We are excited to introduce our new aquarium, which allows us to offer live lobster at our restaurant. This addition ensures that our guests can enjoy the freshest and highest quality lobster, directly from the tank to their plate.
Our spotlight shines on the extraordinary Indian Ocean Lobster, a true gem of Zanzibar's clear waters. Its captivating colours and exquisite taste make it a culinary delight like no other. His scientific name is "Panulirus versicolor", it is a species of spiny lobster that lives in tropical reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Other names include painted lobster, common rock lobster, bamboo lobster, blue lobster, and blue spiny lobster.
This remarkable lobster, like all spiny lobsters, boasts unique features that set it apart. With no claws but two spiny rostra over the eyes, and two pairs of large antennae, it truly stands out in the world of crustaceans. They are carnivores, eating both carrion and fresh caught arthropods, other crustaceans, and occasional small fish. Our lobsters are fed with pieces of Octopus, Calamari and fish.
Two of the lobsters can be viewed in the aquarium in the restaurant, while the rest live in the larger tank behind the kitchen. The butler or bartender will be happy to accompany you to select a lobster of the desired size.
Our live lobster tank - the first of its kind in Zanzibar, with lobsters which are caught just in front of the shores by local fishermen from our village, ensuring unrivaled quality and authenticity. You have the option to personally choose your lobster or be informed about the available sizes, making your dining experience truly unique. Our prices are rounded up or down on 50g to provide you with the most transparent and fair pricing.
Our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience, and we believe this new feature will elevate the culinary delight for all seafood lovers. Come and taste the difference with our live lobster, now available at our restaurant!