Dining in Maseru: Where to Find Local Flavours and International Cuisine

Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, has a lively and diverse food scene. Here are some places you can find local and international cuisine within the city. 

Basotho Staples

To enjoy traditional Basotho flavours, try mealiepap. This thick maize porridge is a staple, served alongside slow-cooked beef or lamb stew at many restaurants across the city. Guests based at Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino can enjoy the hotel's locally inspired menus before venturing further into what the city offers.

City Centre

Dining in Maseru within the city centre is a gateway to a wide range of international restaurants. Portuguese-influenced cooking, Lebanese grills, and casual international menus sit within a short drive of most central areas, giving visitors enough variety across a few days without repeating themselves.

Basotho Burger

If you are craving a burger, this is not the dish to try, as this is rather a meat dish than a burger, despite its name. It is a unique African dish made of chicken, curry powder, peanut oil and cayenne pepper. This dish can mostly be found in traditional Lesotho restaurants serving authentic food. 

Street Food 

Near the bus stations and central markets, vendors sell makoenya, deep-fried sweet dough balls that function as Lesotho’s answer to a doughnut. Don’t forget to taste the grilled corn and strong coffee poured from battered flasks that’s served alongside it.