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BAMBOO RESTAURANT OPERATING HOURS
Open daily from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Last breakfast order: 10:30 am.
Last dinner order: 9:30 pm.
HALF BOARD AND FULL BOARD GUESTS
Guests on both half-board and full-board packages can enjoy our meal plans, featuring our Signature Private BBQ, a three-course Lobster Menu, and/or a Romantic Beach Dinner. Guests have the flexibility to choose their three-course meal from our à la carte menu below. Additionally, room service is provided free of charge.
Please remember Private BBQs and Beach Dinners must be ordered 24 hours in advance.
We are always happy to assist if you have special requests but kindly note that our culinary philosophy embraces the "slow food" movement, deliberately not serving conventional fast-food items such as fries, burgers, and pizzas from our menu.
A La Carte
Specials of the Day
Every Day New Dishes
Tom Kha Soup with Prawns
Ginger, Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes, Curry Paste, Fresh Chili
TZS 30,000
Beef Quesadilla with Guacamole
Mozzarella, Avocado, Tomato Concasse, Green Oil
TZS 36,000
Mac&Cheese with Chicken
Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato
Spinach and Pumpkin
TZS 36,000
Octopus Carpaccio Salad
Fresh Rocket and Mushroom Leaves, Capers, Mango-Lime Salsa, Coriander Oil
TZS 30,000
Starters
Trio of Bamboo's Home Made Crispy Tacos
Lobster Tacos - Watermelon Salsa, Coriander Mayo
Beef Tacos - Teriyaki Glaze, Chilli Mayo
Vege Tacos - Avocado, Jalapeno, Seaweed
TZS 28,000
Vegetable Tempura with Miso Sauce Emulsion
Seasonal Vegetables, Nori and Miso Sauce
TZS 30,000
Flatbread with Goat & Sauce Tartar
Slow cooked goat presented with Water Cress and Onion Chutney
TZS 24,000
Tuna and Avocado Tartare
Mango, Rice Chips, Pickled Ginger, Chilimayo
TZS 20,000
Fried Avocado accompanied by “ Mojo Picón”
Spicy red pepper sauce with olive oil, vinegar, garlic served on light cheese sauce
TZS 24,000
Samosa with Vegetables
Served with Avocado Salad, Cocktail Sauce
TZS 18,000
Soups
Beef Soup with Noodles
Sliced Beef Sirloin, Spring Onion, Chili, Egg, Seaweed
TZS 30,000
Traditional Zanzibar Urojo
Turmeric spiced soup served with mix of potatoes, fried bhajias (chickpea fritters),
boiled eggs, cassava crisps, and savory meat or veggie toppings. Finished with a splash of tangy mango chutney, and a squeeze of fresh lime
Vegetarian
TZS 20,000
Beef
TZS 28,000
Zanzibar-Caldereta Lobster Soup
A local twist on Menorca’s classic.
Lobster cooked in a spiced tomato-garlic broth with a hint of coconut and Swahili flair.
Served with home made bread.
TZS 48,000
Salads
Bamboo's Tropical Garden Harvest
Selection of leafy Greens from the Bamboo Gardens, accompanied with tropical fruits,
slices of coconut indigenous tomatoes and citrus dressing
TZS 28,000
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Crispy chicken breast slices served on a bed of Bamboo garden herbs and mixed lettuce, drizzled with creamy avocado Caesar dressing, served with croutons.
TZS 30,000
Zanzibari Potato Salad with Lobster
A tropical twist on a classic.
Tender lobster folded into a creamy sweet potato salad with garden vegetables,
and house-made aioli. Lightly chilled and delicately seasoned with island spices.
TZS 40,000
Mains
A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced daily and locally
Catch of the Day
Freshly grilled 200g fillet of the daily catch, lightly crusted with a spiced cashew seasoning. Served with sautéed seasonal vegetables, velvety pumpkin purée, and finished with a tangy coconut-lime drizzle
TZS 42,000
Sautéed Okra with Cashew Cream, Chili & Coconut
TZS 34,000
Stuffed Calamari with Sweet Potato Gratin
Tender calamari filled with a savory blend of local herbs and spices, paired with creamy sweet potato gratin and finished with cashew nuts and delicate calamari-infused milk sauce.
TZS 42,000
Traditional Zanzibar Curry with Vegetables or Chicken
A fragrant island-style curry slow-cooked with lemongrass, creamy coconut milk, and a splash of lime. Choose between tender chicken or seasonal vegetables, served with aromatic pilau rice and topped with fresh coriander.
Vegetarian
TZS 34,000
Chicken
TZS 38,000
Spicy Chicken Bowl
Tender spicy chicken served with coconut rice wrapped in tree spinach leaves,
topped with fresh coriander, zesty lime, spring onion, and crunchy peanuts.
TZS 34,000
Roasted Eggplant with Tahini & Yogurt
TZS 28,000
Fried Lobster & Eggs – Island Style
A luxurious Menorcan-inspired dish featuring locally caught fried lobster, served with golden island potatoes, farm-fresh eggs, a silky white sauce, and rich homemade mayonnaise.
TZS 105,000
Miso-Marinated Roasted Beef
Beef marinated in umami-rich miso, slow-roasted to perfection.
Served with a silky cauliflower purée vegetable bouquet and finished with
a rich demi-glace sauce.
TZS 52,000
Tagliatelle with Mushroom Leaves Pesto
TZS 28,000
Desserts
Our desserts are made in house by our pastry chef
Pavlova with Tropical Fruits and Cream
Delicate Meringue, Coconut Cream, Salted Peanut Crumble
TZS 14,000
Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Ceam
TZS 18,000
Classic Zanzibar Date Pudding
A rich and comforting island dessert made with sun-ripened dates and warm spices
TZS 20,000