding families, students, workers, and travelers with the same reliable goodness.

If you want to taste history, culture, and comfort on one plate KT Shop is where you go. Legendary since 1968, and still...

You'll find some of the best samosas, kebabs, and chai at a nondescript tea shop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. To get there, head to Kisutu, the city's historically Indian neighborhood, and then make your way to Chagga Street. If it's nighttime, zigzag through the burning metal drums until you reach the silhouetted crowd. Or, if it's day, look for the hole in the wall crammed tight with every type of Tanzanian—Hindu, Muslim, Christian, white, black, and brown.

You'll know you have arrived when you smell the almost-half-a-century-old aroma of fried dough and sweet milk. The place is named K.T. Shop, and it's where locals have been getting their Indian snack...

Well known for its fried meatballs (kababs) and tea. Been around forever and is a local favourite. However there is little improvement made to thebinfustructure over the years. Still the same old furniture and very little facilitation for families. Foods good although might be served cold sometimes. You can always send it back and get it heated or changed. As for the service, waiters are great if they know you and if you dont know how the system works here you might just be standing around for hours. Best to go with a local....