Beetroot Raita
Cooling cucumber and yoghurt, chaat masala, beetroot infusion, mint
Nawabi Salad
Greek-style mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, roasted cashew nuts
Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka skewer on mixed greens, red onion, lemon mustard vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken, pork bacon bits, lettuce, croutons, parmesan shavings, caesar dressing
Green Salad
Cucumber, tomato, carrot, onion, green chilli
Pumpkin Soup
Squash medley, smoked paprika, touch of cream, roasted pumpkin seeds
Swahili Chicken Soup
Boneless chicken, local spices, mixed vegetables
Meefoon Soup
Chicken, prawns, chinese mushroom, in noodle broth
Cream of Tomato Soup
Garlic, tomato, cream, croutons
Manchow
Mix vegetable, garlic, ginger, chili, soya
Paneer Tikka
Grilled cottage cheese kebab, tandoori masala, on sizzler
Aloo Corn Tikki
Crispy corn and potato cutlets, coriander-mint chutney sauce
Manchurian
Mixed vegetable rounds, dry indo-chinese sauce, spring onions, sesame seeds
Spice Route Samosa
Vegetable samosa trio, beetroot raita, coriander-mint chutney, crunchy sev
Bruschetta
Garlicy toast with fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, balsamic
Chilli Paneer
Diced paneer, mix bell pepper, garlic, chilli, ginger, soy flavour
Prawns Kali Mirch
Black pepper seasoned prawns, herbs, garlic butter finish
Chicken Seekh
Chili-butter glazed spiced chicken mince, served on sizzler
Garlic Fish Tikka
Grilled fish tikka kebab, garlic, turmeric, lemon, served on sizzler
BBQ Chicken Wings
Smoky tandoori masala wings, roasted garlic yogurt dip sauce
Mutton-Seekh
Chili-butter glazed spiced mutton mince, served on sizzler
Crispy Calamari
Served with garlic mayo sauce
Chilli Chicken
Chicken chunks stir-fried in green pepper, onion, chillies
Chicken Dahi Lasooni Tikka
Chicken marinated in a spiced garlic yogurt-based mixture with cashew nuts
Paneer Lababdar
Cottage cheese, tomato and cashew gravy, cream finish
Palak Paneer
Paneer cooked in spinach gravy
Dal Makhani
Slow cooked black lentils, tomato butter gravy, cream finish
Dal Tadka
Yellow mung lentils, cumin, garlic, tempered with kashmiri chili
Veg Kadai
Mixed seasonal vegetables in medium spicy gravy
Famous Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka, rich butter tomato sauce, cream finish
Swahili Makange
Fried chicken on the bone, local spices, bell pepper, tomato gravy
Goan Fish Curry
Fish tikka, tamarind, tomato and coconut sauce
Kadai Prawns
Prawns, bell peppers, tomato and onion gravy
Jeera Chicken
Chicken cooked with cumin powder in home-style curry
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken in traditional curry
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb chunks prepared in exotic spices gravy
Chicken Achari Masala
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, tandoori masala & mango pickles, cooked in red gravy
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron infused aromatic layered basmati rice, masala, fried onions, and pomegranate
Chicken Biryani
Saffron infused aromatic layered basmati rice, masala, egg, fried onions, and pomegranate
Lamb Biryani
Saffron infused aromatic layered basmati rice, masala, egg, fried onions, and pomegranate
Prawns Biryani
Saffron infused aromatic layered basmati rice, masala, egg, fried onions, and pomegranate
Whole Fish Catch of the Day
Light tandoori masala marinated, served with pili-pili and sweet tamarind sauces Served with a choice of chips, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice
Jumbo Tandoori Prawns
Light tandoori masala marinated, served with pili-pili and sweet tamarind sauces Served with a choice of chips, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice
Half Tandoori Chicken
Light tandoori masala marinated, served with pili-pili and sweet tamarind sauces Served with a choice of chips, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice
Pork Ribs
Light tandoori masala marinated, served with pili-pili and sweet tamarind sauces Served with a choice of chips, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice
Fillet Steak
Light tandoori masala marinated, served with pili-pili and sweet tamarind sauces Served with a choice of chips, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice
Plain Tandoori Naan Bread
Add on: Butter - 1,000 | Garlic - 1,000
Plain Tandoori Roti
Add on: Butter - 1,000 | Garlic - 1,000
Indian Chapati
Swahili Chapati
Jeera Rice
Steamed Rice
Hand Cut Chips
Masala Chips
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes
Kachumbari
Ice Cream
Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry
Fruit Skewers with Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Cake
Caramelized Banana
Toasted banana with sugar, butter, served with vanilla ice cream
Pista Kulfi
Thick, creamy, nutty Indian ice cream
Gajar Halwa
Indian carrot pudding
If you’re curious about what awaits inside the elegant setting of the Peninsula Hotel on Haile Selassie Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the The Spice Route Restaurant Menu is where the real journey begins. It reads like a passport stamped with bold flavors and comforting classics, blending Indian, Asian, and international influences in a way that feels both refined and deeply satisfying.
As you scan through, you’ll notice fragrant curries layered with slow-building heat, freshly baked breads that practically beg to be torn apart, and grilled specialties that arrive with rich marinades and vibrant sides. There’s a balance here - spicy dishes that wake up your palate, milder options that soothe it, and just enough adventurous picks to tempt you into trying something new. Whether you’re leaning toward a creamy butter chicken, a perfectly spiced biryani, or a fresh seafood plate with coastal flair, the menu makes it easy to settle in and take your time deciding.