restaurant Stories

Nairobians spending more on dining out than on groceries – Is it worth it?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 09, 2025

From luxury fine dining experiences to cosy cafes tucked away in the city's corners, the food scene has never been more vibrant.

How to spot a good restaurant worth your time and money
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 02, 2025

A good restaurant offers fair portions, fresh ingredients and a satisfying experience that justifies the cost.

Restaurants in Eastleigh remain closed as residents begin observing Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Muslim community in Eastleigh followed the announcement by Saudi Arabia, which declared the start of fasting based on moon sighting reports.

How to make Malawah (Sweet Somali Pancake)
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 25, 2025

Loved for its versatility, Malawah is enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or even alongside savoury dishes, but it is best eaten the day it is made, to...

How to make mayonnaise ranch dressing with a Kenyan twist
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 23, 2025

This Kenyan-style ranch dressing is easy to make and can be customised with locally available ingredients.

A simple guide to cooking the perfect sausages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Pan-frying is the most common and easiest way to cook sausages.

Night market thrives on Eastleigh’s Kipanga Athumani Street as major malls close for the day
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 16, 2025

The resilience of the hawkers and their ability to adapt to the conditions keeps the market alive, providing affordable goods.

Uncollected sludge on General Waruingi sparks health and safety concerns in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 04, 2024

The sewage system in the area had been blocked, resulting in road flooding during rainfall. Workers removed the sludge to address the issue, but it wa...

California’s Illays Restaurant that demystified the potential of business switch
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 31, 2024

The food joint now operates 24 hours compared to the less than 12 hours of business when it was a shop

How homeless Ethiopian refugee rose to become successful hotelier in Eastleigh
Yassin Juma  |  Jul 11, 2024

The restaurateur fled his country at the age of 15 after he became wanted for participating in the Oromo youth protests in 2016.

Gen Zs urged to pause protests as goons infiltrate businesses, cause chaos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2024

Among the affected were Qaffe Point Restaurant in Mombasa, Quickmart Supermarket in Mtwapa, and the Nairobi Expressway in Mlolongo.

Somali restaurants uphold tradition with distinct dining for men and women
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2024

This practice aligns with the principles outlined in the Quran, where men and women do not mix during meals or in mosques

Singh Restaurant in Mombasa to close after 62 years of operation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2024

"Unfortunately, since the pandemic, we have faced significant increases in costs such as licences, food, drinks, energy bills, rent, and more."

Eastleigh residents enjoy free lunch during opening of new hotel 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 07, 2024

The restaurant aims to stand out by offering a diverse culinary experience. In addition to traditional Somali dishes like Dailo, Anjeero, and camel me...

How Somali cuisine came to define Nairobi’s culinary culture
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jun 02, 2024

Between 2008 and 2014, almost every nightclub that closed shop in the Nairobi CBD was replaced by a Somali restaurant.

Young woman’s journey from university dropout to starting popular city café
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2024

Bahja Alinoor had the idea for a coffee shop when she was 14 but actualised the dream after quitting her studies.

Why Kenyans are flocking Nairobi's Somali restaurants
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 23, 2024

These restaurants do not serve any kind of alcoholic drinks and all customers are assured of a clean environment with tasty food, something many are a...

Free lunch, camel milk toast as Ajmal Restaurant opens in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 25, 2024

Ajmal Restaurant aims to stand out by offering diverse culinary experiences, including Indo-Arabic cuisine alongside traditional Somali dishes like da...

Several injured after gas cylinder explodes at a South B restaurant
City Correspondent  |  Nov 04, 2023

The incident happened on Saturday at Frizzle Bites Restaurant located at the South B Shopping Centre a few minutes before 4 p.m.

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