Eating Out: Kigali’s finest eatery for an African taste

Restaurant Nile Grill Just a stone-throw away from the Post office along Karisimbi Avenue next to supermarket Athenee in Kigali town lies Restaurant Nile Grill in the safe, protected and a fantastic hide away.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Restaurant Nile Grill

Just a stone-throw away from the Post office along Karisimbi Avenue next to supermarket Athenee in Kigali town lies Restaurant Nile Grill in the safe, protected and a fantastic hide away.

Nile grill provides a complete flee from day to day city life and radiates a charmingly elegant atmosphere in a unique natural setting.

The dishes

Commonly known for its African dishes, this frequently visited restaurant serves food in an environment engulfed with melodies from a dweller sound system.

The dishes served include foodstuff mixtures of banana, yams, cassava, chips, sweet potatoes and pumpkin among others.

Salads come with greens, bleu cheese, anti-sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and an unusual vine-garette flavour.

They are dressed with a cut above the ordinary and mixed with vegetables and greens .

These accompany the buffet sauced with beans, peas, egg plant, fresh cabbages, tomatoes and avocado.

Traditional fish is seasoned with fish fingers, lemon juice, salt and white pepper.

Butter which is made up of flour milk added to salt egg York, turmeric and white pepper is served with chips and tomato sauce.

Meat curry is a delicacy that has taken young customers to flock the restaurant.

 It is  made of cuisine oil, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, curry powder, chill powder, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and stork.

The friendly proprietor explains how it is done to suit the taste of both the young and old customers.

Beverages

The restaurant is well stocked with a variety of drinks ranging from Local products like Primus, Amstel, Miitzig, Fanta, the au café, African tea, Jus de Fruit Agashya, Jus de Fruit Inyange, Eau mineral and fresh juice; to imported  ones that include Guinness, Bell, Tusker and Heineken, Chocolate, Uganda waragi and Red bull.

THE GOOD POINTS:

It is easily accessible with ample parking space for city shoppers and the business community. It also has a pool table

THE BAD POINTS:

The real African dishes last a short time of the day and therefore need to cater for those who step out to eat a bit late.

THE STAFF:

Smart, quick and dedicated to their services. As a rule they aim at customers walking out with a smile of contentment.

THE CROWD AND TALK:

Full of city commuters of various classes and the business community mostly discussing matters concerning business and social life.

THE PRICES:

Pocket friendly and reasonable. Food stars at Frw800 onwards, Sodas Frw200, while beers range between Frw500 and 800 depending on the type you want.

THE TOILETS:

Clean and user-friendly.

MANAGER’S COMMENT:

This Restaurant is one of the finest eateries around Kigali with a touch of an African chef.

With our affordable prices and services from dedicated waiters and waitress, we shall always work to our customers’ satisfaction.

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