EMBER & OAKCharcoal & Craft
The Epitome of Charcoal Gastronomy in Kenya

Where Wood Fire
Meets Modern Art

Ember & Oak delivers a sensory fine dining experience across Kenya. Combining 100-day dry-aged prime cuts, hand-sourced seasonal ingredients, and live wood-fire cooking with Michelin-star discipline.

100%

Wood-fired

45 Days

Dry Aged Beef

5 Branches

In Kenyan Cities

A+ Rating

Gourmet Standard

Ember and Oak signature dry aged wood fire ribeye steak
Chef Recommendation
45-Day Ribeye – KES 4,800

Open Today

Daily Bookings Open

Opening Hours

12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Primary Branch

Mwanzi Road, Westlands, Nairobi

Contact Number

+254 711 000 001

Culinary Heritage & Smoke

Our Story

Ember & Oak was born out of a desire to return to the primal foundations of cooking—harnessing live hardwood flames and native smoke—while infusing it with refined global techniques. Founded by culinary visionaries, we reject gas ovens and electric stoves. Our hearth is a living, breathing installation fueled exclusively by local olive wood and oak timbers.

Our commitment is to absolute seasonal integrity. We partner directly with organic family farms in the Kenya Highlands, artisanal cheese makers in Limuru, and sustainable fishermen along the Indian Ocean coast. Every ingredient is sourced daily, ensuring that what arrives on your plate is a pristine reflection of Kenya’s diverse micro-climates.

100% Wood Hearth

No gas, no short-cuts. Primal cooking refined.

Highlands Sourcing

Local, sustainable, and organic organic farms.

Ember and Oak warm luxury dining room interior
The Visionary Mastermind

Meet Our Executive Chef

Executive Chef David Mwangi at work
Executive Chef & Founder

David Mwangi

Formerly Chef de Cuisine at Le Diamant, Paris & Tokyo

With over eighteen years of culinary practice across Paris, Tokyo, and London, Chef David Mwangi returned to Kenya to craft a dining experience that honors his heritage. Drawing inspiration from traditional open-flame cooking and marrying it with the hyper-precise, multi-sensory techniques of international Michelin-starred establishments.

“Fire is not just a source of heat—it is a living, temperamental ingredient. Each wood variety has a voice, and our job is to orchestrate those voices to create clean, complex harmony.”

Distinctions & Accolades

Chef of the Year 2024East African Gastronomy Union
Top 50 DiscoveryGlobal Fine Dining Review
Culinary Pioneer AwardKenyan Food & Wine Council
Sustainable KitchenEco-Culinary Alliance
David's Recommended Flight:

45-Day RibeyeMombasa Lobster TailWhiskey Soufflé

Tailored Elegance

The Dining Experience

Fine Dining

An meticulously structured multisensory evening seared by firewood charcoal. Relish tailored tasting flights, dry-aged beef, and michelin-grade tableside carving services.

Private Events

Host custom milestones in our fully acoustic private halls. Specially curated menus, dedicated sommelier guides, and private fireplaces in Westlands & Nyali.

Wine Collection

Browse our climate-controlled cellars containing over 350 curated vintages. Explore Pinot Noirs, Napa Cabernet Sauvignons, and indigenous South African selections.

Outdoor Terrace

Breathe in the cool evening breeze under starry African skies. Candle-lit dining tables nestled within lush vertical gardens and flickering fire pits.

12+Years of Hearth Craft
80K+Discerning Diners
45+Signature Vintages
15National Awards
The Visual Journal

Ember & Oak Gallery

The Cedar Hearth Room
Nairobi Westlands

The Cedar Hearth Room

45-Day Ribeye Sear
Gastronomy Art

45-Day Ribeye Sear

Smoked Oak Old Fashioned
Mixology Suite

Smoked Oak Old Fashioned

Mastery of Flame
Chef David in Action

Mastery of Flame

The Candle-lit Terrace
Mombasa Nyali

The Candle-lit Terrace

The Vintage Room
Private Sanctuary

The Vintage Room

Diner Chronicles

Guest Experiences

“Ember & Oak represents the absolute pinnacle of premium charcoal gastronomy in Nairobi. The 45-day dry-aged ribeye is brushed in bone marrow butter and cooked over olive-wood coals. Simply majestic.”

Wanjiku Ndwiga

Wanjiku Ndwiga

Nairobi (Westlands)
Favorite:45-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye

“A truly breathtaking experience dining under the Nyali stars on the outdoor terrace. The Swahili Coast lobster tail is perfectly seared, tender, and beautifully glazed with saffron butter.”

Faraj Salim

Faraj Salim

Mombasa (Nyali)
Favorite:Charred Mombasa Rock Lobster

“A long-awaited culinary masterstroke in Kisumu. The sunset views over Lake Victoria from their Riat Hills estate, combined with handmade Saffron Prawn Tagliatelle, are unforgettable.”

Dr. Arthur Ochieng

Dr. Arthur Ochieng

Kisumu (Riat Hills)
Favorite:Saffron Prawn Tagliatelle
Journey to Our Hearth

How to Experience Ember & Oak

Step 01

Choose Date

Select your preferred calendar date and specific Kenyan city branch.

Step 02

Select Time

Pick an available lunch or dinner slot that suits your schedule.

Step 03

Reserve Table

Provide your name, contact, and any custom dietary requests.

Step 04

Enjoy Experience

Arrive at our glowing hearth and immerse yourself in the gastronomy.

Exclusive Gatherings

Upcoming Gastronomy Events

Old World Wine Tasting
Thursday, July 16, 202607:00 PM

Old World Wine Tasting

A curated flight of six vintage French and South African reserve wines, guided by our head sommelier and paired with aged artisanal cheeses from Limuru.

KES 8,500 per guest
Live Acoustic Jazz Night
Saturday, July 18, 202608:00 PM

Live Acoustic Jazz Night

Enjoy smooth jazz and deep soul from Kenya’s top acoustic instrumentalists. Savor our signature wood-fired plates and hand-crafted botanical mixology cocktails.

A La Carte Dinner Booking
Executive Chef's Tasting Flight
Wednesday, July 22, 202607:30 PM

Executive Chef's Tasting Flight

An ultimate, multi-sensory 7-course charcoal gastronomy voyage hosted live at the hearth by Chef David Mwangi. Highly exclusive, strictly limited to 12 diners.

KES 15,000 per guest
Seasonal Rift Celebration Dinner
Friday, July 31, 202607:00 PM

Seasonal Rift Celebration Dinner

A wood-fired tribute to the organic mid-year harvests of the Central Rift Valley. Featuring dry-aged premium beef cuts, native root tubers, and hand-foraged herbs.

KES 12,000 per guest
Answers to Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Have an inquiry not addressed above? Please contact our reception desk directly. We are always happy to coordinate bespoke culinary arrangements.

Hotline: +254 711 000 001

Branch Directory

Contact & Locations

Ember & Oak graces five premier locations across Kenya. Select a city branch below to explore its tailored location coordinates and hotline contacts.

Active Hearth Branch

Ember & Oak Nairobi

Westlands District

Ember & Oak Building, Mwanzi Road, Westlands, Nairobi

+254 711 000 001

nairobi@emberandoak.co.ke

Daily 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Valet services & private security active 24/7. Fully secure premises.

Interactive VectorEmber & Oak Kenya Network
Tap points to traverse branches dynamically
An Unforgettable Evening Awaits

Secure Your Seat at the
Ember & Oak Hearth

Immerse yourself in dry-aged charcoal gastronomy, vintage wine flights, and sensory luxury in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, or Eldoret. Reservations fill rapidly.

ComplimentaryValet Parking
CustomizedDietary Flights
12:00 PM – 11:00 PMOperational Hours