The nyama choma simply means grills or Barbecue, Nyama choma is a specialty of grill or barbecued steaks, fish, chicken etc. Roasted meat is very popular in Tanzania and Kenya, where it is considered the national dish. The expression nyama choma means “barbecue meat” in Kiswahili. Nyama choma gatherings are informal with people convening around an open fire for any special occasion and at any occasion with a grill. Thus it is a social custom in much of Eastern Africa.

Nyama choma traditions are very different from that of a barbecue, even if the method of food preparation is much similar. In Kenya, goat meat is preferred, but beef is also used, in Cameroun fish and chicken, etc Wood and charcoal is seen as the best method to cook the meat as compared to gas grills.

Nyama choma is a street food and house meals, available in both roadside inns and larger restaurants and enjoyable when eaten with hands.

Source: Wikipedia