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Practical information : Eating out Kenya

Timetable

There are two ways to eat in Kenya: the formal restaurant, and the informal sidewalk restaurant. In the first one, you sit and eat like in any other restaurant in the world. In the second one, it is usually women who cook bananas or cassava (manioc) that you buy by the unit. In Kenya, one can eat this fast and local food at any time. Nevertheless, the family ritual consists of three daily meals. Most restaurants, especially in the capital, offer continuous service from 11am-12pm to 10-11pm. Elsewhere, it is customary to serve lunch between 11:30am and 3:30pm and dinner between 6:30pm and 9:30pm. The closing days vary, some establishments, from the smallest to the largest, are open every day, others close on Sunday or Monday

Budget & Tips

Food and catering are generally very cheap, but not in restaurants or in luxury lodges and hotels. However, there are many small restaurants where you can get a hearty meal for as little as €5 (especially in Indian restaurants or in local "nyama choma"). Most establishments (hotels, restaurants, cafes, gas stations, stores, etc.) accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.). However, some small shops or restaurants may refuse it, and this will probably be the case as soon as you leave the cities. So remember to withdraw cash in these cases

What costs extra

In restaurants, you should expect to pay about 10% for the service. If it is already included, you can leave 20 Ksh or 30 Ksh. Government taxes (including VAT) are often included in the prices. Information on the Kenya Revenue Authority website: www. kra.go.ke

The local way

African cuisine is generally very spicy, and Kenya is no exception. The Indian influences tint the country's cuisine. And the spice is always on the table, ready to heat up the taste buds! In hotels and restaurants for tourists, it is often a watered down version of the same dishes that are served, much less risky for the palate, even if they remain spicy. In local restaurants, the food offered varies little, which can sometimes bore visitors. There are a number of international restaurants in Nairobi and Mombasa. They are more expensive, but offer a wide range of quality food. But Kenya remains above all the country of nyama choma! This is grilled meat (mutton, goat, chicken or beef...), traditionally accompanied byugali (millet or maize flour cooked in water and agglomerated in a ball) oririo kikuyu (pea, potato and maize puree). In the markets, on the roadside, in town or in remote villages, there will always be a stall where you can enjoy a nyama choma at any time of the day , in its basic version, with chili, salt and... with your fingers!

To be avoided

In order to avoid some intestinal inconveniences, some basic advice is necessary. Related to the ingestion of contaminated food or drinks, the famous "tourista" or "traveler's diarrhea" has an infectious origin, mostly bacterial (Escherichia coli, salmonella), sometimes viral (rotavirus, norovirus), or parasitic (such as amoebas). It is therefore advisable to systematically wash your hands before meals and any food handling. In the absence of soap and water, use a hydro-alcoholic solution. In general, avoid ice cubes, raw foods, raw vegetables and unpeeled fruits. " Cook it, peel it or forget it" ! This English expression sums up the precautions to take: "if you can't cook it, if you can't peel it, then avoid eating it". It is better to cook meat, fish and shellfish thoroughly. Drink only bottled water (opened in front of you) or boiled water. Coffee and tea are "safe" drinks. Also, it is preferable to brush your teeth with bottled mineral water or water that has been purified with disinfectant tablets such as Micropur® or Aquatabs®. Hotels generally provide mineral water in their guests' rooms.

Smokers

Smoking is prohibited in all public places, and therefore in restaurants, outside the areas dedicated to this purpose, often on the terrace or outside the establishment.

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