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Karoga Corner — Tanzanian and East African street food

Catering & private events

We chased the salt air and the fire settled the debt.

The Art of the Karoga

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The Spirit of the Karoga

Spices from the East. Fire from the Soil.

Our journey began in the Punjab and Gujarat, crossing the tides to meet the red dust of East Africa. In the heat of the Jiko, cultures collided and lives blended.

This is more than a meal; it is the art of the Karoga — a story of kinship forged in migration, simmered slow, and served with soul.

The Experience

Live Fire & Social Cooking.

We bring the kitchen to you. With our two 3x3m gazebos set up with LPG burners, Tawa, Jiko and BBQ, we offer live cooking where your guests can witness the craft of scratch-made fusion.

Minimum
40 adults.
Included with every package
Masala Chips, Jeera Rice, Kachumbari Salad and a Trio of Chutneys.

The Main Event: Live from the Jiko

Choose 3

  • Chicken Tikka

    Succulent thighs in our signature Karoga marinade.

  • Spiced Lamb Leg

    Slow-grilled over the Jiko for a smoky, tender finish.

  • Shish Kebabs (Lamb or Chicken)

    A fiery blend of Punjabi herbs and spices.

  • Lamb Chops

    Infused with honey, yogurt, and our spice blend.

  • Tawa Fish

    White fish fillets cooked in a tomato and onion masala on the Tawa.

  • Chilli Paneer

    Vegetarian

    Indian cottage cheese tossed with peppers in a thick, spicy sauce.

  • Gobi Manchurian

    Vegetarian

    Cauliflower florets in a tangy Indo-Chinese glaze.

The Street Food Soul

Vibrant flavours inspired by the streets of Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam.

  • Maru Bhajia

    Vegetarian

    A Kenyan speciality: thinly sliced potatoes fried with ginger, garlic, and chilli.

  • Zanzibar Mix

    A coastal street food favourite: chana and flour-based soup with savoury snacks.

  • Kenyan Masala Chips

    Vegetarian

    Thick-cut chips tossed in a bold, spicy, tangy tomato-based masala glaze.

  • Mogo Chips

    Vegetarian

    Thick-cut deep-fried cassava with chilli, salt, and fresh lemon.

The Signature Desi Curry Pot

The heart of Karoga Corner.

  • Karoga Chicken Curry

    Boneless thigh cooked in a traditional tomato and onion masala with methi.

  • Butter Chicken

    Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato and cashew gravy.

    Contains dairy

  • Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry

    Tender lamb pieces in a rich, traditional gravy.

  • Dhal Makhani

    Vegetarian

    Black urid and kidney beans slow-cooked in a Kenyan clay pot.

  • Chana Masala

    Vegetarian

    A hearty Punjabi classic of curried chickpeas simmered in aromatic spices.

  • Chole Bhature

    A Punjabi staple of vibrant curried chickpeas served with fluffy fried flatbreads.

Our Heavyweights

We don't do fast food. We do family food.

At Karoga Corner, our curries are the heavyweights of our kitchen. While the grill provides the theatre, our pots provide the soul.

We take pride in using only high-quality ingredients, cooking every dish from scratch just as we would for our own families. No shortcuts, no pre-prepared bases — just the slow, patient building of flavour that honours our Punjabi, Gujarati, and East African roots.

When you taste our signature Lamb or Chicken curry, you are tasting a legacy.

The Sweet Ending

  • Gajrela

    Vegetarian

    A classic Punjabi sweet carrot dessert blended with milk, sugar, and aromatic cardamom.

  • Rasmalai

    Vegetarian

    Soft, sweet milk pillows immersed in a creamy syrup flavoured with cardamom and pistachios.

  • Mini Gulab Jamun

    Vegetarian

    Soft, aromatic sponge dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream.

  • The Mandazi Hut

    Our signature golden-brown African donuts, fried to airy perfection. Choose your indulgence:

    • The Classic Dusted with powdered sugar.
    • The Gourmet Drizzled with Pistachio, Salted Caramel, or Rich Chocolate sauce.
    • The Works Served with fresh seasonal fruit, marshmallows, or rainbow sprinkles.

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