Botanica - Kitchen and Gin Bar

About Us

Located on, 7th floor One Africa Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi. Botanica - Kitchen and Gin Bar is one of the largest Food Library locations, full of bustle and atmosphere, comprising a cosy indoor area, a lush green terrace and the trendiest Gin Bar in town. Guests can dine in for breakfast, lunch or dinner from our curated menu that boasts several of the finest farm to table dishes.
Cuisines International
Restaurant Type Fast Food

Menu

Starters

Chicken Curry Steamed Bun

Indian pickle tartare, crispy onions, lime juice, lettuce & chives

1,200.00 KSh

Paneer Tempura Steamed Bun

Makhni eggless mayo, Indian pickles tartare, marinated Chinese cabbage, quick pickled cucumbers

1,200.00 KSh

Duck Steamed Bun

Sriracha mayo, quick pickled cucumbers, Halloumi, Chinese cabbage

1,400.00 KSh

Mushroom Cappuccino

Sauté mushrooms, chives, savory whipped cream, croutons

850.00 KSh

Butternut Velouté

Crispy falafel balls, sweet & sour butternut ragout, spiced Chantilly

750.00 KSh

Strawberry & Spinach Salad

Cherry tomatoes, avocado mustard dressing, goat cheese, garlic bread, toasted cashew nuts

1,200.00 KSh

Greek Salad

Cucumbers, tomatoes, olive oil, spring onions, olives, feta cheese, basil & feta dressing, olive croutons

1,050.00 KSh

Raw Cauliflower & Lentils Salad

Sesame yogurt, crispy lentils, honey lemon dressing, green apples

850.00 KSh

Baby Beetroot & Halloumi Salad

Halloumi tempura, toasted macadamia nuts, assorted leaves, rice vinegar & ginger vinaigrette

1,100.00 KSh

Poached Shrimps & Cherry Tomato Salad

Feta, fennel, toasted chia seeds, sugar snaps, berries, croutons, herbs vinaigrette

1,500.00 KSh

Philly Chicken Cheese Wrap

Marinated & seared chicken, caramelized onion, tomatoes, cheddar, vegetables salad

1,550.00 KSh

Smoked Brisket & Pickles Sandwich

Grilled rye bread, salsa verde, baby lettuce leaf with smoked Caesar dressing, thin French fries

1,700.00 KSh

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Creamy tomato sauce, crispy potato matches, salad Bouquet

1,550.00 KSh

Courgettes & Hummus Wrap

Courgettes fritters, halloumi, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, scallion, buttered sweet potato fries

1,300.00 KSh

Croque Madame

French style ham & cheese toast with bechamel & parmesan gratin, sunny side up egg, salad bouquet

(Veg option available)

1,500.00 KSh

Philly Cheese Steak Wrap

Thinly sliced & seared fillet steak, caramelized onion, cheddar sauce, vegetables salad

1,750.00 KSh

Breaded Mozzarella Burger

Grilled sesame bun, sautéed zucchini peel, homemade tomatoe jam, lettuce, French fries, baby tomatoes & olives salad

1,400.00 KSh

Beef Smash Burger

Brioche bread, white miso mayo, Irish cheddar cheese, baby lettuce, crunchy potatoes, refreshing salad with pickled lemon dressing

1,800.00 KSh

Chicken Burger

Seared chicken patty, potato brioche, halloumi cheese, crispy bacon, marinated Chinese cabbage, wasabi & sour cream dressing, togarashi French fries

1,500.00 KSh

Beef Patty Melt Burger

Caramelized onions, double beef patty, aged cheddar, buttered sweet potato fries, raisins slaw

1,850.00 KSh

Italian Indian Cannelloni

Curried lamb bolognese, spiced parmesan & mozzarella bake

1,900.00 KSh

The Ravioli that wanted to be a Gyoza

Spinach & ricotta filling, butter & soy emulsion, grana padano, lemon & sage powder

1,500.00 KSh

Roasted Double Cut Pork Chop

Moroccan eggplant puree, dried fruits & cumin flavored pork jus, glazed carrot & chickpeas

2,600.00 KSh

Bbq Pork Ribs

Jamaican jerk BBQ sauce, creamy black beans & corn succotash, buttered spinach

2,400.00 KSh

Roasted Chicken Supreme

Zucchini & basil under the skin, caramelized potato gnocchi, chicken jus, green onions cream, mushrooms casserole

2,000.00 KSh

Beef Rendang Our Way

Spiced Malaysian style beef, slowly simmered for hours, hibiscus & vanilla rice, cucumber & coconut salad

2,100.00 KSh

Steak au Poivre-Dry Aged Beef Tenderloin

3 peppers beef jus, a dash of cream, potato millefeuille, spinach & paneer mash

3,550.00 KSh

Milk & Lemon Braised Chicken Stew

Lemon zests & black olives, assorted Kenyan greens, creamy mashed baked potatoes

1,900.00 KSh

12Hr Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Lightly smoked, bacon & mushrooms marmalade, fluffy mashed potatoes, jalapeño bacon popper, smokey gravy

2,600.00 KSh

Nasi Goreng

Indonesian rice dish, chicken & shrimps, spicy peanut sauce, prawns’ crackers, sunny side up egg, fresh tomato & cucumber

1,950.00 KSh

Poke Bowl

Sushi rice, raw marinated salmon & steamed shrimps, sweet chilli mango, daikon, radishes, wakame & avocado, black sesame yuzu soy dressing, ponzu sauce

2,600.00 KSh

Salmon Steak

Marinated with pineapple & apple cider, tangy Madras curry sauce, creamy coconut rice, spicy tender stem broccoli

3,500.00 KSh

Seared Red Snapper Fillet and Prawns

Tandoori rub, warm barley & vegetables medley, Greek yogurt & harissa, tandoor lobster sauce

2,200.00 KSh

Filipino Style Seafood Coconut Stew

Peanuts, pumpkin spinach, steamed Japanese rice with sesame & togarashi

2,800.00 KSh

Fish & Chips

Cashew nuts in sweet chilli puree, rice wine butter sauce, togarashi French fries, salad bouquet

1,950.00 KSh

Prawns Simply Roasted

Citrus zests & herbs, olive oil, sweet pepper powder, bread & parmesan gratin, cooking juices, sweet potato 2 ways

2,800.00 KSh

Veggie Poke Bowl

Sushi rice, sweet chilli marinated mango, daikon & radishes, salty cucumber, wakame & avocado, marinated tofu, black sesame yuzu dressing, ponzu sauce

1,400.00 KSh

Mushrooms Rendang Our Way

Spicy Malaysian style mushrooms, slowly simmered for hours, hibiscus & vanilla rice, cucumber & coconut salad

1,500.00 KSh

Roasted Vegetables & Mushrooms

Vegan gravy, ratatouille & mustard puree

1,300.00 KSh

Filipino Style Pumpkin & Spinach Stew

Sugar snaps, coconut milk, peanuts, steamed Japanese rice with sesame and togarashi

1,350.00 KSh

Pak Choi Stir Fry

Cashew nuts & corn, mushrooms, stir fried Japanese rice

1,200.00 KSh

Poutine Fries

Spicy chicken gravy & cheese curd, scallion (veg option available)

900.00 KSh

Cheesy Fries

Thin chips, cheddar & oregano sauce, smoked Paprika, crispy bacon bits (veg option available)

900.00 KSh

Sour Cream & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

550.00 KSh

Steamed Japanese Rice

Sesame & togarashi

400.00 KSh

Botanica Gratin

Spinach & mascarpone gratin or Spinach & butter

550.00 KSh

Buttered Sweet Potato Fries

Wasabi & sour cream dip

450.00 KSh

Thin Fries

Smoked paprika salt

350.00 KSh

Buttered Bok Choi

350.00 KSh

Not a Carrot Cake

Carrot & orange textures, frosting cremeux, carrot biscuit, chai frozen custard, carrot & ginger coulis

800.00 KSh

Latte Sundae

Mascarpone mousse, coffee gel, cocoa cookies, espresso sorbet, cappuccino froth

800.00 KSh

Warm Milk Chocolate Foam

Pistachio ice cream, candied nuts, sable crunch

950.00 KSh

Tropical Fruit Poke Bowl

French style rice pudding, Ugandan vanilla, tropical fruits, soy milk and yuzu “poke sauce”, milk & lemon ice cream

700.00 KSh

Fruit Salad

Ginger & mint syrup, milk & lemon ice cream

550.00 KSh

Buy 1 get 2 Free on Cocktails

Fridays, From 3pm to 5pm with Live Dj

Gin Basil Smash

Tanqueray, fresh basil leaves, lemon, simple syrup

1,200.00 KSh

The Love Sensation

Tanqueray, cranberry juice, vanilla, citrus, grenadine

1,250.00 KSh

Raspberry Refresher

Pisco Quebranta, fresh raspberry, raspberry syrup, citrus, ginger beer

1,200.00 KSh

Pineapple Cilantro Margarita

Jose Cuervo silver with spiced habanero, fresh pineapple, cilantro, honey syrup

1,250.00 KSh

Red Sangria

Red wine, brandy, apples, oranges, strawberry

1,100.00 KSh

White Sangria

White wine, vodka, lychee, apples, strawberry

1,100.00 KSh

Gin Sparkles

Tanqueray, ginger, Apricot jam, bitters, top up with bubbly prosecco

900.00 KSh

Saturn

Tanqueray, house made framboise, ginger syrup, raspberry, lemon, splash of soda

850.00 KSh

The Love Sensation

Tanqueray, cranberry juice, vanilla, citrus, grenadine

850.00 KSh

Red Studio

Tanqueray, hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, splash of soda water

850.00 KSh

Gin Basil Smash

Tanqueray, fresh basil leaves, lemon, simple syrup

850.00 KSh

Hibisco Gin Sour

Hibiscus infused Tanqueray, house made framboise, lime, egg whites, bitters

750.00 KSh

Washed Gintini

48 hours washed coconut oil with Tanqueray, dry vermouth, and green olives

800.00 KSh

The Negroni

Tanqueray No. 10, Campari, Martini Rosso

950.00 KSh

Lush Life

Bulleit Bourbon, fresh pineapple, strawberries, lemon, almond syrup, red wine

950.00 KSh

White Sangria

White wine, vodka, lychee, apples, strawberry

850.00 KSh

Red Sangria

Red wine, brandy, apples, oranges, strawberry

850.00 KSh

Coconut Mojito

Bacardi with coconut, malibu, fresh mint, lemon, splash of soda

850.00 KSh

Pineapple Cilandro Margarita

Jose Cuervo silver with spiced habanero, fresh pineapple, cilantro, honey syrup

800.00 KSh

Chilli Passion Martini

Ketel One vodka, fresh passion juice, citrus, chilly

850.00 KSh

Raspberry Refresher

Pisco Querbranta, fresh raspberry, raspberry syrup, citrus, ginger beer

750.00 KSh

Dark Night

Vanilla vodka, olmeca café liqueur, espresso, vanilla, grated nutmeg

750.00 KSh

Served the Spanish way ~ our gin & tonics are 45ml served in a ‘Copa de Balon’ with carefully selected garnishes that complement the gin’s botanicals. These are some of our favourites

Tanqueray No. 10 G&T

Served with Toni Glass Virgin G&T, lemon, rosemary, strawberry, juniper berries

1,000.00 KSh

The Botanist G&T

Served with Toni Glass Rose tonic, grapefruit, rosemary, pink peppercorns

1,250.00 KSh

Hendricks G&T

Served with Toni Glass Watermelon tonic, cucumber, juniper berries, mint

1,250.00 KSh

Jaisalmer Indian Crafy Gin

Served with Toni Glass Pear Tonic, orange, ginger, pink peppercorn

1,050.00 KSh

Toni Glass Original Tonic

350.00 KSh

Toni Glass Rose Tonic

350.00 KSh

Toni Glass Watermelon Tonic

350.00 KSh

Toni Glass Pear Tonic

350.00 KSh

Toni Glass Virgin G&T

350.00 KSh

A Mari Atlantic Ocean Gin

Fresh citrus merging into mid of delicate florals

700.00 KSh

A Mari Indian Ocean Gin

Spicy and rich, features Swahili lime and Madagascan peppercorns infused with Kenyan chai

700.00 KSh

Antidote London Dry Gin

French grape spirit and crafted with 17 carefully selected botanicals and spices

700.00 KSh

Bloedlemon Gin

Made from the delicious tarocco blood orange

700.00 KSh

Bloom Floral London Dry Gin

First female master distiller – chamomile, honeysuckle, with citrus fruit pomelo

700.00 KSh

Bombay Sapphire

A touch of juniper, ripe citrus and hints of spice in the fragrance

650.00 KSh

Botanist Gin

Made from 22 local herbs from the hills of Islay, citrus, floral

700.00 KSh

Bull Dog London Dry Gin

Blend of 12 botanicals including dragon eye, lotus leaf & white poppy with British wheat

700.00 KSh

Clemengold Gin

Handcrafted, nine botanicals with sundried clemengold peels

700.00 KSh

Drumshanbo Gunpowder

The flavour is bold and bright with slight spicy freshness

700.00 KSh

Elephant Gin

Handcrafted premium gin – rare African botanicals – herbaceous, floral notes

700.00 KSh

Generous Gin

Like a perfume or a great wine. Very well balanced, elegant, smooth & aromatic

700.00 KSh

Greenalls London Dry Gin

Dry gin with rich juniper notes, balanced with mature citrus & spice

700.00 KSh

Hendricks Gin

The unusual – 11 botanicals Bulgarian rose and cucumber

700.00 KSh

Inverroche Amber

Rich & aromatic presents pleasing sweetness and spice

700.00 KSh

Inverroche Classic Gin

Handcrafted with 15 hand harvested African botanicals

700.00 KSh

Inverroche Verdant

Delicate aromas reminiscent of elderflower and chamomile

700.00 KSh

Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin

Strong with juniper backbone, citrus, liquor ice, angelica, coriander

700.00 KSh

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

47 handpicked botanicals, unrivalled complexity

700.00 KSh

Musgrave 11 Gin

Flavors of Africa spices route – aromatic – full bodied

700.00 KSh

Musgrave Rose Water Gin

Made from 7 botanicals, herbal and smooth finish

700.00 KSh

Ophir Oriental Spice Gin

Oriental spiced craft gin, deliciously exotic notes of cracked pepper & light violets

700.00 KSh

Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin

Olive leaf is a savoury, bright & vibrant gin

700.00 KSh

Procera

Distilled in Nairobi, inspired by the richness of Juniperus Procera botanicals

700.00 KSh

Tanqueray London Dry Gin

Balance of four botanicals, juniper, coriander, angelica and liquor ice

650.00 KSh

Tanqueray No.10

2 times distilled – botanicals: fresh whole orange, lime, grapefruit, juniper, angelica, liquorice

700.00 KSh

Wilderer Fynbos Gin

Produced in harmony with nature-unique fynbos botanicals

700.00 KSh

Sipsmith London Dry Gin

Classic on the nose, orange zest, orange blossom honey, angelica roots & liquorice

700.00 KSh

Roku Gin

Notes of cherry blossom, green tea, floral and sweet aroma

750.00 KSh

Six Dog Blue Gin

Infusion of blue pea flower

700.00 KSh

Dom Perignon Brut

50,000.00 KSh

Moët & Chandon Brut

17,000.00 KSh

Zonin Prosecco Brut

from 1,450.00 KSh

Zonin Prosecco Rose

from 1,450.00 KSh

Listel

Syrah, Grenache

France

from 1,350.00 KSh

Château Belles Eaux Languedoc Les Coteaux Greanche, Syrah

from 1,350.00 KSh

Santa Cristina Ciprisseto Rose

Sangioves

Italy

from 1,350.00 KSh

Whispering Angel

Grenache

France

8,000.00 KSh

Virtuoso

Zinfandel

Italy

6,000.00 KSh

Boschedal

Chardonnay-Pinot Noir

South Africa

6,500.00 KSh

Provence M De Minuty

Grenache

France

Magnum 1.5L

17,000.00 KSh

Domaine Brochard Pouilly Fumé

Sauvignon Blanc

France

9,500.00 KSh

Patriache

Sauvignon Blanc

France

6,000.00 KSh

Barron Phillippe De Rothschild

Chardonnay

France

from 1,350.00 KSh

Orvieto Classico

Gracaetto, Procanico Verdello

Italy

5,500.00 KSh

Decanal Garganega DOC

Garganega, Pinot Grigio

Italy

from 1,350.00 KSh

Cantina La-Vis

Riesling

Italy

6,500.00 KSh

Trapiche Oak Cask

Chardonnay

Argentina

6,500.00 KSh

La Motte Pierneef

Sauvignon Blanc

South Africa

7,500.00 KSh

Cellier Des Princes Côtes du Rhône

Syrah, Grenache

France

from 1,350.00 KSh

Chateau Le Marin Bordeaux Rouge AOC

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

France

5,500.00 KSh

Cave De Tain Crozes Hermitage

Syrah

France

6,500.00 KSh

Barron Phillippe De Rothschild

Merlot

France

6,500.00 KSh

Fontella Chianti, DOCG

Sangiovese

Italy

6,000.00 KSh

Zonin Valpolicella

Corvina

Italy

from 1,350.00 KSh

Trapiche Oak Cask

Merlot

Argentina

6,000.00 KSh

Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso

Corvinone, Rondinella, Corvina

Italy

9,500.00 KSh

Hermon Golan Height

Moscato

Israel

from 1,450.00 KSh

The Macallan 12 YO

750.00 KSh

Glenfiddich 12 YO

650.00 KSh

Rampur

650.00 KSh

Glenkinchie

700.00 KSh

Singleton 15Yrs

750.00 KSh

Singleton 12Yrs

600.00 KSh

Laphroaig 10 YO

800.00 KSh

Johnny Walker Blue Label

1,500.00 KSh

Hibiki Masters Select

1,250.00 KSh

Iwai Traditional Japanese Whisky

950.00 KSh

Gentleman Jack

800.00 KSh

Jack Daniels

600.00 KSh

Bulleit Bourbon

600.00 KSh

Johnny Walker Black Label

550.00 KSh

Belvedere Pure

700.00 KSh

Grey Goose

700.00 KSh

Sambuca Red

500.00 KSh

Sambuca original

500.00 KSh

Jägermeister

500.00 KSh

Clase Azul Reposado

2,700.00 KSh

Don Julio 1942

2,700.00 KSh

Don Julio Anejo

900.00 KSh

Don Julio Blanco

750.00 KSh

Don Julio Reposado

750.00 KSh

Zacapa Cent 23

700.00 KSh

Angostura 5 Years Old

550.00 KSh

Angostura 3 Years Old

500.00 KSh

Captain Morgan Spiced

500.00 KSh

Bacardi Carta Blanca

450.00 KSh

Hennessy VSOP

1,150.00 KSh

Remy Martin VSOP

1,250.00 KSh

Baileys Original

500.00 KSh

Campari

500.00 KSh

Aperol

500.00 KSh

Martini Bianco

500.00 KSh

Martini Extra Dry

500.00 KSh

Martini Rosso

500.00 KSh

Pimms

500.00 KSh

Stella

700.00 KSh

Corona

700.00 KSh

Heineken

650.00 KSh

Guinness

650.00 KSh

Bateleur Bila Shaka

650.00 KSh

Tusker Lager

550.00 KSh

Whitecap Lager

550.00 KSh

Whitecap Crisp

550.00 KSh

Tusker Lite

550.00 KSh

Savannah Cider

500.00 KSh

Passion Tropic

Abandon yourself to the exotic pleasure of lush strawberry, pineapple, passion & basil

600.00 KSh

Botanica Fresca

Lush strawberries, lychee, cranberry & lime stirred up with tonic

500.00 KSh

No-jito Classic

A non alcoholic spin off of the classic mojito with different flavors:

450.00 KSh

Classic Lemonade

250.00 KSh

Raspberry & Pomegranate

350.00 KSh

Passion fruit & lemon

400.00 KSh

Peach

(sugar-free)

400.00 KSh

Raspberry

(sugar-free)

400.00 KSh

Watermelon

400.00 KSh

Cucumber & Mint

(green tea)

400.00 KSh

Jasmine lime

400.00 KSh

Sparkling water

350.00 KSh

Still water

250.00 KSh

Redbull

450.00 KSh

Fresh orange juice

350.00 KSh

Fresh mint & pineapple juice

350.00 KSh

Fresh passion fruit juice

350.00 KSh

Coke

150.00 KSh

Diet Coke

150.00 KSh

Fanta

150.00 KSh

Sprite

150.00 KSh

+ 50 Kes for a Double

+100 for Dairy Free Option (Coconut, Almond & Oat Milk)
+100 Add Flavor (French Vanilla, Coconut, Gingerbread, Sugar Free)

HAZELNUT, SUGAR FREE SALTED CARAMEL)

Espresso

150.00 KSh

Espresso Macchiato

200.00 KSh

Cappuccino

200.00 KSh

Café Latte

250.00 KSh

Americano

200.00 KSh

Café Mocha

300.00 KSh

Hot Chocolate

350.00 KSh

Café Cold Foam

400.00 KSh

Spiced chai latte

350.00 KSh

Coconut turmeric chai latte

450.00 KSh

Honeycomb beetroot latte

450.00 KSh

Bluberry organic

250.00 KSh

Breakfast organic fairtrade

250.00 KSh

Chamomile organic

250.00 KSh

Earl grey organic fairtrade

250.00 KSh

Jasmine green organic

250.00 KSh

Lemon green organic

250.00 KSh

Peppermint organic

250.00 KSh

Decaf breakfast organic fairtrade

250.00 KSh

Green tea

250.00 KSh

Kenyan tea

200.00 KSh

Map & Contacts

Address 7th floor One Africa Place, Waiyaki Way
Nairobi, 00100
Telephone (+254) 735065945
Website https://www.thefoodlibrary.co.ke/botanica-2/