Al-Jabry

Zanzibar

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€4.95

Al-Jabry

This is one of those restaurants that don't need an intricate design concept to attract visitors —the rich local flavours will do the job. The best place to try boko-boko, a porridge soup made of meat, usually beef.

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addressTharia Street, Zanzibar Town
phone+255 772 766 425
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