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ably hasn't been touched since the '60s, this wood- panelled favourite serves some of the
best steak in Lusaka. While it does serve gargantuan portions of every cut of meat under
the sun, most guests come for the aged fillet with mushroom or pepper sauce. Reserva-
tions are strongly recommended.
Arabian Nights $$$
(Great East Road, Arcades Shopping Centre; mains ZMW70-95; lunch & dinner Mon-
Sat)
With fairly kitschy exotic Middle Eastern decor - imagine what a heavy-handed set
designer of Disney's
Aladin
would do to a darkened room - this place nevertheless serves
a head-spinning variety of quality dishes including kudu and impala steaks; Pakistani is
the mainstay. Try the Kenyan coriander lamb, Parmesan meatballs or Pakistani barbecue.
Middle Eastern spiciness is combined with Zambian friendliness.
MIDDLE EASTERN, PAKISTANI
Sichuan $$
(off Nangwenya Rd, Showgrounds; mains ZMW35-65; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat, din-
ner Sun; )
One of the better Chinese restaurants in Lusaka, bizarrely situated at the
back of a warehouse at the Showgrounds. Despite this, there's a nice ambience, and au-
thentically prepared dishes come out of the kitchen in record time.
CHINESE
CAFE, SANDWICHES
Zebra Crossing $$
(cnr Addis Ababa Dr & Twikatane Rd, Ababa House; sandwiches ZMW48; 9am-5pm
Mon-Fri, 8am-2.30pm Sat; )
At this small boutique you can eat at shaded tables over-
looking a garden surrounded by woodcarvings and African artwork. You can tuck into
carrot-and- marmalade muffins, wraps and sandwiches. It's a pleasant stop to refuel after a
browse through the curio shop and art and handicrafts gallery; Mukambi Safari Lodge (
Click here
)
in Kaufe has a booking office here.
CAFE, INTERNATIONAL
Chit Chat $$
(5A Omelo Mumba Rd; mains ZMW30-60; 9am-4pm Mon, 8.30am-midnight Tue-Sat,
hours vary Sun; )
This informal garden restaurant features an eclectic menu with bur-
gers, tortilla wraps, pastas and steaks, as well as Mexican dishes and a variety of break-
fasts. It's on a lovely tree-shaded street - the rusting children's playground equipment
