Rafiki Restaurant & Lounge

I swear this place has the best music and they know how to their drinks right! We showed up late after the restaurant was closed but the appetizer menu was still open. I gobbled down the Mandazi and their chicken wings with those fries! I literally want to go back to try their main dishes if the appetizer are just that good. The samosas are spicy but have a good taste to them, I could only get through half before my mouth started burning haha. Their service is an example of "service with a smile". It's quick, friendly and you get your food and drinks fast! They make great mixed cocktails. I had a margarita and it was perfect! It is far from where I live but I would love to return!

Went in on a Sunday evening, which was quite busy. Finding seats despite the peak hours was easy, and a server was available in real good time. Starters were brought not much longer after we ordered, but the main course took a wee bit too long. Staff was quite friendly, they seemed understaffed as well. Food was absolutely delicious, despite the long wait time. Was advised to call ahead of coming to get your order started especially during busier times.

Good spot. Great service and the food too though music was too too loud to have any meaningful conversation, the space is limited so getting a spot to sit is tricky .

Food was yummy! Jerome was very hospitable. Definitely would come back to eat & to check out their lounge on the weekends.

I've only been here once because a friend invited me. The food was great. That was my first time eating Kenyan food and it made me want to study about the Asian (India to be specific) influence in their cuisine. It's a lounge that's used as a club at night. It's best to go with someone due to the interior design and ambiance. You can order to go too. The only downside was, my order wasn't complete. I noticed it when I was miles away from the place. You can go as a family in the day time. I wish there was a parking nearby, I would've stayed a little longer.

Food: Ordered Samaki Kaanga (Dry Fish) - The fish was well cooked and well seasoned. It was crispy and moist. Came with a side of chapati (and asked for gravy on the side), this was delicious. The slightly chewy texture and dipped in the gravy was such a great combo.Ordered Nyama Kaange (Beef stew) - it was moist, the meat was a little chewy and tough to chew, however the flavor of the stew helped.Service: They were friendly and our dishes came out in a reasonable time.Ambiance: It was bright and open.Overrall, it was a great experience as a first timer trying Kenya Food for the first time.

I still love the music and the food here. The restaurant is still five stars for the food and for the most part the customers are cool. The usual ups and downs of people being people HOWEVER there is a dramatic downshift in the staff etiquette. The female servers are EXTREMELY rude to female patrons. Poor service ranges from simply ignoring single-appearing ladies, to acknowledging them THEN ignoring them for male customers , even worse so - the pushing and shoving they do to get from the bar to the table is ridiculous. Two visits ago only the male server would take our orders and we tipped him well but a female bartender came up every time to remove the money- we let him know so he could get his tip. They could see the money under the bar mat from across the bar but not us to serve us like magic!This last time we did not deal with the bar to ensure a good time, my boyfriend got our drinks. Still, one short wider female server repeatedly beelined for my friend and I every time she served the nearby table, intentionally pushing past us and spilling drinks on my friend for no reason. I made room to make sure it was just an accident. It wasn't, she still chose to go closer to my friend and push her while she danced with someone. This behavior is unexplainable, unnecessary and unprofessional.

Will actually steal from you. I came here to meet up with a friend and try new food. They did not ask if we wanted to pay together or separately; they just dropped the check. Not a huge deal, but they did a 50/50 split instead of splitting by entrée. I only remember this because I felt spending $27 and change (tip included in this total) was steep but was relieved it wasn't at $30. That is until I was looking at my statements and saw I was charged a flat $30. They overcharged and did not leave a customer receipt on purpose so I can't go back and fight it

Samosas were on point, like a Decimal!!! Will review the rest of the food upon arrival home and completion of assignment. Those red hoodies 4 employees weren't inclusive enough for me to consider purchasing; Red. Last time I checked, Kenya has 4 colors.

The wet fish had some of the best sauce I've ever tasted. I also got the greens and flat bread. Greens and flat bread are delicious, especially together.