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Tamarind Restaurant

Haile Selassie Ave / National Bank Bldg, Nairobi, Kenya
251811
Ranked #3 of 160 restaurants in Nairobi
4.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Upper Hill Estate
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44 reviews from our community

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SanjG
Nairobi, Kenya
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

You can't get a better sea food restaurant in Africa with signature dishes such as Swahili Crab and Prawns Peri Peri. A visit to Tamarind is a must in Kenya More

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ChuckWao
Nairobi, Kenya
Contributor
17 reviews
15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

The Tamarind is one of quite a large group of establishments owned (I believe) by a well-known Kenyan family concern. One of their better known ventures is the Carnivore, which is a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair that every visitor to Kenya will at some time be subjected to, so it's taken me a while to get around to trying... More

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AndyPR011
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Great food but expensive - always worth it ! Try the chili crab More

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Mazwells
London
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14 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Previous visit 30+ years and glad to report food still has great as I remember. Chili crab, with all the utensils a great experience. Service and decor very dated. Touched by 'special dessert' treat (without ruining the surprise when they ask for your names you will get a great at the end of the meal) More

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SelectiveReviewer
Reno, Nevada
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

A little pricy for Nairobi but great food and service with good ambience. 4 persons $250 US. Easily equal to the better restaurants in Europe and the US. More

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James M
Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Looking for a seafood restaurant in Nairobi we were addressed to Tamarind and was a good suggestion, good seafood, fresh oysters, good service and nice ambience. A bit pricy but acceptable, More

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juliusthuvisafaris
Mombasa, Kenya
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This is the place i had best sea food ever.The robsters and others.Will never forget this More

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danwhitaker
london
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13 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

not a lovely location, and hefty prices. but a very good and broad fish and seafood menu, with kenyan and european elements, and attentive service. More

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buiztraveller
New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

The place has amazing food, nice variety, but the prices are slightly high. The staff are very good, they are trained well! More

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travelbeehappy
London
Contributor
15 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

After a great trip this food was very welcome! Flavours were fantastic - portions generous and most of all service brilliant! More

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