Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka

Name: Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka
Address: QQVJ+P5C, Ruaka, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 113 822266
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

4.3(105 reviews)

Open

Runda

Restaurant

WhatsApp Call

About

A Ruaka spot with class finishing, amazing Swahili food, soothing music, and super nice, courteous staff. The simple, clean setup is appealing, service is almost instant, and waiters helpfully warn when chips will take time.

Is this your business?

Claim your free listing to update your info, respond to reviews, add photos, and reach more customers.

Claim This Business

What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Delivery

Reservable

Serves lunch

Serves brunch

Serves dinner

Serves breakfast

Vegetarian options

HoursOpen now

Monday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Google Reviews

4.3

Location

Ruaka, Kenya

Runda

Get Directions

Explore Our Kenya Guides

Food & Dining

Where to Eat in Nairobi: Complete Guide by Neighborhood

From KES 50 street food to KES 8,000 tasting menus, navigate Nairobi's dining scene neighborhood by neighborhood with insider recommendations for every budget.

Read guide →Food & Dining

Nairobi Street Food & Cheap Eats: Where Locals Eat

Eat well in Nairobi for KES 50-500. From smokie pasua to Kenyatta Market lunches, discover where locals eat authentic Kenyan food without tourist pricing.

Read guide →Food & Dining

Kenyan Food Guide: 20 Dishes You Need to Try

From nyama choma grilled on charcoal to ugali eaten with your hands, Kenyan food tells the story of 42 tribes, centuries of trade, and a country that takes eating seriously. Here's everything worth ordering.

Read guide →Food & Dining

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka accepts reservations. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.

Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka is located at QQVJ+P5C, Ruaka, Kenya, Runda, Nairobi.

Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 105 reviews.

Similar Restaurants

See all restaurants →

Eat·Utawala

Little Heaven Resort

Family-Friendly

5.0(5 reviews)

More in Runda

Play·Runda

Harrixology Mobile cocktail bar

18+Great for Groups

5.0(9 reviews)

Things to Do in Nairobi

Private Nairobi National Park Drive safari in 4x4 landcruiser

Great for CouplesFamily-Friendly

5.0

·5 hours

KES 12,900

Ruaka, Kenya +254 113 822266

Nightlife

Experiences

Areas

Guides

For Business

Terms Privacy

Based on 105 reviews

DA

Debby Archy

2 years ago

I stopped by Bara Swahili Dishes for lunch on a Sunday afternoon.The ambience is pretty appealing.The waitress was friendly and the food was served almost as soon as we ordered. It's certainly a great...

EM

Emmanuel Muya

4 years ago

MW

Mike Watoko

2 years ago

WG

Wairimu Gikang'a

a year ago

LW

Lynn Waweru

2 years ago

Reviews from Google

Read all reviews on Google Maps →

Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi: The Honest Review (2026)

KES 4,800 for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside with Maasai swords. Carnivore is touristy, overpriced by local standards, and absolutely worth doing once. Here's what to actually expect.

Read guide →

Eat·Utawala

KES 51,600

Explore local Market matatu ride & Make Kenyan Cuisines with a home cook

Great for CouplesGreat for Groups

5.0

·4 hours

KES 5,805

Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

Great for CouplesFamily-Friendly

5.0

·7 hours

KES 12,255

See all experiences in Nairobi →

Bara Swahili is your place to be for swahili dishes, and more. The place is just amazing. The finishing is class, tue food is amazing, the music played is soothing and the staff are super nice, courte...

Took a Madaraka day escapade. Did it pay off? Not sure. Not very sure. But the simplicity of the setup is awesome. The place is very clean and the waiters are very helpful. She warned us chips would t...

The first table we sat at was tiny ( table for two) we almost tipped it over, so we moved to another (table for four). Even the waitress acknowledged it was a tiny table. Had the chicken biryani and...

Lovely place to change scenery if you work from home. They have wall sockets and café vibes. Their food portions are huge. Lovely service and affordable prices.

Bara Swahili Dishes Ruaka

About

What this place offers

HoursOpen now

Google Reviews

Location

Explore Our Kenya Guides

Where to Eat in Nairobi: Complete Guide by Neighborhood

Nairobi Street Food & Cheap Eats: Where Locals Eat

Kenyan Food Guide: 20 Dishes You Need to Try

Frequently Asked Questions

Similar Restaurants

Little Heaven Resort

More in Runda

Harrixology Mobile cocktail bar

Things to Do in Nairobi

Private Nairobi National Park Drive safari in 4x4 landcruiser

Nightlife

Experiences

Areas

Guides

For Business

Debby Archy

Emmanuel Muya

Mike Watoko

Wairimu Gikang'a

Lynn Waweru

Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi: The Honest Review (2026)

PRIME PORK DELIGHTS

Indian Street Food Desi bites Ltd

Karibu Flavors

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall, an IHG Hotel

Two Rivers Mall

Brickhouse lounge and grill

Nairobi Park Wildlife Safari

Explore local Market matatu ride & Make Kenyan Cuisines with a home cook

Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour