On Friday, September 8, Kenya’s High Commissioner to the UK, Manoah Esipisu visited a Kenyan eatery in North London called iNairobi.
At the restaurant, Esipisu, former State House Spokesperson, enjoyed Kenyan masala tea which reminded him of local cuisines.
“Enjoyed my well-brewed Kenyan masala tea at iNairobi restaurant in Hornsey, North London. Great Kenyan eateries continue to expand in the United Kingdom as East Africans and our British hosts clamour for a Taste of Kenya,” Esipisu wrote after the experience.
Story of iNairobi
The owners of the fast-rising restaurant and lounge in the United Kingdom are husband and wife, and both are of mixed African heritage.
They picked Nairobi as part of the restaurant name as the husband was born and raised in Kenya. iNairobi was then launched to deliver a fusion of culture and flavours through a dining experience offering a feeling of ‘home away from home’.
” As a couple whom both share a passion for food, culture and traveling between continents; they believed that the beauty and sophistication of going out to eat, good Pan African food was a rare experience here in the UK,” the restaurant website reads in part.
The couple noted that through the restaurant, they can unite people from different cultures.
” Through visiting different Restaurants, countries and several experiences alike, we knew we wanted to showcase African cuisine to Africans who had not had a chance to travel widely within the continent and to non-Africans who had not experienced African foods in the way that we had and know we can offer,” they stated.
“Food is a means to tell stories, share culture, and honour tradition. Utilizing traditional African ingredients and plant-based dishes, the chef’s expertise draws from tradition to inform their culinary innovations,” they added.
Their Menu
The restaurant is famous for Kenyan masala tea and Nyama choma among other local dishes.
Samosa, chicken wings, fried prawns, avocado, fried fish, and homemade bread are also the most ordered foods at the restaurant.
They use different seeds, nuts, green bananas, sweet potatoes, and beans that compose a lot of the traditional East African diet.
“We believe that sharing African expertise on plant-based eating is vital to global sustainability. At ‘I Nairobi’, this desire to showcase Pan African cuisine drives many of our dishes,” the restaurant states.
What is Found at the Bar
Pineapple, White Rum, Tropical, Coconut and Cream. Other drinks include Tropical, Spiced Rum, Curaçao Liqueur, Orgeat Syrup and Fresh Juice.
Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Triple sec (an orange liquor), Gin, Cola and Fruit Juice are also served at the bar.
Mocktail drinks include Pineapple blended, Coconut Cream and Crushed ice. Ginger or Strawberries, Lime, Mint, Soda, Crushed Ice (Classic, Spiced Ginger or Strawberry) are served as Mojito at the restaurant.
