MaRobert's in Edinburgh, City of

I wouldn't imagine there's many Tanzanian restaurants in Edinburgh - and if there are, I doubt they're better than MaRobert's. The concept is simple. You choose a base (vegetable and coconut rice; aromatic rice, special rice or chapati) and the add two or three toppings. Two toppings and a base is £8 and three toppings and a base is £10. Exceptional value! I went of aromatic rice alongside Chicken Binzari, succulent chicken breast with tumeric, peppers, onion and garlic; and Mboga, Mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrot, peppers, onions) in a spicy tomato sauce Humble, honest food but it is packed full of flavour. Served by Skye, whose welcome was as warm as the food! She explained each dish with passion and confidence.

I’ve eaten here several times and also at MaRoberts Leith Market stall. The food is consistently fresh and absolutely delicious. The choice of base and two toppings is incredibly good value. The service is charming and friendly and I could eat their chicken binzari curried chickpeas and coconut rice every week for the rest of my life, it’s that good.

Took my sons here for lunch and we all thought the food was delicious - full of flavour and made with healthy and natural ingredients. It’s good value too, and the service is so warm and friendly. I also bought a jar of apple and chilli relish to take home which is gorgeous.

Great coffee to grab in the morning !! Excited to try the food soon. Lovely staff and a great new spot with a nice outside area !

We had visited the food market in Stockbridge Edinburgh in early November and noticed this interesting food stall serving Tanzaneian food. It all looked delicious. We discovered that they also have a small restaurant in Edinburgh City centre so we decided to go there for lunch on Tuesday 8th November. We were greeted with a warm welcome by a young man working there and the food choices were all explained to us. The foidvwe had was so delicious, fresh and full of flavour. There were many choices for gluten, dairy, and egg free which suited my wife, we were please to have tried something a bit different. A superittle gem of a place, with lovely staff, and amazing food all home cooked by MA herself. Very happy to recommend.

Ma Roberts has quickly become one of our family favorites! The chicken banzari and the chickpea curry are both fantastic options over the aromatic rice. And the banana doughnuts are a perfect bite to finish. We will be back again and again.

The links between Tanzania & Scotland are strong. Tanzania's first president (Julius Nyerere) studied in Edinburgh and he has been described as one of Edinburgh University's greatest alumni. MaRobert's cafe only strengthens this link - it offers a chance to to get a taste of Tanzania right in the heart of the New Town. The food looks and tastes great, and the coffee is second to none. It is great for a quick snack or a meal.

Excellent wee cafe. Delicious food. Great service. Ma Robert's is now at Dublin Street, near the bus station. Well worth seeking out. Visited Monday 29 August 2022.