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Delhi Darbar

Delhi Darbar, Kigali

Blueberry, an Indian restaurant in Nyarutarama with an ever-so-odd name, opened several years ago and slowly climbed to the top of many people’s ‘best Indian in Kigali’ list (and trust me, everyone has a list). Since then the name has changed to Delhi Darbar but the food is just as amazing as always! I’ve been a passionate supporter of Zaaffran for years, and I poo poo those who belong to ‘Camp Khazana‘, but Delhi Darbar upset everything I thought I knew, and has caused me to question all things Indian-food-in-Kigali related.

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March 9, 2020by Kirsty
Restaurants

Lahori Taste

Lahori Taste, Kigali

I first visited Lahori Taste a couple of years ago after stumbling onto it as I strolled through the Car Free Zone in town. I was curious about the umbrellas poking up on their raised patio overlooking the street below and I’m a sucker for a great patio, so I wandered up for a look. I found a small place serving Pakistani food which was intriguing enough for me to want stick around for a meal.

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March 3, 2020by Kirsty
Cafes

Mocha Cafe

Mocha Cafe, Kigali

Kigali is a growing hub of a wide range of cafes and restaurants for all types of international cuisine and Mocha Cafe is the latest addition. But this place is a bit more unique than your average Italian or Chinese restaurant… Yemeni food, anyone? Yes please! Well actually… I really have no idea what Yemeni food entails as a whole, but the few dishes on offer at Mocha Cafe have been incredibly delicious.

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December 23, 2019by Kirsty
Accommodation, Kigali

Onomo Hotel

Onomo Hotel, Kigali

Onomo Hotel gave me a free, two-night stay in exchange for a review.

I’ve been curious about Onomo Hotel ever since I saw it spring up on the side of the fairly central hill coming down the long road from town. It’s nothing new to see a new building pop up quickly in Kigali, but what caught my interest was the cool Imigongo patterns painted on the outside and the view from what looked like a super well-located swimming pool. Once they started posting awesome photos of their view and patio, I knew I had to visit. Luckily, the folks at Onomo offered me a free stay so I could really explore what they have on offer.

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December 18, 2019by Kirsty
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Billy’s Bistro

Billy's Bistro, Kigali

Billy’s Bistro inside the Century Park development in Nyarutarama seems to have emerged as a popular Kigali spot, especially for lunch. I’ve been meaning to check it out for months but the rainy season has left me fearful of straying too far from home. Since I live way up on Mount Kigali, everywhere is far… but Nyarutarama seems especially far and risky for me as a moto-taker who prefer to remain dry. But after a flurry of great reviews on social media and since I was running out of time on this trip (and since I got a ride with a friend) I finally made it out to Billy’s Bistro last week for lunch and it was a lovely experience.

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November 19, 2019by Kirsty
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Via Via Traveller’s Cafe in Kibagabaga introduced their Full English a few months ago and I’ve finally been able to try it. It’s the real deal, folks!
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Eggs to order, crispy bacon cooked into oblivion just as I requested, excellent sausages, beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and toast. It’s a massive meal and I think it’s a bargain at Rwf 8,000.
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Two of my Kigali favourites! . One is currently on Two of my Kigali favourites!
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One is currently on a plane to USA, but you can find the other at Poivre Noir.
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I think this burger is the best in Kigali and the food at Poivre Noir is just generally awesome. We also shared the grilled veggies with feta which was new to me and it’s a definite winner!
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If you haven’t been yet, stop what you’re doing and pay them a visit immediately! Well... wait until they open, I suppose.
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I joined my friends at Go Kigali city tours and Ku I joined my friends at Go Kigali city tours and Kurema Kuriba Kwiga on a walking tour testing mission that will take in some of the awesome murals found around Kigali.
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