DISCLAIMAER: my friends; Bettina and Ms.
Moradewun told me to put a disclaimer that this restaurant was suggested to us
by graffiti artists; Swift-9 and Smokey from PAWA254; who also happened to have
done the graffiti art there…
September is here! Back in
august; I and a couple of my friends from USA did a great cuisine tour of the
new and swanky Le Palanka restaurant in Lavington.
The two ladies; both
professors back in the states were in town on a research mission about media
integration with arts. Both of them are great diners; foodies and they love African
cuisine.
Therefore; thanks to the
graffiti artist and up magazine; Le Palanka was a great place since they are
all about upgrading the African cuisine.
Talk about The Palanka
tradition pot that has the goat stew (Kenya); jollof rice (Nigeria); yasso
chicken (Senegal) and Okra beef (Ghana).
The menu is not just
about ugali and sukuma wiki but also dishes from Cameroon and Senegal among
other African countries.
The meals are presented
in an haute cuisine version. From grill sessions; desserts; palanka tapas to
the starters.
Rarely in my restaurant reviews
do I direct to talk about interior designs but for this joint I will make an
exception. The décor sets the right mood for you to experience the authentic
dishes.
The manager filled us in
as he took us through the different rooms of the premises. What a tour it was! Designed
by 30- year old Sirg Ndoume; the Cameroon interior designer did this place a
great justice by giving it a befitting setting to accompany its high end
delicious African food.
The design, taste and
style is classy and it clicks on every way- with minimalist interior; with fine
art and costume design lighting in different coloured rooms.
The design in all rooms
and colours represent Africa the mama-land continent; hence providing a space
to enjoy private; fine dining.
The furniture is sourced
locally. The lights have drawings and the metal concept in them just does
wonders; plus it is one of a kind. The green room was blow for me- with green walls;
green curtains and a white dining table set. Add the great lighting and art-
wooola! The look is complete.
The garden setting
outside with water points is urban and contemporary. The restaurant walls
re-live the portraits of great African heroes and you know what; Sunday is
family day out with kids, bouncing castles are available too. Make reservations1
Will I go back to Le
Palanka? I am already planning to! Highly recommended.
-for bookings to Le
Palanka; email contact@lepalanka-nairobi.com
or check www.lepalanka-nairobi.com
