Kenya Cinema Plaza · Moi Avenue · Nairobi CBD
Tucked inside Kenya Cinema Plaza on Moi Avenue — brown ugali, fresh fish, and generous plates that have kept CBD regulars coming back for years.
The Spot
The Branch sits up the left staircase inside Kenya Cinema Plaza on Moi Avenue — a casual, welcoming room serving hearty, traditional African home-style cooking rather than a fine-dining performance. There's seating on two floors, plus a balcony overlooking the street for anyone who wants a view with their meal.
A large hot-water basin greets guests at the entrance, and the upstairs bar pours cocktails, mocktails and shots alongside the food menu — a spot built for a proper sit-down meal, not a quick bite.
Regulars don't just praise "the service" here — they name names. Across years of reviews, two servers come up again and again for the same reason: fast, warm, attentive service that keeps people coming back specifically to see them.
For the quickest service, visit after 11AM once full staffing kicks in. Before that, service is still friendly, just slower with a smaller team on the floor.
Why People Come Back
Portions are consistently described as generous enough to take some home — a recurring theme across years of reviews.
Food typically arrives in under ten minutes without sacrificing freshness — a rare combination for a busy CBD lunch spot.
Long-time regulars — some visiting for 5+ years — say the quality and warmth have stayed consistent the whole time.
Kenya Cinema Plaza, 1st Floor
Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD
Daily · 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM