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(
www.thesanctuarylodge.net
;
meals from MK2000; 10am-10.30pm Mon-Sat, 9am-4pm
Sun; )
With fan-cooled dining in exposed-brick decor, Sanctuary is swim-
ming in atmosphere. Shaded by mature fig trees singing with cicadas, this low-slung tin-
roofed lodge boasts a veggie menu as well as breakfasts, meatballs, fish and steaks. At
night the restaurant is romantically candlelit. On the corner of Kenyatta Dr and Youth Dr.
Monsoon $
(Pacific Parade Shopping Mall; mains from MK1750; 10.30am-2pm & 6-11pm;
)
This new Thai restaurant in the Pacific Parade Shopping Mall is a pleasant spot for
Thai faves like
tom yum
soup, Thai green curry and satay.
THAI
Blue Ginger $
(Pacific Parade Shopping Mall; mains MK1400-3000; noon-2pm & 6-11pm Mon-Sat;
)
Could this be the best Indian food in Lilongwe? Everything is wonderfully
fresh, subtly spiced and beautifully presented in a sleek, glossy dining room that's perfect
for a special night out. Try the chicken vindaloo in this Northern Indian spot off Mphon-
ongo Rd.
INDIAN
Kiboko Town Hotel $
(Mandala Rd; dishes MK500-1300; breakfast & lunch; )
Set in a cool court-
yard with a recycled Land Rover serving as a kids playground; sit alfresco or in the cozy
bar. Food is mainly omelets, sandwiches and savoury Dutch pancakes. Nice crowd.
INTERNATIONAL
CAFE
Bohemian Cafe $
(Laws Ave at Land & Lake Safaris; snacks from MK450; 8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri,
9am-2pm Sat; )
This tempting garden cafe has plenty of shade and very tasty
choc-infused coffees, as well as homemade cakes, bagels, healthy sandwiches and salads.
At Land & Lake Safaris' headquarters.
Self-Catering
There are decent supermarkets all over the city, the newest and best being
Spar
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(Lilongwe City Mall, Kenyatta Rd)
at Lilongwe City Mall in Old
Town. Near the City Centre Shopping Centre there's a Peoples Supermarket and at the
