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Pheonician Restaurant

Junction shopping center at Ngong Road and Kingara, Nairobi, Kenya
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Ranked #60 of 176 restaurants in Nairobi
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Cuisines: Lebanese
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Nairobi, Kenya
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Restaurant upstairs is really nice, spacious, good service. We've had the Lebanese food every time we go there, their sushi is a bit overpriced compared to other restaurants/hotels. The 'small' Lebanese dishes are the best, their main courses are a bit boring and over-grilled sometimes. Don't let them put you at the tables at the end of the partition on... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

I tried several times (both in the old location and in the new one), and I consistently get food poisoning. The first time it was in the old location. I had sushi for lunch with friends. The owner was not around (he was out of the country). We all got sick! Then, when the new place opened up at Junction,... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Super selection; easy to feed a family with a wide selection of dishes. More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Had a post-valentine treat with my husband over the weekend at this restaurant but for me, there was nothing to write home about. It doesn't offer much of a fine dining more so a romantic candlelit experience and i found the food highly overpriced and bland. The waiters could be more professional although they tried and were quick to attend... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

The Phoenician is very well situated at the Junction Mall with ample parking. Sushi is served in the ground floor while the restaurant is situated above with a wide variety of Lebanese and Japanese dishes More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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known more commonly for its lebanese food - it was pleasantly surprising to eat such good japanese food here! the upstairs restaurant is much more private, cooler, cleaner and stylish than the downstairs 'cafe' atmosphere... service was prompt and a helpful waiter...there was a good selection of wines - chilled and served well. tempura was hot and perfectly done...and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Have only visited once, but would go back anytime. Great food - we went to the location upstairs at Junction - lovely restaurant & good service. More

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