Sizzlin Grills is a refined restaurant that is located on Highbury Building at the junction of Moi Avenue and Ronald Ngala Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District. It serves a wide range of African meals as well as snacks at very affordable prices. The restaurant spans three floors and this ensures that there is enough room for diners to sample the variety of foods at whichever time of the day. It is conveniently situated next to offices and bus stops and this makes it easy for customers to grab a meal at lunch or on their way home. A variety of cakes and beverages like tea and coffee are sold throughout the day while alcoholic drinks are available for sale in the evenings.
I have had meals a couple of times at Sizzlin and they have almost always given me a reason to return. The fried foods like chips and chips masala are very affordable and they spare customers the agony of having to go to crowded ‘fish and chips’ spots every time the crave for junk strikes. African meals like Kienyeji (or Mukimo), Ugali and Rice are also served with a variety of stews as well as fruit and vegetable salads. Most simple meals range between 80 and 200 shillings and a little more for beef or chicken meals.
I mainly dine on the last floor during the day since it is less crowded and much quieter. It is a great place to meet up with friends for casual chats and the soft music that plays all day long adds a nice touch to the dining experience. A seat by the window grants the customers an interesting view of the city from various angles. The staff and management are friendly though it is not uncommon to be served by a waiter having a rough day. I have only had a complaint with my meal once and the management sorted it out amicably.
Sizzlin Grills is a remarkable place to dine especially for the young and middle aged and anyone who is budget conscious. There is also Club Sizzlin for the fun lovers but that mainly comes alive in the evening in accordance with the law and so as not to distract diners. I would recommend it for those willing to try out fried foods at new eateries without having to dig too deep into their pockets.