The food at Mustapha's has long been one of its main attractions. Long-time chef Tony is a master of the Swahili buffet, where a group of guests can share a series of delicious Zanzibari dishes, from octopus stew to plantains in coconut milk to barbecued whole red snapper in spices. As a complement to the traditional Swahili seafood and vegetarian dishes Mustapha's is famous for, we are also introducing some authentic Thai dishes to the menu. With Zanzibar providing so many of the ingredients used in abundance in Thai cooking – fresh seafood, lemongrass, chilli, ginger, coconut, lime – it’s a match made in heaven.

The menu is subject to change, but some typical starters are mango, avocado and cashew nut salad, hot and sour crispy squid and lime salad, and crab and coconut cakes. Some typical main courses are fried fish with chilli and tamarind sauce, steamed fish with lemongrass, and fried rice with prawns and green curry paste. For dessert, tropical fruit salad is a must, or enjoy fresh ground coffee with halwa, the sweet enjoyed at Zanzibari weddings and celebrations.

Meanwhile, at the bar, a new cocktail menu is being introduced, designed to make the most of the wealth of fruit and spices grown in the lush green interior of the island. From our banana and cinnamon-fuelled Bush Baby Daiquiri to the spicy pineapple and ginger Makunduchi Mule, from the intense sparkle of the Passion Bellini, to the Bloody Mary-inspired Pili Pili Bang Bang, there is a cocktail for everyone. Or if you prefer a classic, such as Pina Colada or a gin and tonic, we can deliver. We are also introducing a wine list for the wine buffs amongst you, with a selection of the most interesting wines the African continent has to offer, or you can try local beers such as Kilimanjaro and Safari.

Although our food and drinks are delicious, we also aim to keep them affordable, so whether you are on a budget or wanting to splash out for a special occasion such as a honeymoon or birthday, then there is something to suit you.