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Spiced rice cooked the coastal way, served with kachumbari.
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About us
Casual dining, right in the middle of the city
City Star Restaurant sits along Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, a short walk from offices, shops and matatu routes. The atmosphere is relaxed and unfussy — somewhere to sit down, eat well and get back to your day.
- Convenient CBD location
- Affordable, everyday pricing
- Generous, filling portions
- Swahili and Ethiopian-influenced food
Welcoming CBD workers, shoppers, students, visitors and anyone looking for a good, filling meal without a big bill.
Our menu
A taste of what we cook
Sample menu for this preview — dishes shown are examples of the kind of Swahili and Ethiopian-influenced cooking City Star is known for. Ask in-house for the day's full selection.
Swahili Favourites
Beef Biriyani
Fragrant layered rice with slow-cooked beef and rich masala.
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Chapati & Beef Stew
Soft layered chapati with a hearty, well-seasoned beef stew.
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Ethiopian-Inspired Plates
Beef Tibs
Sautéed beef cubes with onion, peppers and warm spice.
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Injera Combination Plate
Injera served with an assortment of stews and greens.
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Vegetarian Platter
Lentils, split peas and seasonal vegetables, meat-free.
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Everyday Meals & Sides
Ugali & Beef
The classic filling plate, served with greens.
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Nyama Choma
Grilled meat with a simple side of salad.
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Sides & Accompaniments
Kachumbari, greens, rice and chapati to complete the plate.
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Why City Star
Good value, every single plate
What keeps people coming back on a normal working day in the CBD.
Generous Portions
Plates designed to fill you up — meals built for real appetites and real value.
Affordable Dining
An accessible everyday option for people eating out in the middle of the city.
Local Flavours
A menu shaped by Kenyan Swahili cooking with Ethiopian-inspired dishes alongside it.
CBD Convenience
Right along Kimathi Street — easy to reach on a lunch break or after shopping.
Visit us
Find City Star on Kimathi Street
Walk in for lunch, an early dinner, or a quick filling meal between errands.
City Star Restaurant
- Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Kenya
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Directions: placeholder — along Kimathi Street in the Nairobi CBD, within walking distance of surrounding city-centre offices and shops.
City Star Restaurant
Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD
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