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The Alchemist Bar is a collective of local and global entrepreneurs in food, fashion, music, and art. We are an outdoor venue in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi and host a wide variety of events on a nightly basis.

Whether you’re looking for a wide range of food selections, a place to chill and have a Tusker, or a fantastic night out with hip hop or Afrohouse music, we got you covered!

 

10 Reviews for Mama Rocks at The Alchemist Bar

Shalet

201 Reviews

Very creative and tasty burgers

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5/ 5

Created with love and the freshest, natural ingredients, every care has been taken to produce their range of exciting and unique burgers. With 4 branches in Nairobi, Mama Rocks is brought to you by, Samantha and Natalie, sisters who just want you to have great food and fun! Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers has been all the rage in Nairobi since it was opened up and my sisters and I just had to check out whether it is worth the hype. One thing I have realized is you don’t want to try Mama Rock during the burger festival…oooh my! it’s crazily busy. After my sisters were done taking a gazillion photos of the food- totally my fault we got around to eating the burgers. Guys. They were amazing! Love at first bite. Perfectly moist, a burst of flavor, and oh so fresh. I think my taste buds were not prepared for the foodgasm. The burger was really good. The service was great and the space that is The Yard is so rustic chic! LOVE! The perfect option for a date or catching up with friends or family (minus kids not much for them to do).It was a perfect mix and balance of flavor, none overpowering the other. The burger really got me wondering why I’d never had one before and where Mama Rocks have been all my life. They may not look big but they are actually really filling. I certainly underestimated the size but I was in for a shock. Would I go back? definitely. If I could snap my fingers and make it happen I would. Good news guys, you can have the burgers delivered to you One burger you must try at Mama Rocks is the Mango Masai Mama. You’re might not find mango flavored mayo anywhere else on earth so you might as well try it at Mama Rocks. On a serious note, I loved this burger. It’s messy as hell, but it’s so so yummy. The saltiness of the bacon and the sweet kick from the mango mayo form the most perfect union.

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Victor Haya

20 Reviews

Famous burger place.

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4.2/ 5

Mama rocks is known for its wild Sweet and yummy yummy burgers. They have different outlets within Nairobi but the one at alchemist bar is the one I’ve been in. I was there one of the weekends and decided to try a burger with the local name. The mango Maasai mama and it has been my favorite burger since then. Their Burger goes for around 1000/=. They are well cooked very juicy and the flavour just explodes in your mouth with every bite. The ambience is totally fantastic. Loved every minute there. You can also call ahead to order what you want. Please make sure you go there, if you are in Nairobi. They also have diverse options that cater to meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The ambiance is sooo good so you don’t have to worry about that, the music is good, doesn’t overpower conversations , they have motivated staff but if you go on weekends you’d think they are slow but it’s just the many hungry customers that are being served. I love everything about Mama rocks

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___mugure_

58 Reviews

African Gourmet burgers

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4/ 5

As one of the first street food vendors, these burger mama’s (Natalie & Samantha)gathered attention very quickly in Nairobi. They were the talk of town. The sisters have used their platform to showcase the stereotype-busting cosmopolitan youth culture and Kenya’s vibrancy (and it shows of in their decor). They have 4 branches: Westlands, Rosslyn Riviera mall, Karen and Kilimani. Each have their operating hours but they are always open Monday to Sunday- except Karen branch which doesn’t open Mondays. The alchemist branch operates from 10am-10.30pm. On Fridays and Saturdays they extend till 2am. Food prices range is between Ksh.150-1200. My go to is always the Nollywood suya saga (Ksh.990). It’s a paprika spiced beef patty with sautéed onions,mama’s special honeyed nutty mayo,garnished with rocket, and homemade only the brave hot sauce. Let me tell you Maina,this burger slaps!! And there’s none out here in the streets that can top this. The flavors are perfectly balanced you won’t even feel the heat plus it’s very juicy 😋 I’ve also tried the Mango maasai mama (990/=) it has a beef patty, chilli mango mayonnaise, orange cheddar cheese, mixed salad,gherkins, and roasted red bell pepper. Don’t get me wrong, the burger is seriously delicious but it was too sweet for my palate. All burgers come with standard potatoe fries and sauce of your choice. If you want sweet potato fries or plantain,you add an extra 150/=. They have 5 speciality sauces which go for 50/=. My only issue with them is service, its very terrible. They really like to sit in their trailer,and you sometimes have to call them out. Then the delivery part is also worse bcz they take really long (at least 1hr waiting time). Other than that, I am looking forward to trying out their new dishes like Pizza and ribs, I’ve heard good reviews.

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FaithNganga

208 Reviews

all the food are prepared in a truck

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4.4/ 5

mama Rock What comes to your mind when you think about mama rocks’ restaurant? It is a restaurant that is located on Parklands Rd, behind Kwikfit Westlands. The restaurant is Nairobi’s creative event space, filled with a community of entrepreneurs in art, food, drinks, fashion, and music. The menu is huge, but with an emphasis on fresh, tasty, and affordable prices ranging from ksh300 to ksh12000 Mama rocks bringing the African-inspired ‘Gourmet Burger’ to the exciting city of Nairobi, Mama Rocks is original the Nairobi street food scene with an afro-cool food truck like no other. A range of hand-crafted gourmet burgers, wings, fries & milkshakes all from a food truck. It is a restaurant with a unique way of proving service to the guest. The guest gets to decide if they can eat standing, sitting at the tables, chairs, in the food court, or anywhere the guest feels comfortable. I don’t know about you, but when someone tells me that a restaurant has good burgers I always have to go try it for myself. My friend and I decided to visit the place and have a taste of the food provided. So we reached there a bit late but we got to try their best Gourmet burger. ‘Sweet mother burger was costing ksh1100 it was one of the burgers that were recommended by the waiter. It comprises beef bacon creamy sweet potatoes sauce, hot sauce, pan-fried red rockets, and what’s a burger without cheese, it’s like a hug without a squeeze, we decided to do an extra cheese. Kuku republic was the other burger costing ksh1100. Its marinated chicken breast, lettuce, bacon, mayo, and pan-fried rockets. The burger was juicy, meaty, and satisfying, the bacon was nicely done and it was crunchy let’s not forget the best burger should be accompanied by happily melted cheese over the meat. The seasoning of the burger was well balanced which made me feel that’s a burger I would love to try again. We also ordered a bottle of dry white wine which is a good accompaniment for such a burger. The whole moment was a memorable one. The staff was so friendly and very attentive to the guest. The music was beautiful and loud which made everyone in the restaurant enjoy dancing. It was a good experience and I loved the place.

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Ken Chege

398 Reviews

Wide variety of tasty burgers.

4.4/ 5

Mama rocks burgers have some of the best burgers I’ve had in Nairobi. It is located at the popular joint, The Alchemist. An uber from town will cost you about KES200. They also have branches in Karen, Kilimani, and Riviera. The ambiance makes you forget that you are in Westlands. Once we were seated, I ordered the mango Maasai burger that cost KES950. The rest of my friends ordered different burgers from the menu and I am quite sure they all enjoyed their meals because they couldn’t talk about them. Each burger comes with a side of well-seasoned fries. They also give you a choice of the sauce you’d like. Loved their sauces especially the honey mustard and the mango mayo. They also sell alcoholic drinks here. They have a number of offers going on throughout the week. They also have ribs on the menu and although I haven’t tried it yet, I’ve been told is very tasty. They also do deliveries to your office or home. 10/10 recommend.

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Suzie A

26 Reviews

MAMA ROCKS, ROCKS !

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5/ 5

Mama Rocks is not your stereotypical restaurant, it’s designed in a way that focuses on putting them on a higher plane, a higher vibration if I may. Mama rocks is different , they’ve created a lively street food scene that is groovy , hip, hype , with the right amount of color playfulness, bubbly personnel and intoxicatingly delicious food. FOOD :- (Price range from Kshs.130 to Kshs. 1100) Mama Rocks serve handcrafted African Gourmet burgers , wings, fries , milkshakes and sweet treats that are unique creations made with utmost love. Samantha and Natalie (the sisters behind Mama Rocks) have an incredible twist to African inspired food and inimitable flavors that you can only experience in their hands ,only. The Mango Masai mama burger (Kshs.950/=) is hands down my favorite burger. A prime cut grilled beef patty topped with a healthy kick of chili mango mayonnaise, orange cheddar cheese, mixed salad, homemade gherkins and a slice of sweet roasted red bell pepper served with standard potato fries , a sauce of your choice and of course a whole lot of love . I had my burger with the Only the Brave Hot Sauce (Kshs.50) which is a hot yet gratifying pepper sauce that took the flavors over the moon. SERVICE: – Everyone at Mama Rocks is jolly, happy and the general feel of the place is just right and very calming. Fast and personal service, with attentive team that ensure you’re enjoying every bit of being in their hype space. Eating from Mama Rocks means you’ll never have to settle for any other burger. I HIGHLY recommend them, in a heartbeat.

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muthoney__

1 Reviews

Best burgers in Kenya

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5/ 5

Their burgers are juicy, mouth watering and the absolute best burgers I have had in Nairobi. My particular favourite is the Mango Masai Mama beef burger. They even have a vegetarian option for their burgers, they also have home made sauces that you can combine with your burger. Their burgers go for around Ksh. 1,000 and if you are on a budget you can wait for their buy one get one offers. They also do home deliveries using Glovo, Jumia, Uber eats etc. They are located in Westlands right opposite Sarit centre where they run a food truck but have a beautiful open air restaurant space to go with it. They also have a Roslyn Riviera branch.

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Angel Ngugi

85 Reviews

Burgers on a bus!

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4.4/ 5

Famously known for their burgers, Mama Rocks is located within Alchemist Bar, in Westlands. The burger joint is actually an open bus – from where they make and serve the burgers from. Outside the bus is a small dining area with cafeteria-style benches and tables. When you walk in, you will notice a board with all their burger offers in colorful chalk. It is quite a popular joint and you will barely find space to sit during the weekends, and one might opt for takeout. I visited Mama Rocks on a Wednesday, right after school because I had been craving burgers all week. The restaurant was relatively deserted and I was the only customer there – which I loved because I normally find it crowded. I ordered their spicy beef burger which goes for 890KES. The restaurant also sells sauces that are packaged in 500ml glass jars. I particularly love their mango-flavored spicy sauce with everything! The staff are friendly and they do have waiters who serve you at your table, despite them being more of a food truck. I took my order to go and I wasn’t disappointed at all when I got home and had a bite of that juiciness!! My cravings were certainly satisfied. I would definitely go back on a weekday and to try out more of their burger options!

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Kosiso254

2 Reviews

It was definitely an amazing experience

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5/ 5

I still remember the first time I walked over to the mama rocks food cart at the alchemist, first of all the ambience is great with a live music section a few steps from the food truck. So on weekends you can always order a delicious meal while listening to some good live music. The burgers at mama rocks are to die for, and I love how they tailored the names of the burgers to different countries. I’m personally in love with the “great Zambezi” fish burger. Never knew a burger could be made with fish and even taste better that a beef or chicken burger. Mama rocks is definitely a great place with great food and I would eat there everyday if I could.

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5 Reviews

Delicious African-inspired gourmet burgers

5/ 5

This funky food truck is Nairobi’s first, serving up a variety of delicious African-inspired gourmet burgers from its communal space at the Yard. The Mango Masai Mama, inspired by East Africa with its mango and red bell peppers, is a must-try. The beef patty is topped with Mama’s signature chili mango sauce, cheddar cheese, and sweet roasted bell pepper.

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