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  • How Unhealthy is Indomie? (It’s Killing You).

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    There is a reason the title here is “How Unhealthy is Indomie” and not ” Is Indomie Unhealthy?”— because we already know the answer. We’re not here to debate, we’re just here to measure the damage. Let’s get something out of the way first: Indomie is delicious. So good it makes your life choices bad.…

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  • Should you Tip in Nairobi Restaurants?

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    Should You Tip in Nairobi? A Deep Dive into the Drama of Gratitude and Gratuity Tipping in Nairobi is a bit like using a bidet—some people do it religiously, others don’t see the point, and most are just confused about what they’re supposed to be doing. So if you’re new in town or just weighing…

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  • Chipo Mwitu Fall from Grace Explained

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    This post debunks how and why the most popular Kenyan street food from years ago is now not so popular So it’s 2 am, I’m so hungry and have been craving chipo mwitu like a pregnant woman (in her second trimester)…Then I realize our childhood treasure has been slowly but surely fading to obscurity, and…

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  • A List of 175 Popular Restaurants in Nairobi

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    Discover 175 top restaurants in Nairobi—from coffee shops and bistros to fine dining and fast food spots for your next eat out Nairobi drains my soul on a daily basis — I got pickpocketed once, and I still haven’t forgiven this city. But… If there’s one thing Nairobi does get right, it’s restaurants. This city…

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  • Shokupan Sarit Menu and Review

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    This post is a restaurant review of Shokupan, a Japanese-style vegan cafe in Sarit, Westlands in Nairobi Off topic but on topic…. You’re probably wondering what Shokupan even means, cool minimalist name we all agree. Shokupan is a fluffy Japanese-style sandwich milk bread, which makes sense for a restaurant wanting to be a Japanese bakery….It’s…

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  • The Nairobi Influencers Crisis

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    With the rise of influencers, it feels like you can’t trust anyone these days with what they recommend. You can’t even tell when someone genuinely loves something or they are subtly advertising to you. I just miss the old internet, pre-2016, when nothing was transactional and people did things just because they enjoyed them. I…

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  • The 12+ Restaurants in Garden City Mall

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    This post is a feature of all the restaurants in Garden City Food Court and beyond in the mall updated for 2025 Yes, yes, I know—most of you proudly (or reluctantly) claim the title of Thika Road dwellers. Oops, did I say dwellers? I meant peasants—wait, no, that’s not right either. Let’s just go with…

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  • KFC Colonel Rice Review

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    I know I’m like 2 years late, but due is due. I have been ignoring the KFC rice thinking it was a limited menu or something, but looks like it’s here to stay. So if you are reading this review, it’s obvious I fancied a change from the regular fries and chicken, and I opted…

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  • Spring Valley Coffee Menu & Review

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    This post is a review of Spring Valley Coffee shops in terms of coffee quality, drinks, alongside other general things about the cafe. Ah yes, it’s a peaceful Saturday… just made a mean avocado toast with eggs. Planning to lock in for the weekend and KPLC decides to do that thing, well that one thing…

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  • Nyama Choma Explained

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    You may be thinking, “nyama choma is just roast meat, what is so special about it?” And I will answer you with ” everything is special about it” Nyama choma is not just a grilled meat, infact, far from it, and I think that calls for a separate post. How Special is Nyama Choma, Really?…

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