Nairobi Street Kitchen

I loved this place. The serene environment. The quality of food, the friendliness of the receptionist and chefs. There was this lady who had a gift shop, she was smiling all through. It was a good experience. Make sure to stop at Si Senor.

Visited Nairobi Street Kitchen for "DFK Latino Thursdays" and had a great time! Free entry was a nice bonus. The atmosphere was lively and the music was on point. Didn't order any food this time, but the drinks were good. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking for a fun night out.

This place is similar to a food truck market, with A LOT of options for anyone feeling particularly indecisive. We opted for the smash burgers, which were a little expensive but well worth the price. One of the best burgers I’ve had and a KO cider to help quench the heat, this is a great spot to grab lunch. It was quiet but I imagine this place can get very busy for dinner. It’s a mix of a covered patio and indoor dining so if you are someone who gets cold easily, I’d bring a sweater for after dark. The staff are very friendly and were quick to serve us. And even though security wouldn’t allow our water bottle inside, it was still a place worth visiting.

Being here at night was really relaxing. It's so chilled. They have happy hours for drinks during weekdays and the cocktails are just amazing 💯

The food court like setup offers a variety of dining options, and we enjoyed some of the best Indian food during our two-day stay in Nairobi. However, it was a bit quiet on Friday night, so I recommend having a meal here and then going to Alemchist for some dancing afterward. Please note that there is a strict rule against bringing any water bottles into the compound.

***Location*** Nairobi Street Kitchen is in a great location. Easy access, very near the matatu stage and very many other amenities. If you live within the area or even in the CBD, it is a place you can walk to. It is truly accessible to all and not just those with personal vehicles. A big star for location. ***Concept*** The concept of having different eateries in one space plus different events on different nights is a great idea. The ambience is very artistic with bright colours, lots of different textures, indoor plants and even a few quarky bits here and there. I got inspiration from the washrooms. Featuring a well known African historical figure as the centre piece behind the toilet doors is brilliant. This is a space that you can explore just for the design aspect. Another star here. ***Menu/ Pricing*** I expected the food to be just as innovate, but it wasn't. The menu reads just like any other menu in these our Nairobi streets. The prices are high for the average Kenyan, but that is Westlands with its ridiculous prices and average everything. Next door Kiambu County is now giving you the same experience food wise at the fraction of the cost. No star here. ***Experience*** Went on a Saturday late afternoon. There were barely people. Being my second time here, I have observed that daytime barely pulls in a crowd. Ordered from two different eateries. Got a burger with fries and a ginger, rhubarb lemonade. The burger was good and so we're the fries. Good portions as well. The lemonade was too sugary. Also ordered a soup and spring rolls from the Thai place. The soup was quite chilly with barely any chicken and the spring rolls were a rip off. Very tiny for the price. This particular meal took forever to get to the table. I did not enjoy this particular order. I spent slightly over KES 3000. A good budget for a solo traveller would be around this budget, just make better food choices. If alcohol is your thing, then your budget goes up significantly. The service was good. Another star for the experience. It was not a bad experience. ***Events*** There was a rock event on that Saturday and of course the salsa night I think on Thursdays. This is definitely a great spot for events. Problem is, most of them are at night and are ticketed events. Wish they had daytime events though😔. Overall, a good and interesting experience. I would recommend this place. Great for solo travellers, families, couples, group events... Anyone really.

Was not expecting this Butter Chicken to be so good, but it was! Great portion size, and definitely had an African touch to it with lots of tender chicken

Great location for food or drink. You can sit down and order from any of the food stalls which is great especially with a friend who likes different food. Both Mexican and Korean I found very tasty. Gets busy and lively at evenings and the vibe is good.