JAMBO GRILL MENU

🍢 Discover Jambo Grill on Kingsway in Vancouver, where African, Indian, and Middle Eastern flavours come together in a vibrant fusion. Famous for Jungle Ribs, Butter Chicken, and smoky skewers, this family-run spot is perfect for sharing platters, thalis, and authentic street food–style dishes. A must-visit destination for food lovers seeking bold spices and unique dining in East Vancouver.

Jambo Grill menu in Vancouver:

🍴 Share Plates

🔥 Battered & Fried

• Cassava Mogo

  Stripped cassava, deep-fried and served with Ambli. Choose from spicy, salted, or plain.

• Pili Pili Mogo

  Cassava sautéed in their signature Pili Pili sauce.

• Samosas (3pc – Chicken, Beef, or Veg)

  Hand-crafted samosas with authentic Gujrati spices. Served with Ambli chutney.

• Vegetable Pakoras

  Zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, broccoli, and peppers dipped in spiced chickpea batter and fried crisp.

• Nylon Bhajia

  Thin potato slices fried in chickpea spiced flour. Served with coconut chutney.

• Daal Bhajia (5pc)

  Lentil fritters mixed with onions, herbs, and spices. Served with coconut chutney.

• Chicken Cutlets (2pc)

  Patties of spiced potato and chicken, dipped in egg and fried golden. Served with coconut chutney.

🍗 Wings & Things

• Habari Wings

  Pili Pili, Poussin, or Salt & Pepper wings.

• Chicken Lollipop

  Juicy drumettes in lemon herb butter sauce, served with garlic naan strips.

• Prawn Lollipop

  Prawns in chili-lemon garlic butter sauce with garlic naan strips.

• Lamb Lollipop

  Frenched lamb, tandoori marinated and grilled.

• Fried Beef Kebabs

  Eight spiced kebabs served with coconut chutney.

• Satay Skewers

  Choice of BBQ beef or chicken, grilled with bold African spices.

• Ribs by the Pound

  Boneless ribs, jungle ribs (bone-in), or Pili Pili jungle ribs (bone-in) tossed in signature marinades.

🥘 Mixed & Fixed

• Zanzibar Mix (Channa Bateta)

  A hearty chickpea and potato soup served with chevdo, samosa chips, and daal bhajia on the side.

• Bhel Puri

  A mix of puffed rice, potatoes, tomatoes, peanuts, onions, and cilantro in a tangy house-made sauce.

• Pani Puri

  Hollow puris filled with tangy masala potato, onion, and chickpeas.

• Mini Platter

  A sampling of samosa, fried beef kebab, and cassava mogo with chutneys.

• Appy Platter

  A large sampler with samosas, fried beef kebabs, cassava mogo, and daal bhajia served with chutneys.

🥖 Shaped & Baked

• Beef Keema Chapati

  Pastries stuffed with spicy ground beef, onions, and egg, grilled until crisp.

• Kuku Choma Flat Bread

  BBQ chicken on flatbread topped with melted cheese.

• Patra

  Steamed arbi leaves rolled with spices, tangy and full of flavor.

🌍 African Street Food

• The Rolex

  Egg omelette and vegetables wrapped in a chapati. Available as Original, Deluxe, or Supreme.

🌍 Out of Africa

(Served with your choice of Masala Potato, Masala Fries, Pili Pili Corn, or Pilau Rice)

🐃 From the Jungle

• Masai Ribs

  Fall-off-the-bone beef ribs marinated in Jambo sauce.

• Boneless Ribs

  Tender ribs in BBQ masala.

• Jungle Ribs (Pili Pili)

  Bone-in ribs marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices, tossed in Pili Pili sauce.

• Tandoor Kebabs

  Chicken or beef skewers cooked in a traditional clay oven.

• Sukuma Wiki

  A hearty mix of beef with kale, spinach, and cassava leaves. Served with chapati or ugali.

• Masala Steak

  Grilled sirloin filet cooked to perfection. Add Pili Pili prawns for extra flavor.

• Mishkaki Choma

  Ugandan-style BBQ sirloin beef marinated in Jambo spices.

• Lamb Chops

  French-cut lamb chops marinated in tandoori spices.

🐟 From the Lake

• Fried Tilapia

  Whole tilapia seasoned, deep-fried, and smothered in Jambo sauce.

• Chili Prawns

  Jumbo prawns marinated and tossed with red and green peppers in Jambo chili sauce.

• Samaki Fillet

  Tilapia fillets deep-fried and finished in Jambo butter sauce.

🐔 From the Farm

• Chicken Tikka (or Pili Pili)

  Tandoor-grilled chicken breasts, marinated in either classic or spicy Pili Pili style.

• Kuku Poussin

  Cornish hen fried and dipped in Nairobi-style sauce.

• Mughlai Chicken Sizzler

  Chicken marinated in yogurt, cooked with warming spices and mace.

• Tandoori Chicken

  Juicy tandoori-marinated chicken, served as a half or full portion.

• African Chili Chicken

  Boneless chicken cooked with red and green peppers in a sweet and spicy chili sauce.

• Kuku Choma

  BBQ chicken tenders in a tandoori yogurt marinade.

• Tandoori Chicken Fajita

  Chicken fajitas with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

🦁 From the Safari

(Served with 2 sides. No substitutions.)

• Satay Platter – Beef, chicken, and prawn skewers.

• Rib Platter – Beef back ribs, jungle ribs, and boneless ribs.

• Nyama Platter – A mix of chicken, beef, and ribs with raita.

• Choma Platter – Jungle ribs, kebabs, chicken tikka, kuku choma, and more.

• Kuku Platter – A combination of tandoori chicken, kuku choma, kebabs, and satay.

🥗 From the Garden

(Sides not included)

• Jambo Chef Salad

  Mixed greens, veggies, fruits, nuts, and mango dressing.

• Mandazi Bharazi

  African donuts with pigeon peas in coconut sauce.

• Motoke & Peanuts

  Plantains steamed and served with peanut sauce.

🍛 Out of India

Served with Fresh Naan or Basmati Rice (sub Roti available)

🍲 Build a Thali

• Veg & Meat Thali

  A mix of vegetarian and meat curries with accompaniments.

• Vegetable Thali

  Two vegetarian curries with sides and dessert.

• Meat Thali

  Hearty selection of two meat curries, with all the trimmings.

🥩 Meat Curries

• Beef Kheema

  Ground beef cooked in aromatic spices.

• Lamb Curry (Boneless)

  Tender lamb simmered in a rich curry sauce.

• Goat Curry (Bone-In)

  Traditional goat curry full of deep flavor.

• Chicken Curry (Boneless)

  Classic chicken curry in a spiced gravy.

• Chicken Kheema

  Ground chicken cooked with herbs and spices.

🥦 Veg Curries

• Mixed Vegetable

  Eggplant, potatoes, cauliflower, peppers, beans, and tomato.

• Bharta (Eggplant)

  Roasted eggplant cooked with spices.

• Bhinda (Okra)

  Okra simmered with seasoning.

• Dal Makhani

  Lentils and beans slow-cooked with cream and spices.

• Gujarati Dal

  Lentil soup with peanuts.

• Masala Potato

  Potatoes cooked in a spiced masala.

🍤 Our Specialty

• Kuku Paka

  Chicken, prawns, or fish with potatoes and boiled egg in a coconut curry.

• Masala Prawn

  Prawns cooked in a rich masala with potatoes.

• Masala Fish

  Two fillets in masala sauce with baked eggplant and Gujarati dal.

• Butter Chicken or Prawns

  Jambo’s tandoori cream sauce, rich and flavorful.

• Butter Paneer

  Soft paneer cubes in tandoori cream sauce.

• Chili Paneer

  Paneer tossed in Jambo’s chili sauce.

• Jeera Chicken Curry

  Bone-in chicken with cumin and spices in a rich aromatic base.

🍚 Heavenly Biryani

• Vegetable Biryani

  Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, tomatoes, yogurt, fried onions, herbs, and saffron.

• Chicken Biryani

  Chicken layered with fragrant saffron rice and spices.

• Lamb Biryani

  Juicy lamb paired with aromatic basmati rice.

• Fish Biryani

  Fish folded into spiced saffron rice.

• Prawn Biryani

  Prawns cooked with saffron rice and kachumber salad.

🥗 On the Side

• Fresh Tandoor Naan

  Garlic, plain, or spicy.

• Hand Rolled Roti

  Whole wheat flatbread.

• Uganda Chapati

  Flaky, layered chapati.

• Masala Cut Fries

  Fries tossed in Jambo spices (plain, pili pili, or sweet potato).

• Other Sides

  Salad, papad, paratha, pili pili corn, masala potato, samosa chips, beef sausage.

• Hearty Additions

  Mogo, fufu, ugali, motoke, Gujarati dal, basmati rice, biryani rice, or pilau rice.

🌶️ Chutneys, Pickles & Sauces

• Chutneys

  Raita, mint, or coconut.

• Pickles

  Mango, carrot, or kachumber salsa.

• Sauces

  Ambli tamarind, pili pili hot sauce, moto marinade.

🍳 Sunday Brunch

Served 11am – 3pm

🥘 Build Your Own Thali

• Bread

  Puri or paratha.

• Curries

  Beef kheema, chicken kheema, or daal makhani.

• Chutneys

  Mango, raita, or carrot.

🥞 Puri Thali

Three puris with curry, egg bhurji, carrot pickle, beef sausage, masala potato, and choice of kheer or shrikhand.

🍗 BBQ Marinated Meats

• Chicken Tikka

  Tender chicken skewers marinated with spices.

• Kuku Choma

  Chargrilled chicken marinated the Jambo way.

• Tandoori Chicken

  Leg and thigh half-cooked, ready for grilling.

• Tandoor Kebabs

  Beef or chicken skewers packed with spice.

• Masala Steak

  Juicy filet cooked with Jambo spices.

• Mishkaki (Beef)

  Uganda-style marinated beef skewers.

• Jungle Ribs (Beef)

  Slow-marinated ribs cooked to perfection.

• Boneless Ribs (Beef)

  Tender, spice-rubbed beef ribs.

• Lamb Lollipop

  French-cut lamb chops marinated and grilled.

🛒 Bring Jambo Home

• Frozen Favourites

  Samosas, chapatis, curries, kulfi, and more to stock your freezer.

• Catering

  Curries, biryani, and specialty dishes available for groups.

🍨 Desserts

• Gulab Jambo

  Deep-fried donuts in rosewater syrup with saffron, cardamom, and coconut. Choice of pistachio, coconut, or chocolate topping. Served hot or cold.

• Ras Malai

  Ricotta cheese dumplings infused with sweet thickened milk and topped with pistachios.

• Kheer

  Traditional cardamom-scented Indian rice pudding.

• Shrikhand

  A sweet Indian dish made with rich, creamy yogurt.

• Gonja

  African-style caramelized plantain with banana ice cream and coconut flakes.

• Homemade Kulfi

  Indian ice cream flavored with cardamom and saffron, topped with pistachios.

• Mandazi Ice Cream Sandwich

  Fluffy mandazi bun stuffed with vanilla ice cream.

• Faluda

  Rose sherbet with vermicelli, basil seeds, and ice cream. Available in mango, paan, or kulfi flavor.

• Ice Cream

  Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, mango, banana, and paan.

• Jambo Paan Masala

  A traditional Indian street treat with mint leaf, rose syrup, fennel seeds, coconut, daal, and sweet supari — aids digestion and is perfect after meals.

🥘 Weekday Lunch Specials

(11am – 4pm)

• Mini Appy Platter

  Choice of samosa, beef kebab, and cassava mogo.

• Bhel Puri (Lunch Size)

  Tangy and crunchy mix of puffed rice, vegetables, and chutneys.

• Mogo (Lunch Size)

  Stripped and fried cassava served with chutney.

• Veg Pakora (Lunch Size)

  Fresh vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea batter.

• Kuku Choma Flatbread

  BBQ chicken on flatbread with melted cheese.

• Chicken Cutlets

  Patties made with potatoes, spices, and egg, served with coconut chutney.

• Zanzibar Mix

  A chickpea and potato soup served with crunchy snacks on the side.

• Mini Thali

  Choose from a selection of curries, served with daal, rice, naan, papad, carrot pickle, and dessert.

• Lunch Curries

  Daily curry selections, paired with naan and rice.

• Butter Penne Pasta

  Served with garlic naan; available with chicken, paneer, or prawns.

• Tandoori Wraps

  Choice of chicken tikka, chicken choma, kebabs, falafel, or paneer wrapped with fresh toppings.

• BBQ Burger

  Prime rib or chicken with Jambo spices, Dijon mustard, pickles, and kachumber.

• Sandwiches

  Options include steak, chicken tikka, or kheema chicken/beef.

🍝 Fusion Pasta Night

(Every Tuesday)

• Build Your Own Pasta

  Served with parmesan cheese and chili flakes. Garlic naan available on the side.

  Sauce Options:

  • Red (Tomato Base)

  • White (Cream Base)

  • Yellow (Butter Chicken Base)

  • Orange (Spicy Cream Base)

  Pasta Options:

  • Spaghetti, Penne, or Fettuccine

  Vegetable Add-Ins:

  • Broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onions, zucchini, corn, peas, or extra garlic

  Protein Choices:

  • Chicken, paneer, fish, ground beef, meatballs, mishkaki, or prawns

📖 See the current Jambo Grill menu on their website

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Jungle Ribs – Tender beef ribs marinated in bold masala and tossed in Pili Pili sauce, loved for their fall-off-the-bone texture.

• Butter Chicken – A creamy, rich curry cooked in tandoori style, balancing spice and comfort perfectly.

• Satay Skewers – Skewered chicken or beef, grilled to smoky perfection and glazed with house spices.

• Kuku Choma – Grilled chicken marinated in East African spices, moist and flavourful with a charred finish.

• Mixed Vegetable Curry – A hearty medley of vegetables simmered in aromatic curry, a popular choice for vegetarians.

• Fresh Naan & Side Dishes – House-made naan and sides like masala potatoes or salad often praised as must-order add-ons.

• Build a Thali – A customizable platter of curries, rice, bread, and sides, offering variety and traditional flavours in one meal.

🍽️ Dining Experience

• A colourful space blending African, Indian, and Persian influences with warm décor and inviting atmosphere.

• Service is friendly and attentive, with staff eager to explain dishes for first-time visitors.

• Generous portions make meals great for sharing, and the menu offers something for both adventurous and classic tastes.

• Perfect for family gatherings, casual dinners, or group outings looking to explore fusion flavours.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Street parking and nearby paid lots are available, though spaces can be limited during busy times on Kingsway.

• Conveniently located on a main Vancouver transit corridor, with multiple bus routes serving the area.

• Accessible entry makes it manageable for most guests, though specific accessibility features are not widely noted.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Situated at 3219 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5K3, in the East Vancouver area.

• Near the Kingsway and Joyce Street intersection, making it easy to spot when driving or arriving by transit.

• Surrounded by local shops, services, and residential areas, making it a community hub.

• A well-known stop for locals and visitors looking to experience African-Indian fusion dining.

🛒 Ordering Options

• Dine-in – Enjoy the atmosphere and full service for the best experience.

• Take-out – Popular among locals for picking up family meals and platters.

• Delivery – Often available through third-party apps for added convenience.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests consistently highlight the fusion of African and Indian flavours as unique and memorable.

• The Jungle Ribs and Butter Chicken are among the most frequently recommended dishes.

• Portions are generous, with many reviewers saying meals are great for sharing or taking home.

• While the menu is large and diverse, most see this as a strength, offering variety for every taste.

• Occasional mentions of long waits during peak hours, but overall reviews describe the experience as worth it.

This menu was last updated: 1 month ago.