Eating Kenyan Food for the first time ever, awesome African food experience in D.C.!

[@brandywines3059]

As a Kenyan, I'm proud...that restaurant did a good job. The sukuma wiki is meant to be steamed and be a little hard, if it's cooked longer it will lose that nice green color and it will just taste overcooked. Also you are meant to eat the ugali with whatever meat you have using your hands....especially fish(we use our hands to pry it off the bones). Overall, I love your reaction and I'm glad you tried our cuisine 😊

[@EpicureanEric]

I am so glad that I got the perspective of someone who’s is Kenyan! I’ve been wanting to know what they though of the food in the video! I’m so glad that I got to try this and hope more people try it. I want to get the word out 😊😊 of you can please give me a like on the video I would really appreciate it! 🙏🙏Anything else that you think I should try next time??

[@brandywines3059]

@@EpicureanEric we have quite a number of tribes and every tribe kind of has their own meals/cuisine.It's quite difficult to review the cuisine of each tribe/community to its entirety. In this video you covered the most common and famous meals shared among most of the tribes and might I say you did a pretty good job.Next time you can try, masala chips, mandazi/mahamri, biryani, and mokimo...there is also fermented/sour milk but I don't know if you can find that where you are

[@anduyaadventures2667]

Ugali from Kenya 🇰🇪 is the best, thanks for tasting our food!!! Watching from Minnesota.

[@EpicureanEric]

Wow that’s awesome!!! Thanks for tuning in!

[@samuelosodo4209]

What an amazing job on your Swahili pronunciation 👏

[@EpicureanEric]

Thank you!!!

[@Simply-mariah2]

New subscriber,,,much love from kenya

[@EpicureanEric]

Thank you sooo much!! I hope to bring more African food to the channel :)

[@briankimwele]

the busket contents would be usd 0.3 for sauasage 0.3 for samosa and for bajia you would get a plate load for bout usd 2 bringing it to a total of usd 3........my six key not working so i rounded it

[@Christine0727]

Wow Kenyan food is always at another level.you should pay a visit here and try them while fresh lol they taste good 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@EpicureanEric]

Oh it’s definitely something unique I’ve never had before! What is your favorite dish??

[@josephinesanguli6991]

Biryani

[@MwanawaCiku]

The food looks sooo good

[@EpicureanEric]

It was!!

[@juliewabs4370]

You got the common Kenyan meals over there sir, but there are so many others that are natural and delicious and eaten with hands without the spoons and the folks and as a Kenyan i welcome you to Kenya, come see for yourself different foods from different tribes and cultures, which are so healthy too.

[@EpicureanEric]

I really want to try more Kenyan food! I love it when food is eaten with just the hands rather than utensils! What are some other iconic dishes that I missed out on?

[@MwanawaCiku]

Usually the lemon goes with the samosa

[@EpicureanEric]

I’m going to try that next time! Thanks for the tip!

[@kevinjorammwirigi6543]

So happy to see this 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@missgee6595]

I think the best way to enjoy foods from a certain country is visit the country. You get first hand experience and guide on how to correctly eat the food. You also get more variety. But generally you did a good job and I'm glad you tasted our food.

[@EpicureanEric]

Yes thank you!! I would love to travel to Kenya and try the real thing! What other items would you suggest I try for Kenyan food? I want to try it out!!

[@missgee6595]

@@EpicureanEric there is so many foods to try, considering we have so many different cultures here, we have common foods among all tribes and some delicacies that belong to specific different tribes that I haven't even tasted yes. So the list can be endless 😅. But I hope you visit one day☺️

[@EpicureanEric]

@@missgee6595 Yes I can imagine how many different variations of Kenyan food there are. I am going to work on plans to get Kenya on my traveling schedule so I can go there to try the REAL thing!!!

[@Somuchtosay-l3u]

@@EpicureanEric Did you come yet to kenya we have tribes that eat camel meat others drink the blood only others rat meat others grasshoppers and termites. Just be prepared. I am from the coast we basically eat arabian food prepared the african way in indian spices.

[@Som-Hanoolaato]

Thanks for sharing

[@EpicureanEric]

Yes absolutely!! Thanks for watching 💕

[@chandarithnget3532]

Hello from Australia! I just came across your channel and I'm super enjoying all your videos. I love how you go in and just give everything a try. It's very refreshing to see and hear your first thoughts and feedback. Keep it up. 👍

[@EpicureanEric]

All the way from Australia?! That’s fantastic!! I’m so glad that you enjoy my videos. I really hope I get a chance to go to Australia and eat some great food out there. It’s been on my list of places to go 😊😊

[@chandarithnget3532]

Haha yep all the way from Sydney. We can't wait to get out of this lockdown also and travel again. I'm sure you'll love it here but it's nothing compared to the states, everything is supersize there lol. Stay safe and take care buddy! 😊

[@EpicureanEric]

@@chandarithnget3532 thanks so much!! yes once the lockdown opens travel will happen again. haha everything in America is bigger for sure but I'm sure there is some interesting eats Australia is known for!

[@mellohmelvin8598]

Nyama choma is meant to be dry and chewy.

[@EpicureanEric]

Thanks for letting me know! I love it when you guys teach me something new!!

[@bluecat7470]

The beef is actually supposed to be dry

[@EpicureanEric]

Oh is that right?

[@albertaatieno]

@@EpicureanEric true. Kenyans would run at the sight of pinkness in meat. We don't like anything but well done and slightly charred

[@b-790]

sorry Eric, mimosa got me giggling...maybe its what Iv been 'smokies', Love from Kenya.

[@malaika2669]

Sukuma wiki is kale not collared greens

[@EpicureanEric]

Ohhh got it!!! Thanks for the clarification!!!

[@Moonshine1924]

The greens are kale and are supposed to be crunchy

[@EpicureanEric]

Oh is that right?

[@albertaatieno]

It's actually spinach...if you llook at it carefully

[@triplet99]

Oh yeah!!!

[@EpicureanEric]

Ooga booga African food!

[@aphiballinterfangk6545]

Nyama choma is supposed to be dry, just like that.

[@EpicureanEric]

Ohh thanks for letting me know!! I’m going to explore more African food in the near future. Stay tuned!😊🙏😊🙏

[@smokeymcbandit]

I feel like you deserve to get proper Kenyan meals that don't conform to fine dining standards in the US cause you seem to enjoy eating the food so much, but the food isn't the best rep of Kenyan foods. Kept wishing there was more soup, and the ugali was on the plate with the meat and spinach. That said, due to interactions between the Kenyan coastal people (the Swahili) and Asians, and significant populations with Arab and Indian heritages, a portion of Kenyan foods have Asian influences like the pilau, if not outright the same recipes like the chapati and samosa. Thank you for trying out Kenyan cuisine. I hope you get a chance to try it out in Kenya, one day. Also, some foods like the ugali, chapati, and nyama choma(which means roasted meat) are better enjoyed when eaten with one's fingers.

[@EpicureanEric]

I love your comment! It’s so informative. While it was the first time for me to try Kenyan food it certainly won’t be the last. I’m dying to try more authentic items. It’s just a bit hard to find Kenyan restaurants in general. Do you have any suggestions? I will also try using my hands and fingers to eat next time! 😊😊

[@smokeymcbandit]

@@EpicureanEric pardon the late reply. I don't live in the US, so I can't direct you to a place of which I can assure you.

[@EpicureanEric]

@@smokeymcbandit aww not a problem!! Thank you so much for your support and comments on Kenyan food nevertheless. =)

[@faithlucywanguimacharia9496]

Most of this meals don't require spoons and folks, we use our hands here😂😂😂

[@EpicureanEric]

I was just made aware!! But I guess because this restaurant is slightly upscale they provided utensils. It would be so fun to experience the traditional way of eating Kenyan food!

[@janekiragu1055]

@@EpicureanEric it's OK now u know come and try githeri

[@EpicureanEric]

@@janekiragu1055 yes for sure!!!

[@samuelnganga1245]

Eating Ugali with a fork is a crime 😁

[@EpicureanEric]

Hahah I was told that i needed to eat this with my hands!! I didn’t know until afterwards… 😕

[@sabrinawangalwa4368]

Im hungry now

[@EpicureanEric]

Hehehe yes my videos do that to people often times haha

[@Somuchtosay-l3u]

Not me salivating shouls i get up and cook its 1 am rn

[@josephmakimii3428]

Next time stay a little longer, Kenya is diverse, meaning you'll need to travel to different locations to experience the cultures but kudos to the hotel

[@EpicureanEric]

Thank you so much!! I will be sure to spend more time on my next trip! I want to try a lot more Kenyan restaurants!

[@enoughisenough1478]

Is likes SUYAA GHANA 🇬🇭 AND NIGERIA 🇳🇬

[@magdalinenjeri5262]

Bhajia tatu thao? Nahamia huko niwapikie smocha na mtura.

[@mayormcmoney675]

Na supu ya kichwa ya ngombe

[@astroworfcraig9164]

I wonder if a certain former President's heritage provided any inspiration for a Kenyan restaurant landing in our nation's capital? Never had stewed goat, but it sure looked good.

[@EpicureanEric]

I was surprised by how good the food here tastes. First time trying Kenyan food and I have to say it’s a must try. The stewed goat is just fall off the bone amazing. Apparently DC has a lot of great African restaurants!

[@albertkimathi3234]

Thanks for the review but Kenyan food we don't use 🍴🍴 to eat bare ✋✋ only 😋😋😋

[@ziamuthoni7286]

Kenyan sausage is Mutura not that. That Bhajia aaaaaaaaiiiiii😂😂😂 can’t relate

[@ephraimblack5578]

*Fact*👍🏾😂

[@mayormcmoney675]

Lentil ni kamande man

[@gastrogubimmed8112]

Bhajia ya upcountry..very disappointing. They should get a costerian to make coast swaahili food authetincly

[@slick.roshey]

you pronounced Bajia badly but amazing video you are underrated

[@EpicureanEric]

Hahah thank you so much! Yes I need some help with the pronunciation!

[@christinenjeru8916]

Great to see you enjoying our food .. Next time use your hands to eat.

[@EpicureanEric]

Thank you so much for letting me know! I didn’t know about the eating with your hands part until some viewers mentioned it to me 😊😊👋👋

[@Tata-bd9nx]

Next time try Matumbo na Ugali.(Matumbo is animal intestines,the ones that look like towels). Also Mutura,we call it Kenyan sausage,Matoke,which is mashed potatoes,blended kale,then add abit of corn.

[@EpicureanEric]

Wow that sounds pretty amazing!! What does the animal intestines taste like?? Which animal is typically used for this dish??

[@jamyw]

@@EpicureanEric cow or goat

[@EpicureanEric]

@@jamyw I'm going to have to give it a try!

[@dortieval6238]

The best taste for Kenyan food is eating with your hands

[@EpicureanEric]

Thanks for letting me know!!! I’m definitely gonna try that next time. Does it matter whether I use my left or right hand to grab the food or a scoop up rice?

[@dortieval6238]

@@EpicureanEric it depends which hand you comfortable with. Normally we use right hand cz at least most of us are right handed,but whichever way works

[@EpicureanEric]

@@dortieval6238 Thanks so much for letting me know! I love it when fans teach me something new about their culture and food =)

[@christinewekesa8942]

Why are you rating food that you are not accustomed to the palate ?😏😏

[@EpicureanEric]

I was just trying to give my own opinion of what I thought of the food. I have since removed taste ratings

[@nyashu6464]

Sausage goes for 10dollars 😮😮

[@EpicureanEric]

Expensive!!!

[@daddyjasonssepuya4991]

Embuuzi is always good my friend. Never gamey. Better then beef most of the time. Dont call a chapati a tortilla infront of a kenyan there. They will make u pay double then punch u in the face 🤣🤣🤣 banange im joking bro. Glad u enjoyed. Try ugandan food next. Youll like it better. Better tortillas 🤣🤣. Chapati i mean. Better ugali to except we call it posho. Any kenyans on here .bora nikimbie haraka. 🤣 oh man you need to grab the ugali with your hands roll it up thumb in the middle and scoop my bruzza. Corn mash 🙄 banange

[@wairimunjambi5050]

Kenya has 43 tribes and 5 more from Asia Arab Europe Africans like congo Ethiopia Rwanda Sudan know mix this and I tell you you have the world on your plate😀😀 Bonaparte's

[@akinyiokeyo4618]

That fish best goes with ugali and next time just use fingers and do the fish justice. Thank you though

[@EpicureanEric]

Ohh!! I’m definitely going to use my fingers to eat this next time! Thanks for letting me know the awesome pairing!

[@akorfaaisha7562]

🇬🇭❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👌👌👌👌

[@EpicureanEric]

Ghana for the 🥇

[@faithemanuel4781]

You are supposed to eat the ugali the African way,with your hands

[@ephraimblack5578]

😂😂👍🏾🇰🇪

[@johnmanasseh4701]

It's bajia not potatoes

[@EpicureanEric]

Ohh!! I’ve never heard of bajita before!

[@kaymumbi]

Bajia are made from potatoes so you were on the right track

[@EpicureanEric]

@@kaymumbi yess!!! Thank you for letting me know!

[@maxmillermuasa176]

You are supposed to use your hands eating ugali bro...

[@EpicureanEric]

I know…I should do that next time

[@khalidmohamed5946]

That’s very expensive. The Swahili plate would cost you 2 dollars in Kenya.

[@EpicureanEric]

$2?!!!! Omg!! I need to go to Kenya and do a food tour!!

[@khalidmohamed5946]

@@EpicureanEric Food in Kenya is actually cheap unless you dine at a major 5 star restaurant.

[@bluecat7470]

That’s actually good pricing for the location

[@SuperJackmj]

They should have taught you how to eat though or what to use in each meal 😂😂

[@EpicureanEric]

I know right? But I think because this is a slightly more upscale restaurant they gave me utensils. Next time I’m going to sit with the owner to walk through each dish and how to properly eat it!

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

THE FOOD WAS SUPER B WELDONE

[@mainanjuguna5958]

FYI: There is no African food in a continent of 54 countries and each having more than one tribe! #AfricaIsNotACountry!!

[@EpicureanEric]

Did I accidentally mention Africa as a country? If so that’s my mistake!

[@brandywines3059]

He did say it was Kenyan food. He specified. At no point did he say or imply that Africa is a country

[@brandywines3059]

@@EpicureanEric you did not

[@njukijokes]

use hands next time u eat kenyan food

[@nkarogo007]

Come to Kenya and enjoy the real dishes... not colourful at all

[@EpicureanEric]

I know! I really wanna go to Kenya soon!! Which part of Kenya has the best food experience??

[@jeffchurum1431]

​@Epicurean Eric Mombasa city. Plenty cuisines. Definitely.

[@vulimu]

So wrong! You have no idea of what a country's cuisine is about yet you taste rate it. Nyama choma means burnt meat or bbq meat. Also Africans don't eat with cutlery.