Open House Restaurant Ltd
Nairobi
Restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Open House Restaurant Ltd is a dependable Nairobi pick for traditional Indian cooking, especially when the table includes vegetarians, meat eaters, children, or colleagues. Go for shared curries, tandoori plates, biryani, and naan rather than a one-dish meal. It is better for relaxed group dining and family occasions than for experimental cooking or a bar-led night.
About Open House Restaurant Ltd
Open House Restaurant Ltd in Nairobi is a direct choice when the brief is traditional Indian cooking at a smart-casual restaurant. The essentials are clear: authentic traditional Indian cuisine, an approximate price of $25 per person, and daily hours listed as 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with some profiles showing split service windows.
The strongest reason to choose it is the familiar Indian repertoire. First-timers can build a meal around the listed signature dishes: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Palak Paneer, Tandoori Platters, Biryani, and Freshly Baked Naan. That order gives a useful read on the restaurant’s core strengths: curry work, tandoor cooking, rice, bread, and vegetarian dishes represented by Palak Paneer.
A traditional Indian option for a smart-casual meal
Open House Restaurant Ltd is best understood as a Nairobi restaurant for diners who want recognizable Indian dishes rather than a highly experimental format. The dress code is smart casual, so it suits meals where the table wants to feel put together without treating the evening as formal fine dining.
Because the available details focus on cuisine, price, hours, dress code, and signature dishes, the safest way to plan is around those basics. If you need specific information about seating, reservations, accessibility, dietary accommodations, drinks, or private-event arrangements, check directly with the restaurant before going.
Order around the signature dishes
The better move is to treat the signature list as the starting point. Pair a rich curry such as Butter Chicken or Lamb Rogan Josh with a tandoori selection, add Palak Paneer, then use Biryani and Freshly Baked Naan to round out the meal. That structure gives a broader view of the restaurant than choosing only one main dish.
At about $25 per person, Open House Restaurant Ltd sits in a useful bracket for diners who want a traditional Indian meal without relying on extras to justify the visit. Hours are listed Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, though some listings show split hours of 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM, so confirming the current schedule is sensible.
Who should choose it, and who should keep looking
Choose it if the table wants authentic traditional Indian cuisine in Nairobi, a smart-casual dress code, and recognizable dishes such as Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Palak Paneer, Tandoori Platters, Biryani, and Freshly Baked Naan. If your priority is a specific service style, drinks program, dietary accommodation, private room, outdoor seating, or other operational detail, verify that directly before committing.
For broader trip planning, Pearl’s Nairobi restaurants guide is the better place to scan other dining styles, while the Nairobi hotels guide, Nairobi bars guide, Nairobi wineries guide, and Nairobi experiences guide help round out the rest of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Gallant mall, Parklands Road, Opposite Total Station, Nairobi, Kenya
- Website
- openhouserestaurant.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 727 726345
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic and sophisticated Indian setting featuring warm hospitality, elegant decor with traditional motifs, and soothing background music.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Butter Chicken
- Lamb Rogan Josh
- Palak Paneer
- Tandoori Platters
- Biryani
- Freshly Baked Naan
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Gallant mall, Parklands Road, Opposite Total Station, Nairobi, Kenya
Planning details
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Open House Restaurant Ltd in Nairobi?
Look for other dining in Nairobi if you want a different cuisine, room, or price point. Open House Restaurant Ltd is an authentic traditional Indian restaurant at about $25 per person, so the main comparison is whether you want that style of Indian meal or a different Nairobi dining experience.
Is Open House Restaurant Ltd good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit for a relaxed occasion if traditional Indian cuisine and a smart-casual dress code match the plan. The details support it as a Nairobi option for dishes such as Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Palak Paneer, Tandoori Platters, Biryani, and Freshly Baked Naan at about $25 per person.
Is Open House Restaurant Ltd worth the price?
Yes, if you want authentic traditional Indian cooking in Nairobi at about $25 per person. The value case is strongest if the signature dishes appeal to you, especially Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Palak Paneer, Tandoori Platters, Biryani, and Freshly Baked Naan.
What should a first-timer know about Open House Restaurant Ltd?
Plan around the basics: the cuisine is authentic traditional Indian, the dress code is smart casual, the price is about $25 per person, and the hours are listed Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with split hours appearing on some listings. The location should be treated simply as Nairobi unless confirming details directly with the venue.
Can I eat at the bar at Open House Restaurant Ltd?
Bar seating is not a detail for Open House Restaurant Ltd. For the clearest plan, treat it as a Nairobi restaurant for traditional Indian dishes and check the venue’s official channels for current seating, reservations, and service details.















