I have been meaning to go to Karibu for some time and now that I have been, I will definitely return! Having spent a portion of my childhood in Tanzania, I wanted to try some food that would remind me of that time and Karibu certainly delivered. My husband and I decided to split the Swahili kebabs, Karibu masala chips, and bongo wings. We got a couple of mandazi to take away, as well as some baobab sweets. All the food was delicious and reminded me of my childhood. The only downside was that the chicken wings weren't ready until we had finished the kebabs and chips (and had taken our time to do so), even though we had been told they would only be a couple of minutes. Still, the food was lovely and the staff were friendly as well.
Finding out that the interior of Karibu Coffee House was updated only 3 years ago. Given the pace at which change has on interior design. Karibu looks fresh, I would argue cool. I love the mix of modern lighting elements mixed with Tanzanian art works.
If you do visit, please speak with the owner. His family lived in Tanzania for 3 generations. He is a book of knowledge wrt African and what Brunmies term “Indian Food”.
I opted for 2 dishes: the rolex (Chapati Roll) and the Mbaazi Mandazi, an African style stew. The former was a taste sensation, very much like a wrap.
A side note. Their coffee is Tanzanian.
Karibu Coffee House is a comfortable, relaxed environment. The staff are warm and helpful. It’s their African dishes and coffee that set them apart.
Such a brilliant cafe just a short walk from the bullring.
The Samosa Chaat is insta famous but also really really tasty!
Make sure you learn a new language from the wall art too!
My favourite cafe!!! This little gem in Digbeth serves amazing food and drinks in an inviting setting. The owners are lovely and welcoming - I've NEVER been disappointed with my food. They also sell handmade items from Africa :-)
Lush food, wonderful staff, interesting decor, if a tad pricey. Definitely one to check out if you're in the area of the bus station!
Amazing little cafe. The food was great, the atmosphere was nice and quiet. A good place if you want to get away the busy center of Birmingham. The decoration were also amazing. I really recommend it!
Staff were really friendly and pleasant, food was really good! Something different from all the typical cafes. If your in digbeth worth popping in trying their samoas and mandazis! 👌
Absolutely loved it here! The atmosphere and décor was lovely and chilled, perfect stop for my lunch break. And the staff were so friendly and welcoming. And the fooood!!! I was recommended one of the specials Mbaazi Mandazi if I wanted something a bit different, and it was next level amazing, I’ve never had anything like it, and I can’t wait to go back for more! Also bought some Vitumbua to take home to treat the family, and they couldn’t get enough of them! They were so beautiful and moreish! Can’t recommend this place enough.
Great place to have coffee. Cake, chocolate and coffee were amazing. Ambient is quite charming and colorful
Decor is beautiful. I am very excited that they sell things like Big G and Mabuyu. Just wish more east African foods were available on the menu instead of things like pasta. It was very exciting to see mandazi sold in the city centre, or Birmingham in general. Will definitely go again because 🇰🇪.
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