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Open House

Lower Kabete Road | Centro House, Nairobi 00800, Kenya
4445902
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Ranked #11 of 176 restaurants in Nairobi
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR56
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
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Dublin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I'm converted to Indian food after a visit to Open House. Has to be tried to be appreciated. More

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See 7 more reviews by anythingbutIndian for Nairobi
Buckingham, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Very normal decor, nothing to suggest that what you are going to eat is going to be so brilliant. Attentive staff, good value and a fantastic place to eat. Hidden in the Karen Crosroads shopping centre, on the first floor. Can't wait to return. The Chilli Beef and Chilli Paneer were our favourite dishes. More

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Perth
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

When you find Open House (hidden at the back of Centro House in what appears to be a mere door in the wall, in an alley, under a sign) you won't be disappointed. Chilli paneer, garlic prawns and aubergine curry are all winners. We were taken here for dinner by Nairobites who have been coming here for years. In a... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Closes at 10.30...u gottaaa be kidding me the kebab were ok and there is a good selection of indian food More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I think we've eaten at Open House at least 50 times. The food is really good, the atmosphere is local down-home cooking, the clientele is varied, but always includes many Asians, and its good value for money. Our favorites include Chili Paneer, the chef's special Ginger Fried Prawns, Tawa chicken, Goan Prawn Curry, and Reshmi Paneer, with garlic Naan. A... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Thing Is we have driven by this restaurant many times in the past and never thought much about it. A friend suggested we meet him there, the ambience was pretty basic, the service was abit slow , possibly because it was a busy night but once the food came all else was forgotten. The food was amazing, not as creamy... More

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Great Indian Food, average decor, decent service. Food is why you come here More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

We went for a family meal, it looked a bit random from outside, bit of a concrete building But inside the interior is a nice indian feel The food was amazing. in particular the chilli panner, chicken kebabs and nan breads. they use a charcoal / tandoori oven, it really pays off. More

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Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Nairobi has good Indian food, to be sure, but Open House is the best. I have been about 8 times and it is consistently good every time. The ambiance is not the best and I don't think they have any windows so "open house" is a bit of a misnomers. But who cares about views when you have such delicious... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

Vgood all round. good location. Food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Owner Anil and Mathews are very friendly and accommodating. More

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