Mama Oliech Restaurant
Nairobi's most highly recommended classic fried fish joint, famous for its whole deep-fried tilapia served with ugali and local greens.
Located on Marcus Garvey Road, near Argwings Kodhek Road, the signature dish here is the whole deep-fried tilapia, available dry-fried or wet-fried (stewed in a sauce), served with corn or millet ugali, sukuma wiki (collard greens), and kachumbari (tomato and onion salad). The eatery is simple with a short menu, and the walls are adorned with photos of visiting celebrities like Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg. It is often packed with office workers during lunch, and recent reviews note that service and billing can be on the slower side. The average cost is about 1,000-1,850 KES, and opening hours vary slightly across platforms. It is easily accessible by taxi or ride-hailing apps like Bolt/Uber.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30-23:30 (varies slightly by platform, calling ahead is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum
- Nairobi Gallery
- Nairobi Arboretum
- Nairobi City Market
- Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
- Nairobi Railway Museum
- Nairobi National Museum
- Jamia Mosque, Nairobi