Authentic
East African Street Food

Come join us and enjoy a variety of changing dishes that are commonly served on the streets of East Africa

BEEF CHAPATI $13

Tender beef slow simmered in ripened tomato sauce, rolled in flat bread, plantains and beans.
CHICKEN CHAPATI $13

Pan-fried chicken in tangy mustard-onion sauce, rolled in flat bread, plantains and beans.
EGGPLANT CHAPATI $13

Fragrant eggplant stew, rolled in flat bread, plantains and beans.

SIDES

SIDE OF PLANTAINS $4.5
SIDE OF CHAPATI $4

Flat bread

SWEETS

COCO MANGO $6

Coconut cream with mango coulis, fresh mango chunks and slightly roasted coconut flakes on top.

DRINKS

SODA $3
WATER $2
JI – PASSION FRUIT $5
JI – HIBISCUS TEA $4

"Baobab Fare began on the street with pop-ups, and street food is such an integral part of African culture. Waka food truck became the answer, and way we can bring East African street food, to anywhere in metro Detroit. "

Hamissi Mamba, Co-Owner

events calendar join us

Noel Night

Midtown Detroit

12/02/2023

12:00 am

Noel Night is an open house of the Midtown Detroit and Cultural Center districts that celebrates diverse holiday traditions amid the state’s premier arts and cultural institutions, historic churches, galleries, and a growing circle of small businesses. Noel Night provides the perfect backdrop for an evening packed with performances and other holiday experiences with family and friends—all free of charge.

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DEC

Little Caesars Arena

Newlab

01/21/2024

12:00 am

Waka will be serving chapati and East African Street food at Little Caesars arena! Join us for games, concerts, and other incredible events happening from Jan 21 - Feb 10. We're so excited for this season!