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Open House: Restaurant Reviews

Lower Kabete Road | Centro House, Nairobi 00800, Kenya
4445902
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Ranked #2 of 250 restaurants in Nairobi
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
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Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice indian food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

I like this place. the food was great, though its a bit pricy, The service was great too and came quite fast. good place to dine.

Visited November 2012
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Zurich, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Never disappoints - the best Indian food in a town full of Indians”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Decor: simple
Service: v good
Food: excellent

Try the Chilean red...good value and goes well with the food.

I think the secret to this restaurants success is that the original chefs are now the management and they continue to be present every day.

  • Visited February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best Indian Cuisine I have had besides my Moms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

I have ordering take outs from Open House and I have never been disappointed. The portions are large, when you specify how spicy you want it to be they never over/under do it. I highly recommend Open house

  • Visited January 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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UK
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Don't go anywhere else for Indian food in Nairobi”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

Don't accept anyone telling you that the rival establishments of Anghiti's or Handi's are better. They are not. I have been going to Open House since 2000 when it was located in Bishan Plaza. It's current location gives it a more comfortable restaurant feel. Less upmarket than other restaurants, but you don't come here to eat the decor. Run by brothers Matthew and Anil, one of them is always on duty at the restaurant to ensure that standards do not drop. Indeed, after thirteen years I have still not had a bad meal. Consistency is the toughest thing to find in the Nairobi restaurant scene but Open House ticks the box. Particularly recommended are the starters, especially ginger fried prawns, paneer chili fry, chicken chili fry, ginger chicken wings and the mushroom special (garlic). A wide selection of Nan's also including particularly good cheese nan and (chili) turbo nan. Mains are also good but we tend to be full by then, so consider ordering just a large selection of starters, many of which you won't see at other Indian restaurants.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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“Open House”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

This has the best curry in the whole world. Wonderful friendly service. If you are a visitor to Nairobi, this is a must to know what the locals love to eat.

Visited December 2012
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