Overview
Kenyan Cafe And Cuisine, located at 2626 W La Palma Ave in Anaheim, offers a casual setting for exploring traditional Kenyan dishes and familiar East African flavor combinations. The menu includes hearty meals built around staples such as ugali, stewed meats, leafy greens, and whole fried fish, making the restaurant especially appealing to diners interested in food that reflects everyday Kenyan cooking. Lamb stew served with ugali and sukuma wiki is one of the combinations that stands out, bringing together tender meat, a rich sauce, firm cornmeal accompaniment, and cooked collard greens. Beef stew is another comforting option, while fried tilapia with ugali provides a different choice for those who prefer seafood. The restaurant keeps its atmosphere relaxed and informal, which fits the slower, unhurried rhythm of the dining experience. Meals may take some time to arrive, so this is better suited to a leisurely visit than a tightly scheduled lunch. Drinks such as chai can make the wait more enjoyable and add another recognizable Kenyan element to the meal. Prices are generally approachable for the portions and cuisine offered, giving diners an opportunity to try several traditional items without the experience feeling overly formal or expensive. Food quality can vary from dish to dish, particularly with ugali, which may occasionally differ in texture and consistency, but the stews tend to provide the deeper, comforting flavors associated with the cuisine. Kenyan Cafe And Cuisine works well for anyone curious about East African food, as well as diners already familiar with Kenyan cooking who want dishes such as lamb stew, beef stew, sukuma wiki, tilapia, and ugali served together in the combinations commonly found in Kenyan meals.
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- No Delivery
- Restroom
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- Nshima Nsima
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45 Reviews
City Slicker
Aug 06, 2026
The food was good, place was really casual, and service was fine. I liked the Kenyan food a little better in DC (Swahili Villiage), but this was good and a little cheaper.
James Wittel
May 30, 2026
My wife used to live in Kenya and loves their food! I really like the lamb stew. Service is a little slow so you just have to enjoy the experience.
Katelyn Wittel
Aug 21, 2026
Genuine Kenyan flavors. Today, I enjoyed the lamb stew with ugali and sukuma wiki (collard greens). Reminds me of all the food and flavors I enjoyed while living in Kenya. For the Americans, be ready for a true Kenyan experience... You will wait for your food... Come with a flexible, relaxed attitude.... and enjoy a Tusker or cup of chai while you wait. :) I enjoy every time my husband and I make the trip out here. So worth it!
Abigail Oduol
Jul 12, 2026
I had the beef stew with ugali and my husband had the fried tilapia with the ugali. Typical Kenyan restaurant service. The stew was nice, tilapia was more like Mexican fried tilapia than Kenyan but it was fine. The ugali left much to be desired. If you throw ugali at a wall it shouldn’t stick. If it sticks, that’s where it belongs. That ugali belonged on the wall. It also had lumps in it. Lots of lumps.
Chelsea Madren (OC Food Diva)
Jul 09, 2026
Tip: Mention "OC Food Diva" and receive 15% off your bill. Samosas are usually stuffed with meat and spices and deep-fried. They are very popular in areas that were part of the Spice Route - India, Southeast Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Mediterranean, and Africa. It generally consists of a fried or baked triangular, semilunar or tetrahedral pastry shell with a savory filling, which may include spiced potatoes, onions, peas, coriander, and lentils, or ground lamb or chicken. Kenyan Café offers beef or lentils and cheese. The beef samosas are to die for! Think of an empanada or wonton but better. The spices that are used to flavor the beef definitely taste of Indian and Asian influence. The outer crust reminds me of crispy wonton or gyoza. The ground beef reminds me of an Asian meat filling with green onions and spices. I could eat these all night long because they are addictive. Thumbs up, way up! Obama Meal is fried tilapia on a bed of freshly cooked sauce. The tilapia was whole and perfectly fried. The fish was tender and fall-off-the-bone delicious. The sauce was light and added a textural dimension to the fish. The presentation was beautiful! No fighting over who gets the eyeballs! Roll up the fish in the chapati (unleavened flatbread similar to naan in Indian cuisine) for a unique eating and flavor experience. Thumbs up, way up! Vegetarian Combo Dish is a delicious hearty and filling meal of lentils, githeri (corn and beans boiled together and served as a stew), collard greens, and cabbage with your choice of chapati, ugali (simple staple made from corn or maize flour and water, similar to grits in flavor, but much more doughy), or rice. This is a vegetarian’s paradise. The lentils were cooked to perfection and stewed with spices and vegetables. The collard greens were braised but still green. These have to be the best collard greens - better than any Southern-style collard greens that I’ve ever had. The cabbage was a surprise. It was sweet and didn’t even taste like cabbage. It was scrumptious! The githeri is like a vegetarian chili with beans and spices. It went great with the rice. Thumbs up, way up! Mbuzi Karanga (Lamb Stew) is a tasty meal of lamb stew in a blend of Kenyan spices and herbs. The lamb was tender fell off of the bone. The Kenyan spices were amazing! The ugali was an interesting vehicle to use to grab your food. It had a faint corn flavor to it, but the texture reminded me of stiff mashed potatoes. Use it to soak up all of the stew juices. You don’t want to waste a drop! Thumbs up, way up!