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Lot's of crock on this thread, to be honest.

Crime is a serious concern, but you'll be fine if you're sensible.

Otherwise Kenya is a fantastic place, and even Nairobi is great -- though it does have its downsides.

Here's a quick run down of best restaurants to eat at:

JAPANESE -- Furasato in Westlands does the best Sushi in Africa.

FRENCH -- Alan Bobbe's Bistro has finally moved out of the centre of town since the great man died. I don't know what it's like in the new location -- but this was THE place where European royalty, U.S. tycoons and Hollywood actors used to go. Ask to see their guest book.

SEAFOOD -- A bit overpriced but Tamarind in the centre of town is very good. Much better, though, is their dhow in Mombasa.

INDIAN -- Haandi in The Mall or either of the two Anghitis (one in Westlands, one in Muthaiga) are truly excellent.

CHINESE -- My favourite is still the rather run down Hong Kong on Koinange Street -- aka the Street of Sin.

ITALIAN -- Variable and sometimes inconsistent. I still like Trattoria if you're in town and want a quick pizza. Medditeraneo on Woodvale Grove is an old favourite an Chianti's in Hurlingham is good too.

THAI -- Siam Thai in Xerox House of Woodvale Grove is the best in town

INTERNATIONAL

Favourites are Moonflower on Dennis Pritt road -- lovely atmopshere
Talisman/Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and especially Kudeta in Karen/Langata are great, thought sadly Kudeta was closed last time I looked -- but may be reopening.

For the best outdoor experience go to the Rusty Nail, which has a lovely garden but not such good food. Have afternoon tea and a sticky toffee pudding or a beer instead.

Pavement in Westlands very good too,

Out of town head for the Kentmere Club on the way to Tigoni.

Most famous restaurant in Nairobi is the Carnivore in Langata -- a feast of Zebra, crocodile, Impala etc etc

For breakfasts head to any one of the Java Houses in town. The one at The Junction at Dagoretti is the hippest place right now.

For the kids there are fast food joints all over.

Beer recommendations:

Fancy: The Mercury Bar, Casablanca, Havana, Pavement, Karen Blixen

Mid level: Gypsy, Klubhouse, Soho, The Horseman

Dives: Plenty

Clubbing; The Pavement and Simba Saloon at Carnivore are the top places. Black Cotton Club once a month is also recommended.

Weve got the most importqant stuff in nairobi out of the way. Anything else you want to know?

I was born in Kenya by the way, lived there for 18 years and go back there at least three times a year...