Modern places in Nairobi

Modern listings in Nairobi

These 122 places match the Modern vibe and are ready to explore. Browse by rating, area, or budget to find your perfect Modern spot.

• Roro's

  Healthy fast-casual with four Nairobi branches. Salads, savoury rice bowls, buddha bowls, wraps and cold-pressed juices — no additives or processed sugars. Halal, with vegan and gl...

• Amka Café

  Two-storey café in Lonrho House, Standard Street — amka means "wake up" in Swahili. Farm-to-cup coffee, the Amka bowl, chicken katsu and croissants, with happy hour from 5pm and li...

• pan pacific

  Serviced suites in Westlands linked to the JW Marriott — the practical option for conference delegates. Exquisite rooms, a well-regarded sixth floor and service guests call splendi...

• The Light02 Tigoni

  Intimate contemporary bar and grill in Tigoni, open 8am to 2am daily — the only late-night spot in the area. Good food, good music and cool highland air. Bring a jacket.

• Haru Restaurant

  Authentic Japanese in Karen since 2009. Impeccable sashimi, creative sushi pairings and an extensive sake list, in a serene room with bar seating facing the sushi masters. Reservat...

• The dispatch Grill

  Artisanal grill at Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill from Chef Hilal Kaafarani. Prime cuts, flame-kissed seafood and city views — with an all-you-can-eat BBQ Royale every Friday at KES 3,...

• Sky Lounge

  Bar and lounge on Kaunda Street in the CBD, opposite International House. Well-priced drinks, sport on multiple screens and a rooftop section. Open 10am till midnight, 2am Saturday...

• The Belvedere Grill

  Sixth-floor rooftop grill on Mombasa Road with African, Asian and European dishes under one roof. Mbuzi choma, sharing platters and standout samosas. Open 11am to 3am daily.

• Heathers Kitchen

  Health food café at Village Market's Food Market, from Nutritional Therapist Heather Cuthbert. Refined-sugar and dairy free throughout, with vegan and gluten-free options, power la...

• Tasty buns

  Quaint café and bakery beside the Rubis station on Limuru Road, Gigiri. Fresh baked goods, proper coffee, breakfast and desserts. Open 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

• Malibowl

  Build-your-own Somali bowls and wraps at Village Market's Food Market. Choose your base, protein, veg and house-made sauces — ready in under five minutes. Rated 5.0.

• Shokudo Gigiri

  Japanese casual café and specialty store at the Gigiri Courtyard. Katsu meal sets, ramen, donburi, sushi and poke bowls, with sake and mochi. Mains KES 1,000–2,000. Open 10am to 9p...

• Enchante Bistro

  European bistro on the 1st floor of Gem Forest Hotel, Limuru Road. Sharing-style cooking from the South of France, Italian Riviera and Spain, with live-station breakfasts from 6:30...

• Joto Ramen - Lavington

  Japanese ramen bar on the 1st floor of Lavington Mall. Rich broths, dumplings, karaage and the flaming Kanairo Ramen. Spice customised to order. Open till 11:30pm Fridays and Satur...

• KAI-the Sushi Bar

  Authentic and fusion Japanese sushi bar on Ngong Road. Salmon aburi, prawn nigiri, chicken namban and tonkatsu, with a five-sake tasting board. Affordable, generous, and indoor or...

• Shokudo Kilimani

  Authentic Japanese diner behind the Astrol petrol station on Lenana Road, Kilimani. Ramen, teishoku sets, donburi, sushi and in-house gelato, with live teppanyaki by reservation. O...

• Xiang Restaurant 湘菜馆

  Authentic Hunan restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Chinese Commercial Centre, Kilimani. Classic regional dishes with proper spice levels, an open kitchen, private rooms and easy pa...

• Sesame Asian Tapas Restaurant & Lounge Bar

  Asian tapas and lounge bar at Kasuku Centre, Kileleshwa. Momos, wontons in chilli oil, Thai curries and Korean-inspired small plates for sharing. Open 8am to 11pm daily, with safe...

• Sierra Brasserie

  Refined brasserie on the 2nd floor of Yaya Centre. Expertly cooked steaks, wagyu burgers and braised lamb, with beer from the group's own brewery. Open daily 11am to 10pm.

• Noi Dumplings

  Handcrafted dumplings at Diamond Plaza 2, Parklands. Eat in, take away, or buy frozen to cook at home. Chicken, pork and shrimp fillings with signature sauce. Delivery on Uber Eats...

• Mode Cafe

  Light, high-ceilinged café in Almas Towers, Kilimani. Mode Benedict, shakshuka, tacos and burgers, with desserts made daily by a pastry-chef owner. Free parking, open 8am to 10pm.

• Crave

  Bistro opposite Yaya Centre on Ring Road Kilimani. Mombasa seafood, properly cooked steaks, specialty coffee and generous portions at fair prices. Open 6am to 1am daily. Ranked #8...

• Maboneng Lounge & Restaurant

  Lounge and restaurant on Kilimani Road specialising in bottomless brunch — three courses and unlimited cocktails at a fixed price. Wings, Swahili dishes, karaoke Wednesdays and ama...

• Kilimani Bistro

  Neighbourhood bistro at Elysee Plaza, Kilimani. Contemporary Kenyan and international cooking, quiet enough to work in, with BOGOF cocktails Wednesdays and Fridays and paint-and-si...