Chef’s Table | Tides of Zanzibar & Lamu

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For the next gathering in Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series,
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you to the table for an evening inspired by
the coastal beauty and layered culinary heritage of Zanzibar and Lamu.

This dinner unfolds like the rhythm of the Indian Ocean—warm, aromatic, and deeply rooted in history.
Expect fragrant spices, slow-simmered stews, grilled seafood, coconut-rich broths, and bright notes of citrus and tamarind—flavors shaped by generations of Swahili cooking and centuries of cultural exchange across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

Each course tells a story of the islands—where clove and cardamom linger in the air, where rice and fish are transformed
into something deeply soulful, and where recipes are passed down, refined, and shared across tables near and far.
These are flavors that have quietly influenced global cuisine, carried through trade winds and memory.

This is a table rooted in heritage, warmth, and connection.
Plates arrive with intention. Stories unfold naturally.
The evening moves like the tide—steady, generous, and inviting you to savor not just the food,
but the history, the people, and the spirit of the coast.

$75 per guest | Prix Fixe, Multi-Course Dinner

Menu
Supu ya Ndizi
A vibrant Tanzanian soup of green plantains and hearty tubers gently simmered in a savory vegetable broth, warm and comforting with every spoonful.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Kachori
Spiced potato balls with a crispy chickpea coating, served with zesty cilantro chutney.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+ 

Kachumbiri Salad
Refreshing East African salad made from chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and avocado.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Maharagwe
Slow-Simmered, Creamy coconut beans, gently spiced and comforting.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Cilantro Lime Rice
Fresh and bright, flecked with chopped cilantro, lime zest, savory scallions, and jalapeños for heat.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Samaki na Nazi
Swahili coastal dish featuring tender white fish cooked in a light, creamy coconut sauce and fresh tomatoes, flavored with garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
GF/NF/DF/AG+

Kuku Wa Kupaka
Coconut Chicken Stew — Tender chicken in a rich coconut sauce, infused with coastal spices blending Indian, African, and Far Eastern flavors.
GF/DF/NF/AG+

Mbiiligani Wa Kupaka
Eggplant Stew — Smoky grilled eggplant in a rich coconut sauce, infused with coastal spices blending Indian, African, and Far Eastern flavors.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Vitumbua
Fluffy, golden pancakes kissed with coconut and finished in a delicate cardamom sugar dusting, warm, fragrant, and lightly sweet.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

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GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly