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Dau Swahili Restaurant

Google rating 4.3 (266 reviews)
Kilimani · Dagoretti
Restaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Kilimani

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About

The Swahili coastal flavors here are done with care — coconut rice, grilled fish, and spice-forward stews. The setting has character with carved furniture and coastal decor. Service is warm. It's proper Swahili cuisine in Nairobi, which is rarer than it should be.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursClosed

Monday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
TuesdayToday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Google reviews

4.3266 Google reviews
  • MukhtarGoogle review · 17 Jan 2026

    Swahili food heaven! Chicken Biryani and Tamarind Juice 🥤 are a great combo. Must try! The staff was great and welcoming!

  • Nigel P.Google review · 15 Jan 2026

    Very good value. Tasty food. Good service from waitress Suin. We'll be back!

  • Daud F.Google review · 14 Dec 2025

    It's the best Swahili Restaurant in Nairobi with best services and it's food is affordable with good eye appealing environment of coastal serenity.

  • Laureen N.Google review · 8 Oct 2025

    Such a nice escape, coastal vibes brought to Nairobi, it really helps that some of the chefs are from Coast, the flavor is there. Highly recommend: Chicken Sharwama,chapati,bhajia and Chicken Tikka. Mombasa Platter feeds 3 and you get a taste of everything.Lamu Platter feeds 4. NOTE :Ask for parking because if can be difficult to know where to park, it is slightly hidden.

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  • Thi M.Google review · 28 Sep 2025

    A perfect balance of chill vibes + great food + affordability. Food: Chicken tikka?Brilliant. Chicken Biryani? Lovely. Beef biryani and pilau? Almost always not available so I can’t say for sure. Mahamri? Yes please! Ukwaju juice? Yes. Kahawa tamu? Any day. Service? Hit or miss. Depends on who. Payment: Card/mpesa

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Location

Kingara Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Kilimani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dau Swahili Restaurant is open daily, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Dau Swahili Restaurant is located at Kingara Rd, Nairobi.
Yes, Google lists Dau Swahili Restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 702 279325 to book.

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