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Lakeside Dining at Its Best

Enjoy delicious local and international meals by the lake — including our popular fresh chambo.

  • Restaurant Hours: 6AM - 9PM
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Dear Guests

Welcome to Nkhotakota Pottery Lodge! We are delighted to serve
you in our restaurant situated at one of the most beautiful shores
in Malawi. Since 2016 Pottery Lodge is under new Management
that has made it their aim to create a warm but professional family
atmosphere that meets the needs of our guests. All our staff
members are here to make your stay pleasant and unforgettable.

About our Restaurant

We aim to use as many locally growningrediences possible. Therefore, we created our own garden togrow vegetables, herbs and fruits. Additionally, we are supportingthe creation of a community garden that is being taken care of byselected community members from our village. Every meal orderedis supporting and contributing to our aim of buying and producing ingrediencies in our community at Nkhandwe village.

Availability of Meals

Due to different seasons, market availabilityand our geographical location it is not always possible for us tohave all our ingrediencies well stocked. Therefore, we kindly ask ourguests for their understanding. Your waiter will inform youaccordingly.

Waiting times and advance orders

All our meals are freshly prepared. Therefore, we kindly ask you to consider a waiting time ofapproximately 45min. Would you like to dine at a specific time orare you a large group? To ensure that your meals are beingprepared in time please make sure to order well in advance. Youcan do that via WhatsApp or Phone call.

MEALS MENUS

SNACKS MENU

  • CHICKEN WINGS MK11,250
  • CHICKEN GIZZARDS MK9,750
  • CHICKEN HEARTS MK9,750
  • SWEET POTATOE MK9,750
  • BEEF SAMOOSA MK10,500
  • VEGGY SAMOOSA MK9,750
  • COW'S HUMP "NELUNDA" MK11,250
  • SAUSAGE SNACK MK9,750
  • DRUM STICKS MK11,250

STARTERS MENU

SOUP

  • VEGETABLE SOUP MK11,000
  • MUSHROOM SOUP MK11,000
  • ONION SOUP MK11,000
  • CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP MK11,000
  • POTATOE CARROT SOUP MK11,000
  • GINGER CARROT SOUP MK11,000
  • TOMATO SOUP MK11,000
  • HOT AND SOUR SOUP MK11,000
  • PUMPKIN SOUP MK11,000

SALAD

  • MIXED SALAD MK11,250
  • TUNA AND EGG SALAD MK12,500
  • GREEK SALAD MK12,750
  • COLESLAW SALAAD MK9,500
  • COLESLAW SALAAD MK12,500

CHICKEN MAIN COURSES MENU

Main Course, can be served with Rice, Nsima, Kondowole, Boiled PotatoeS, Mashed Potatoes or Chapati

  • CHICKEN KHWASU-KHWASU MK16,250

    On the bone chicken pieces infused with homemade marinade and colorful vegetable chunks

  • CHICKEN BURGER MK14,250

    Burger in a bread roll laid on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber. this dish is served with a delicious side salad and crunchy chips

  • SPAGHETTI STRAGANOF MK16,250

    Pasta with chicken breast stripes in cream sauce and fresh vegetables

  • 1/4 FRIED CHICKEN MK15,000

    On the bone chicken infused with homemade marinade served with a delicious salad and crunchy chips

  • TROPICAL CHICKEN CURRY MK16,500

    Chicken fillet in a mouthwatering curry with juicy pineapple pieces. let your waiter know how spicy the chef can prepare this meal for you

  • SWEET CHICKEN MK16,500

    Chicken on the bone marinated with our homemade marinade topped with honey

  • CHICKEN THYME MK16,500

    Chicken on the bone infused with fresh thyme (if available) and a home marinade

  • CHICKEN KEBAB MK16,500

    Chicken fillet pieces infused with homemade marinade on a spike with colorful veggies

  • CHICKEN WRAP MK16,500

    Fried chicken breast fillet stripes and seasonal vegetables in a homemade wrap with salad and chips

  • CHICKEN NUGGETS MK16,500

    Fried chicken breast pieces breaded and served with an exotic dip and a side dish of your choice

  • CHICKEN KIV MK16,500

    Oven baked chicken fillet stuffed with vegetables topped with cheese in tomato sauce served with a side dish of your choice

  • QUE SADILLA MK16,500

    Layers of delicious chicken fillet stripes, vegetables and chapati baked in the oven

  • HONEY & MUSTARD CHICKEN MK16,500

    Fried chicken pieces infused with sweet homemade marinade with colorful veggies. served with a side dish of your choice

BEEF MAIN COURSES MENU

Main Course, can be served with Rice, Nsima, Kondowole, Boiled PotatoeS, Mashed Potatoes or Chapati

  • T-BONE STEAK MK25,000

    A mouthwatering beef steak on the bone infused with homemade marinade served with salad and a side dish of your choice

  • NKHANDWE STEAK MK25,000

    A juicy piece of boneless steak infused with our homemade marinade served with salad and a side dish of your choice

  • CHIPO MINCE MEAT MK25,000

    A delicious bolognese sauce made from mince meat in a uniquely spiced gravy. this dish is usually served with spaghetti

  • BEEF BURGER MK25,000

    Burger in a bread roll laid on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion and cucumber. this dish is served with a delicious side salad and crunchy chips

  • BEEF STEW MK25,000

    Beef on the bone in a delicious spicy gravy served with a side dish of your choice

  • BEEF FILLET MK28,500

    An unbelievable juicy and soft piece of fine beef fillet infused with our homemade marinade served with a side dish of your choice

  • BEEF WRAP MK28,500

    Fried beef fillet stripes and seasonal vegetables in a homemade wrap with salad and chips

  • SIRLON STEAK MK28,500

    A boneless beef steak in homemade marinade served with salad and a side dish of your choice

  • RIB-EYE STEAK MK28,500

    A delicious beef steak from the rib section in homemade marinade served with salad and a side dish of your choice

  • PEPPER STEAK MK28,500

    A juicy piece of steak infused with our homemade pepper marinade served with salad and a side dish of your choice

  • BEEF KEBAB MK28,500

    Mouthwatering beef fillet pieces infused with homemade marinade on a spike with colorful veggies

  • RUMP STEAK MK28,500

    A boneless beef steak in homemade marinade served with salad and a side dish of your choice

FISH MAIN COURSES MENU

Main Course, can be served with Rice, Nsima, Kondowole, Boiled PotatoeS, Mashed Potatoes or Chapati

  • MEDIUM: WHOLE CHAMBO MK26,750

    Lake malawi fish infused with our homemade marinade topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

  • LARGE: WHOLE CHAMBO MK29,750

    Lake malawi fish infused with our homemade marinade topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

  • MEDIUM: WHOLE MCHENI MK26,750

    Lake malawi fish infused with our homemade marinade topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

  • LARGE: WHOLE MCHENI MK29,750

    Lake malawi fish infused with our homemade marinade topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

  • FISH FILLET MK29,750

    Fish fillet infused with our homemade marinade topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

  • FILLET WRAPPED IN BACON MK29,750

    Fish fillet infused with our homemade marinade wrapped in strips of bacon and topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

  • TILAPIA TACOS MK29,750

    Malawi fish tacos loaded with fresh ingredients and pieces of the famous tilapia

  • BREADED FISH FILLET MK29,750

    Fish fillet infused with our homemade marinade, dipped in bread crumbs, and topped with a slice of fresh local lemon

VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSES MENU

Main Course, can be served with Rice, Nsima, Kondowole, Boiled PotatoeS, Mashed Potatoes or Chapati

  • VEGETABLE CURRY MK25,000

    Delicious vegetable curry packed with all kinds of local veggies

  • COCONUT CURRY MK25,000

    Coconut curry packed with local veggies cooked in creamy coconut milk

  • OKRA CURRY MK25,000

    Okra cooked with coriander and masala

  • VEGETABLE QUICHE MK25,000

    Pastry crust filled with delicious vegetables and egg topped with gouda cheese

  • VEGETABLE MOUSSAKA MK25,000

    Layers of roasted vegetable with chunky tomato sauce topped with creamy béchamel sauce and cheese

  • VEGETABLE WRAP MK25,000

    Delicious vegetables in a homemade wrap

OTHER MAIN COURSES MENU

Main Course, can be served with Rice, Nsima, Kondowole, Boiled PotatoeS, Mashed Potatoes or Chapati

  • OTHER LAMB CHOPS MK28,500

    Tender pieces of lamp chop in homemade marinade served with a side dish of your choice

  • PORK CHOPS MK28,500

    Tender pieces of pork chops in homemade marinade served with a side dish of your choice

  • PORK FILLET MK28,500

    Best quality pork fillet in homemade marinated sauce and served with a side dish of your choice

  • OXTAIL WITH BEANS MK28,500

    Delicious local beans in a tomato onion gravy with soft oxtail pieces with a side dish of your choice

  • MANG'INA MK20,000

    Stewed cow trotters in a delicious sauce served with a side dish of your choice

  • GOAT STEW MK25,000

    Goat on the bone in a delicious well-flavored stew with a side dish of your choice

  • BACON BURGER MK25,000

    Burger in a bread roll laid on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber. bacon. this dish is served with a delicious side salad and crunchy chips

HOMEMADE PIZZA MENU

  • PIZZA MARGHERITA MK25,000

    Tomato sauce & Mozzarella

  • VEGETABLE PIZZA MK25,000

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella & vegetables

  • TUNA PIZZA MK25,000

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, onion & tuna

  • CHICKEN PIZZA MK25,000

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, vegetables & chicken breast stripes

  • BOLOGNESE PIZZA MK25,000

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, minced meat, onion & fresh tomato

  • FULLHOUSE PIZZA MK27,500

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, vegetables & chicken breast stripes

BREAKFAST MENU

  • LIGHT CONTINENTAL MK12,500

    Toast with butter and marmalade/jam and tea/coffee

  • NKHANDWE BREAKFAST MK14,000

    Toast served with butter and marmalade. jam. fruit salad or fruit juice, cereal or muesli and tea/coffee. Children's portion........................MK9,500

  • ENGLISH BREAKFAST MK14,000

    Eggs, sausage, fried tomato, toast with butter, marmalade/jam or honey. fruit juice or fruit salad and tea/coffee........................MK18,000 children's portion

  • SAUSAGE AND TOAST MK14,000

    Two beef or pork sausages with toast and butter

  • EGGS AND TOAST MK10,500

    Two eggs either fried, scrambled or boiled with toast and butter

  • PANCAKES MK3,500

    Two pancakes with marmalade/jam or honey........................10,500 mwk extra fruit topping

  • CHEESE AND TOMATO OMELETTE MK14,500

    Served with chips/toast and tea/coffee

  • SPANISH OMELETTE MK15,000

    Served with chips/toast and tea/coffee

SWEET CORNERS MENU

  • VANILLA CHEESECAKE MK10,000

    Served with vanilla sauce

  • CHOCOLATE CAKE MK10,000

    Served with chocolate sauce

  • CARROT CINNAMON CAKE MK10,000

    Served with caramel sauce

  • APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE MK10,000

    Served with custard sauce

  • SWISS ROLL MK10,000

    Served with caramel sauce

  • WONDER PANCAKE MK15,000

    Pancake filled with chocolate sauce and fruits, topped with vanilla ice-cream

  • VANILLA ICE CREAM MK10,000

    Served with a sauce of your choice and toppings

  • SEMIFREDDO MK10,000

    Ice cream cake with roasted peanuts

  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MK10,000

    Served with whipped cream

SANDWICHES MENU

  • CHICKEN MAYO MK15,000
  • BACON AND EGG MK15,000
  • EGG AND MAYONNAISE MK15,000
  • CHEESE AND TOMATO MK15,000
  • TUNA AND MAYONNAISE MK15,000
  • VEGETABLE MK15,000

OUR LODGE

Since April 2016 Nkhotakota Pottery Lodge is managed by a team from Germany.

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QUICK LINKS

CONTACT

  • +265 (0) 88 458 109
  • +265 (0) 997 18 90 64
  • Normal check in time is 14.00 hours, but if rooms are empty and clean, guests may enter earlier

LOCATION

Take the M5 road from Salima to Nkhotakota and proceed for 90 kms. The Pottery turnoff is 9 kms North of Chia River (15kms South of Nkhotakota Town). The road is good and the driving time from Lilongwe is about 2 hours.

GPS: 13°03’00.6″S 34°19’36.1″E
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