Malawi Going Out
Food and Drink
National specialities:
• Fresh fish from Lake Malawi is the country’s speciality, chambo (Tilapia fish) being the main lake delicacy.
• There are trout from streams on the Zomba, Mulanje and Nyika plateaus.
• White maize eaten with vegetables and sometimes meat or fish.
• Nthochi (bread made with banana).
• Mbatata cookies (made with sweet potato and cinnamon).
National drinks:
• The local beer is very good.
• Malawi gin and tonic is well known and inexpensive, with almost cult status.
Legal drinking age: 18.
Tipping: Generally not expected, but some employees who are very poorly paid might appreciate a small tip for good service.
Nightlife
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1700. Markets and roadside stalls trade every day.
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