Riziki Swahili Grill Menu
Welcome to Riziki Swahili Grill, a vibrant culinary haven nestled in Columbus, Ohio, that transports you straight to the heart of East Africa. This charming family-owned restaurant offers a delightful fusion of flavors, emblematic of Swahili cuisine.
The menu shines with exceptional dishes, featuring tender Goat Curry simmered in a rich, spiced tomato base, and Donge La Yai, a savory twist on the deviled egg. Accompaniments like Jasmine Rice and seasoned Sukuma Wiki enhance the palate, while freshly squeezed Mango Juice and aromatic Chai provide a refreshing finish.
With a commitment to fast service and hearty portions, Riziki boasts a joyous ambience filled with laughter and vibrant music. Diners rave about the crisp Sambusas and soft chapati, making it clear that every bite is a celebration of flavor. Discover Riziki—a culinary gem that brings the taste of the Swahili coast to your plate!
All Day - Appetizers
Sambusa
A deep fried pastry with savory fillings of vegetables and or meats chicken or beef it can be ordered spicy.
Donge La Yai
Hard boiled egg covered in a savory beef ball.
Chapati
Semi-flaky pan fried flat bread in ghee butter served with a choice of chicken curry, goat curry, beef curry, or fish, and a choice of either beans, spinach, cabbage, sukuma wiki (kale).
Ugali
Puffy and soft cornmeal served with a choice of chicken curry, goat curry, beef curry, fish. And a side of either beans, spinach, cabbage, or sukuma wiki (greens)
Zanzibar Special
Bone in tenderly roasted pieces of goat meat seasoned to perfection, served over a choice of either rice, pilau, ugali, chapati, and zege.
White Rice
Fluffy perfectly cooked jasmine rice with a choice of either chicken, beef, goat curry, and a choice of spinach or sukuma wiki greens, cabbage, or beans .
Biriyani
Basmati rice flavored with saffron served over tenderly seasoned goat cubes, perfectly blended with yogurt, herbs, and spices chicken biriyani.
Sunday Funday (Urojo)
Turmeric potato soup with toppings of sumbusa, bajia, mishkaki (skewers), and cassava chips only available on sundays.
Pilau
Basmati rice cooked with zanzibari herbs, accompanied with kachumbari(pickled onion, tomatoes and cabbage) with a choice of chicken, beef, and fish.
Zege (Chipsi Mayai)
Fresh potato omelette served with kachumbari and a choice of chicken mishkaki (skewers), beef mishkaki or fish .
Plantains And Chicken
Sweet plantains served with fried tandoori masala chicken.
All Day - Kilimanjaro Platters
All Day - Serengeti Extras
Chapati
Semi-flaky flatbread pan fried in ghee butter.
Mishkaki (Skewers)
Chicken or beef tenderloin skewers freshly seasoned with homemade marinade.
Goat Curry
Tenderly cooked goat cubes in a perfect blend of yogurt and spices in a tomato base.
Plantains
Deep fried sweet plantains.
Sukuma Wiki (Kale Or Collard Greens
Sautéed kale or collard greens onions and tomatoes.
Maharage (Beans)
Pinto beans cooked in coconut cream.
Jasmine Rice
Fluffy perfectly cooked white rice.
Cabbage
Gently cooked cabbage with sautéed onions and tomatoes.
Chicken Curry
Tenderly cooked chicken breast in a perfect blend of yogurt and spices in a tomato base.
Spinach
Cooked in coconut cream.
Ginger Juice (Tangiwizi )
A sweet and refreshingly tangy drink only for the bold.
Tamarind Juice (Ukwaju)
Freshly squeezed tamarind, with a cool refreshing flavor.
Mango Juice (Embe)
Fresh mango juice to quench your thirst.
Chai
Bold and smooth brewed tea, slightly seasoned with zanzibari spices.
Watermelon Juice (Tikiti)
Fresh and cool, like you.
Coffee (Kahawa)
Fresh aromatic arabica coffee from kilimanjaro.