Serengeti Kitchen
Delivery Restaurant · First Ward ·

Serengeti Kitchen

Delivery Restaurant · First Ward ·

Tanzanian-fusion cuisine with bold flavors and generous portions

swahili plate
tanzanian food
grilled lamb
vegan plate
samosas
swahili chicken biryani
flavorful
delicious
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224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Get directions

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Free street parking
Paid parking garage

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224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Get directions

+1 704 242 8159
serengetichef.com
@serengeti.kitchen

$ · Menu

Features

•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted
•Free street parking
•Paid parking garage
•Gender neutral restroom
•Free Wi-Fi
•LGBTQ friendly

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Jan 17, 2026

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14 Hottest Restaurants in Charlotte, February 2025

"Chef Ammalu Saleh of Serengeti Kitchen puts Tanzanian flavors in the spotlight at Uptown’s 7th Street Market. From the tender chicken in a biryani marinade down to the tamarind juice, the spices, from cardamom to chili, pack a punch. The Swahili plate of fluffy coconut rice, chicken, collards, and plantains is a must-get. The $20 and below prices are a nice touch, too." - Kayleigh Ruller

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"In Harlem, Serengeti Kitchen is a restaurant where chef Doughba Caranda-Martin III makes food from Liberia and fills the space with his art, creating a "beautiful place" to wait for food; notable dishes mentioned include zucchini and bunapi mushroom soup and a roasted guinea hen half-submerged in a deep, mellow stew of sweet African peppers." - Serena Dai

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Serengeti Kitchen

Steven A.

Google
I ordered several dishes from Serengeti Kitchen for Thanksgiving and everything was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and everyone we hosted was genuinely impressed. The samosas were generously filled, flavorful, and a huge hit. The chapatis were soft and pillowy, just perfect. The pilau rice was fluffy and delicious, and the mandazis were sweet, fresh, and beautifully made. We’ll definitely be ordering from them again — highly recommended!

E S.

Google
I loved it, plain & simple. Saw this place being reviewed on TikTok, and I wanted to try.. I was not disappointed in doing so. The food was seasoned well, with a pretty large portion (see pics below 📸.) Also for myself the sanitation score is important. They have a A. 👍🏾

CaryAnn Mayton W.

Google
Chef Ammalu was fantastic in helping me plan a tasting menu that would go along with my preschool class' Uganda/East Africa theme. Today, I brought in four and five year olds and she made them feel at home. She shared some of her story with the children and helped them feel connected to the food, which was above and beyond. And then the food - y'all, it's so good! We had two chaperones order more food to take home. And every single child found at least one thing on their tasting plate that they liked. For me, it was the beef samosas and the coconut rice cakes (and everything else). Go and try her food, it's amazing!

A S.

Google
WOW!!! This was our first experience trying Tanzanian food. We were excited to try and the very nice young man gave us his recommendation and we tried it. Swahili Chicken Biryani and Samosas were perfection. The flavors were absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to bring my friends and family to try this.

Kevonna M.

Google
This was the best food I had in awhile and probably the best vendor at 7th street market. My family was hesitant but once they saw my lamb plate they went and got food from Serengeti Kitchen too! A must try.

AliReza H.

Google
What an amazing experience! Ordered the food to go but the quality didn’t miss. Bold flavors, bursting with soul. The service was beyond satisfactory. Ticket time was as promised. Highly recommend this one

Athena P.

Google
I absolutely tore this up , the seasoning was absolute insane. I got the vegan plate and I shoveled this in my mouth in about 5 minutes , no breathers I think. I am usually not a greens girl but as you can see the plate is CLEAN. Plantains 10/10, Rice + pintos 10/10, cabbage + greens 10/10, no notes

Krishna P.

Google
This was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I got the Swahili chicken biryani plate and the meat was so tender and delicious, I was already thinking about the next time I'd come eat here! The beans paired really well with the chicken. I would come back here 10000 times. So so so yummy and flavorful!!! The service was also amazing! Wish I could give 10 stars!!
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Reginald B.

Yelp
Popped in Market on 7th looking for a meal before the Panthers game and met some great staff and had a excellent meal. Chicken plate with rice and cabbage. Check them out
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Sedana N.

Yelp
I highly recommend! Food delicious and fresh, service friendly and attentive. I ordered the grilled lamb plate and it was amazing! Ambiance is always a pleasure the Market at 7th street has so much to offer and this has made it even better!!
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Travis T.

Yelp
An unexpected find in Charlotte since it serves Tanzanian food which is rare in the United States. I had the grilled lamb bites Swahili plate which was delicious and elevated the dining scene in Charlotte. I wished the portions were bigger for the price but otherwise was delicious.
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Khadija F.

Yelp
Great authentic Swahili food located inside the market at 7th st. I also ordered side of chapati flaky and delicious. Will come back. The lamb bites, rice and beans , plantain and rice were cooked to perfection with a little spice.
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Corey B.

Yelp
I was promptly greeted when approaching. The menu was not overwhelming, yet had enough options for meat eaters and non-meat eaters (Vegans ). The prices are reasonable, the food was very flavorful and plentiful (had enough leftovers for second meal). They validate parking at the connected garage (up to 2 hours). Seating was not an issue even on an unusually busy early Saturday afternoon at The Market on 7th St. I will be returning multiple times in the near future.

Darin F.

Yelp
I just savored the last of my Swahili chicken bowl, and I can't wait to be able to have more! The portion is large and flavors were amazing. Heat, but not too much, nothing over or under done w regards to cooking and flavors. I can't wait to try more of their dishes! You don't have to be an adventurous eater to enjoy this! Highly recommend!

V C.

Yelp
I started working close by 2 months ago, and am glad to have found this place. Flavors are incredible.
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Audrey C.

Yelp
Delicious! There was a little spice/heat to the Serengeti chicken. Oh my gosh, it was fantastic!

Karmalita J.

Yelp
Fresh delicious and perfect for a rainy night. Real home cooking. Authentic flavors! Everything was perfectly done!

Aaron K.

Yelp
This is probably the best healthier option at 7th Street Market. The Swahili plate is very filling and flavorful. The food is sort of a cross between Indian and African food.

Brittany R.

Yelp
The food here was delicious! I forgot to take a photo because after the first bite I just started chowing down haha. I got the Serengeti Vegan plate and everything was very flavorful and fresh. The plantains were perfect too! If you like Hibiscus tea, I would recommend grabbing one of those as well.

Paul M.

Yelp
The food is amazing. Everything was nicely seasoned. The staff was super friendly. I ordered one of the combination plates which included chicken, coconut rice, beans, and some collard greens. I wish I would've taken pictures to display the food.