Fahari Off the Grid is located in Kizimkazi Mkunguni at the southern tip of Zanzibar. This sleepy fishing village is one of the hidden gems of Zanzibar - away from the major tourist hotspots.

OVERVIEW
Fahari Off the Grid features Jamaican-fusion cuisine, utilizing ingredients primarily sourced in Zanzibar and wider Tanzania. The al fresco dining area is located under two 250-year old baobab trees. Our operations are rooted in sustainability from our onsite composting facility, evapotranspiration toilets, greywater reuse and upcycled furniture and decor.

AMBIENCE
Our decor is largely landscaping using tropical or indigenous plants, which create an intimate setting and allow our guests to get immersed in nature. Our kitchen was formerly a shipping container and the tables in the main dining are made from used shipping pallets. Other pieces were constructed from discarded car tyres (5 from my own vehicle). The dining area features 2 baobab trees, which provide shade/cooling as well as ingredients that are featured throughout our menus. Discarded shells from the baobab fruit have been repurposed as lighting fixtures. Textiles for cushions and staff uniforms are from secondhand denim.

MUST TRY
Roasted Scotch Bonnet Soy-Glaze Tuna with Ripe Plantain Mash

FOOD
Our cuisine is informed by Chef Lij's experiences in the middle east and my own travels throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Popular dishes:
- Classic Jerk Chicken with pineapple salsa and house-made fermented pepper sauce
- Escovitch Ceviche (white fish ceviche with onion and carrot pickle) served with avocado salsa and cassava chips
- Pineapple Upside Rum Cake with vanilla Chantilly cream
- Baobab Caramel Tart with vanilla orange cream
- Housemade Rum Punch

PRICING
USD 29, including a mocktail (a la carte) or USD 60 for our 4-course tasting menu with apperitif

ABOUT CHEF
Originally set for a career in electrical engineering, Chef Lij discovered his true calling in the culinary arts. This realization led him to the Culinary Institute of America, where he honed his skills and laid the foundation for his future in gastronomy. Venturing across the UAE's culinary landscape, Chef Lij honed his skills in some of the region's most acclaimed establishments, including the award-winning Lexington Grill at the Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Muntaha at Burj Al Arab, and the Rib Room Steakhouse in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.

Throughout his illustrious career, Chef Lij has garnered numerous accolades, including consecutive wins as the "Best Meat Chef" at the Pro Chef Middle East Awards and the coveted title of "Best Steakhouse" in the BBC Good Food Middle East Awards.

While renowned for his mastery of steaks, Chef Lij's passion is to introduce Zanzibar to the vibrant and flavorful cuisine of Jamaica.