Ian’s guidebook

Ian
Ian’s guidebook

Food scene

Le Grenier A Pain - Fancy French bakery where many expats work from. Food and coffee are good here. Hi-speed internet.
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Le Grenier À Pain
9 Riverside Drive
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Le Grenier A Pain - Fancy French bakery where many expats work from. Food and coffee are good here. Hi-speed internet.
other Ethiopian restaurant, has a bit of a better (though more crowded) vibe than Abyssinia. Coffee, popcorn, shiro, and veggie platters are yum.
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Habesha Restaurant
Argwings Kodhek Road
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other Ethiopian restaurant, has a bit of a better (though more crowded) vibe than Abyssinia. Coffee, popcorn, shiro, and veggie platters are yum.
One of the nicest/best restaurant in Nairobi, but a bit far in Karen. Expect to take 45 min by Uber.
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Talisman
Ngong Road
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One of the nicest/best restaurant in Nairobi, but a bit far in Karen. Expect to take 45 min by Uber.
Chowpaty Westlands
Mpesi Lane
Great food!
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Cedars Restaurant
Lenana Road
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Great food!
Great for local choma and beers. They also show the football and most sports. A firm favourite for locals!
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Road House Grill - Dennis Pritt
Denis Pritt Road
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Great for local choma and beers. They also show the football and most sports. A firm favourite for locals!
Japanese in Lavington. The casual setup features an outside seating area where tables are covered with parasols. The terrace has an open kitchen.
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Tokyo Restaurant
Kolloh Road
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Japanese in Lavington. The casual setup features an outside seating area where tables are covered with parasols. The terrace has an open kitchen.

Sports - Rocks Climbing.

Rock Climbing at Blue Sky in Diamond Plaza: 1,200ksh with equipment rental (they have people to belay you). Tuesday is Ladies nights.
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Diamond Plaza
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Rock Climbing at Blue Sky in Diamond Plaza: 1,200ksh with equipment rental (they have people to belay you). Tuesday is Ladies nights.

Yoga - community

African Yoga Project: donation-based community yoga classes Sat 10 - 12pm + Lunch (beans, chapati, rice). Bring a towel and a water bottle! They have yoga mats but some people bring their own too. They also do fee-based classes, with schedules changing.
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Diamond Plaza
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African Yoga Project: donation-based community yoga classes Sat 10 - 12pm + Lunch (beans, chapati, rice). Bring a towel and a water bottle! They have yoga mats but some people bring their own too. They also do fee-based classes, with schedules changing.

Lokalne preporuke

Kretanje gradom

Taxies, Boda-Bodas, and by Foot!

Ridesharing apps | UBER, Bolt, Little Cab, Mondo Ride are quite popular and affordable. Safe-Body is also a great way to beat the traffic. They are everywhere now and a fraction of the cost. Download the app and you can also pair with your fav rider. Note, most drivers will call you as soon as you request the car to ask you where you are and where you are going. Not all of them will look at the map so sometimes best calling and confirming your location if you are in a rush and to speed things along.
Korisni izrazi

Useful phrases

Everyone speaks English, so you will be able to get around just fine. However, knowing Swahili has made my experience a lot richer. People are also very receptive to you learning and even treat you better if you do. Here are a few of the basics (you can find an extended list here): Hello / How are you (informal) = mambo or sasa Hello / How are you (formal) = Habari yako Very fine (response) = nzuri sana Goodbye = kwaheri/ kwaherini (more than one person) See you later = tuonane baadaye Nice to meet you = nimefurahe kukutana na wewe Goodnight = usiko mwema or lala salama
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Know what to bring

Seasons/Climate Nairobi can get cold! Pack a jacket / windbreaker / cardigans There are 2 rainy seasons (Nov - Dec short rains and March - May long rains) so bring a raincoat and rainboots, as well as a smaller umbrella (have really only been able to find the giant ones here)