A slice of dessert on a plate with strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries, and mint leaves. The table includes utensils, a glass of water, and a lit candle.

WHERE SHOULD WE EAT?

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

DATE NIGHT · LONG LUNCH
BIRTHDAY · BUSINESS · VISITORS
CASUAL

HOW THE LIST IS MADE

We visit more than 100 restaurants across Nairobi and select 30 that consistently stand out.

FRESHNESS · FLAVOUR · TECHNIQUE · EXPERTLY MADE · VALUE

Every recommendation is personally experienced and independently assessed. Restaurants cannot buy their place.

THE LIST 30 · NAIROBI’S RESTAURANTS WORTH KNOWING

100+ VISITED · 30 SELECTED · FIVE MEASURES

THE LIST 30 · NAIROBI’S RESTAURANTS WORTH KNOWING 100+ VISITED · 30 SELECTED · FIVE MEASURES


Bowl of shredded beef with lettuce, pickled onions, and sauce on a wooden table.

1. ATE

Sushi plate with salmon roe, wasabi, and pickled ginger

2. EZO

Bowl of seafood soup with chunk of shrimp on a spoon, garnished with herbs

3. 45 DEGREES


FROM THE TABLE