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Must be some of the best food on Lamu, at least the best I had.
Wandering along the remoter part of the Southern Promenade, I noticed a blackboard advertising the dishes, otherwise I would never have recognized the place as a restaurant. Closed windows because of the winds coming from the sea, darkish inside, a bit messy but spotlessly clean and only two tables set in the big room where a girl was studying.
She recommended the grilled white snapper. It took the cook more than an hour to prepare the dish; the result was simply fantastic! The grilled full fish came with 3 little bowls of fine sauces (coconut, peri peri and tamarind), a generous plate of coconut rice came with a bowl of tasty red sauce, and a small plate of fresh salad and another one with spinach were added. Cost EUR 3,50.
Next morning I went back for breakfast. A tasty pancake with fresh banana and mango, slightly better and bigger than those I had in more popular places. A container of honey on the table. Cost EUR 0,50.
For my last lunch in Lamu I wanted to order the King of all Lamu dishes, the seafood platter. And because of my experiences at Olympic, I ordered it there. But due to my extensive explorations that morning around the shanty towns, I arrived 1 hour late, so that the food had to be heated again and extra rice added for the 2 girls that had showed me around their neighbourhoods and who I had invited to share the dish with me. Despite all that trouble, the result was excellent. A large plate covered with a full lobster, parts of monster crab, some big prawns and some grilled fish. Again with sauses, lime and vegetables. Recommended! Cost EUR 6,50.
Olympic’s seafront location is great, offering lots of interesting sights while waiting, and the service extremely friendly.
Favorite Dish: Dishes taken:
· Grilled White Snapper with Coconut Rice;
· Seafood Platter;
· Fruit Pancake (breakfast);
all recommended!
Updated Jan 1, 2005
Address: Southern Promenade as far South as Zinj Cinema
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We ran into this guy on the street in Lamu who said his name was Ali Hippy (apparently, Lamu was a big retreat for hippies in the 60's). He was this funny roly poly guy and he said that he made dinner for visitors at his house, so we took him up on it. It was a great meal of local fare, and his kids played music and sang afterwards.
Updated Nov 11, 2004
Address: Just off main street on waterfront
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There are many small restaurants along the main street on Lamu. My favotite food/drink was the fresh fruit milkshakes (coconut, mango, pineapple, whatever). They are deeelicious! I took this picture from on of the restaurants. tjhis little kid was following us around making funny faces all day.
Written Nov 10, 2004
Address: "main Strret" of Lamu
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Olympic is a quaint little restaurant on the seafront in Lamu town. It is down the opposite end of town from the donkey sanctuary. As with most of the restaurant it is open air. The owner/ operator is a very friendly man who loves to chat to his customers and will feel like a friend in no time. He also collects badges/pin from around the world so if you have one to spare, make his day.
Favorite Dish: This is the place for the best tasting and priced banana pancakes on the island. MMmmm your taste buds will love you for giving them such a treat!!!
Written Aug 26, 2003
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It's looks impressive and expensive on the outside and it's true!!! But once you're in, you think you're part of the 1001 night tales...
Favorite Dish: Romantic Salad: Very nice salad with al sorts of vergetables. and nice cheese
Written Oct 28, 2002
Address: At the seafront, can't miss (very big, very white)
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