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Ranalo Foods

Kimathi Street, Nairobi, Kenya
Ranked #57 of 160 restaurants in Nairobi
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Price range: €4 - €8
Cuisines: African
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Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Nairobi Central Business District
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11 reviews from our community

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setravellerLondon
london
Contributor
20 reviews
23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Stopped for a quick lunch at Ranolo foods with a friend. We ordered Chicken, chapati, Ugali, Sukuma, and Tilapia. There is an outdoor seating area. Service was great. You pay for your meal, as soon as you walk into the restaurant. The food was tasty, and they had other dishes like Millet ugali, and some other vegetable dishes.It gets very... More

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timtysonshort
wales
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18 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

Best fried fish in town - local bands and the best bar in Nairobi.Right opposite Stanley hotel, this bar plays amazing music and is really friendly.I often go alone and always feel welcome and don't get hassled by prostitutes More

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cosmic_beancounter
Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
58 reviews
31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

This place is not fancy. It is partly roof-top and partly enclosed. Come for the fish - it is great. Eat with your hands. Drink a couple of beers and dance to the energetic music. This place serves Western Kenyan style food and serves as the local hangout for Western Kenyans in Nairobi. The musicians may be also Western Kenyan... More

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nanasaheb
Nairobi
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23 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2009
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This is a well known and legendary restaurant in Nairobi famous for serving cuisine from Western Kenya. Unfortunately, the quality and availability of the dishes is variable. The ambiance at lunch time is that of a busy canteen. You buy a meal ticket and then go collect the meal from the man controlling the buffet spread. There are loud televisions... More

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5680mn
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2008

Not really a restaurant, more like a cafeteria. 60% of the menu was not available and the food wasn't gr8. Will not recommend to others. More

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1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2008
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Matumbo and fish place More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2008
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For local delicacies to rival ur mom's More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2008

Incredidle food when on hunger strike More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2008
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Cheap and Heavy food....I'd love to take fannis to that place for a date More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2008

Now that is what I call local food with international standards. More

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