The vibe, food, atmoshphere is great
Ankole Grill is quite a popular restaurant chain in Nairobi, the restaurant has branches in Kitisuru and Kileleshwa/Lavington. We wanted to go to Ankole for the aesthetic, but we left with more than just pretty pictures and great memories. The premium restaurant offers a modern outlook in the suburbs of Nairobi. The theme is matte black. The design is modern, boxy, and engaging. The bar stares at you when you walk in and you may sit there or you may sit in the garden or further inside, which didn’t look too exciting. And if they are full— as they were — they will put a high table and stools in a patch of grass with a view. The service was so personalized. Jessica served us the whole time and she was so helpful and anticipated our needs at every point. If you are a meat lover then the mixed grill platter, including cuts of beef, pork ribs, chicken, Italian sausage, and Kenyan blood sausage (mutura) will satisfy your cravings. A side of kelewele (fried plantains) served with a trio of sauces, including smooth mango chutney is to die for. Twelve-hour smoked meats and boneless chilli goat bites (kauka), reminiscent of Nigerian asun, are also offered. Aside from choices for meat lovers, the menu includes vegetarian options such as coconut curry, Moroccan roasted eggplant stew, pizza (Kitisuru only), and sweet potato peanut butter uji (porridge). The crowd is uppity and very eclectic but most certainly everybody I saw had a forward fashion sense. I have had coffee here during the day as well, however daytime at Ankole Grill promises a fairly lonely experience in a vast space that only comes alive once the sun sets. I have never been here with kids however they have a kid’s menu. For those who take alcohol lemme give you some advice, I learned it’s best you get wine by the bottle. They have a variety. Whisky by the tot can make you faint if you aren’t from a wealthy family, LOL! . They also have a happy hour, from 4pm or 5pm. The place also has a cigar lounge, meeting rooms, events and conferencing facility. atmosphere