Flavors of East Africa Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Flavors of East Africa, a culinary gem nestled at 2322 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego. This restaurant specializes in authentic East African soul food, where every dish tells a story of vibrant cultures and rich traditions. The menu is packed with tantalizing offerings that celebrate robust flavors, including the classic Nyama Choma—grilled steak paired with a refreshing Kenyan pico de gallo, and the irresistible Kuku "Chicken" Curry swimming in a creamy yellow coconut sauce.
Vegetable lovers will delight in the Bhajia and the well-spiced Masala Fries, while meat enthusiasts can’t miss the famed Jerk Chicken—grilled to perfection and served with a choice of delicious sides. Each bite, whether from the Mbavu short ribs or aromatic Pilau Rice, transports you to East Africa. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where every meal is crafted with passion and a blend of spices that bring joy to your palate.
Appetizers
Rafiki Plate
Our Crisp Bhajia, Fries, and a Beef/Pork Sausage along with some kachumbari "African Pico de gallo"
7 Sambusas
7 African Pastries filled with your choice of Spicy Beef, Chicken, Spinach, Potato, Coconut Creamcheese, Spicy Lentil, Shrimp or Spinach. Mix &Match
Sambusa
A savory pastry filled with your choice of beef, chicken, spicy lentil, potato, spinach, cream cheese, coconut, and shrimp.
Bhajia Full Order
Chopped Potato Slices covered in our special batter and deep fried "Potatoes are Vegan but not the sauce"
Bhajia 1/2 Order
Chopped Potato Slices covered in our special batter and deep fried "Potatoes are Vegan but not the sauce"
Jungle Fries Full Order
Our version of loaded fries. Choose from Sweet or Spicy Jerk chicken, Seasoned ground beef, or Chicken Curry, Customize with Kachumbari "Pico", Cheese, and/or our signature Collard Greens
Jungle Fries 1/2 Order
Our version of loaded fries. Choose from Sweet or Spicy Jerk chicken, Seasoned ground beef, or Chicken Curry, Customize with Kachumbari "Pico", Cheese, and/or our signature Collard Greens
Masala Fries Full Order
Fries topped with a spice filled tomato based sauce
Masala Fries 1/2 Order
Fries topped with a spice filled tomato based sauce
Vegan Jungle Fries
Fries topped with three of our famous vegan options.
African Garden Salad Full Order
Spring mix salad topped with cherry tomatoes, black olives, diced carrots,and papaya in a light olive oil based tropical dressing.
Jerk Chicken Salad
Our African Jerk Chicken on top of Spring mix salad mixed with cherry tomatoes, black olives, diced carrots,and papaya in a light olive oil based tropical dressing.
Talapia African Garden Salad
Seasoned Tilapia Fillet on top of Spring mix salad mixed with cherry tomatoes, black olives, diced carrots,and papaya in a light olive oil based tropical dressing.
African Garden Side Salad 1/2 Order
Spring mix salad topped with cherry tomatoes, black olives, diced carrots,and papaya in a light olive oil based tropical dressing.
Salads
Chicken/Beef Entrees
Nyama Choma
Indulge in the tantalizing Kenyan Classic, Grilled Steak, accompanied by a side of "African Pico de Gallo" (referred in Kenya as Kachumbari) that will invigorate your taste buds. To complement the dish, the meal comes with fluffy rice, a generous portion of vegetables, and a qrt pieace chapati to wrap it all up. Experience the delectable flavors of Africa on your plate.
African Jerk Chicken Sweet or Spicy
Our famous grilled Jerk Chicken, cooked into a Sweet or Spicy Sauce, served with rice and a veggie. Comes with a Qrt Chapati "Kenyan flatbread"
Oxtails
Oxtail is a popular delicacy that comes from the tail of the cow. Served in three thick pieces and stewed in sauce releasing superb flavours. Comes with choice of generous portion of vegies, choice of rice, and qrt chapati.
Mbavu (Short Beef Ribs)
Grilled beef short ribs , served with choice of rice, veggie, and chapati.
Kilimanjaro Beef Skewer
Choice cut locally sourced flat iron steak skewered and seasoned with African spices on a bed of kachumbari. Served with choice of rice, veggi, and a qrt chapati
Beef Stew
A Kenyan favorite, tender beef stew served in a red sauce. Comes with rice or ugali, veggie choice, and a qrt piece of chapati.
Kuku "Chicken" Curry
Our Famous Chicken Curry cooked into a yummy yellow coconut curry sauce. Not Spicy but savory. Comes with choice of rice, veggie, and a qrt chapati
Pilau Rice Dish
A popular dish in East Africa. This Kenyan recipe uses flavors derived from a variety of aromatic spices that add a depth of flavor. Add Chicken or Beef.
Goat Soup
A bowl of Goat Soup with Carrots, Potatoes, and Cabbage
Mbuzi "Goat" Curry
Goat cooked with African spices and curry sauce, served with rice choice and veggie choice, and a qrt of chapati
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb seasoned in African spices and slow cooked in a red curry sauce. Comes with Rice Choice, Veggie Choice, and a qrt chapati
Mbuzi Choma "Grilled Goat"
Grilled and slow roasted goat meat served with rice choice and veggie choice, and qrt chapati
Goat/Lamb Entrees
Farmers Market Combos
Small Combo
Choice of Rice, 1 Meat Choice, and 1 Veggie Choice
Medium Combo
Choice of Rice, 1 Meat Choice, and 2 Veggie Choices
Large Combo
Choice of Rice, 2 Meat Choices and 2 Veggie Choices
Small Vegan Combo
Choice of Rice and 2 Veggie Choices
Med Vegan Combo
Choice of Rice and 3 Veggie Choices
Large Vegan Combo
Choice of Rice, and 4 Veggie Choices
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp Cooked in Our Savory Coconut Curry Sauce served with rice choice, veggie choice, and qrt chapati
Samaki Fillet
Tilapia Fillet Fried served with rice and veggie choice and qrt of chapati
Whole Fried Talapia
Fish/Shrimp Entrees
Vegan Dishes
Mboga Plate
Build Your Own Veggie Plate, Comes with Rice choice and two veggie choices.
Injera Bowl
Three Veggie Choices Served on top of Ethiopian Injera Bread
Gingerize
Our house made Ginger Juice. Great for your health!
Hot Spiced Chai Tea
Our Chai Tea with milk, spices, and ginger
Iced Spiced Chai Tea
Our Chai Tea with milk, spices, and ginger
Passion Fruit Juice
Iced African Black Tea
Topical Juice
Fountain Drink
Beverages
Desserts
Mango Mousse Cake Slice
This mango mousse cake with a crown of mango curd is like a summer breeze of flavor - light, fresh, and bursting with fruity goodness.
Mandazi "African Doughnuts"
Mandazis, the fluffy superstars of East Africa, are like donuts' cool cousin. Paired perfectly with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, these goodies are spiced up with cardamom for that extra oomph! Get Plain or get tossed in Pumpkin Spice.
3 Coconut Cream Cheese Pineapple Sambusas Tossed in Pumpkin Spice
3 of our sweet Coconut Cream Cheese Pineapple Sambusas fried to perfection then tossed in Pukpkin Spice.
Chapati Bread and 12oz Side of Chicken Curry
The greatest Pairing in Africa since P-Square. Chapati and Chicken Curry is the match made in heaven.
Chapati Combos
Sides and Vegan Veggie Sides
Side of Coconut Rice
Rice delicately cooked with a savory hint of coconut flavor and added red kidney beans.
Side of Dengu "Curry Lentils"
Mmm! Get lost in the exotic flavors of a scrumptious coconut curry sauce, infused with lentils!
Side of Biriganya "Eggplant"
Get ready for a flavor blast! Fried eggplant in an enriching relish tomato based sauce You won't be able to resist!
Side of Nyoyo "Corn and Beans"
Prepare for a delicious vegetable explosion with our Corn and Bean Veggie Dish, featuring a medley of hominy, kidney beans, carrots, and potatoes.
Side of Pilau Rice
A popular dish in East Africa. This Kenyan recipe uses flavors derived from a variety of aromatic spices that add a depth of flavor
Side of Saffron Rice "Yellow Rice"
Delicious Yellow Saffron Rice with Carrots and Potatoes
Side of Sukumawiki "Collard Greens"
Our scrumptious Vegan Collard Greens and Cabbage mix, seasoned with our special touch to give your taste buds a party!
Side of Mandizi "Fried Plantains"
Plantains Chopped and Fried to Perfection with a crisp on the outside and savory taste.
Whole Chapati
The best Chapati you can find outside of Kenya. Warm delicious flatbread similar to a tortilla.
Ugali "Similar to fufu"
Imagine a steaming hot bowl of porridge, but with the volume turned up to maximum density. That's Ugali, made from white maize meal, and it's the ultimate must-have for the indigenous East African diet.
Whole Injera
Ethiopian bread made out of Teff, known for its spongy texture. Perfect to go along with our saucy dishes.