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Tamambo Karen Blixen: Restaurant Reviews

336 Karen Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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Ranked #9 of 250 restaurants in Nairobi
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Kansas City, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Overrated”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

This is a lovely place but the food was not very good. I got the fish soup which was inedible with a few small tough pieces of fish in an overly spicy liquid. The chicken salad was very boring with just some slices of chicken and avocado over lettuce. The bathrooms were nice. The wait staff was pleasant. The ambiance is very nice,

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Food
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London, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great food in a lovely setting.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

The meals are excellent, the chef very accommodating and the coconut pumpkin soup is fabulous! Great service with very friendly staff.

Visited October 2012
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Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice experience!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Nice place to relax, food is ok, have had one bad experience with chicken salad and food poisoning. Sundays buffet are average though

Visited March 2012
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Rochester, New York
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“Inconsistent but great for Lunch”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

I go to Tamambo often but have a love hate relationship. Lunches are well presented and the service is great. Often with the Manager helping out on the front line. The food has improved greatly and the menu is varied. Just one step down from Talisman and Haru.

However, wait until the sun sets and you will see a different story. On the last two occasions I stopped for dinner I practically had to beg for food and then again for the bill.

Sad

  • Visited October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Dublin, Ireland
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Fantastic food and surroundings”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

We had lunch here after a very busy morning. The surroundings are gorgeous and present many great photo opportunities. We sat outside as it was a very warm day, however our table was slightly in the shade provided by a tree that must have been 100+ years old.
The food was gorgeous. It was lunchtime and lady recommended I try the burger as they are "the best in Nairobi". Well I only tasted one burger in Nairobi, but plenty around the world and this has to be up there with the nicest burger I have ever tasted. Presentation was fantastic and the price was also very reasonable. My wife had prawns and they were lovely too. Great quality food.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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