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View RestaurantMaasai Nyali Original
Experience authentic Maasai Mara flavors at this popular restaurant, rated 4.2/5. Discover delicious roasted meats and fresh juices. Visit today!
Steakhouse & Grill•$$•4.2(887)•Maasai Mara
About Maasai Nyali Original
Nestled in the heart of Maasai Mara, this popular eatery offers a genuine taste of local culinary traditions. Diners consistently highlight the excellent variety of meats, particularly the expertly roasted options that evoke the spirit of traditional Maasai cooking. While some note a recent increase in prices, the quality and unique flavors, including a well-regarded salsa and refreshing fresh juices, remain a draw. Patrons appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, often enhanced by live music and the availability of outdoor seating, making it a wonderful spot for groups. Despite occasional comments on service speed, the overall experience of savoring authentic dishes makes this a memorable dining destination.
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Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
breakfast
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Maasai Nyali
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.2 / 5.0(887 reviews)
Variety of foods esp meats, roasted options are good esp in the original Maasai, the food is become quite pricey though, the veggies need some work. Their salsa is good. Fresh juices are good with good prices. They need to improve on service, it's very poor esp in Maasai Beach. You can wait over 30mins to be served! Excellent for local delicacies...especially nyama choma One of the best places in Nyali where you can find any kind of fresh meat prepared as you wait...Also pocket friendly
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Recent Reviews
Daisy M.
July 7, 2024
Variety of foods esp meats, roasted options are good esp in the original Maasai, the food is become quite pricey though, the veggies need some work. Their salsa is good. Fresh juices are good with good prices. They need to improve on service, it's very poor esp in Maasai Beach. You can wait over 30mins to be served!
Daniel M.
November 12, 2025
Excellent for local delicacies...especially nyama choma
MOHAMMED W.
November 7, 2025
One of the best places in Nyali where you can find any kind of fresh meat prepared as you wait...Also pocket friendly
Harriet M.
April 14, 2023
I gave them 4 stars because their food took a bit of time to get ready. They need to check on their SLAs. This is in comparison to other nyama places I have been to, considering that the place was not packed when I was there. My friends and I ordered both dry & wet fry. Their dry fry was amazing! Their wet fry could do better. It was underwhelming.
Kennedy N.
December 28, 2024
This has been my nyama place for years but i feel like they replaced their chef, The mbuzi choma used to melt in your mouth a had a distinct flavour, this time it was still good and soft but lacked the original Masai restaurant flavour. The pork was good, the chicken ok, it just didn't feel like the Masai restaurant i knew. I always prefer this Masai to the beach Masai restaurant, i still recommend the place but i will be trying other Masai restaurants to see which one has that amazing flavour i associated Masai with.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Maasai Nyali special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Free Parking Lot
Free Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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