Tamani Cuisine
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Nairobi
About
A Nairobi spot serving true Swahili cuisine biryani — the chicken version is very tasty and filling with pocket-friendly prices. The cuts are top-notch and the staff quite friendly for a great dine-in experience.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Anjeline O.Google review · 13 Jan 2026
Nice place the food is absolutely amazing
- Mark M.Google review · 1 Nov 2024
Disappointed with their service today.Been ordering their choma for a while, i decided to order choma for two and to my shocking the quantity i was given looks the same as the quantity i usually order for one person.
- Michel L.Google review · 11 Nov 2023
I loved the Chicken Biryani. Reminds me of Diani Beach. Definitely coming back again 😛🙂
- Florence S.Google review · 26 Apr 2023
The chicken Biryani is true Swahili cuisine biryani, very tasty and filling. The ambiance is great and the prices are pocket friendly. I will definitely be back 😁
- Bedan K.Google review · 26 Apr 2023
Tamani is worth the try. Their cuts are, mali safi😋 in addition to a great dine-in experience. The staff are also quite friendly.
Location
Ongata Rongai Opposite Ongata Rongai Police, Ongata Rongai, Kenya
Langata
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