Japanese-inspired grilled chicken

Chicken meets fire.

Charcoal-grilled chicken, glossy glazes and Kenyan comfort plates shaped for Kisii lunches, takeaways and family tables.

Freshly grilled - boldly glazed - made to share

Sister enterprise

Meet Kabayaki.

Kabayaki-style tilapia and Nile perch, flame-finished and served with ugali.

Kabayaki grows beside KukuYaki with the same fire-led discipline, but turns the grill toward lake fish, sweet-soy glaze, ugali plates, bento-inspired servings, and family meals.

Ugali served with fish and greens

Our Fire

Simple food, carefully grilled.

KukuYaki brings together a familiar Kenyan favourite and the focused simplicity of Japanese grilling. "Kuku" means chicken; "yaki" means grilled.

The result is straightforward: carefully seasoned chicken, cooked over heat and served hot, smoky and easy to share.

Skewers
Charcoal aroma, glaze and a fast bite.

Ugali plates
Comforting Kenyan meals built around fire.

Family boxes
Chicken for the ride home and the table.

Made For

Quick Bite
Something hot and satisfying on the move.

Lunch
Bowls, skewers, and simple sides.

Take Home
Freshly grilled food for the table.

Feed the Family
Sharing boxes when everyone is hungry.

Catering
Enquiries for groups and events.

Values

Warm, clean, consistent.

Carefully prepared

Food handled with attention and respect.

Freshly grilled

The smell, texture, and warmth of food cooked over heat.

Made to share

Meals that work for one person, friends, or the family table.

Launch state

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Join the opening list for menu previews, tasting news and launch-day details as KukuYaki gets ready for Kisii.