A reliable spot for local Djiboutian food in the African Quarter, Historil serves fah-fah — the city's signature dish of slow-cooked spiced goat with a rich broth — alongside skoudehkaris, the fragrant rice-and-lamb dish that anchors the local repertoire. The setting is simple, the portions generous, and the clientele mostly local, which is the surest endorsement. Go for lunch when the cooking is freshest. The owner speaks French and some English. This is the place to eat if you want to understand what Djibouti City actually tastes like.