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A
great place to
eat in Kenya's capital Nairobi and for tourists and locals to mix. 'The restaurant serves great food using an ancient East African method.’
BBC
Carnivore
restaurant Nairobi, has recently been published in a popular guide book as one of the 50 finest restaurants in the world. The guide was compiled by a panel of 71 world renowned food critics,
and restaurants chefs.
The guide, published by
the editors of the UK Restaurant magazine, selected a range of restaurants
around the globe. Carnivore was one of only two African restaurants selected for
the guide. The restaurant, located just outside Nairobi, is recognized as one of
the world's most unique dining experiences.
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As the name
suggests, Carnivore is a true meat lover's paradise. Boasting a
spectacular "all the meat you can eat" menu, the entire restaurant is
centred around a large open fire pit, on which massive skewers of
roasted.
Fire roasted meat (locally known as Nyama Choma is a genuine Kenyan speciality.
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While there is plenty of
excellent beef, chicken, lamb and pork on offer, the real attraction here is a
superb range of local game meats. While some may feel slightly squeamish about
visiting Kenya and consuming the local wildlife, all of the game served is from
eco-friendly game ranches which play an important role in conservation. Game
ranching has far less impact on local habitats than farming cattle or other
livestock.
Dinner or lunch at the
Carnivore provides the opportunity to zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest,
crocodile and other game meats. Waiters bring the skewers straight from the fire
to the table, and the meat is sliced onto pre-warmed, cast iron plates. A range
of sauces, condiments and relishes are served as accompaniments. Despite its
reputation and carnivorous menu, the restaurant does also cater to vegetarians.
If you are visiting Nairobi, Carnivore offers a not to be missed opportunity to
enjoy one of the world'
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