Best Indian Restaurant According To The Indian Community 🇮🇳
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2024
- Welcome to Open House in Parklands, Nairobi. This is by far the most highly rated Indian restaurant in Kenya. After talking to many people part of the Indian community this restaurant seems to be almost unanimous.
Before going to this Indian restaurant, we were giving a list of menu items to order including ginger chicken wings, chilli masala fry and my personal favourite butter chicken. Don't forget the naan bread!
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Open House offers the most delish and authentic Indian cuisine. I love love love Indian food
I 100% agree with you! :)
I just brought a full suitcase of openhouse to UK this weekend
Did you actually??? Love it :P
@@DaveMani Ye I even had my last meal before the flight there on Saturday 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
Much of Kenyan delicacy has Indian influence, the chapatis, Biryani,Bhajia,Pilau, masala chips and so on.
That is very true! :)
Where are this restaurants located? Are they open for lunch too. Food looks yummy
@@alkarim9339 Gallant mall, Parklands Road, Opposite Total Station, Nairobi
@@alkarim9339 Indian restaurant are found all over major cities and big towns in Kenya.
So excited to see all the new Indian restaurants in Nairobi. My love of Indian food started back in the day at the Minar restaurant that was in Westlands. Thanks for showing this content. Now I'm starving!😁
That's great David! Thank you for watching.
When did you leave? Open House has been around since about 1995-6 at least. Minar opened in the early 90s?
@@kichaa13 I left after high school 1988, but went for visit in '89 and '93.
I see my time period of when I was there is why I didn't know about Open House. Really need to get back to Kenya. So much has changed!
I loved the Minar!
Love you guys !! Keep it up!!
We'll NEVER stop! :P
Have you ever tried the Indian bread "Paratha"? From watching your video where you were shown how to make Kenyan Chapatis, I think they are very similar. Definitely my favourite Indian bread.
I never tried that no but if it as goos as naan or chapatis, I'm in! haha
Love watching your enjoyment of food!! Keep them coming!
Thank you so much and we will for sure!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Another outstanding vlog! I enjoyed the tempo and music. I love Indian food too! Ur meal looked delicious!!! 😋😋😋😋😋😋I must try it out!
Thank you so much 😊
Love to see you both eating Indian food...
One of our favourite type of cuisine! :)
Amazing.
Thanks :)
Awesome to have you guys back in 254, am Kenyan seeing my home through your eyes.My 254 raiya ni kembeni woiye Ngumi mbwekse
We really appreciate that! 😁❤️
Try out Grand Cafe on Lenana Rd. Good food always
Noted :)
I wish u could also try other kenya cultures Luo, Somali, kikuyu, luyha
If you have suggestions, please send them our way! We are open to EVERYTHING!
@@DaveMani ok
Luo and luhya food you will find mostly in ziwani starehe, Somali and Kikuyu you will find it in eastleigh 5 min from starehe.
Amaica restaurant for luhya food
Ah we also bring the chilli paneer back from open house all the way to London 😋💯
Haha thats awesome! :)
Alaaaar, thanks for recognizing Kenya has Summer 😀😀😀😀
It does! Haha summer, winter and 2 rainy seasons.
Will be going there soon 😋
You're gonna love it :)
@@DaveMani If u haven't been to The Village Market.... Do try....
More suggestions: Tandoori Patio, Mayura, oh and the mutton biryani from Shangrila is amazing. 😬😊
This is well noted! :)
Wow...you guys ❤️ 😋
Cheers Faith! ❤️🇰🇪
🔥🔥
Cheers Sami! :)
🔥💯👌🏽
Cheers. 😁
Love from india ❣️
We truly hope to visit one day! 😍
I love Indian food. Everything looks delicious 😋
So good! 100%
You should try Chowpatty too
Noted! ✅
Wow looks very deli,how come you dint try having an Indian dessert after the meal,tracy!!!!
Because we ate WAY too much during the main meal! haha So much naan bread...
Hahaha,ohh no worries next time,I am sure tracy will love the desserts.🍮
Last time I was there they were in Westlands...I liked their food...no complaints. You should also try Haandi at the mall.. perhaps inquire from indians first
Haandi is great but Open House for me does a good job hands down ☺️
@@joanobunga no doubt. Suggestion was for their next indian food outing 😃
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll make sure to look it up. :)
Noted :P
@@joanobunga it’s haandi for me then open house
Butter chicken my favorite with mango lasi
Good choice! Never tried it with mango tho.
I love Indian food ant time ..we shall try it ..
You are not gonna be disappointed! :)
You should go to their other branch which is in Karen and try their tandoori aloo
Im sure we will :)
Wonderful!! How was the chai?
I am not much of a tea guy...
Indian food ranks on top in many peoples lists. No one better to emphasize than Dave and Tracy.
One little correction- It’s “ parklands” not “parkland”
Noted :P
Open House truly is the best Indian restaurant in Nairobi. Hands down. Was always trouble getting a table when they were in Westlands. Which building have they moved to now?
I fully agreed. I'm not sure how the building is called but its updated on Google if you have a look.
Gallant mall, Parklands Road, Opposite Total Station, Nairobi
Niceee lots of love from India mumbai
We truly hope to visit! 🇮🇳
Nice video. You guys should plan a trip to South Africa, maybe meet up with THE LION WHISPERER on his you tube channel. I think that would make a great video.
We will be going at the and of March. White sharks and wine country! :)
Thanks for the vlog. 👍 Music 🎶👍 The food looked delicious. Am hungry. Indian cuisine is always tasty. 👍 Restaurant decor looks nice. You are always busy it is not a crime to have Xmas tree still up on that day but it has been removed now. When it rains confusion and chaos take over. Can't wait for the next one. Have a good night and month. Stay safe.
Oh yeah! Your comments are ALWAYS appreciated. ❤️😁👍🏼
@@DaveMani You're welcome. have a good afternoon.
My gosh!!😛 if i can be able to be at that dining table food🙏
Haha cheers :)
@@DaveMani cheers
Our weather is basically wet and dry.Its either its wet or dry
That is true haha
Heey, big fan of yours
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Dave makes things seems to Be very simple 🤠 but in reality is another story
Things can be complicated for sure!
Nice 👍,,but was too short .,
Fair enough. Sometimes its hard to make longer videos about restaurants. We can't eat forever :P
Dave na Tracy, toeni huo mti wa Krismasi tafadhali. 😂😂
Hahaha. We finally put it away 2 days ago on February 1st. 🎄
@@DaveMani 🤣 Sawa basi.
Come to India guys !! A lot of wildlife and food here. I'm sure you will enjoy it !! :) Love the videos :)
We would love too and hopefully will this year or next! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I am an Indian and I try say it is very good fod
Indian food is some of the best if you ask me! ❤️
Try somali food I think they have delicious food also then coastal food amazing 🤩
Next time! :)
Naan chicken curry and chapati All time fav
Same here! 😁👍🏼
Yeeess sir 👌😊 interesting and delicious content to watch 💯💯 I am a chef by proffession . Indian cuisine is one of my specialties in the kitchen 😊The food looks super delicious👍 Peace and love ❤️
Thats awesome! I which I cook cook well... hahaha
I'm a Chef too!! Glad to see amazing cuisine. The Ginger Chicken did for me. #thanksmani's
When you visit India please
I don't know! :p
Wow Kenya is amazing 🔥💋💙🌹🇰🇪
Oh thats for sure! :)
Have u tried mayura
No but I will look it up right now :)
Mayura isn’t good imo. But slush is one to try especially the bhajia
Am trying to sleep but watching this is making Super hungry .
Sorry! 😅
India is basically a continent with many countries in one. Communities, cultures, cuisines change after every 100 mile. There are 28 states a handful of Union Territories and each state will offer you atleast 2-3 cuisines. So I hope you get the picture of how diverse India actually is. Also there is no such thing as an Indian cuisine but a list of cuisines from India.
And there is no such thing as curry spice in India. Curry basically translates to a sauce or gravy cooked with different spices and which spices are cooked together, defines the curry. Barbequed and fried items are not curries unless a sauce or gravy is added to the dish.
The north indian curries are dairy based whereas the south indian curries are coconut or groundnut based.
You will also find plenty of cuisines to try from various regions in India. When you order Indian food ask the restaurant folks which cuisine does the dish you ordered belong to or which state. Or you could just cook it yourself too.
The more popular cuisines outside India are -
Mughlai cuisine - (North Indian) dishes eg Mughlai chicken, Changezi, Nihari, Mughlai Paratha, Haleem, Keema, Pulao, Kadai, Pasanda, Mughlai biryani,etc
Kashmiri cuisine (North Indian) - Rogan Josh, Goshtaba
Punjabi cuisine - (North Indian) eg Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Sarson ka Saag, Rajma chawal, Palak Paneer, Amritsi Kulcha, Chole Bhature, Chana Masala, Dal Makhani, Naan, Bhatura etc
Tamil cuisine - (South Indian) eg Dosa, Idli, Uttapam, Vada, Chettinad Chicken, Chicken 65, Sambar, Pongal, Payasam, Upma, Ambur Biryani etc
Malyalee/Kerela cuisine - (South Indian) eg Prawns in coconut gravy, karimeen fish, Beef Masala fry, Puttu, Appam, Idiyappam, Fish Molee, Thalassery Biryani, Banana chips etc
Karnataka (South Indian) - Udupi Masala Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath
Awadhi cuisine - (North Indian) eg Musallam, do Pyaaza, Korma, Galouti Kebabs, Malai kofta, Rumali roti, Chaat, Aloo gobhi, Gulab Jamun, Badami Chicken, Lucknowi biryani etc
Bengali cuisine- (East Indian) eg Fish in Mustard gravy, Mutton Kosha and Chaap, Mishti Doi, Prawn Malaikari, Bhapa Ilish, Muri Ghonto,Aloo Poshto, Luchi, sandesh, rasogulla, Jhal Muri, Kolkata Biryani etc
Goan cuisine- (West Indian) eg Vindaloo, Xacuti, Cafreal, Sorpotel, Bebinca, Dangar, etc
Gujrati cuisine - (West Indian) eg Dhokla, Khandhvi, Khakra, Shrikhand, Kadhi, Thepla, etc
Marathi cuisine - (West Indian) eg Pav Bhaji, Misal Pav, Vada Pav, Chicken Kolhapuri, Batata Vada, Modak, Bhakarvadi, etc
Andhra cuisine (South Indian) - Pulihora, Pootharerkulu, Ulava Chaaru
Indo-chinese - Chowmein, manchurian chicken/pork, sweet & sour pork, chilly chicken/pork, springrolls, Szechwan, etc
Sikkimese cuisine ( North East Indian) - Momos
If you find any other cuisine other than these, then it's an added bonus.
Dishes from my community are exotic and you won't find them in Indian cities, except places which are within 100miles from where I am. That is again how diverse India is.
Indian food is definitely spicy, as in a whole gamut of spices are used as ingredients while preparing the dishes, hence it's very flavorful. But that does not mean every dish packs in heat. Only dishes which have a significant amount of chilly peppers will be hot. Infact some dishes are even on the sweeter side because of the use of dairy products and dried fruits.
A typical Indian meal is eaten in a thali. A thali refers to the plate that a thali meal may be served on. The idea behind a thali is to offer all the 6 different flavours of sweet, salt, bitter, sour, astringent and spicy on one single plate. According to Indian food custom, a proper meal should be a perfect balance of all these six flavours.
So a typical normal Indian thali would consist of the following-
1. Rice
2. Flat bread
3. Lentil soup (dal)
4. Appetizer ( papad/Papadum)
5. Fried vegetable
6. Vegetable cooked in a gravy sauce
7. Fresh salad vegetable
8. Choice of Meat (chicken/mutton/fish)
9. Curd
10. Pickles / chutneys
11. Sweet dish
Dishes served in a thali vary from region to region and cuisine to cuisine in the Indian subcontinent and are usually served in small bowls, called katori in India. These katoris are placed along the edge of the round tray, the actual thali. Sometimes a steel tray with multiple compartments is also used.
The number of dish items may increase if you are inviting a guest home. But in some restaurants, people go overboard with the thali concept, where, each thali consist of 40-50 dishes. You can search for-
Dara Singh thali
Bahubali thali
Big Boss Thali
Ravan Thali
to get an idea of what I mean.
Here are some Thalis from different states -
food-ndtv-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/13-grand-indian-thalis-you-need-to-try-at-least-once-in-your-life-1758079?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&=1&akamai-rum=off#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Ffood.ndtv.com%2Ffood-drinks%2F13-grand-indian-thalis-you-need-to-try-at-least-once-in-your-life-1758079
The most important thing about Thalis is their unlimited refills concept.
Here are some tips on eating Indian food -
1. Start off with starters like a kebab or tandoori platter usually served with tamarind sauce, mint or yoghurt sauce.
2. Next we then have the flat bread (roti, chapati, naan, puri, paratha, kulcha, bhatura)
www-indiafoodnetwork-in.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.indiafoodnetwork.in/amp/food-stories/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-breads-of-india/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1
with some of the side dishes, either vegetarian or non vegetarian curry aka gravy aka sauce. You tear the bread and scoop out the meat along with sauce/gravy/curry. The warmer the bread the more the flavors and less chewy.
3. Then we take the rice into the plate and have it with the lentils or veg/meat sauce/gravy/curry and clean it all up. The hotter the rice, the more chance your mouth will get burnt.
And If you having the biryani rice, you take it with a salan gravy and a raita based yoghurt dip. And it's a complete meal on its own. There are 20+ varieties of biryanis depending on which community is cooking it and the region from where it's from. And many will argue that vegetable Biryani is not a biryani.
www.whatsuplife.in/different-variety-types-biryani-india
4. Finally finish off with a sweet desert either gulab jamun, rasogulla, kheer, payasam, barfi, sandesh etc
We don't scoop out the bread and rice and the sauces/gravy/ curries together at the same time.
Also many people eat samosas in their meals on TH-cam but then Samosas are usually eaten as a snack during tea time.
Also some people have just the bread or rice along with the side dishes as eating both bread and rice at the same time can be too heavy in a single meal.
If I may suggest , perhaps if you do want to try out food from India, you can choose, if possible, one cuisine, say Punjabi or Mughlai, grab 3-4 items from that cuisines and have it. Then try another cuisine for the next round.
If you are eating with your hands, especially rice, you pour the curry sauce on the rice then use your fingers (not the palm) to roll the rice to somthing like a ball, then take the thumb behind the rice ball, take your hand close to your mouth, and then push the rice into your mouth with your thumb.
Would love to see you try out another Indian meal . ☺️
Wow that is a lot of information haha Thanks a lot :) We will for sure eat some more Indian food as we both LOVE it! 👍🏼
@@DaveMani I hope this helps. ☺️
Infact I haven't even added my own cuisine to this list 😁
Our tree is still up too 😉
Haha cheers to that! ❤️😬
Come on guys get that Christmas 🎄 down. Lol......
We did it yesterday finally! hahaha
That background music ruins everything... Every foreign TH-camr keeps the same background music 😅 for every indian food/vblog. Also I guess u havent uploaded all the Indian food vblogs
Of course! We don't know better.
It’s legit the best Indian restaurant in Nairobi
Agreed!
Have you guys tried "mboga za kienyeji" which is a variety of leafy greens/ herbal leaves........they're very delicious and good for you........There's;
Amaranth =Managu
Jute plant leaves =Mrenda
Pig weed leaves =Terere
Cow peas leaves =Kunde
There's so much more but these are my personal favourites
This is well noted! 👍🏼
Correction - Amaranth is Terere
Pamoja
Will look this up haha
@@DaveMani hehe,it means Together (pamoja)
i saw you today in traffic
Yeah! Just came back from the camera shop.
In the building 😎. Just landed.
Oh yeah buddy!!!
@@DaveMani 😎👊
Indian food here in the UK is generally acknowledged by Indians as the best outside of India!
Oh I did not know that :P
@@DaveMani So it begs the question what food did they bring back to London that they felt is not available here or is better.
I love spicy food 😋
Same! :p
I take the chilli paneer back to the uk
Haha I love that! 👍🏼
Enough said. All you had to say Open House.
Agreed!
Watching this as I eat my birthday cake. At least I won't feel so hungry or alone
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳🥳🥳
@@DaveMani thank you
The location has always to be Parklands 🤣
No... they just moved. They were in Westlands before.
I love Indian food but has to be hot spicy 🌶
I do get that haha
Hope you didn't get a bad tummy
Not at all :)
Does London customs allow you to go in with meat...I don't think so...they have very strict rules...those indians were 🧢 ing..
As long as the food is cooked it is normally not an issue.
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Thank you for watching Brian! 😁
To get the true flavors must eat with hand.:)
If was boiling hot haha
Loved the vlog but next time pls 15min not 4min
Hard to do a 15 minutes one for a restaurant. We can't eat everything on the menu haha. Saturday will be 21 minutes :p
I prefer haandi but really over priced!
I also like open house Karen as opposed to the westlands one..don’t know why
Different chefs maybe?
I'll have a look thanks :)