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Pan-African bar and restaurant on Maua Close, off Parklands Road. Corn ribs, mafé and ceviche in a garden courtyard, with a fireplace inside.

Pulled Chicken Bao

Bar and grill with four Nairobi branches. Wines by the bottle with pairing menus, pizzas and burgers, litre-sized fish bowl cocktails, salsa Sundays and live bands. Open 6am to 3am...

A magnificent, nautically inspired urban retreat adorned with warm sandy hues and lush tropical foliage, transporting business executives and couples from the bustle of the city in...

A sophisticated multi-level architectural bistro that redefines the downtown café experience through award-winning barista craftsmanship and globally inspired fusion cuisine, all s...

Colonial-era lounge bar at Fairmont The Norfolk, Harry Thuku Road. African-twist tapas, deep whisky and cocktail lists, high tea and live jazz on Fridays. Reservations recommended.

Fully vegetarian café and lounge at Kenrail Towers, Westlands. Paneer bao, Bombay sandwiches, standout desserts and a cocktail bar with happy hour from 3pm. All pink, all photogeni...

Elevated all-day dining at The Promenade, General Mathenge. Bao buns, ravioli, standout desserts and a serious cocktail list, in one of Westlands' most photographed rooms

Plant-based café and restaurant at Azalea Square, General Mathenge. Specialty coffee, wholesome bowls and house-made vegan cheeses and mylks

Garden café in Lavington staffed by deaf waiters, with a menu that teaches you to sign your order. Cassava pancakes, gluten-free pizza, co-working space and a yoga centre. Enter fr...

Japanese ramen bar on the 1st floor of Lavington Mall, formerly Umami Street. Rich broths, dumplings, karaage and the flaming Kanairo Ramen. Spice customised to order. Open till 11...

American-style grill at Westgate and Valley Arcade. Angus burgers, wet-aged steaks and barbecue ribs from an open kitchen, with generous portions and a casual industrial room.

Steak and artistically presented continental dishes

Japanese bakery and pan-Asian café at Sarit Centre. Fully vegetarian with plenty of vegan bao, gyoza, noodles, milk bread and specialty coffee.

All-pink café and bakery on General Mathenge. Fully vegetarian and eggless, halal, with vegan ice cream, custom cakes, pizzas and shakes

Dessert bar at Westgate's Pop-Up Market. Soft-serve, gelato, waffles, pancakes and ice cream burgers, with coffee and milkshakes.

Modern Asian at Westgate Mall. Sushi, robata skewers, ramen and wagyu from an open kitchen, with Japanese floor seating and a full cocktail bar

All-day restaurant, bar, coffee shop and bakery at The Promenade, General Mathenge. Continental, Italian and Mexican dishes, an extensive dessert counter, and happy hour daily.

Pork Chops with mushroom sauce and extensive buffet options

Artisanal bakery and café opposite Sarit Centre. Sourdough, croissants and cakes, Indian-influenced sandwiches, good coffee and a book-lined room built for working. Baking classes...

Arabic and Egyptian pastry shop at Adams Arcade — kunafa, feteer and baklava made fresh, plus custom cakes and cookies. Affordable, open till 8:30pm daily.

Halal restaurant, guest house and event venue in Braeside Gardens, Lavington, since 2014. Mutton biryani, Somali soor and buffet options at around KES 1,000, with a kids' area and...

Vegan Omelet

Halal fine dining at GTC Mall, Westlands. Global menu spanning pasta, sushi, seafood and grills, indoor and terrace seating, and breakfast from 6am. Rated 4.9 across 2,400+ reviews...