Nairobi Restaurants

  1. Beneve Coffee House

    A small self-service chop shop that has locals queuing outside in the mornings waiting for it to open. Food ranges from stews to curries, fish and chips, samosas, pasties and a host of other choices, all at low, low prices.

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  2. Fiesta Restaurant & Bar

    Despite the Latin resonances of a Hispanic name and bright adobe-style décor, the brand-new Fiesta doesn't have anything remotely Tex-Mex on offer, concentrating instead on a fine selection of upmarket international dishes. Staff are smiley and almost unnervingly eager to please, and the chefs do themselves particular credit on some very un-Kenyan recipes such as nasi goreng and pork chops with a honey and mustard glaze. The popular bar area occasionally hosts low-key live crooners.

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  3. Kahawa

    Kahawa has an unusual coastal theme - the counter even resembles a traditional dhow, complete with mast. The menu, however, is anything but old-fashioned, proffering an ever-changing cavalcade of unexpected specials to complement the grills and steaks, from frittata to a 'Mexican breakfast'. Speaking of breakfast, this is indeed a good spot to take the most important meal of the day.

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  4. Sarit Centre

    The Sarit Centre has a huge food court on the 2nd floor.

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  5. Thorn Tree Café

    For a lunch splurge in an upmarket environment, head for the Stanley's legendary cafe. It's an oasis of civilization amid the madness of the streets and the food, while overpriced, caters to most tastes. Although it still serves as a popular meeting place for travellers, the once famous noticeboard has been reduced to a shadow of its former self.

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