Rough Guides Eating Out in Nairobi
Nairobi on a plate
Nairobi is a gastronomic kaleidoscope, drawing together cuisines from all over the world. The colonial legacy introduced a wide range of European food(even the Italians brief stay in neighbouring Ethiopia made culinary waves - Café Latino in the Village Market is a fitting testimony to this). For those who want a taste of Africa that's a little different, Daas Ethiopian restaurant serves a mean Injera and Wat(a flat spongy, and slightly bitter 'bread' and a fiery stew). What it is surprisingly difficult to find is good Kenyan and Swahili grub.
The African Heritage centre is popular, but overpriced. Far better, if you're feeling intrepid, is to head for the downtown area where you can feast on Nyama choma(roast meat) and Ugali(maize flour meal) for only a few shillings. Karikor Market is a vibrant lunchtime destination, where people from all walks of life crowd around long marble tables and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty(cutlery available on request). Kenya is synonymous with coffee, and the best cup can be found at The Coffee House on Mama Ngina Street.just follow your nose.
The Rough Guide publishes the most authoritative restaurant guide to Nairobi anywhere on the web; and visitors can choose from nay type of conceivable cuisine. However your mouse will have to work for his dinner. Select ' Nairobi ' from the 'Featured Cities' dropdown, then navigate using the left hand menu, first to 'Eating' then 'Restaurants'. Like all the best eateries; well-worth the wait.
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