Top Restaurants in Nairobi

Nairobi’s Kenya’s capital, is a multicultural metropolis overflowing with people from all over Africa and the world. The city’s top eating experiences range from roadside food stalls to five-star dining facilities. This all thanks to the city’s eclectic restaurant culture.

From traditional Kenyan barbeque to upscale French restaurants, sushi bars, and Brazilian churrascarias, Nairobi has something for everyone. Nairobi’s lovely year-round weather makes it an ideal location for al fresco eating on roofs, balconies, and gardens.

Here are some of the top restaurants in Nairobi to satisfy every taste and budget.

INTI

INTI Restaurant in Nairobi

Africa’s first Nikkei restaurant, INTI, is located near Delta Towers in Westlands. Nikkei cuisine highlights the blending of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions. This as a result of the 19th-century migration of Japanese sugar cane laborers to Peru.

Feast on Japanese classics like sashimi, sushi, and robata, all made with distinctly Peruvian ingredients. The dishes are presented on coal-black plates, within ‘s current urban atmosphere.

INTI has a smart casual dress code and is open Monday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant

Mawimbi-Seafood-Restaurant

Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant is well-known for its fresh and innovative seafood. But it is also known for its gourmet plating and first-rate service.

This fine-dining restaurant features a Crudo Bar. This is for those who enjoy raw delicacies like oysters and ceviche, as well as tempura lobster and panko king prawns, and seafood tagliolini. In addition don’t forget the salmon Thai curry.

Steaks and burgers are available for those who prefer red meat. However bigger groups may decide to feast on substantial sharing platters. Mawimbi is on the junction of Harry Thuku Road and Kijabe Street. It is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nyama Mama – no longer in the Top Restaurants in Nairobi

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Talisman Restaurant

Talisman, a high-end gastropub in Nairobi’s lush neighborhood of Karen, delivers some of the most delicious meals in the city. In particular the ginger teriyaki tofu is fantastic, and the menu offers a wide variety to appeal to a wide range of tastes.

Talisman is ideal for romantic evenings, particularly those held in the lovely grounds illuminated by coal fire pits, lanterns, and candles.

Make a reservation in advance, and keep in mind that the restaurant has a calendar of live music and events, so call ahead to see what’s happening. A new Escape Room experience has recently opened next door. So a great evening might include a daring escape followed by a delicious dinner.

About Thyme

About-Thyme – one of the top restaurants in Nairobi

About Thyme serves outstanding international meals in a charming garden setting in the city’s north, such as pumpkin-and-amaretti tortellini or fried redfish in tamarind sauce. A quick lunch menu, a unique cocktail menu (try the chili-mango caipirinha), and a popular Sunday brunch (10 am to 1 pm) are all available.

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