LE PALANKA: FINE AFRICAN-CHIC DINING & CUISINE.

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