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The Hungry Caterpillar

The Hungry Caterpillar

4.8(42 reviews)

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Nanyuki

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Absolute gem with tropical forest-like ambience featuring a fireplace. Blown-away quality food, friendly staff with welcoming smiles, and calm peaceful atmosphere. Bella is a tremendous owner and host — very welcoming with delicious starters and entrees. Best expat restaurant in Nanyuki.

What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Reservable

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Serves breakfast

HoursClosed

Monday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

SundayClosed

Google Reviews

4.8

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Based on 42 reviews

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V M

3 months ago

Based on google map reviews, I decided to give this restaurant a try and boy was I blown away! The ambience has a tropical forest like feeling with a fire place towards the very end. Fast forward to t...

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Roger Gray

3 months ago

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George “Black Man” Mitchell

a month ago

MD

Mariam Dainty

3 months ago

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Rowan Godfrey

5 months ago

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Location

Nyeri - Nanyuki Rd, Nanyuki, Kenya

Nanyuki

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This place is an absolute gem! I came with two friends and we loved our experience at The Hungry Caterpillar. The staff were friendly and welcomed us with smiles. The ambience was calm and peaceful in...

Hands down the best(est) (I'm being silly here) the Bestest Expats restaurant in Nanyuki. Bella is a tremendous owner and host. Very welcoming. Delicious starters and entrees. This restaurant is m...

Absolutely loved The Hungry Caterpillar!! The food is fresh, flavourful and honestly so delicious. You can taste the care that goes into every dish. The cocktails are beautifully made too. Customer se...

The Hungry Caterpillar is wonderful - tonight I had the Special Fish Cakes to start, and the meatballs & tagliatelle for main - all delicious and clearly homemade. The atmosphere was good tonight with...