My love for butter chicken has no bounds and Ando Foods get it right every time. Butter chicken is and will forever be a fave! The Palak Paneer was a first for me to try this year & the lactose intolerant in me persevered & survived. I also tried the Chicken Masala curry - didn’t enjoy that one as much as the butter chicken but it wasn’t bad. The curries come with freshly buttered Naan or garlic Naan.

This is yet another Ando Foods creation, and it is also delivery only. They focus on a variety of wings and I’m not a major wings person but since I’ve enjoyed Ando’s other brands, figured it won’t hurt to try. So far I’ve tried 4 out of their 8 wing flavours - Lemon pepper, Sticky Asian, Classic BBQ & Thai Chilli Mango. Lemme start with the one I love the most - Lemon Pepper.

If there’s one thing Ando Foods guys get right every time other than their food, it’s the packaging. With this brand - they were going for a classic American diner look with the red+white, the branded buns & checkered wrapping paper - love it. I have had Cheeseburger (KSH900/) & the hot Chik’n burger (KSH850/). The Fries are sold separately at KSH150/. The Cheeseburger was okay, the portion is great, I just wish the patty had more flavour?

I’ve been eating so much Pasta from Little Italy in the past two years so this review may sound all over the place but just know it’s all because I love majority of their dishes. Little Italy is yet another brainchild from Ando Foods. My favourite item from their menu is the Tagliatelle Mushroom pasta which is quite a big portion for one person. I always add grilled chicken to my order and some garlic bread which is insanely good!

I wanna highlight a brand I’ve really come to love - Ando Foods and particularly - Khan’s Biryani. I’ve had the sindhi chicken,mutton, & chicken masala biryani and I really enjoyed them all. Their packaging also is one of the best food package design I’ve seen in a while. I also LOVE the fact that when you buy a meal they also make another of the same order to give to an under-privileged child.

Talking about another cloud kitchen turned dine-in restaurant today! Siam Thai Kitchen is one of 7 brands under the Ando Foods umbrella and I love that their family just keeps getting bigger and bigger! (Still waiting on that dessert brand👀) As the name suggests, Siam is a Thai restaurant serving up nothing but good authentic Thai cuisine and coming from the Ando brand, I really expect nothing less. They opened quite a while back but I didn’t get to try anything from there until a few weeks ago.

Last but not least on the #watamueats series is Seafood Cafe. This roadside cafe is quite easy to find, it’s right by the main Watamu sign on Gede Road. It’s a simple restaurant with very little thought to decor and ambience though I did appreciate the graffiti murals on the walls. The place gives very much kibanda-esque vibes which I was happy because that means the food will be excellent

I love a good beach side restaurant and Papa Remo is just that with all the vibes to match It’s spacious with lovely coastal decor, comfortable lounge areas and a great central bar. The ocean breeze welcomes you as you walk in and head towards the tables on the beach (best seats in the house imho). The views my goodness! I came here for a solo dinner and I was very ready to stuff my face.

Kokomo is a Lebanese-Mediterranean beach bar and restaurant located right by where I was staying so this was the first place I tried in Watamu. I went there at night so I didn’t get a full view of what it looks like during the day but I like the day beds they have overlooking the ocean, perfect for chilling and sundowners and the booths in the restaurant were quite comfy.

We are finally getting into the Watamu series! Starting the series with the very popular Lichthaus restaurant that is located by Mida Creek Watamu. We’ve all seen the nets, we’ve all wanted a picture while sitting on those nets, we’ve all wanted to watch the sunset while sipping cocktails on those nets… what we didn’t know was the process of getting on those nets… We had just docked at Lichthaus after a wonderful dhow ride along Mida Creek so the vibes were high and everyone was excited to eat and drink.

We are in Tigoni today at the very picturesque Fig & Olive. It has such a nice, quaint farmhouse vibe, lots of bohemian decor and a very stunning vintage Ford Model A & VW Beetle right at the entrance. When you walk in you’ll be met by their retail store first which is fully stocked with unique home decor pieces, cool stationery and a variety of food products. I’ve been here twice (once on a weekend and once on a weekday), and both times the place was equally busy so reservations are definitely required beforehand.

On the very first day landing in Negril we were famished and luckily this place was very close to our hotel - literally a 5 minute walk. It was also one of the places I had noted down while doing research for this trip as it came highly recommended in many travel groups. Best in the West can be described as a street food restaurant that is right by the roadside along Negril’s Norman Manley Boulevard.

We are in Ocho Rios today🇯🇲 Miss T’s Kitchen came highly recommended from the internets so I was excited to finally try it out. It’s such a vibrant place with so much colour and a little playground right at the entrance😊 The hostess we met at the door wasn’t in the best mood though, not sure why… she barely wanted to seat us yet the place was quite empty for a Sunday evening.

Starting the Jamaican series today is the Pelican Grill that is located right on the Hip Strip of Montego Bay, overlooking the sea. It’s a family owned restaurant that’s been in business since 1964, serving up authentic Jamaican food. We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and didn’t find it too packed, which is nice. The decor feels very classic diner like, nice cosy booths with lots of room for big or small groups.

Talking about a nice culinary gem in Nanyuki today. The Nook actually used to be in Nairobi and then they moved to Nanyuki to a bigger space that fits their aesthetic quite perfectly I feel. Located on Haile Sellasie Drive, the Nook has a very ranch style aesthetic. Lots of grass, lots of wood features, and lots of outdoor seating available. They have a beautiful succulent garden built into some tables that made me wanna have a little succulent garden built into my coffee table too.

Another day, another great gem discovered in Tigoni. Tunahama Tigoni ama? It seems to be the new Naivasha and I’m not mad at it😊 Heard about Nifty many months ago from my cousin and I always wanted to go but just never had the time until December of last year. I finally made my way down there with a dear friend for one of our many food dates😋 The drive to Tigoni makes me very happy, I think being surrounded by fresh air and lush greenery is what we are severely lacking here in the city so this little escape is worth it every single time.

Last December saw the great migration of Nairobians into Tigoni to experience the newest restaurant in that area - Como. Como made a splash in the food scene late last year and people were even more excited to find out that it is a restaurant by popular fine dining chef, Steph the Chef. If you’ve had her food when she was still doing deliveries only then you know she will give you quite an experience at her very chic eatery in beautiful Tigoni.

New York is a foodie’s haven and I love trying out so many new restaurants whenever I’m there. During my last visit I went to a couple and this was the first one I documented. I went to dinner here with my cousin who lives in Brooklyn and swears by this place so I had to try it. Bricolage is a modern Vietnamese restaurant that has a casual vibe to it.

Sea Wolf in Brooklyn came highly recommended by some friends and reviews online seemed mostly positive so I was excited to try some fish in the big apple finally. We ordered a few different things to try - the spicy shrimp basket, fish and chips, San Diego style fish tacos, grilled chicken salad and a classic burger. The only thing I enjoyed here was the spicy shrimp… The fish in the fish & chips was covered in a cake level of batter, I couldn’t eat past one bite.

So I’m probably gonna sound biased but I truly feel like this is one of the best places for a good rich southern style brunch in New York. It’s one of my faves, and I always have to come here anytime I’m in this city and it never ever disappoints be it dine in or takeout👌🏾 So - context, Sweet Chick is a restaurant owned by Nas… yes that Nas. There are various locations in New York, Los Angeles and London too.

This is one of my favourite places to eat at in Diani, I’m surprised it’s taken me so long to write about it! Also - fun fact, it’s a sister restaurant to Funky Monkey, didn’t know that until just the other day😄. Salty Squid can be found along Diani beach road and the first thing you notice when you get here is the stunning ocean view! The restaurant opens up into a vast compound filled with vibrant seating areas, you can choose from the standard dining tables to the community style booths with very comfy cushions that will really ignite the itis after your meal😅

Funky Monkey is a nice little spot along Diani beach road. I’ve been to Diani many times but I have never been here so I was very excited to have lunch here. It was an overcast day so I didn’t get to capture its vibrancy as much had it been sunny. That aside - it’s still very well put together, tropical themes all through with the leso roofing, the vibrant murals on the walls and a nice open-air seating style.

Upon asking around for places to eat in Kigali, Soy was one that was mentioned multiple times. This restaurant is so beautiful. The ambience can be felt from the moment you step out into the driveway and are greeted by the big SOY sign emblazoned on a stunning cobblestone wall. The interior/exterior because it’s an outdoor restaurant that feels very indoor is just as inviting with its sea blue walls adorned with hanging plants and warm lighting at each corner making it feel like an oasis of sorts.

This is my second visit to Kigali after very many years and of course I had to hit up some restaurants. First up being - Pili Pili, quite a popular bar and restaurant in Kigali. It feels like more of a lounge than a full on sit down restaurant. The first thing I noticed was the outdoor sitting area - there’s plenty of day beds, a vast pool (that no one was in) and it opens up to a fantastic view of the city of Kigali.

I went to Zanzibar for work so of course I ate a bunch while I was there. Mostly hotel food though. One place I did visit that I would like to review is Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar. I’ve only been to the branch in Dar es Salaam, very many years ago so this was a nice refresher. It’s such a beautifully done restaurant, very big, very modern, very open, right by the ocean so the sunset views are as you’d expect - PERFECT.