We thought it might amuse some and help others to know which restaurants we frequented the most and would suggest as the top restaurants in Nairobi. One of the benefits of living in Nairobi is the plethora of ethnic foods. No doubt we are biased, but all the same, here are the top 5 favorites:
Location: Village Market, 2nd Floor
Price: Around 700/= per dish
Notes: Start with the jasmine tea, get at least 1 dish per person (or 2-3 dishes to split amongst several people).
Favorite Dishes: Spicy Beef & Vegetables, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Cashew Nut Chicken, Egg Rolls
4. Le Rustique (French/Italian Cuisine)
Location: Westlands
Price: Around 600 per dish
Favorite Dishes: Any kind of crepe – best for breakfast or brunch
Location: Utali House near Sarit Center
Price: Around 700-800 per dish
Favorite Dishes: Chicken with cashews, spicy beef dish
Desert: Fried Date Pancake! (most likely the best desert we have ever had! ever.)
2. Anghiti Restaurant: Masters of Indian Cuisine
Location: Muthaiga Mini Mart OR Westlands, off of Wayaki Way
Price: Around 600-800 per dish
Favorite dishes: Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, with plenty of NAAN
1. Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Location: Brookside Grove, off of Waiyaki, behind Safaricom House in Westlands
Price: Around 300-600 KSH per dish / 1700 per platter
Notes: Hands down the best Ethiopian place in Nairobi / the world. The owner is a wonderful individual and is sure to provide the highest quality service and best possible shiro!
Favorite Dishes: Vegetable platter, with additional orders of Shiro Tegamino, Doro Wot, Shekla Beef
I will be sure to save the list in the unlikely event I get to Nairobi.
On my way!!!
Love you, Mom
Excellent blog. My guess is Malawi can’t hold a candle.