Finding the best Nyama Choma joints in Eldoret City can be hard, especially with the city’s rapid development. It is important to note that not every shop with a Nyama Choma sign out front offers quality meat. For those who love nyama choma, it needs to be cooked for an extended time in low heat to bring out the flavors.
Everyone loves Nyama Choma, and if you are looking for the best Nyama Choma joints in Eldoret, you have come to the right place. Whether you are looking to enjoy it with a few drinks or Ugali, there are plenty of joints to pick from. In no particular order, these are the best Nyama Choma joints in Eldoret City.
Mwangaza Hotel Railways
Mwangaza Hotel Railways has quite a good reputation in Eldoret when it comes to meat. It makes the best Nyama Choma in the city and is always full during meal times. Located at the edge of the central business district and close to Eldoret Railway Station, it offers a taste of Eldoret you won’t forget.
Mwangaza Hotel Railways menu includes nyama choma, ugali, pilau, chips, greens, and favorite drinks. They offer dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services.
Mwangaza Hotel Railways has an excellent team of service providers, from the chefs to the waiters.
Operating Hours: Mwangaza Hotel Railways is open 24 hours every day and has accommodation rooms where you can spend the night. It is located 2.4 km from Eldoret CBD, a 7-minute drive.
Location: Oloo St, Eldoret, Kenya
Contact: (+254) 0718 162 142
Kettle House (Simba Relax Inn)
Another leisure joint where you can enjoy a well-roasted, tenderized Nyama Choma is the Simba Village Relax Inn Hotel. Simba Village Relax Inn was first set up in the late 80s, and later, management changed in 2011.
Simba Village Relax-Inn was rebranded to Kettle House to keep up with the competition following the increased number of Nyama Choma and urban lounges in Eldoret. The place has been well renovated to attract new customers.
Apart from having the best Nyama Choma with an amazing kachumbari on the side, the place has three humongous screens where you can enjoy your matches if you are a football lover like me.
Kettle House’s menu includes Nyama Choma, French Fries, Ugali, Local Greens, African cuisines, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
The hotel offers accommodation, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, room service, and dine-in services. Simba Relax Inn Grill and Bar / Kettle House can accommodate up to 500 clients where you can host your events.
Operating Hours: Simba Village Relax Inn/ Kettle House is open 24 hours a day and is located 10 minutes from Eldoret CBD.
Location: Kisumu Road, Eldoret, Kenya
Contact: (+254) 715 782 514
Tamasha Lounge
Through TikTok, I found out about Tamasha Lounge and had to try it the same day. Accompanied by my brother, we discovered that Tamasha Lounge is a nightclub and Restaurant in Eldoret that specializes in Nyama Choma, drinks, and other foods.
Tamasha Lounge offers a perfect getaway for friends and family to experience outdoor dining with a well-grilled goat Nyama Choma accompanied by cold drinks. Their food service is excellent, and they have friendly service providers who cater to your needs.
Tamasha Lounge has plenty of free parking space where car owners can park their vehicles and enjoy the cuisines and drinks while their cars are secured due to the excellent security measures. The place is wheelchair accessible.
Operating Hours: Tamasha Lounge is open 24 hours a day and offers accommodation, dine-in, and takeaway services.
Location: Kapsabet Road, Eldoret.
Contact: (+254) 721 487 365
Panvilla Lounge
Panvilla Lounge is a popular nightclub in Eldoret. The Lounge serves alcohol, cocktails, wine, food, beer, and, best of all, authentic Nyama Choma. Guests can dine in or use their delivery services.
For those who want to sit and enjoy at Panvilla Lounge, they have outdoor seats where you can relax and enjoy your nyama choma with your drinks. For those who like cocktails, this place has you covered with their magnificent bartenders.
While enjoying your tender, juicy nyama choma, you can jam and dance to the live music the place offers. The establishment offers quality services to its customers with friendly waiters. A full nyama choma accompanied by drinks at Panvilla Lounge might range from Ksh. 1,500 to 2,000.
Panvilla Lounge offers bar games to its customers making sure they are entertained as they enjoy their time at the place. The place offers free of charge parking and security for car owners who visit Panvilla Lounge.
Operating Hours: Panvilla Lounge operates 24 hours a day.
Location: Pioneer, Third Street, Eldoret.
Contact: (+254) 22 255202
Kwa Bhupe Restaurant and Bar
If you are a lover of quiet places with beautiful trees where you can enjoy your meal or drink away from the busy streets of Eldoret, Kwa Bhupe Restaurant is the place to visit. They have an amazing staff that treats their guests like family.
Kwa Bhupe Restaurant is an Asian Pub and restaurant that also offers Nyama Choma and other Indian delicacies you can’t afford to miss. Their outdoor bar has excellent cocktails and various drinks of your choice. Vegetarians aren’t left out either; they have a vegan-friendly menu that caters to vegetarians.
Overall, it is a nice place to chill and have fun. It also has private dining rooms (for gatherings or single dates) for those who like private dining.
Operating Hours: Kwa Bhupe Restaurant is open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm every day.
Location: Ramogi Dr, Eldoret, Kenya
Contact: (+254) 710 388 964
Choma Zone Restaurant
Nothing beats enjoying your well-roasted Nyama Choma accompanied by a nice kachumbari at the side with a touch of lemon. Choma Zone Restaurant is the restaurant to run to.
Choma Zone Restaurant’s menu includes Nyama Choma, fries, and other cuisines. It offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. The well-trained, friendly service attendants make your experience delightful.
Specializing in Nyama Choma, Choma Zone Restaurant has a vinegar sauce that is to die for. Its tasty, tangy flavor will make your meat taste even better.
Operating Hours: Choma Zone Restaurant is open between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. every day. It is located 17.9 km from Eldoret CBD, a 27-minute drive.
PS: The establishment is quite popular and gets crowded over the weekend. Request their mbuzi choma—it’s to die for.
Location: Eldoret- Nakuru Highway close to Royalton Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya
Contact: (+254) 727 575 781
Belasco Lounge, Eldoret
If you are looking for a place that has all-you-can-eat without the inconvenience of having to drive outside Eldoret, Belasco Lounge is the place. Belasco Lounge is not only known for its great Nyama Choma but also for its clubbing and themed cultural parties.
For outdoor seating lovers like me, Belasco has outdoor seats where you can enjoy your Nyama Choma and drinks. They also make excellent cocktails that will keep you coming back again.
PS: Their choice of music is unlike any other lounge in Eldoret (local music is highly encouraged here). Everyone sings along while enjoying their Nyama Choma and drinks.
Operating Hours: Belasco Lounge is open on Mondays to Saturdays from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and on Sundays from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Location: Stendi Kisa-Yala Road, Eldoret, Kenya
White Highlands Inn
If you are looking for a place to have Nyama Choma around Eldoret CBD, White Highlands Inn is the place to go. Their menu includes mbuzi and kuku choma (grilled lamb and chicken), African and international dishes, and assorted drinks.
When you visit White Highlands Inn, you can enjoy your Nyama Choma in a serene environment or a spacious dining room. They offer dine-in, takeaway, and hotel services. The establishment also has a back garden for those who enjoy quiet, green outdoor spaces.
It has two bars, an inside and an outside bar, where they offer a variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) beverages. For sports lovers, White Highlands Inn has functional screens where you can watch your match.
PS: It offers a good space for social activities where family and friends can enjoy their mbuzi choma and create fun memories.
Operating Hours: White Highlands Inn is open 24 hours every day.
Location: Elgeyo Road, Eldoret, Kenya
Contact: (+254) 714 542 107
Nomads Café Bar and Accommodation
Nomads Café Bar and Accommodation is an inn in Eldoret. Its menu includes Nyama Choma, French fries, local cuisine, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Nomads Café offers accommodation, dine-in, and takeaway services.
Nomads Café Bar and Accommodation has some of the best services, with friendly waiters who cater to your needs from the moment you walk into the premises. It is a good place to chill and enjoy your grilled meat with a drink of your choice.
Operating Hours: Nomads Café Bar and Accommodation is open 24 hours every day. It is located on Mombasa-Malaba road, a 19-minute drive from Zion Mall.
Location: Mombasa-Malaba Road, Eldoret.
Kerio Dream Hotel
Kerio Dreams and Restaurant is an African restaurant in Eldoret. Its menu includes Nyama Choma, chicken, ugali, drinks, and more. It is a highly-rated bed and breakfast establishment with six well-furnished and conditioned rooms.
Kerio Dream Hotel facilities include free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and a garden view. The kitchen offers dine-in takeaway and delivery services.
For those who like enjoying their meals while enjoying the outside view, Kerio Dream Hotel has outdoor seating where you can enjoy your Nyama Choma. They also have a fireplace where friends and family can have several drinks while chatting at night.
PS: Based on reviews, the services at this establishment might take longer than intended (food is prepared by order), making you wait longer to receive your order. Order early (call in) to reduce wait time.
Operating Hours: Kerio Dreams and Restaurant is open between 6:00 am to 11:59 pm every
Kerio Dream Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Eldoret CBD.
Location: Langas Kapseret, Kisumu Road, Eldoret.
Contact: (+254) 721 223 661