Karibu Kitchens
Nyama choma over acacia charcoal, ugali stiff on the plate and sukuma wiki bright. Nairobi's table is meat, maize and open fire.
Hosted by one of our Nairobi tastemakers
Experience hosted by Leley, Jinoo & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Nairobi food tour - Our Nairobi lunch tour explores the city through its everyday food culture from street vendors to local family-run eateries. This isn't about fine dining, it's 15+ tastings that define Nairobi's local food culture.
The essentials
Destination
Nairobi, Kenya
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Nairobi food tour
- Smallest group size in Nairobi
- Led by Nairobi tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Meeting point Public toilets behind 10 shillings for bathroom Squat Maybe best to wait for first stop toilets
Was his fathers and he now owns it <br>Busy from start to end with local people.
You’ll try
Green cornChicken soup
6 years co owned Focus on organic from honey to herbs Harvested in baringo Their own honey Wild bees Comes with honey
Remind people bones on fish Signature dish is fish More than 20 years Luo people
You’ll try
Talipia coconut sauceCorn / cassava millet doughCreamed african nighshadeCollard greens
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Nairobi food tour, Smallest group size in Nairobi, Led by Nairobi tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Leley
Leley A
Leley leads this tour in Nairobi — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Reviews
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Eat Nairobi with us.
An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$55 per guest.