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mixed wot platter at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
coffee ceremony at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
garden gazebos at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
ethiopian at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
injera at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
outdoor seating at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
groups at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi 
coffee ceremony at Habesha, Kilimani, Nairobi
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Habesha
Nairobi's long-running Ethiopian table, in a garden of thatched gazebos
- Ethiopian
- Injera
- Outdoor seating
- Groups
- Coffee ceremony
Signature
Known for
- Doro wot
- Shekla tibs
- Mixed wot platter
- Coffee ceremony
- Garden gazebos
The place
About Habesha
Habesha serves traditional Ethiopian cooking on Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani: injera platters of doro wot, shiro and greens, shekla tibs brought out on a clay brazier, and a full coffee ceremony. Seating spreads across a garden of thatched gazebos, which is why it fills with groups most evenings.
Destinilo's take
Habesha has been Nairobi's Ethiopian institution on Argwings Kodhek Road for years: a garden of thatched gazebos, injera platters built for sharing, and a coffee ceremony that turns the end of a meal into an hour of its own. Come with a group, order a mixed wot platter, and let the kitchen do the rest.
On the menu
What to order
Signature wots
Doro Wot
SignatureKES 1,000Slow-cooked chicken in berbere with a boiled egg, served on injera.
Shiro Tegamino
KES 800Ground chickpea stew simmered and served in a clay pot.
Kikil
KES 950Lightly spiced goat meat stew.
Tibs & grills
Shekla Tibs
SignatureKES 950Sizzling cubed meat brought to the table on a clay brazier.
Key Tibs
KES 950Pan-fried beef in berbere, onion and rosemary.
Gored Gored
KES 1,000Raw beef cubes tossed in spiced butter and mitmita.
Vegetarian
Vegetable Mix Platter
SignatureKES 900Fresh and cooked greens, lentils and pulses across one injera.
Coffee
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
KES 500Beans roasted, ground and brewed at your table in a jebena.
Practical
Opening hours
- Sunday9am – 11pm
- Monday9am – 11pm
- Tuesday9am – 11pm
- Wednesday9am – 11pm
- Thursday9am – 11pm
- Friday9am – 11pm
- SaturdayToday9am – 11pm
When to go
Late lunch in the garden, or evenings for the coffee ceremony after a shared platter.
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Full bar
- Parking
- Takeaway
- Groups
- Vegetarian options
- Card payments
- Family friendly
Before you go
Good to know
- Best for
- Groups sharing a platter
- Seating
- Garden gazebos and indoor dining
- Dress code
- Casual
- Eating style
- Hands and injera; cutlery on request
- Parking
- On-site
FAQ
Habesha, answered
What are Habesha's opening hours?
Habesha is open daily from 9:00am to 11:00pm.
Where is Habesha in Nairobi?
On Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani/Hurlingham, a few minutes from Yaya Centre.
Is there vegetarian food?
Yes — the vegetable mix platter and shiro tegamino are fully vegetarian, and fasting-style combinations are available.
Do they do the coffee ceremony?
Yes. The traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is roasted, ground and brewed at your table.
Facts and photography from Habesha Restaurant's official website. Source. Last verified 2026-08-07.
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