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While primarily Swahili, they do a very high-quality white ugali that anchors their traditional stews beautifully. — Sarit Centre

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A Nairobi institution. The atmosphere is functional and no-frills, but the meat is consistently the best in the city. Order by the kilo. — Waiyaki Way

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One of the few places that explicitly markets "Mukimo Meals." It’s clean, fast, and very popular with the Westlands office crowd. — Westlands

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While primarily a cafe, their "Kenyan Grill" section is very good, offering a gentler introduction to choma for first-timers. — Karen

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Eat choma while watching giraffes and zebras at the waterhole. The most unique choma setting in the city. — Mombasa Road

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A very well-established venue known for serving high-quality traditional Kenyan dishes in a more formal setting. Their Mukimo is a signature dish. — Milimani

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The most communal way to eat choma. You share long wooden tables and watch the meat being carved. The "B6" stalls are legendary. — Ngummo

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A cleaner, more family-friendly way to eat choma. The outdoor stalls serve high-quality meat with comfortable seating. — Karen

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Mark Zuckerberg made this place famous, but it was a local legend long before. Their white ugali is always fresh, steaming hot, and perfectly stiff. — Kilimani

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A very popular local spot that specializes in traditional lunches. Their Mukimo and Beef Stew is a classic CBD lunch combination. — CBD

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A spot dedicated specifically to traditional "kienyeji" food. Their Mukimo is made strictly according to old Kikuyu traditions. — Kilimani

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A livelier, more modern take on the choma joint. Great music, cold drinks, and excellent, well-marinated goat. — Kilimani

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Offers a modern, slightly "deconstructed" version of Mukimo. It’s presented beautifully and uses high-quality local ingredients. — Delta Towers

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A hidden gem in the upscale Kitisuru area. Their Mukimo is a standout dish, often cited by locals as the best in the neighborhood. — Kitisuru

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While famous for fish, their Nyama Choma is excellent and serves as the perfect "heavy" lunch for the city's power brokers. — CBD

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The "fine dining" version of Kenyan staples. Their choma is refined, tender, and served in a beautiful, quiet setting. — Peponi Road

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An upscale garden restaurant. Their Nyama Choma platter is elegant and features very high-quality lamb. — Karen

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19:30.

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One of the best restaurants in the city. Their ugali is served as an accompaniment to high-end African-fusion dishes. — Karen

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Their "Kenyan Platter" comes with a massive mound of ugali that can feed three people. Great for seeing how it anchors a full meal. — CBD

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This is where you get the most "authentic" Mukimo—made every morning by hand for the local workers. No frills, just pure flavor. — Upper Hill

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