Down the Rabbit Hole: A Tribute to Fatherhood
This dish draws on Chef Kim’s sense of loss, growing up in Nairobi when while growing up he listened to his father’s boyhood stories when he and his peers with their dogs hunted hares, deer and guinea fowl out in the forests in and around Ngata Farm, Nakuru County. These adventures, filled with laughter and […]
Chemsha: A Celebration of Local Heritage
Chemsha is inspired by Chef Kim’s teenage years, when his uncle introduced him to a local joint in Nairobi’s CBD. It was here that he experienced Tumbukiza, a traditional dish of slow-simmered meat on the bone, served in a hearty, herb-infused broth. At 5 Senses, Chemsha pays homage to this memory. This elevated version features […]
Banana Textures: A Story of Love and History
This dish is a tribute to a chapter of Chef Kim’s life, inspired by someone who introduced him to the world of plantain. In 2013, she shared her love for plantain, reminiscing about her grandmother’s tradition of grilling sweet bananas for family gatherings. To honour this memory, Banana Textures was born—a medley of banana purée, […]