The Tamarind Group of Restaurants

The Tamarind group of restaurants has two establishments in Nairobi namely:

1.) The Carnivore

2.) Tamarind Restaurant

1.) THE CARNIVORE

Location: Langata Road, Near Wilson Airport

Tel: +254 (20) 6005933-7 / 6002764

Cell: +254 733 611608 / +254 722 204647

The Carnivore is a time-tested restaurant set in tropical gardens with a rustic feel. It is fondly referred to as Africa’s greatest eating experience. Carnivore an up-market African cuisine meat speciality restaurant offers a fixed price ‘eat all you can’ feast; including soups, dessert selections and coffee. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance to secure a table.

Meat legs of lamb and pork, rumps of beef, spare ribs, chicken wings and some exotic meats are roasted over traditional Masai swords over a huge charcoal pit that dominates the entrance. The waiters dressed in wildlife regalia are an army of carvers who serve guests and only stop when the white paper flag perched atop the central tray on a table is lowered by the guests signalling ‘enough is enough’.

Unlike years back when plenty of game meat was served, these days game meat is minimal due to tougher government restrictions. However, the carnivore gourmet experience is still a worthwhile endeavour especially for barbecue lovers.

For those who don’t have a huge appetite, the Simba Saloon an informal restaurant adjoining the main restaurant caters to your needs and also incorporates a children’s playground. For ‘night birds’ the Simba Saloon turns into a nightclub on Wednesday to Sunday nights playing African music, rock, jazz, soul among others.

2.) TAMARIND RESTAURANT NAIROBI

Location: National Bank Building, Off Harambee Avenue

Tel: +254 (20) 2251811 / 2220473

Cell: +254 733 217990 / +254 724 256452

The Tamarind Nairobi is a popular up-market restaurant with good food and service which opened its doors in 1977. It is a seafood speciality restaurant with a menu blending French, Asian and African cuisines. The menu comprises of fresh seafood from the Kenyan coast including prawns, crabs, lobsters, squid, octopus, oysters among others. For those who don’t have a stomach for seafood steak, poultry and ostrich are also served.

The restaurant opens daily for lunch and dinner however, its closed on Sundays. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance and dress formally. Tamarind is well decorated but the fresh and well prepared delicasies is what stands out.

It’s an establishment definitely worth visiting when you are in the city and remember dress code is formal.