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Best Asian food near Nairobi, Kenya
Discover Restaurants offering the best Asian food in Nairobi, Kenya. Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. Music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle, and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Maasai watering hole. Top sights include the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and the black rhinos of Nairobi National Park. The compact city center is safe to walk in and taxis make other areas accessible.
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10. Japanese Izakaya Cheka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Japanese style Restaurant&Bar "IZAKAYA" which operated by Japanese in Nairobi Kenya The restaurant name "CHEKA" means "Laugh" in Swahili language:))
Reviewed By petermU508MW
We decided to have our second anniversary dinner here. We called ahead and reserved a table. We liked the ambience and overall look and feel of the place. The wait-staff were personable. My wife ordered the fried chicken with roasted potatoes (there's no indication on the menu that the chicken is marinated in sake). On tasting the chicken, it tasted off like it wasn't fresh and we asked the waiter to return it. She decided to only have the roasted potatoes.When the bill was brought, the roasted chicken had been charged, even though we returned the food, uneaten. The waitress tried to pass off a 10% discount, but we insisted that we hadn't eaten the food and wouldn't pay for what we hadn't eaten. We were happy and willing to pay for food and drinks we have consumed. This is when she brought the Japanese chef/owner of the place.This gentleman wouldn't listen to reason and was more concerned that he had already cooked the food so who would eat it! His arrogance on a high, he said that his countrymen liked his cooking so he doesn't understand why we didn't like it. The condescension was appalling. We pointed out to him that all over the world, as a customer, if you are disappointed with a food item, you are allowed to return the food and NOT be charged for it. Seems like Cheka was set up for the Japanese patrons in Nairobi. This experience completely ruined the evening for both my wife and I, and on our anniversary night no less. Terrible, terrible service.
9. Misono
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By gqgarc0n
Misono is the go to restaurant for consistently good authentic Japanese cuisine. Great value for money as well. Service is not necessarily super fast, but this is more a norm in the city. Otherwise if you want fresh, well-prepared, scrumptious sushi (plus aesthetically pleasing), Misono is the place to go. Closed on Sunday though!
8. Ocean Basket
Overall Ratings
4 based on 367 reviews
Mad about Sea Food...Discover our Passion! Delicious Flavors of the Sea, Prepared with Love.
Reviewed By vivek0210
Ocean Basket restaurant is located on the first floor of the building called Oval Towers on Parkland.The interiors have a Mediterranean look with a white and blue theme that offers a very relaxed ambience.The restaurant has a bar. The restaurant also has a large open balcony area for customers who prefer to sit out.The menu is beautifully designed. The restaurant offer only sea food. The menu is designed to help easy selection. Combo, single or platter options.The restaurant has sushi too. Service is very good and the staff well trained.Great place of a business meeting.
7. Furusato Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By Madame_Trey
We visited Furusato after a long hiatus, since moving from Westlands.We arrived at 12:30 on a Saturday and were surprised to find the teams still cleaning, even the restaurant was open.Nevertheless, we settled on window table in the main dining room and ordered our sushi. What I have always liked about Furusato are the many options. It's not unusual for us to order prawn tempura, fried rice and then our sushi boat. I appreciate the appetizer salad served at the start of the meal. Service is prompt and efficient.The restaurant filled up quickly, which is a testament to the quality of food. Prices are also a bit steep but for the quality of fish used in the sushi, very fair.Furusato is not a typical Japanese restaurant and has a significant number or Korean dishes on offer. The main dining hall and type of service is a bit dated though.Overall a reliable dining option.
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6. Zen Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By Geeess
This is nowadays among the most happening places in Nairobi. Abit out of the way but a spacious place with many indoor rooms and place a as well as gardens for seating. It's really quite large and has a restaurant and buffer catering part.We tried the tempura which was well done. The assorted sushi was a bit dry. The spring rolls were crisp and less oily. The tofu in garlic sauce and Thai green curry were full of flavours bit the fried rice was a bit mushy.
5. Haandi Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 694 reviews
Haandi specialises in North Indian Frontier cuisine and true to the spirit of the original concept, the masalas are freshly-prepared daily, all the dishes are cooked to order and absolutely everything you eat is created on the premises. Our trademark glas
Reviewed By armantheman
You can't normally go wrong with Indian cuisine in Nairobi. Unfortunately Haandi is on the lower end of the spectrum. Open house, hashmi and chowpatty all offer more flavor for your buck. Haandis upscale modern decor of course gives it bonus points, but it just isn't worth it given the other available options at your disposal around the corner.
4. Thai Chi Restaurant - The Stanley Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 328 reviews
A small piece of Thailand in Nairobi, Thai Chi has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa. With its traditional Thai decor and delectable Thai specialties prepared by experienced chefs from Thailand, Thai Chi is one of Nairobi's
Reviewed By fasbiguy
Wonderful ambiance, great service, mediocre food, SUPER super small portion sizes, VERY expensive. Itâs an okay place. I donât think there are many (if any) Thai alternatives in Nairobi. But it is really very expensive for incredibly incredibly Incredibly small portion sizes. Additionally, for some wacky reason, they charge a 28% tax to all the menu items. Lived in Nairobi for years, never been to a restaurant in my life that does that.
3. Open House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 610 reviews
At Open House Restaurants, we believe that Fine Indian Cuisine comes from a delicate balance of succulent food, authentic ambiance and personalised service. So when you walk into our doors, be ready to experience a connucopia of indian flavours, whilst be
Reviewed By NLR
I came here to eat alone but there were no half plates or thalis which I had hoped for. A very old fashioned north Indian restaurant straight out of Mumbai in 1975. The menu was ok but pricey as hell. I had a starter of fried okra which was large but tasteless, a Goan fish curry which was lovely but too rich and lacked complex spicing along with rice and a pudina nan. I finished with a kulfi which was very poor with barely any flavour (and given I make my own Kulfi I know what it should be like). i also had a beer. It cost me a whopping £25. Avoid
2. INTI - A Nikkei Experience
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
The INTI experience centers around the finest Nikkei cuisine. The restaurant celebrates the marriage of Japanese & Peruvian fare in unique contemporary urban environments in the heart of Nairobi.
Reviewed By AnifaJenny
My friends suggested we try the new Peruvian restaurant in town and yes it was authentic Peruvian/Japanese combination never tried such but honestly speaking everything was very creative e.g. decor and food presentation the chef took his good time and he deserves an award not forgetting the pisco sour you can never get enough of it ,our waitress Courtney she is well trained and whatever she recommended was mouthing watering ,great team in intiHola / Konichiwa,Thank you for sharing your amazing feedback with us, we really appreciate the support and are very pleased to know we were able to exceed your expectations. We will share your message with our team and let them know you were happy with the experience.Thank you once again for taking your valuable time and sharing your feedback.Regards,INTI Team
1. Hashmi Barbeque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By Madame_Trey
Hashmi is the staple for us for a quick tasty fix to feed unexpected guests. A few boxes of mixed grill, piripiri chips and salad are always satisfying. The mixed grill has tikka chicken, lamb chops, kebabs and beef cubes. The spice level is tantalizingly perfect. I actually prefer takeaway, to eat in the comfort of home with my favorite boozy drink, since the restaurant doesn't serve.To avoid sounding like a broken record, I promise to change my order for my next visit.
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