Pan-African cuisine can be surprisingly difficult to find in Nairobi, which is one of many reasons to make the pilgrimage out to Mama Ashanti. Here, the dishes are Ghanaian in inspiration and spicy as a basic starting point; the pepe (fiery goat stew) is a dish you're unlikely to forget for all the right reasons. The charcoal-grilled tilapia is also outstanding.
Mama Ashanti
Nairobi
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