22 Jan - 1 Feb 2026

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Participating Restaurants

TASTE THE MAGIC OF KENYA - KTB

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and the Ministry of Tourism have announced a strategic partnership with EatOut Kenya to promote culinary tourism.

 

This alliance is centered on three core aims:

  • Showcase Kenya’s amazing agricultural produce.
  • Promote Nairobi as a vibrant urban culinary destination.
  • Drive enterprise and job creation in the hospitality sector.

 

“Quote – TASTE THE MAGIC OF KENYA – KTB / CS MIANO” EatOut’s global tech partnerships along with relationships with some of the best restaurants in Nairobi…

 

Taste the Magic Guides

A major component of this initiative is the creation of two essential resources

 

  1. A comprehensive interactive guide to Food & Drink in Nairobi available both in a high-quality print edition for distribution and digitally on www.magicalkenya.com/taste-the-magic

 

  1. Digital Booking Platform allowing tourists to easily book unique experiences, including:
    1. Foodie Tours:
      1. Cheese factory tours
      2. Coffee roastery tours
      3. Gin distillery tours
      4. Micro Brewery tours
      5. Nyama Choma experiences
      6. Street food tours
      7. Tea farm tours 

 

  1. Unique Dining Experience
    1. Celebrity cooking classes 
    2. Breakfast in the Park
    3. Chefs Tables at some of the top restaurants in Nairobi
    4. Kenyan Coast – Ali Barbour’s Cave in Diani, Salty’s Barge in Kilifi Creek & the Tamarind Dhow in Mombasa. 
  2. Online reservations at over 50 restaurants in Nairobi

  

Nairobi Restaurant Week 2026: The Grand Kick-Off

The partnership officially launches with Nairobi Restaurant Week (NRW) 2026, which will run from January 20, 2026, through February 1, 2026. Participating restaurants will design special menus specifically curated to showcase their best dishes and celebrate the vibrancy of Nairobi’s dining scene.

 

“Quote – WENDY GM @ EATOUT”

Culinary tourism is one of the most powerful ways to experience a country’s soul, and Nairobi, Kenya has one of the richest and bold stories to tell,” said Wendy Lorenze, General Manager at EatOut Kenya. “Through this partnership, we’re excited to connect travelers with the exceptional talent, creativity, and flavors that define our food culture — from our farms to our kitchens. Nairobi Restaurant Week 2026 is our chance to showcase the city’s best flavors and celebrate the restaurants and chefs who make it extraordinary

This strategic collaboration marks a decisive move by the Ministry of Tourism and KTB to diversify Kenya’s tourism offering and support local economic growth through high-value culinary experiences.