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Test kitchen in Westlands, Nairobi

Cognova Test Kitchen

Menu

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Main Menu Revised

  • Sweet Potato, Butternut and Ginger SoupKES 750
  • Spicy Chicken, Coconut and Lemongrass Noodle SoupKES 800
  • Roasted Tomato Soup with a Cheddar Cheese ToastieKES 850
  • Seasonal Soup

    see our specials

  • Sweet Potato Samosas with Tamarind and Date ChutneyKES 600
  • Duck Spring Rolls with Oriental Dipping SauceKES 800
  • Golden Sweet Corn FrittersKES 950

    Pan-fried sweetcorn fritters served with 'About Thyme' chilli jam

  • Sesame Halloumi BitesKES 950

    Golden fried cubes of sesame coated halloumi cheese drizzled with warm honey

  • Chicken or Oyster Mushroom KaraageKES 950

    Japanese style fried chicken / oyster mushrooms drizzled with Nanban sauce

  • Spicy Barbeque Chicken WingsKES 1,050
  • Togarashi CalamariKES 1,100

    Calamari pieces in a crispy shichimi togarashi seasoned coating

  • Tuna Tartar with AvocadoKES 1,100

    Fresh and zingy yellowfin tuna layered with avocado salsa

  • Garlic & Chilli PrawnsKES 1,200

    Pan-roasted garlic queen prawns with chilli oil, fresh coriander and lemon

  • Hummus with Caramelised Onions . Toasted Pita BreadKES 1,600
  • Whipped Feta with Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes . Crispy CrostiniKES 1,950
  • Baked Camembert with Honey, Thyme and Nuts . Multigrain ToastKES 2,100

SALADS

  • Green Vegetable SaladKES 1,300

    Tenderstem Broccoli, Sugar Snap Peas, Green Beans

  • With AvocadoKES 1,300
  • With Pan-fried Halloumi CheeseKES 1,650
  • With Charcoal Grilled ChickenKES 1,650
  • Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Tahini DressingKES 1,700

    Spiced Roasted Sweet Potato, Red Onion and Chickpeas

  • Prawn and Mango Noodle Salad (seasonal)KES 1,950

    Poached Queen Prawns, Fresh Mango, Rice Noodles

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN MAIN COURSES

  • Pumpkin and Amaretti TortelliniKES 1,800

    Pumpkin and amaretti filled tortellini in a creamy sage

  • Risotto of the WeekKES 1,800

    served with garden salad

  • Pasta of the WeekKES 1,800

    served with garden salad

  • Butternut and Feta Cheese Tart with Lime and Parsley CreamKES 1,950

    Served with crispy potato wedges and baby spinach

  • Creamy Leek and Goats Cheese TartKES 1,950

    Served with crispy potato wedges and baby spinach

  • Teriyaki TofuKES 1,950

    Tofu 'steak' with a sticky, sweet and savoury

  • Paprika Roasted CauliflowerKES 1,950

    Smoky paprika, cumin and lemon roasted cauliflower

  • Greek Aubergine ParcelsKES 1,950

    Charcoal grilled aubergine parcels of tomato, feta

MAIN COURSES

  • Chicken DopiazzaKES 2,150

    Boneless chicken pieces in a spicy, double onion curry sauce

  • Chicken Pot PieKES 2,300

    cubes of chicken breast in a creamy tarragon sauce with leeks and peas

  • Traditional Greek MoussakaKES 2,200

    minced lamb cooked in a rich tomato sauce, layered with aubergine and béchamel sauce

  • Teriyaki Duck DonburiKES 2,500

    slow cooked, shredded sweet and savoury teriyaki duck meat, coriander and lime jasmine rice

  • 'Kamba Wa Kupaka'KES 2,950

    Marinated grilled king prawns in a Swahili style coconut curry sauce

  • Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic ButterKES 3,900

    Golden fried salmon fillet in a flavourful and aromatic lemon and garlic butter sauce

FROM THE CHARCOAL GRILL

  • Paprika and Lemon Chicken BreastKES 2,150

    Barbequed paprika, cumin and lemon marinated chicken breast fillet with aji verde

  • Simple SnapperKES 2,150

    Red snapper fillet barbequed to perfection

  • Tuna Steak with Fresh Mango SalsaKES 2,300

    Yellowfin tuna steak marinated in honey and soy sauce, barbequed to your taste

MAIN MENU REVISED

  • Stuffed Barbequed Pork Chops with Apple SauceKES 1,850

    Charcoal grilled pork loin chops with a herby mozzarella cheese, sage and onion stuffing

  • Barbequed Pork Spare RibsKES 2,500

    About Thyme's famous pork spare ribs barbequed in a tangy sauce

  • About Thyme Big, Beefy, Fully Loaded BurgerKES 1,500

    Charcoal grilled beef burger on a toasted sesame bun with lettuce, tomatoes and gherkins

  • About Thyme Pepper SteakKES 2,400

    Barbequed beef fillet in a creamy black pepper and thyme sauce garnished with battered onion rings

  • New York StripKES 2,950

    250g prime New York strip loin steak charcoal grilled to your taste and garnished with battered onion rings

  • Pepper and Thyme
  • Mushroom with Sherry and Grain Mustard
  • Aji Verde (Peruvian style green chilli)

SIDES & ADD-ONS

  • Crispy Potato WedgesKES 350
  • Sautéed Baby PotatoesKES 350
  • Herby Mashed PotatoesKES 350
  • Rustic FriesKES 350
  • Lime and Coriander Jasmine RiceKES 350
  • Coconut Forbidden Black RiceKES 350
  • Pearl Barley PilafKES 350
  • Roasted Vegetable CouscousKES 350
  • Stir-Fried Chilli/Ginger Pak ChoiKES 350
  • Roasted VegetablesKES 350
  • Creamed SpinachKES 350
  • Sautéed MushroomsKES 350
  • Spiced Roasted Sweet Potato, Red Onion and ChickpeasKES 350
  • Battered Onion RingsKES 350
  • Garden SaladKES 350
  • KachumbariKES 350
  • Greek SaladKES 350
  • Red Cabbage ColeslawKES 350
  • Baby Spinach and Apple SaladKES 350
  • BaconKES 50
  • Chapati (2 Pc)KES 30
  • AvocadoKES 30
  • Extra BreadKES 30
  • ChickenKES 650
  • BeefKES 650

Brunch Menu 2024

  • ABOUT THYME BIG BREAKFAST FRY UPKES 1,800

    Fried Eggs, Sausages, Bacon, Garlic Mushrooms

  • Mushroom, Mozzarella, ChiveKES 1,200
  • Caramelised Onion, Feta, ThymeKES 1,200
  • Scrambled Eggs on Sweetcorn FrittersKES 1,200
  • Add BaconKES 1,700
  • Add Smoked SalmonKES 2,100
  • FLORENTINEKES 1,300

    creamy spinach and mushrooms topped with eggs

  • Add Honey Glazed HamKES 1,800
  • SHAKSHUKAKES 1,300

    eggs baked in deliciously spiced chunky tomato

  • Add Spiced Lamb MinceKES 1,800
  • TOFU SHAKSHUKAKES 1,300

    sub egg and cheese with tofu

  • With AsparagusKES 1,300
  • With Honey Glazed HamKES 1,800
  • With Smoked SalmonKES 2,200
  • CROQUE MONSIEUR

    cheddar cheese and honey glazed ham toastie

  • CROQUE MADAMEKES 1,950

    Top with a fried egg

  • SWAHILI BREAKFASTKES 1,300

    Mbaazi wa Nazi, Mahamri, Viazi Karai

  • Smashed Avocado and Cherry Tomato with BasilKES 1,200
  • Cream Cheese and Smoked SalmonKES 2,100
  • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOASTKES 1,050

    Butter, Pure Maple Syrup, Fresh Berries

  • PANCAKESKES 1,050

    Butter, Pure Maple Syrup, Fresh Berries

  • Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce, StrawberriesKES 1,050
  • Salted Caramel Sauce, Walnuts, BananasKES 1,050
  • EXOTIC FRUIT PLATTERKES 1,050

    berries and exotic fresh fruit cuts

  • Sausages
  • Honey Glazed Ham
  • Turkey Ham
  • Garlic Mushrooms
  • Cinnamon Fried Plantains
  • Baked Beans
  • Irish Potato Cakes
  • Mbaazi wa Nazi
  • Viazi Karai na UkwajuKES 500
  • Smoked SalmonKES 900
  • Eggs
  • Toast
  • Extra Bacon
  • Maple Syrup
  • Mahamri
  • Veuve Ambal, Blanc de Blancs BrutKES 4,200

    France

  • Veuve Ambal, Cuvée Rose BrutKES 4,200

    France

  • Lunetta, Prosecco BrutKES 5,200

    Italy

  • MimosaKES 850
  • Lemon Berry Sparkling SangriaKES 1,200
  • HugoKES 1,050
  • Aperol SpritzKES 1,050
  • Pimms CocktailKES 850
  • Bloody MaryKES 850
  • Red or White Sangria GlassKES 950
  • Red or White Sangria PitcherKES 3,600

SpecialS MENU

  • Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Za'atar ChickpeasKES 850
  • Mushroom AranciniKES 1,050

    Golden fried Sicilian mushroom risotto balls with an oozy mozzarella centre

  • Prawn Karaage with Wasabi Ginger Tartar SauceKES 1,300

    Crispy, Japanese style fried prawns served with a pink ginger and wasabi tartar dip

  • Slow Braised Paprika Beef GoulashKES 2,500

    Tender, melt in your mouth beef cubes braised in a rich smoked paprika and toasted caraway infused tomato sauce

  • Caribbean-Spiced Tofu with Mango SalsaKES 2,100

    Charcoal grilled, jerk spiced tofu is perfectly balanced with sweet mango and paired with rice and peas

  • Rigatoni with Aubergine and TomatoKES 1,800
  • Risotto Verde con BurrataKES 1,800

    A vibrant green risotto with spinach, peas and aromatic fresh herbs topped with creamy burrata cheese

  • Add ChickenKES 2,450
  • Dessert of the Week
  • Raspberry Cream Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce and Pistachio NutsKES 1,050

    Golden choux pastry puffs filled with a tart fresh raspberry cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and scattered with crushed pistachio nuts

  • Procera African Craft Gin Cocktail PromotionKES 1,300

    See separate menu inserts

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