Kisu Izakaya Phloen Chit

Kisu Izakaya

Kisu Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant, although not a sushi restaurant. Instead, it offers a variety of grilled or fried dishes. You can imagine it like Spanish tapas. I ordered the salmon and avocado salad, fried vegetables (could have been onions), squid, gyoza, and another type of grilled sardine. The only dish that was lacking … Read more

Bangkok’78

Bangkok 78

The 78 is actually a hotel restaurant, which isn’t usually my cup of tea, as they usually only serve ‘toned-down’ (Franang-style) Thai food. But since it was also a recommendation from the Michelin app, I decided to give it a try. It was strange that I was actually the only customer. I ordered the spicy … Read more

Polo Fried Chicken

Polo Fried Chicken

Polo Fried Chicken was once again recommended by the Michelin Guide. Judging by the awards on the walls, they’ve probably held that status for a while. The restaurant itself is rather unassuming. They serve either fried chicken or fish. They also serve various papaya salads and vegetables. I opted for half a chicken and a … Read more

Anuba Lounge

Anuba

I already knew the Anuba from my last visits, and it survived Covid. The Anuba has a lovely ‘outdoor area’, open on the sides. The interior is usually a bit too well air-conditioned for me ;). As the name suggests, the Anuba is a lounge where music is played (not a disco, although people dance … Read more

Cafesserie

Cafeserie

The Cafesserie is one of my favorite restaurants in Mombasa. I almost always go there for breakfast (although I never do otherwise). I usually have a sandwich for breakfast, but occasionally I’ll have something sweet. You can also go to the Cafesserie in the evening and have a salad or a steak. The fresh pineapple … Read more