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Golden star restaurant

Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Google rating 4.6 (274 reviews)
CBD
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Ranked in Best Casual Dining in CBD

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About

The Chinese-Kenyan menu here is what you'd expect — fried rice, noodles, sweet and sour dishes done fast and cheap. It's not gourmet, but it hits the spot when you want something different from nyama choma. Service is efficient, atmosphere is basic.

Highlights

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

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
TuesdayToday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Google reviews

4.6274 Google reviews
  • Jasmin M.Google review · 27 Jan 2026

    The food here was amazing, the view even more. Best spot second floor outdoor sitting. Highly recommend and will always come back.

  • Yilmaz E.Google review · 5 Aug 2025

    Food is good. Service is good. Nice views of the CBD from the balcony. Clever use of the plants as decoration. Tables ara clean. Toilets are good. A nice place to chill in CBD. Highly recommended.

  • Ambiga C.Google review · 5 Jul 2025

    Naomi served us very well. Explaining all our queries and offering extra local cuisine. We had an awesome experience here. Ambience is very cosy and highly recommended

  • Flower P.Google review · 6 Jun 2025

    With 3 people we ate very well. The Ethiopian food was amazing (although a bit salty). Pizza was not amazing, but good enough. Service was good. Food took 30min to arrive but that was ok because of how good it was.

  • Jay K.Google review · 7 Sep 2024

    I loved the automation of services at the dinner tables. That’s a master stroke. The meals portions are surprisingly amazing. The drinks were superb. The staff are friendly. And the atmosphere is extremely quiet given the fact that you are the heart of Nairobi CBD. Highly recommended.

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Location

Banda St

CBD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Golden star restaurant is open daily, 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Golden star restaurant is located at Banda St, CBD, Nairobi.
Yes, Google lists Golden star restaurant as taking reservations. Call +254 702 099927 to book.

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