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Japanese restaurants in Nairobi
We list 10 Japanese restaurants in Nairobi. Most are in Karen (2), Kilimani (2), and Lavington (2). 2 keep the kitchen open past 11pm.
Where to start
Top rated
SUSHI RAMEN BAR by ChiQ Japanese Restaurant
Karen · 4.6 Google rating · 253 reviews
Highest Google rating among places with 100+ reviews
Most reviewed
Furusato Japanese Restaurant
Parklands · 4.4 Google rating · 1,536 reviews
Most Google reviews on this list
Open latest
Joto Ramen - Lavington
Lavington · Kitchen open until 11:30pm on its latest night
Latest closing time in the hours we hold
Japanese restaurants in Nairobi compared
Swipe the table sideways for hours, rating and contact.
| Restaurant | Area | Price level | Latest close | Google rating | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Restaurant | Lavington | Very expensive | 10pm | 4.5 (1,243) | Phone |
| Furusato Japanese Restaurant | Parklands | Very expensive | 10pm | 4.4 (1,536) | Phone |
| Haru Restaurant | Karen | Moderate | 9pm | 4.5 (967) | Phone |
| Sushi Soo | Kilimani | Moderate | 9:30pm | 4.4 (889) | Phone |
| SUSHI RAMEN BAR by ChiQ Japanese Restaurant | Karen | Moderate | 10pm | 4.6 (253) | Phone |
| SUSHI RAMEN by ChiQ Japanese restaurant | Westlands | Moderate | 10pm | 4.4 (185) | Phone |
| SHOKUDO JAPANESE RESTUARANT NAIROBI | Hurlingham | Moderate | 10pm | 4.5 (375) | Phone |
| Misono Japanese Restaurant-The Green House | Kilimani | Moderate | 9:30pm | 4.4 (512) | Phone |
| Joto Ramen - Lavington | Lavington | Moderate | 11:30pm | 4.3 (76) | Phone |
| MeSo - Modern Asian Izakaya | Westlands | Not listed | 11pm | 4.1 (156) | Phone |
Latest close is the latest time in the week's stored hours; green means 11pm or later.
Japanese food by area
Karen2 places
Haru Restaurant, SUSHI RAMEN BAR by ChiQ Japanese Restaurant
Kilimani2 places
Sushi Soo, Misono Japanese Restaurant-The Green House
Lavington2 places
Tokyo Restaurant, Joto Ramen - Lavington
Westlands2 places
SUSHI RAMEN by ChiQ Japanese restaurant, MeSo - Modern Asian Izakaya
Hurlingham1 place
SHOKUDO JAPANESE RESTUARANT NAIROBI
Parklands1 place
Furusato Japanese Restaurant
Every Japanese restaurant we list in Nairobi
In our list order, with each place's own photo, hours and contacts.
ParklandsVery expensive4.4 Google rating (1,536 reviews)
Ring Rd Parklands
Latest close: 9:30pm
All hours
Monday: Closed; Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
KarenModerate4.6 Google rating (253 reviews)
The Hub Karen, Food Hall, Upper ground Nairobi
WestlandsModerate4.4 Google rating (185 reviews)
Sarit Centre, Karuna Rd
Latest close: 10pm
All hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
HurlinghamModerate4.5 Google rating (375 reviews)
Lenana Road Astrol Petrol Station
KilimaniModerate4.4 Google rating (512 reviews)
Kilimani Adams Arcade, Ngong Rd The Green House Dagoreti North
LavingtonModerate4.3 Google rating (76 reviews)
Lavington mall, James Gichuru Road
Latest close: 11:30pm
All hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Latest close: 11pm
All hours
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Japanese restaurants in Nairobi: questions
How many Japanese restaurants are there in Nairobi?
We list 10 Japanese restaurants in Nairobi: 2 in Karen, 2 in Kilimani, 2 in Lavington, 2 in Westlands, 1 in Hurlingham, and 1 in Parklands. The count only includes places whose listing names the cuisine.
Which Japanese restaurant in Nairobi has the best Google rating?
Among places with 100 or more Google reviews: SUSHI RAMEN BAR by ChiQ Japanese Restaurant (4.6 from 253 reviews), Tokyo Restaurant (4.5 from 1,243 reviews), and Haru Restaurant (4.5 from 967 reviews).
Which Japanese restaurants in Nairobi are open late?
2 of the 10 with hours on file close at 11pm or later on at least one night: Joto Ramen - Lavington (until 11:30pm) and MeSo - Modern Asian Izakaya (until 11pm). Check the row for the night you plan to go.
How expensive are Japanese restaurants in Nairobi?
By Google's price level, 7 are moderate and 2 are very expensive; 1 have no price level yet. We don't have menu prices for most of them, so call ahead if budget matters.