2023 is definitely the year to try out new food experiences and eat-out spots you haven’t had a chance to eat at before. Whether it is a romantic dining experience or a cool hang out with friends and family a great food experience, there are so many incredible food experiences to try out in Nairobi.
Kenya has so many incredible experiences to offer and below are some of the great places we think you should try out this year for a change;
1. INTI-A NIKKEI EXPERIENCE
INTI-A Nikkei Experience is one of the classiest restaurants in Nairobi and is located at One Africa Place Waiyaki Way. The restaurant is located on the 20th floor of the building, therefore, providing a great view of Westlands and Nairobi at large.
Besides it having great ambiance, INTI-A Nikkei is mainly known for its unique Japanese- Peruvian based menu that is centered around Nikkei Cuisine. Their beautiful interior with a separate bar lounge and awesome, creative architecture is just but. A meal at INTI-A-Nikkei is definitely one to add to your list of 2023 restaurants to try out.
2. ALI BARBOUR’S CAVE RESTAURANT
Ali Barbour is a magical cave restaurant located about 30km south of Mombasa town. The ancient coral cave offers a fine dining experience 10m below normal ground level and an open roof. While at Ali Barbour, you get to enjoy a unique lunch/dinner experience at this beautiful place.
The best time to dine here is during the night when the place is beautifully illuminated with lanterns creating a great serene ambiance and a perfect dinner under the stars. Ali Barbour’s Cave specializes in offering seafood and Swahili cuisines which is definitely a must-eat while down at the coast.
3. CARNIVORE RESTAURANT
Carnivore Restaurant is one of the oldest African Steakhouses having first opened in 1980. The open-air restaurant located in the suburbs of Langata specializes in offering a wide range of well-grilled meat with the exception of any endangered game meat which was banned in 2004 making them cease the sale of this kind of meat. However, this has not made it lose its popularity among Kenyans as one of the places with the best-barbecue meat.
Carnivore Restaurant offers a whole variety of Nyama Choma meat including rare meat such as that of the camel, crocodile, and ostrich. Besides meat, they also offer vegetarian options on their menu. The restaurant has great African art too and nice gardens which you can get to enjoy.
4. BAOBOX CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT
Baobox Restaurant is one of the most unique restaurants you can get to visit in Nairobi. Baobox Restaurant is located in Pramukh Towers Westlands on the 8th floor of the building thus giving the place a nice view of the surrounding Westlands. It is made unique by the fact that they give you a chance to play any of their wide array of board games as you enjoy your meal/drinks or cocktails. This makes Baobox Restaurant a great place to eat and drink as you bond with your friends.
The games available at Baobox Restaurant are countless and include Jenga, chess, Cards Against Humanity, Jumanji, poker, monopoly, and so many more. Dining at Baobox is definitely a unique experience because you get to eat, and bond with your friends or family as you play games of your choice. They also have cocktails and a selection of bottles of wine at discounted prices for happy hour that runs from 4 p.m to 7 p.m.
5. MOORINGS RESTAURANT
Moorings Restaurant in Mtwapa, Mombasa County offers one of the most unique food experiences in Kenya being the only floating restaurant in Kenya. The Moorings restaurant has a traditional dhow setting and floats on the still waters of the Indian Ocean over at the Mtwapa creeks.
While here, you get to enjoy a full ocean experience with a marvelous view of the surrounding ocean. The Moorings offers the best local seafood dishes including lobsters, crabs, and prawns. This is definitely a wonderful place to experience during your visit to the coast in 2022.
6. GIRAFFE MANOR
Giraffe Manor located in Karen, Nairobi is one of the most fascinating places one can get to visit. Besides the great interior, beautiful gardens & elegant courtyards here at the Giraffe Manor, the 5-star hotel has a resident herd of the endangered Rothschild giraffes in the nearby forest sanctuary.
The friendly giraffes come out of the sanctuary during the early morning and late evening poking their long necks through the hotel windows during breakfast and dinner giving visitors here a memorable and unbelievable dining experience. Dinner or breakfast here is definitely a food experience with a difference.
7. NAIROBI NIGHTLIFE AND SAFARI PARK HOTEL DINNER
Enjoy outstanding shows and a great dining experience here at the Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel dinner. The Safari Park Hotel is located along the Thika Highway just about fifteen minutes from the Nairobi City Centre. Experience the high-energy Swahili acts and acrobatic dances/performances by the dancers as you enjoy a great traditional meal with great barbecue accompaniments from their cosmopolitan menu. The out-of-town somewhat dinner banquet allows you to enjoy the rich Kenyan culture and enjoy live band music as you eat and drink.
8. CHARCHOMA RESTAURANT
Charchoma restaurant is a beautiful beachfront restaurant located in Mombasa County along the Mombasa-Malindi highway. Charchoma Restaurant overlooks the ocean and offers a magnificent view of the beautiful crystal blue Indian Ocean waters as you enjoy one of their delicious meals on their menu.
The restaurant offers a wide array of delicious, savory Swahili cuisines and seafood on its extensive menu. Since it is a beachfront restaurant, you can get to enjoy a walk on the beautiful beach after your meal and enjoy the many fun activities available at a fee including skiing, boat rides, and camel riding.
9. TASTE OF CHINA RESTAURANT
A Taste of China is an Indochinese restaurant located on 3rd Parklands Avenue in the TRV office building. This is definitely the place to visit if you are one to try Chinese dishes, Indian cuisines, or a fusion of the two. Taste of China makes tasty savory cuisines with great portions and a breathtaking view of Parklands as you enjoy your meal. Make 2021 the year you expand your taste-bud horizons, try something out of your usual fast-food options and do a bit of Chinese, might be the best food decision you will make this year.
10. CRAVES KITCHEN
Crave Kitchen is a beautiful out-of-town hidden gem located in the heart of Kikuyu town. The rustic-themed interior and gardens at Crave Kitchen are just a pint of the amazing eating experience this restaurant has to offer. Crave Kitchen offers an amazing food experience with an in-house library where customers get to read books of their choice as they enjoy their meals. Their menu prices are quite affordable therefore making the experience of a meal here very doable on a pocket-friendly budget. Crave Kitchen‘s sweet, savory, and mouthwatering food has made this restaurant famous not just to locals but even residents outside Kiambu County.
I am a bubbly extroverted 25 year old currently living and studying in Nairobi. I enjoy travelling and trying out new places to eat. My favourite place to be is anywhere by the beach, with a beer. You will most likely find me with my nose in a book or dining alone, like most extroverts do, of course.
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I am a bubbly extroverted 25 year old currently living and studying in Nairobi. I enjoy travelling and trying out new places to eat. My favourite place to be is anywhere by the beach, with a beer. You will most likely find me with my nose in a book or dining alone, like most extroverts do, of course.
