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Nairobi

Nairobi is the political, as well as financial and media capital of Kenya. A city of 4.8 million inhabitants (as of 2024), it's the largest and fastest growing city in the country and one of Africa's largest cities. Nairobi is at the Nairobi River, and at an altitude of above sea level, making it one of the highest national capitals in the world. While a transit point that most travellers to Kenya will pass through, it's certainly also worth taking a few days to experience this bustling metropolis.

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18 places match

  1. Eat

    Alan Bobbe's Bistro

    A venerable, legendary restaurant now located on Rhapta Road (near St. Marys School). Founded in 1962, the restaurant features French haute-cuisine at about a third of what you would pay in Paris!

  2. Eat

    Furusato

    Located in Westlands, has fantastic Japanese food. For a price.

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    Habesha

    Near Yaya centre- great Ethiopian food for around USD5-6, although they serve Nescafé coffee rather than the traditional Ethiopian freshly-roasted beans.

    daily 9AM-11PMaround Ksh 1000

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    Havana Bar

    Popular bar and restaurant with a laid-back Latin theme. Renowned for their sizzling fajitas, steaks and seafood dishes. The kitchen is open daily from noon until late.

  5. Eat

    Hot dishes

    A chain restaurant serving local food. Several venues in Nairobi CBD. Spacious with ample seating, reasonably clean.

    Mains Ksh 180-450 ksh

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    KK Restaurant

    A downtown eatery well-known for featuring economical African fare such as beef stew with managu, goat meat, grilled tilapia, porridge, maize, njahi, minji, kienyeji, etc, plus breakfasts. Sometimes service can be a bit slow, but it is a well-liked place.

    Closed · opens 6 am

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    Le Palanka Pan

    Many Kenyan dishes, but also many dishes from other African countries

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    Motherland

    An authentic Ethiopian restaurant with great and affordable food (typical of Ethiopian restaurants in Nairobi!)

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    Palacina Bistro

    On State House Hill at the Palacina Hotel, a very upmarket bistro fusion grill restaurant in a lovely outdoor setting. Fantastic food.

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    Red Sea

    An authentic Eritrean restaurant located on the top floor of China Centre on Ngong Road near the Chinese embassy. Meals cost around Ksh 500 and the food is excellent, with nice traditional coffee ceremony.

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    Roast House

    In the city centre facing the matatu station on Tom Mboya Rd. Regular local prices with more selection, excellent food, friendly service. Very busy at lunchtime.

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    The Carnivore

    Just outside the city, close to the Uhuru Gardens along Lang'Ata road, it is a luxury restaurant famous for its meats. Once seated, different masaai grilled meats will be carried around on sticks and carved to your plate at request. Very expensive by Kenyan standards, beware of additional taxes and catering levies. Reservations might be a good idea, ask at your hotel.

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    The Lord Errol

    Past Village Market and into Runda, is said to have very good food, and is popular with the expat crowd.

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    Trattoria

    An Italian restaurant. Do not expect anything decent when it comes to the mains (all around Ksh 700). However, there is a fabulous and extensive dessert menu, including crepes, tiramisu, souffle, and a coffee granita with fresh cream (Ksh 250-500).

  15. Eat

    Village Market Food Court

    Has an array of different ethnic cuisines, including Thai, Italian, Chinese and German, as well as a Mongolian Barbecue. Good prices as well. Venture further into Village Market to find a good Japanese restaurant as well, though with slightly steeper prices. There are also food courts at other malls in the city.

  16. Eat Not mapped

    Java House

    With quite a few locations, including The Junction, ABC Place, and close to the United Nations, features a western coffee house menu, from bagels to burritos, with excellent coffees and milkshakes, and a full breakfast menu. Another popular coffee house is Dormans.

    Ksh 500-750 for a complete meal.

  17. Eat

    Abyssinia Exotic Ethiopian Restaurant

    An Ethiopian restaurant with delicious food.

    Mains from Ksh 500-800

  18. Eat

    Seven Seafood & Grill

    Amazing seafood and spectacular decor a must visit.

    24Ksh 2000