Kimathi Street · Nairobi CBD
A Kimathi Street fixture for biryani, pilau and grills — where CBD lunch crowds and first-time visitors sit down at the same tables.
The Spot
Tucked into Kenwood House on Kimathi Street, Kilimanjaro Jamia has become one of downtown Nairobi's go-to counters for East African and Swahili-coast cooking — the kind of place where office workers, matatu drivers and visiting tourists all end up shoulder to shoulder over the same plate of biryani.
The kitchen runs halal, the portions run generous, and the menu stretches from full breakfasts to milkshakes — built for a neighbourhood that eats on the move but doesn't want to compromise on flavour.
Word On Kimathi Street
Regulars keep coming back for the portion sizes — plates built to actually fill you up through a CBD afternoon.
A recurring theme in write-ups: friendly, polite service that keeps a fast lunch counter feeling personal.
A steady stop for visitors exploring Nairobi's CBD food scene, alongside the daily regulars from nearby offices.
Kimathi Street, Kenwood House
Nairobi 00600, Kenya
Daily · 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Busiest 11 AM – 7 PM