Nairobi:The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Nairobi recently organized a week-long series of culinary promotion events from October 22 to October 28, 2026. These events highlighted the rich diversity of Indonesian cuisine and aimed to foster cooperation within the culinary sector between Indonesia and Kenya.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia, the events featured two distinguished Indonesian chefs, Chef Tius Faisal Martadinata and Chef Philip Budihardja, who presented traditional dishes during two main dining events. The 'Full Moon Dinner' was hosted at The River Café in Karura Forest on Thursday, October 22, and the 'Nusantara Lunch' took place at Hyatt Regency Hotel on Friday, October 23.

The 'Full Moon Dinner' saw collaboration with The River Café, providing guests with a unique dining experience set against the backdrop of Karura Forest, one of Kenya's urban protected forests. Attended by 83 guests from Kenya and other countries, the event showcased Indonesian flavors, with attendees expressing interest in having a permanent Indonesian restaurant in Nairobi.

The following day, the 'Nusantara Lunch' attracted 45 invitees from various sectors, including government, diplomatic corps, media, and education. Attendees enjoyed a range of Indonesian specialties like Betawi-style fruit salad, Maluku tuna gohu, soto ayam Lamongan, and more, accompanied by traditional beverages such as turmeric and tamarind herbal drink.

In addition to dining experiences, KBRI Nairobi organized a 'Chef-to-Chef Dialogue Culinary Dialogue and Exchange' at the National Museums of Kenya on October 28. This event brought together culinary students, professionals, and researchers, featuring a cooking demonstration using cassava, a common ingredient in both Indonesian and Kenyan cuisines. The dialogue encouraged discussions on culinary heritage preservation and cooperation.

Through these initiatives, KBRI Nairobi aims to facilitate further collaboration with Kenya's culinary and hospitality sectors, with hopes for future projects including the potential establishment of an Indonesian restaurant in Nairobi.