Matlai Restaurant

Name: Matlai Restaurant
Address: VG48+5GJ Michamvi Pingwe, Pingwe, Zanzibar Central/South Region, Tanzania
Telephone: +255778513498
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

261 votes

#3 of 36 restaurants in Pingwe

ClosedOpens at 9AM

Updated 1 month ago

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If you like the Vietnamese cuisine, you should visit this restaurant. It's time to try perfectly cooked crabs, coconut soup and crab soup. Here you will be offered good ice cream. Delicious beer is the most popular drinks of Matlai Restaurant.

There is a beautiful view from this place. The friendly staff welcomes guests all year round. If you want to enjoy terrific service, you should go to this spot. Prices are found low here. You will definitely appreciate the homey atmosphere and cute decor. Google users are quite generous with this restaurant: it was granted 4.8 stars.

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Olivier JULIEN a month ago on Google

Very nice Vietnamien restaurant with large choice of yummy plates. Daniel, our waiter, was great, very good service and friendly. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: TZS 60–70k Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Vegetarian options: Vegy plates mentioned in the menu

Response from the owner a month ago

Thank you so much, Olivier, for the wonderful words about Duyên kitchen and Daniel's service. We're thrilled you enjoyed the Vietnamese-Zanzibari fusion plates — Kim and the team pour their hearts into every dish. Daniel's warmth and attention are exactly the spirit we aim for at Matlai. We'd love to welcome you back soon.

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Emilija Aleksic 2 months ago on Google

We highly recommend this restaurant! The atmosphere is beautiful—everything is new, spotless, and well maintained. Its location right on the beach offers a stunning view, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding and incredibly delicious. I had the octopus cooked in red wine, and it was exactly as described—perfectly tender. The burger was excellent as well, and there are plenty of great options on the menu. Everything we tried was wonderful. A special thank you to Daniel, who served us with the warmest smile and exceptional professionalism. He truly made our visit even more memorable. Overall, this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit, and we highly recommend it! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Emilija

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L. L. 3 months ago on Google

We visited Matlai Restaurant today and had an excellent dining experience. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and prepared with great attention to detail. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, allowing us to fully enjoy our visit. What made the experience even more special was our table right on the beach, where we had a wonderful view of the ocean and the surrounding scenery. The stunning location added greatly to the overall experience. A special thank you to Daniel, who took care of us throughout our visit. He was exceptionally polite, friendly, and professional. His recommendations were excellent, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. His attentive service and warm personality truly made our visit memorable. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 3 months ago

Thank you so much, L. L., for your kind words—we're happy you enjoyed your time at Zatiny. Daniel is part of our wonderful team, and it's truly special to hear how he made your beachfront meal memorable. There's something magical about dining right on Pingwe Beach with the ocean before you, and knowing that our attention to detail in both the kitchen and service created that experience for you means everything to us. We'd love to welcome you back soon.

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