Swahili Village Menu

Welcome to Swahili Village, a vibrant cocktail bar located in downtown Newark, NJ. This trendy and intimate spot takes pride in showcasing a rich tapestry of African culture through its decor and ambiance. Known for its lively atmosphere filled with afrobeat music, Swahili Village is perfect for late-night gatherings or dinner with friends.

The menu is a culinary delight, featuring must-tries like the perfectly marinated suya and deeply flavored goat stew. You’ll also enjoy dishes like jollof rice and tender lamb, all complemented by strong, flavorful cocktails crafted from a full bar.

  • Reservations encouraged.
  • Delivery and takeout options available.
  • Friendly staff ensures excellent service.

Whether it’s a casual night out or a celebration, you’ll find a welcoming environment perfect for groups. Parking may be tricky, but the experience is well worth the journey!

Appetizers

Appetizer Platter

$145.00

Bhajia

$8.00

Chicken Wings

$12.00

Mbuzi Bites

$18.00

Nyama Choma Bites

$18.00

Samaki Fillet Bites

$18.00

Samosa

$10.00

Sausages

$10.00

Swahili Basket

One Samosa, One Sausage and Bhajia

$13.00

Wings & Fries

$20.50

House Salad

$14.00

Samaki- Fish Salad

$20.00

Chicken "Kuku" Salad

$22.00

Beef "Nyama" Salad

$22.00

Salads

Chicken/Kuku

Grilled Chicken Breast -Kuku Choma

$30.00

Chicken Curry-Kuku Curry

$30.00

Grilled Goat-Mbuzi Choma

$38.00

Goat Stew- No Sides

$17.50

Goat Stew-Mbuzi Mchuzi

$34.00

Grilled Goat -Mbuzi Kaanga

$38.00

Mbuzi Kaanga- No Sides

$18.00

Goat Soup-Supu

$18.00

Goat/Mbuzi

Fish/ Samaki

Whole Tilapia/ Samaki Kaanga

$34.00

Tilapia Fillet

$32.00

Salmon

$40.00

Samaki Wanazi

$35.00

Samaki Wa Mchuzi

$35.00

Suya-Nyama Choma

$34.00

Beef Stew - Nyama Mchuzi

$32.00

Nyama Kaanga

$34.00

Oxtail

$38.00

Beef Stew- No Sides

$17.50

Nyama Kaanga- No Sides

$18.00

Oxtail- No Sides

$20.00

Beef/ Nyama

Lamb

Lamb Chops

$42.00

Lentils-Ndengu

$24.00

Red Beans- Maharagwe

$24.00

Lentils -Ndengu No Sides

$12.00

Red Beans- Maharagwe No Sides

$12.00

Vegetarian

Group Platter

Group Platter

$145.00

Half Platter

$75.00

Corn Fufu-Ugali

$8.00

Flatbread-Chapati

$8.00

Chips

$8.00

Spinach

$8.00

Cabbage-Kabeji

$8.00

Collard Greens-Sukuma Wiki

$8.00

Mokimo

$8.00

Side Salad

$8.00

Fried Sweet Plantains

$8.00

White Rice-Wali

$8.00

Jollof Rice

$9.00

Pilau Rice

$8.00

Kachumbari

$8.00

Sides

Dessert

Mango Mousse

$10.00

Cheese Cake

$10.00

Chocolate Cake

$10.00

Tamu Tacos

$14.99

Asante Burger

$15.99

Rolex Wrap

$15.99

Nyama Special

$39.00

Salmon Special

$45.00

Lamb Chop Special

$47.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewer (DOES NOT COME WITH SIDES)

$10.00

Battered Shrimp & Fries

$22.00

Specials

Brunch

Brunch

$0.00

TRAY NYAMA CHOMA

$195.00

TRAY NYAMA KAANGA

$230.00

TRAY NYAMA MCHUZI

$210.00

TRAY MBUZI CHOMA

$210.00

TRAY MBUZI MCHUZI

$210.00

TRAY MBUZI KAANGA

$230.00

TRAY KUKU CHOMA

$195.00

TRAY KUKU CURRY

$210.00

TRAY SAMAKI FILLET

$195.00

TRAY SAMAKI KAANGA

$210.00

TRAY SAMAKI WA NAZI

$210.00

TRAY RED BEANS

$130.00

TRAY LENTILS

$130.00

TRAY CHICKEN WINGS

$160.00

TRAY SAMOSA

$210.00

TRAY SAUSAGES

$210.00

TRAY BHAJIA

$120.00

TRAY UGALI

$120.00

TRAY CHAPATI

$150.00

TRAY FRENCH FRIES

$130.00

TRAY SPINACH

$120.00

TRAY CABBAGE- KABEJI

$120.00

TRAY COLLARD GREENS

$120.00

TRAY MOKIMO

$120.00

TRAY SALAD

$100.00

TRAY PILAU

$130.00

TRAY JOLLOF

$130.00

TRAY WALI

$120.00

TRAY KACHUMBARI

$100.00

TRAY FRIED PLANTAINS

$120.00

TRAY MANDAZI

$200.00

1/2 TRAY NYAMA CHOMA

$97.50

1/2 TRAY NYAMA KAANGA

$115.00

1/2 TRAY NYAMA MCHUZI

$105.00

1/2 TRAY MBUZI CHOMA

$110.00

1/2 TRAY MBUZI MCHUZI

$105.00

1/2 TRAY MBUZI KAANGA

$115.00

1/2 TRAY KUKU CHOMA

$97.50

1/2 TRAY KUKU CURRY

$105.00

1/2 TRAY SAMAKI FILLET

$97.50

1/2 TRAY SAMAKI KAANGA

$105.00

1/2 TRAY SAMAKI WA NAZI

$105.00

1/2 TRAY SAMAKI WA MCHUZI

$105.00

1/2 TRAY RED BEANS

$65.00

1/2 TRAY LENTILS

$65.00

1/2 TRAY CHICKEN WINGS

$80.00

1/2 TRAY SAUSAGES

$105.00

1/2 TRAY SAMOSA

$105.00

1/2 TRAY BHAJIA

$60.00

1/2 TRAY UGALI

$60.00

1/2 TRAY CHAPATI

$75.00

1/2 TRAY FRENCH FRIES

$65.00

1/2 TRAY SPINACH

$60.00

1/2 TRAY CABBAGE- KABEJI

$60.00

1/2 TRAY COLLARD GREENS

$60.00

1/2 TRAY MOKIMO

$60.00

1/2 TRAY PILAU

$65.00

1/2 TRAY JOLLOF

$65.00

1/2 TRAY WALI

$60.00

1/2 TRAY SALAD

$50.00

1/2 TRAY KACHUMBARI

$50.00

1/2 TRAY FRIED PLANTAINS

$60.00

1/2 TRAY MANDAZI

$100.00

Catering

Sauces

Goat Gravy

$6.00

Beef Gravy

$6.00

Coconut Sauce

$6.00

Masala Sauce

$6.00

Pili Pili 8Oz

$30.00

Pili Pili Extra

$2.75

Beans

$10.00

Beef Stew

$10.00

Goat Stew

$10.00

Kuku Choma (grilled chicken breast)

$10.00

Kuku Curry (chicken curry)

$10.00

Lunch Beef Salad

$10.00

Lunch Chicken Salad

$10.00

Lunch Fish Salad

$10.00

Mbuzi Choma

$10.00

Ndengu

$10.00

Nyama Choma

$10.00

Samaki Fillet

$10.00

Employee Meal

Juice

Orange Juice

$8.00

Cranberry Juice

$8.00

Pineapple Juice

$8.00

Apple Juice

$8.00

Pitcher of Juice

$40.00

Mango Lassi

$8.00

Infused Water

$4.00

Chai

$8.00

Coffee

$8.00

Dawa

$9.00

Club Soda

$7.00

Pitcher Juice

$40.00

Pitcher Soda

$30.00

Pitcher Mango Lassie

$60.00

Saratoga Sparkling

$5.00

Saratoga Still

$5.00

NA Daiquiri - Strawberry

$14.00

NA Daiquiri-Mango

$14.00

NA Daiquiri-Pina Colada

$14.00

NA Daiquiri-Peach

$14.00

Chapman No Alcohol

$10.00

Non Alcoholic

Soda

Coke

$8.00

Diet Coke

$8.00

Fruit Punch

$8.00

Ginger Beer

$8.00

mango mojito n/a

$10.00

Pink Lemonade

$8.00

Pitcher of Soda

$40.00

Refill soda

$0.00

Shirley Temple

$8.00

Sprite

$8.00

Stoney Tangawizi

$8.00

Chai Tea

$8.00

Cappucino

$8.00

Cafe Latte

$8.00

Esspresso (SINGLE)

$6.00

Espresso (DOUBLE)

$8.00

Americano

$8.00

Black Tea

$6.00

Coffee /Tea