Dining out in Nairobi has increasingly become the norm over the last couple of years as more and more residents in the city embrace the concept of eating out. This has seen an exponential growth in the restaurant scene in Nairobi, confirming its reputation as a must visit dining destination.
One of Nairobi’s leading fine dining restaurants recently put Kenya on the global map after bagging an international award. The premier sea food restaurant, Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant & Café won the world’s best seafood restaurant award at the 6th World Luxury Restaurant Awards Ceremony 2021 held in Mauritius. Widely considered the Oscars of gastronomy, The World Luxury Restaurant Awards is a recognized global organization which inspires excellence, ignites healthy competition in the luxury restaurant industry, and provides restaurants with the recognition they deserve.
To celebrate winning the award, the management, and staff of Mawimbi held an all-white luxury restaurant awards evening for their invited esteemed guests.
It was all class, style, elegance and fancy fashions as guests wined, dined and partied away all night long in celebration. In attendance: Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu, CAS Gender Rachel Shebesh, Vice President – Corporate Communications & CSR | Airtel Africa Michael Okwiri, CEO Kathleen Kihanya, Owner Prime Homes & Gardens Limited Emma Too, KTB Director of Marketing Fred Okeyo, Media personalities Lillian Muli, Cess Mutungi, Terry Anne Chebet, Neomi Ng’ang’a, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Amb. Martin Kimani among others. It was also a day to celebrate Mawimbi’s birthday.
Being recognized by World Luxury Restaurant Awards is a pinnacle achievement in the hospitality industry. General Manager of Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant & Cafe, Cecilia Kamau in a speech at the event, thanked all their clients and fans, “ …for the great support, our team for the hard work and commitment to deliver the Mawimbi experience that has put us on the world map. We endeavour to deliver personalized experiences and top-quality consistency that we thrive on.”
With seafood as its focal point, Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant & Cafe located along Kijabe Street within the heart of Nairobi continues to provide a serene and luxurious spot, perfect for all meals from brunch, lunch, straight to dinner, with their Cafe upstairs open early for breakfast, with a private area perfect for intimate meetings, events or business meetings. It is an unmistakably exquisite dining spot.