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A WHOLE NEW WORLD Yummy’s staff writer, Lucy Munene took the time to rediscover this Coastal gem and appreciate both the new and old spots in the area.
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iani is a paradise. Saying the name alone brings up different memories for everyone. I put together this guide so that the next time you’re in town, you can take a break from your usual spots and try out our new favourites! WHERE TO EAT In the last five years, there has been a surge in the number of restaurants around the Coast. As I moved around and jumped from tuktuk to pavement, I couldn’t help but stare at all the new additions to the Diani food scene. If you go to Diani with the intention of keeping up with your diet then you should probably stick to what your hotel offers. Beyond those manicured gardens, on the
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side of the road is a whole new world of food (cue the Aladdin soundtrack)! Prior to my trip down, I did some research and settled on 5 that seemed either relatively new or relatively unknown. My choices definitely paid off because none of them disappointed. PIRI PIRIE’S BAR & RESTAURANT Piri Pirie’s prides itself on the dishes on its menu that are inspired by British pub food. The battered fish and chips were delicious but the seafood lasagna was a magical experience. I did not know that I needed prawns, calamari, crab, fish fillet, layered in pasta and coated in a cheesy white sauce until I tasted this amazing creation. The
sauce wrapped around the fresh seafood and was so well balanced that not once did I feel the need to reach for my drink to wash it down. Light and airy are words that were invented to describe the chocolate lava cake here. Once cracked open, a pool of chocolate pours out that I could have drank cup fulls of. If you plan on eating here, show up hungry and in loose clothing because you might order more than one round of food. ANIELLO’S RISTORANTE PIZZERIA This restaurant is the definition of unassuming. If you’re not looking out for it, you will miss the simple sign that directs you off the road and into their parking. The interior is thoroughly Italian bistro, from
