{
    "restaurant": "Asmara Restaurant",
    "last_updated": "2026-07-27T01:14:16+00:00",
    "branches": [
        {
            "id": 2,
            "name": "Karen",
            "address": "No. 321 Ngong' Rd, Karen",
            "phone": "0724124555",
            "email": "admin.karen@asmara.co.ke",
            "opening_hours": "10:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
            "capacity": 200,
            "subtitle": "Leafy, serene, and spacious",
            "summary": "In the leafy Karen suburb, this restaurant sits on a large and picturesque location with delicious quality food and excellent service.",
            "description": "Escape the city rush at Asmara Restaurant in Karen. Nestled on Ngong Road, our Karen branch is a true sanctuary of Eritrean culture and gastronomy. Diners can enjoy authentic Horn of Africa hospitality surrounded by manicured gardens.\n\nWhether you are craving our signature platters, Tibs, or a relaxing weekend brunch with continental favorites, our serene environment elevates every meal. It is the perfect venue for events, parties, and anyone looking for the best African restaurant in Karen."
        },
        {
            "id": 3,
            "name": "Lavington",
            "address": "Othaya Road, Lavington",
            "phone": "0700458429",
            "email": "sales@asmara.co.ke",
            "opening_hours": "10:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
            "capacity": 150,
            "subtitle": "Cosy and modern",
            "summary": "Ideally situated in Lavington, this branch offers the ultimate dining experience of Eritrean and Continental dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.",
            "description": "Asmara Lavington on Othaya Road is the neighborhood's top destination for premium Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Continental dining. We pride ourselves on preserving authentic African cooking methods???from our traditional clay-pot stews to our hand-poured injera.\n\nThe cozy, afro-contemporary interior is designed for comfort, making it an excellent spot for breakfast meetings, casual lunches, and intimate dinners. Experience the true taste of Asmara with our diverse menu that caters to both meat lovers and vegans alike."
        },
        {
            "id": 4,
            "name": "Pangani",
            "address": "Pangani, Juja Road",
            "phone": "0713610707",
            "email": "admin.pangani@asmara.co.ke",
            "opening_hours": "10:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
            "capacity": 50,
            "subtitle": "Authentically Eritrean",
            "summary": "A favourite of the Eritrean community and locals, described by The Nairobian as a little piece of Eritrea.",
            "description": "Welcome to Asmara Pangani???the cultural heart of our brand. Situated on Juja Road, this branch is affectionately known as a \"little piece of Eritrea.\" It is deeply rooted in tradition and remains a favorite among the local Eritrean and Ethiopian communities in Nairobi.\n\nIf you want the most authentic, unfiltered Horn of Africa dining experience, this is the place. From communal dining over massive injera platters to the rich aroma of traditional coffee ceremonies, Asmara Pangani celebrates the true essence of African heritage and culinary excellence."
        },
        {
            "id": 1,
            "name": "Westlands",
            "address": "General Mathenge Drive, Westlands",
            "phone": "0721948020",
            "email": "info@asmara.co.ke",
            "opening_hours": "10:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
            "capacity": 150,
            "subtitle": "A casual and friendly dining atmosphere",
            "summary": "The modern indoor and outdoor setting perfectly complements the afro-contemporary Eritrean and Continental cuisine offered here.",
            "description": "Located in the vibrant heart of Westlands, our flagship Asmara Restaurant brings the rich traditions of Eritrean and Ethiopian dining to Nairobi. We specialize in authentic African culinary experiences, featuring our famous, freshly-made injera paired with spicy Zigni, tender Kitfo, and rich vegetarian shiro.\n\nOur Westlands branch offers a seamless blend of traditional African culture and modern contemporary aesthetics. With an airy garden lounge and elegant indoor seating, it is the premier choice for business lunches, romantic dinners, and family gatherings in Nairobi."
        }
    ],
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            "id": 2,
            "name": "Asmara Garlic Mushrooms",
            "description": "Pan-fried mushroom buttons, with garlic and Asmara spices",
            "category": "appetizers",
            "price": 1000,
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                1
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            "id": 11,
            "name": "Asmara Vegetable Soup",
            "description": "Carrots, leeks, zucchini, broccoli, a touch of sweet peppers and fresh cream ",
            "category": "appetizers",
            "price": 950,
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                1
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        {
            "id": 7,
            "name": "Merek Soup",
            "description": "A spicy goat bone soup",
            "category": "appetizers",
            "price": 1200,
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        {
            "id": 4,
            "name": "Ox-Tail Soup",
            "description": "A delicious bone soup, rich in flavour",
            "category": "appetizers",
            "price": 1200,
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                1
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        {
            "id": 9,
            "name": "Peri peri Chicken Liver",
            "description": "Spicy pan-fried chicken liver with a rich creamy sauce served with garlic bread",
            "category": "appetizers",
            "price": 1000,
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                1
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        {
            "id": 1,
            "name": "Tomato and Basil Bruschetta",
            "description": "Tomato, olives, pesto and basil mixed served on slices of fresh baguette",
            "category": "appetizers",
            "price": 1000,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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        {
            "id": 64,
            "name": "Apple Cake",
            "description": "Freshy baked apple cake and served with vanilla ice cream ",
            "category": "desserts",
            "price": 850,
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                1
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        {
            "id": 62,
            "name": "Asmara Chocolate Brownie",
            "description": "Dark, sticky chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of wicked chocolate sauce.",
            "category": "desserts",
            "price": 950,
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            "name": "Assorted Ice Cream",
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        {
            "id": 63,
            "name": "Fruit Salad",
            "description": "Exotic fruit bowl with passion syrup, fresh mint and honey dressing",
            "category": "desserts",
            "price": 800,
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        {
            "id": 65,
            "name": "Tiramisu",
            "description": "Wicked Italian dessert, finger biscuits with mascarpone cheese, Kahlua and Chantilly cream",
            "category": "desserts",
            "price": 900,
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            "id": 56,
            "name": "Chicken Fingers",
            "description": "Deep fried bread crumbed chicken fingers served with chips",
            "category": "kidsmenu",
            "price": 1000,
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            "id": 58,
            "name": "Chicken Lollipops",
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            "price": 1050,
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            "id": 59,
            "name": "Chicken Shawarma",
            "description": "Chicken wrap served with fries",
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        {
            "id": 55,
            "name": "Fish Fingers",
            "description": "Deep fried fish fingers served with chips and tartar sauce",
            "category": "kidsmenu",
            "price": 1050,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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        {
            "id": 57,
            "name": "Kiddie Beef Burger",
            "description": "Cheesy beef burger served with fries",
            "category": "kidsmenu",
            "price": 1000,
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        {
            "id": 61,
            "name": "Kiddie Penne Pomodoro",
            "description": "Short pasta with a tomato and basil sauce",
            "category": "kidsmenu",
            "price": 1000,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 60,
            "name": "Kiddie Spaghetti Bolognese",
            "description": "Spaghetti with a minced meat sauce",
            "category": "kidsmenu",
            "price": 1000,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 17,
            "name": "Asmara Combo",
            "description": "Tibsi two ways, tsebhi derho (boneless), ajibo, pasta, salad and injera ",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 2900,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                3,
                1
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        {
            "id": 5,
            "name": "Asmara Dullet",
            "description": "Finely minced lean beef, tripe and liver cooked with spiced butter and chilies, one of Eritrea's speciality!",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1700,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                3,
                1
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        {
            "id": 6,
            "name": "Asmara Kitfo",
            "description": "Finely minced lean beef, dressed with a spiced butter and chilies; served with spinach and cottage cheese",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1700,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 18,
            "name": "Asmara Mixed Plate",
            "description": "Our specialty, gives you a taste of small portions of beef dishes prepared 3 ways, egg curry, shiro and assorted vegetables",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 2000,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 22,
            "name": "Beef Short Ribs",
            "description": "Braised short ribs in a Bordelaise sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes and spinach",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 2600,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "id": 23,
            "name": "Beef Short Ribs",
            "description": "Braised short ribs in a Bordelaise sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes and spinach",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 2600,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 27,
            "name": "Chicken Mushroom",
            "description": "Pan seared boneless chicken breast in a mushroom sauce served with mashed potatoes and spinach",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1900,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 26,
            "name": "Chicken Tsahli",
            "description": "Pan fried boneless chicken with peppers, served in a traditional Eritrean clay pot",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1700,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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        {
            "id": 33,
            "name": "Grilled Calamari",
            "description": "Perfectly seasoned calamari with lemon, herbs, grilled to perfection, served with French fries and a seasonal salad",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1900,
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                1
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            "id": 28,
            "name": "Grilled Chicken ",
            "description": "Charcoal grilled chicken breast or leg with herbs served with French fries and steamed vegetables",
            "category": "mains",
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                1
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            "description": "Grilled fish fillet served with vegetable rice and creamed spinach and a lemon-butter sauce",
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            "price": 1900,
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            "id": 13,
            "name": "Keyh Tibsi",
            "description": "Pan seared beef fillet cubes; cooked in a well-seasoned sauce with berbere and other traditional spices",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1700,
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            "description": "Beef cubes marinated in spiced butter and berbere, cooked in a spicy hot sauce ",
            "category": "mains",
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                1
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            "id": 15,
            "name": "Kuanta Fir fir",
            "description": "Sun dried tender pieces of beef fillet cooked in onions, garlic and berbere sauce then mixed with injera",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1800,
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                1
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            "id": 20,
            "name": "Lamb Chops",
            "description": "Juicy grilled Molo lamb chops served with potato wedges and spinach ",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 2400,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "id": 31,
            "name": "Mayur Fish ",
            "description": "Spicy grilled fish fillet served with vegetable rice and creamed spinach",
            "category": "mains",
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                1
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            "id": 32,
            "name": "Norwegian Salmon ",
            "description": "Salmon grilled to perfection served with vegetable rice and creamed spinach",
            "category": "mains",
            "price": 3300,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "id": 19,
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            "description": "Grilled prime fillet steak served with a peppercorn sauce,served with mashed potato and steamed vegetables ",
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                1
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                1
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            "price": 2600,
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                1
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                1
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                1
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            "description": "Fish pieces prepared the Eritrean way with  chilies and a spiced red sauce\u2026 mouth watering!!!",
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                1
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                1
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            "category": "mains",
            "price": 1700,
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                1
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            "name": "Al Pollo",
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                1
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            "name": "Al Ragu",
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                1
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            "name": "Al Tonno",
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                1
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                1
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            "id": 53,
            "name": "Diavola",
            "description": "Tomato, mozzarella cheese and chili salami",
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            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "id": 42,
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            "description": "Focaccia, olive oil and rosemary ",
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                1
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            "name": "Funghi",
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                1
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            "name": "Gamberi",
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            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "name": "Hawaii",
            "description": "Tomato,mozzarella cheese,ham and pineapple",
            "category": "pizzas",
            "price": 1450,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                3,
                1
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            "name": "Margherita",
            "description": "Tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil",
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                1
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            "price": 1500,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "name": "Quattro Stagioni",
            "description": "Tomato, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichokes and coooked ham",
            "category": "pizzas",
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            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "name": "Vegetariana",
            "description": "Tomato, mozzarella cheese, baby marrow, bell peppers and onions",
            "category": "pizzas",
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                1
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            "description": "Spinach and cottage cheese, marinated and cooked in spiced butter and mild chilies",
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            "price": 1400,
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                1
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            "name": "Asmara Vegetables ",
            "description": "Shiro, aterkek, cabbage, local vegetables, potatoes, lentils and beetroot in a spicy Eritrean sauce served on an injera platter",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
            "price": 1600,
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                1
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            "id": 69,
            "name": "Garden Salad",
            "description": "Lettuce, white onion rings, carrots, cucumber, avocado with onion vinaigrette ",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
            "price": 1300,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                3,
                1
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            "name": "Greek Salad",
            "description": "Lettuce, peppers, cucumber, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, onions & olives with a Greek dressing ",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
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                1
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            "description": "Ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese, served with a pomodoro sauce or butter & sage",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
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                1
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            "id": 35,
            "name": "Shiro Tegamino ",
            "description": "Chickpeas & split peas powder made in a delicious sauce mixed with a combination of traditional spices",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
            "price": 1500,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "name": "Spaghetti Aglio Olio Peperoncino",
            "description": "Spaghetti with olive oil, chili and black olives",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
            "price": 1400,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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            "id": 41,
            "name": "Spaghetti Pomodoro",
            "description": "Spaghetti in a classic pomodoro sauce",
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            "price": 1350,
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                1
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            "id": 68,
            "name": "Tajiri Salad",
            "description": "Artichokes, cherry tomatoes, mango, sundried tomatoes, nuts, lettuce with a parmesan herb dressing",
            "category": "vegetarianandpastas",
            "price": 1300,
            "available_branch_ids": [
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                1
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    "events": [
        {
            "title": "East Africa Day ",
            "description": "is one of the most exciting and vibrant restaurant events in East Africa. Dont Miss out ",
            "category": "social",
            "venue": "westlands",
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