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Best Restaurants in Nairobi: Where to Eat Like a Local

Nairobi's food scene has grown dramatically, nyama choma (roast meat) at local joints, Swahili coastal cuisine, Indian influence across the city and an increasingly sophisticated fine dining and brunch culture in Westlands and Karen.

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Carnivore Restaurant
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Langata

Nairobi institution serving game meats roasted on traditional Maasai swords
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Java House

CBD

East Africa's beloved coffee and breakfast chain born in Nairobi
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Carnivore Restaurant

Langata

Carnivore Restaurant is a top food-dining experience in nairobi.

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Best Restaurants in Nairobi: Where to Eat Like a Local

Carnivore Restaurant

Java House

Carnivore Restaurant

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