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Individual Boxed Tanzanian Eastern African 1327 Peralta St Oakland CA 94607
Entrees / BYO Protein
Beef Pilau with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Tender beef baked in rice seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cloves, cumin, cardamon, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Served with plantains and sautéed greens (kale, carrots, cabba ...
Goat Stew with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Bone-in goat with onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, celery and curry powder. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Plantains
Goat Stew with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Bone-in goat with onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, celery and curry powder. Served with Seasoned Rice (garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, cardamom, clove) and Mix ...
Goat Stew with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Bone-in goat with onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, celery and curry powder. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions)
Goat Stew with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Bone-in goat with onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, celery and curry powder. Served with Suteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Roasted Squash
Bongo Beef Stew with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Tender Beef seasoned with salt, curry powder, a fresh mirepoix of diced onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and ginger then sautéed and slow cooked to perfection. Served with Saute ...
Bongo Beef Stew with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Tender Beef seasoned with salt, curry powder, a fresh mirepoix of diced onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and ginger then sautéed and slow cooked to perfection. Served with Seaso ...
Bongo Beef Stew with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Tender Beef seasoned with salt, curry powder, a fresh mirepoix of diced onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and ginger then sautéed and slow cooked to perfection. Served with Cocon ...
Bongo Beef Stew with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Tender Beef seasoned with salt, curry powder, a fresh mirepoix of diced onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and ginger then sautéed and slow cooked to perfection. Served with Sutee ...
Chicken Curry with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Boneless chicken thigh, onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Plantains
Chicken Curry with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Boneless chicken thigh, onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Served with Seasoned Rice (garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, cardamom, clove) and Mixed Coconut Veggi ...
Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Boneless chicken thigh, onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions)
Chicken Curry with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Boneless chicken thigh, onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Served with Suteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Roasted Squash
Veggie Pilau with Sauteed Greens and Kachumbari
Seasoned rice, onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, cardamom, clove. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Kachumbari (Onions, tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar ...
Veggie Pilau with Plantains and Kachumbari
Seasoned rice, onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, cardamom, clove. Served with Plantains and Kachumbari (Onions, tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, salt, cucumber, green pepper)
Veggie Pilau with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Seasoned rice, onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, cardamom, clove. Served with Plantains and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions)
Scrambled Coconut Tofu Curry with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Tofu seasoned with salt, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, paprika, coconut, and sauteed. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Plantains
Scrambled Coconut Tofu Curry with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Tofu seasoned with salt, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, paprika, coconut, and sauteed. Served with Seasoned Rice (garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, cardamom, clove) ...
Scrambled Coconut Tofu Curry with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Tofu seasoned with salt, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, paprika, coconut, and sauteed. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onio ...
Scrambled Coconut Tofu Curry with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Tofu seasoned with salt, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, paprika, coconut, and sauteed. Served with Suteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Roasted Sq ...
Chachandu Chicken Wings with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Spicy, dry fried chicken wings seasoned with garlic, black pepper, soy sauce. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Plantains
Chachandu Chicken Wings with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Spicy, dry fried chicken wings seasoned with garlic, black pepper, soy sauce. With Seasoned Rice, Mixed Coconut Veggies
Chachandu Chicken Wings with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Spicy, dry fried chicken wings seasoned with garlic, black pepper, soy sauce. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions)
Light Carb Chachandu Chicken Wings with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Spicy, dry fried chicken wings seasoned with garlic, black pepper, soy sauce
Coconut Fish with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Pan seared fillet of tilapia then simmered a blended curry sauce of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry, bell pepper and coconut milk. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbag ...
Coconut Fish with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Pan seared fillet of tilapia then simmered a blended curry sauce of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry, bell pepper, coconut milk
Coconut Fish with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Pan seared fillet of tilapia then simmered a blended curry sauce of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry, bell pepper and coconut milk. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale ...
Light Carb Coconut Fish with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Pan seared fillet of tilapia then simmered a blended curry sauce of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry, bell pepper, coconut milk
Zanzibar Chicken with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Bone-in leg quarter chicken with salt, ginger, garlic, black pepper, old bay seasoning, soy sauce
Zanzibar Chicken with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Bone in leg quarter chicken with salt, ginger, garlic, black pepper, old bay seasoning and soy sauce. Served with Seasoned Rice (garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, cardamom, clove) and M ...
Zanzibar Chicken with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Bone-in leg quarter chicken with salt, ginger, garlic, black pepper, old bay seasoning, soy sauce
Light Carb Zanzibar Chicken with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Bone in leg quarter chicken with salt, ginger, garlic, black pepper, old bay seasoning and soy sauce. Served with Suteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Roasted Squash
Fried Red Snapper with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Whole bone-in Red snapper fried and served dry. Garnish of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry spices and bell pepper. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and P ...
Fried Red Snapper with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Whole bone-in Red snapper fried, served dry. Garnish of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry spices, bell pepper
Fried Red Snapper with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Whole bone-in Red snapper fried and served dry. Garnish of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry spices and bell pepper. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabba ...
Light Carb Fried Red Snapper with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Whole bone-in Red snapper fried, served dry. Garnish of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry spices, bell pepper
Makande Stew with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Traditional slow cooked vegan stew of split corn, pinto beans, salt, coconut milk, onions and garlic. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Plantains
Makande Stew with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Traditional slow cooked vegan stew of split corn, pinto beans, salt, coconut milk, onions, garlic. With Seasoned Rice, Mixed Coconut Veggies
Makande Stew with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Traditional slow cooked vegan stew of split corn, pinto beans, salt, coconut milk, onions and garlic. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions)
Light Carb Makande Stew with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Traditional slow cooked vegan stew of split corn, pinto beans, salt, coconut milk, onions, garlic
Potato Roast with Beef with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Stewed potatoes with thick beef broth ginger, onion, carrots, cumin and spices. Served with Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions) and Plantains
Potato Roast with Beef with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Stewed potatoes with thick beef broth ginger, onion, carrots, cumin and spices. Served with Seasoned Rice (garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, cardamom, clove) and Mixed Coconut Veggies ( ...
Potato Roast with Beef with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Stewed potatoes with thick beef broth ginger, onion, carrots, cumin and spices. Served with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens (Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions)
Chicken Makange with Plantains and Sauteed Greens
Whole bone-in pieces of chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with sauce of curry powder, garlic ginger then baked in a tomato with sautéed carrots, onions and bell peppers. Serv ...
Chicken Makange with Seasoned Rice and Mixed Coconut Veggies
Bone-in chicken thighs, drumsticks seasoned with curry powder, garlic ginger then baked in a tomato with sautéed carrots, onions
Chicken Makange with Coconut Rice and Sauteed Greens
Whole bone-in pieces of chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with sauce of curry powder, garlic ginger then baked in a tomato with sautéed carrots, onions and bell peppers. Serv ...
Light Carb Chicken Makange with Roasted Squash and Sauteed Greens
Whole bone-in pieces of chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with sauce of curry powder, garlic ginger then baked in a tomato with sautéed carrots, onions and bell peppers. Serv ...
Beef Pilau with Sauteed Greens and Kachumbari
Beef baked in rice seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cloves, cumin, cardamon, cinamon, nutmeg
Beef Pilau with Plantains and Kachumbari
Beef baked in rice seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cloves, cumin, cardamon, cinamon, nutmeg
Beef Pilau
Beef cut in cubes baked in rice seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cloves, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Bongo Beef Stew
Boneless beef cubes seasoned with salt, curry powder, a fresh mirepoix of diced onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and ginger then sautéed and slow cooked to perfection.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken thigh, onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, ginger and curry powder
Scrambled Coconut Tofu Curry
Tofu seasoned with salt, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, paprika, and coconut
Makande Stew
Traditional slow cooked vegan stew of split corn, pinto beans, salt, coconut milk, onions and garlic.
Braised Potato Stew
Stewed potatoes with thick beef broth ginger, onion, carrots, cumin and spices.
Goat Stew
Bone-in goat with onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, celery and curry powder
Chachandu Chicken Wings
Spicy, dry fried chicken wings seasoned with garlic, black pepper, soy sauce,
Coconut Fish
Pan seared fillet of tilapia then simmered a blended curry sauce of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry, bell pepper and coconut milk.
Zanzibar Chicken
Bone in leg quarter chicken with salt, ginger, garlic, black pepper, old bay seasoning and soy sauce
Fried Red Snapper
Whole bone-in Red snapper fried and served dry. Garnish of sautéed onion, cilantro, curry spices and bell pepper.
Chicken Makange
Whole bone-in pieces of chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with sauce of curry powder, garlic ginger then baked in a tomato with sautéed carrots, onions and bell peppers.
Desserts
Lemon Bar
House-made lemon bar
Appetizers
Samosa
Minced beef, chicken or vegetable, onions, parsley, cilantro, green chilies, cumin, salt, wrap.
Bagia
Chickpeas flour, onions, green peppers, cumin, salt, green, chili, baking powder, oil.
Vitumbua
Rice flour, sugar, coconut milk,yeast, corn meal.
Mandazi
Wheat flour, yeast, baking powder, sugar, coconut milk
Sides / BYO Bases
Sauteed Greens
Kale, carrots, cabbage, onions, salt, oil
Green Salad
Mixed spring salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion served with dressing on the side
Kachumbari
Onions, tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, salt, cucumber, green pepper
Seasoned Rice
Seasoned rice, oil, onions, garlic, cumin, ginger, salt, cardamom, clove
Green Salad (Tomatoes on the Side)
Mixed spring salad with red onion and cherry tomatoes (on the side). Served with dressing on the side
Mixed Coconut Veggies
Peas, carrots,vegetable oil, onions,salt, coconut milk.
Ugali
Steamed porridge paste made of corn meal
Plantains
Sauteed ripe plantains
Black-eyed Peas
Simmered whole black eye peas, onions, paprika, vegetable.
Pinto Beans
Simmered pinto beans, onions, paprika, oil, salt,
Seasonal Fruit Salad
Seasonal melons and grapes
Roasted Squash
Mix of roasted squash with garlic and thyme.
Coconut Rice
Coconut milk, coconut oil and salt
Veggie Pilau
Seasoned rice, vegetable oil, onions, garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, cardamom, clove
Condiments
Ranch Dressing
A creamy, herbaceous dressing perfect for salads or dipping.
Balsamic Dressing
A versatile dressing with a rich, tangy balsamic flavor.
