the curry comes from zanzibar. just about everything associated with indian cuisine grows on the spice island. a get stark early when you're this near to the equator. to get enough light, the cooks move indoors. the head of the family has already begun to fillet the fish >> for coconut-crusted fish, i need a coconut, as a coconut crust. as you see here, which we made. also, i need a marinade nation, which is mixed by salt, pepper's, and lime. when it is ready, last, you come here, where they have the coconut crust. reporter: then, it gets a hot bath in coconut oil. the rice owes its spiciness to the oriental influence on zanzibar. together, with octopus curry and coconut-crusted fish, it goes out to the hungry diners. these women are from italy and they have been regular customers here for years. >> we often come to this restaurant. it is typical of the area and we really like it. the food is good. reporter: that's what a culinary tonight -- that is what a culinary delight dining can be in a fishing village in zanz