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Rafiki Restaurant and Lounge

8.9 â€ĸ East African restaurant
🌭 Sausage
đŸŊī¸ Dinner Spots
đŸĨ˜ Food
🐟 Fish
đŸĻž Seafood
🍛 Curry
đŸĨŸ Samosas
đŸĢ“ Chapati
đŸ•ē Nightlife
đŸĒŠ Nightclub
🍗 Grilled Chicken
💃 Salsa
🎉 Celebration
🌊 Relaxed
🍞 Bread
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Half restaurant, half bar, the space divides into a dining area and a lively lounge with a pool table and TVs. Music blends Afrobeats, reggae, and club sounds, shifting to an adults-only vibe after 10 PM. The atmosphere feels serene yet energetic, offering a comforting taste of home with Kenyan influences.
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People are saying

"I thought their fish was amazing and delicious."

"The Kenyan food here is so delicious, especially the sambusa."

"You'll expand your flavor profile with this delightful Chapati."

Good to know

1

After 10:00 PM, the venue becomes adults only due to club music.

2

Parking is limited at the restaurant.

3

The restaurant can be very crowded, especially on weekends.

Map showing 226 1st Ave S
Rafiki Restaurant and Lounge
8.9
226 1st Ave S, Kent, Washington, United States
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