Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Eat

For the international traveler, Burundi offers some culinary surprises — fresh fish from Lake Tanganyika and produce from the nation’s rich volcanic soil are particularly notable. There is a sizable South Asian community, offering curried dishes alongside the more traditional rice and beans, and french-inspired European offerings. For lighter meals, samosas and skewered meats are common, and bananas and fresh fruit are often served as a sweet snack.

The national dish is beef brochettes (kebabs) and grilled plantains (cooking bananas) available almost everywhere.

Drink

Soft drinks and beer are readily available. Within Burundi and Rwanda, big 72cl Primus bottles are available for between $1-$2 as well as Amstel, which is about $2. Both are locally produced and of good quality.