Kulan Restaurant — Restaurant in undefined

Service & Atmosphere: Visited on a Thursday afternoon around 1 pm. The restaurant was crowded but had plenty of seating, giving it an authentic local vibe. Being a foreigner, you may stand out a bit, but the environment is welcoming. The atmosphere is lively and conversational—noisy but manageable, easy to have a conversation with your dining companion. Staff are attentive and always available, taking orders promptly and sending them to the counter for preparation. The space is clean and well-maintained.

Menu & Pricing: (Prices in Tanzanian Shillings) • Rice & Ng’ombe (Beef Curry) – 5k – Came in 3 minutes • Rice & Kuku Tandoori (Chicken Tandoor) – 6k – Came in 2 minutes • Mchicha (Greens) – included with meals • Baobab Juice – 1.5k – Came in 2 minutes • Maharage (Coconut Beans) – 1.5k – Came in 5 minutes • Mshaki (Beef & Potatoes Skewer) – 1.5k – Came in 3 minutes • Crepe – 700 – Thin, watery, absolutely amazing, best pancakes I’ve had • Andazi – 600 – Fluffy and tasty

Food & Drinks: • Rice & Ng’ombe – Perfectly cooked, fluffy rice paired with flavorful, lean beef curry. The liquid sauce blends beautifully with the rice. • Rice & Kuku Tandoori – Quickly served, tender, and well-seasoned chicken. • Baobab Juice – Refreshing, unique flavor with a slight banana-like taste. • Maharage & Mshaki – Both flavorful and well-prepared; great as sides or snacks. • Crepe & Andazi – Highlight of the visit. The crepe was thin, milky, and perfect; the andazi was fluffy and tasty.

Overall: Kulan Restaurant is a fast, flavorful, and authentic local experience. Quick service, attentive staff, and a variety of dishes make it ideal for lunch or casual dining. From perfectly cooked rice dishes to standout crepes and unique juices, it’s a spot worth visiting again and again, especially if you enjoy local Tanzanian cuisine in a...

This Somali owned/run place was a favorite of mine during my 6 month stay in Arusha. The staff was nice and helped me with my kiswahili. I especially liked the meat pie, sambutos and the good chai. The owner liked me because I wore traditional (modest) clothing. They are Muslim and while never rude, were uncomfortable with the few women tourists who came in wearing shorts and tank tops. Tanzania is conservative-- the Christians and Muslim women cover up-- you should too (that includes grown up men wearing shorts). The food was always fresh and the place was clean. They do observe Ramadan (fasting during the day) but have an iftar meal each evening which is very good. I spent many hours here enjoying snacks with my afternoon chai. Not many women customers and the staff is all male (except in the kitchen), but I was always treated with respect and invited to share a table when the restaurant was busy at lunch time. Inexpensive, homestyle hearty meals...but the meat pie, breads and fried snacks were my favorite! Learn some Kiswahili, but if you are lazy, several of the family at the counter speak...

This place has good local food. Well spiced and Swahili. There is value for money since the food quantity is a lot. Take note that this place is largely run by Muslims. During prayer times, it might be closed. After prayers, it might be extremely full, and food ends quickly since it is a popular local spot and the mosque is nearby. It is also important to respect their culture and dress decently while in the restaurant...it is good ethics and they will appreciate it.

I had Mandi because for 2 consecutive days, I missed their biriani. I was always late despite being there at 1pm. Make sure you time yourself well so that you do not miss their popular biriani like me🤭 THIS IS DEFINITELY 5 STAR FOR ME, AND I WILL ALWAYS EAT HERE...