South Sudanese Cuisine
South Sudanese Food in Nairobi
South Sudanese food is warm, generous cooking that brings people together around a shared table. At Bit Bladi in Kilimani, Nairobi, we serve these authentic flavours — from Ful and grilled meats to hearty soups and vegetable stews.
What makes South Sudanese cuisine distinctive
South Sudanese cooking is built on simple, fresh ingredients cooked slowly and with care. Grains — especially sorghum — form the base of staples like Kisra and Asida, while legumes, meats and fish provide the protein.
Eating is a social occasion: dishes are served to share, and bread or porridge is used to scoop up rich soups and stews.
Staple dishes
- Kisra — a thin, fermented sorghum flatbread served with stews.
- Asida — a thick dough eaten with sauce or stew.
- Ful — slow-cooked stewed fava beans, a much-loved everyday dish.
- Grilled meats — charcoal-grilled chicken and meat.
- Soups — goat soup, cow-leg soup and fish soup.
- Vegetable dishes — okra (Bamia) and mashed greens (Khodrah).
Taste South Sudanese food at Bit Bladi
Our menu features dishes such as Goat Soup, Cow Leg Soup, Fish Soup, Half Chicken, Full Chicken, 1Kg Sha and more. Browse the full menu and order on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is South Sudanese food?
- South Sudanese cuisine is built on grains such as sorghum (used for Kisra and Asida), legumes like Ful, grilled and slow-cooked meats, fish, and vegetable and okra stews. Meals are often shared from a communal plate.
- Where can I eat South Sudanese food in Nairobi?
- Bit Bladi is a South Sudanese restaurant at Shujah Mall, Kilimani, Nairobi. You can browse the menu online and order on WhatsApp.