Food is a necessity and a human right. When you are travelling anywhere, you will always wonder what you will eat when there. Some times its just mild curiosity, but other times it is a real concern. If you are travelling from the west to Uganda for a safari, you are definitely going to wonder about what to eat. And when you eventually get here and discover that you shouldn’t have worried that much, you will now want to know which places to go to, if you want to eat out especially if you are staying in Kampala. Kampala has eating places in every corner, but you need to be a little selective if you want good quality food, well prepared, and good service. Of course it also depends on your tastes, budget and the occasion.
What kind of food do restaurants in Uganda serve?
There is a variety of cuisines served all across Kampala. There are restaurants that serve Chinese food, Japanese food, Italian food, Turkish Mediterranean, French, Belgian, Goan and so much more, there also some American franchise restaurants like KFC and of course African and Ugandan dishes. Late night snacks, and ice cream and all those things you like to eat to spoil yourself are also available. The drinks are mostly what you are used to back home; sodas (Pepsi and coca cola brands), juice, bottled water, wine, vodka, beer. With wines there is not as much variety as you would find in Europe or in America. Most of the beer brands contain sugar, except for Club, and moon berg larger. There is a variety of drinks to choose from, you cannot fail to find to find something you like.
What are some of the eating places to visit in Kampala?
Here’s is a list of some of the eating places you could try out during your Uganda safari trip.
Haandi Restaurant: Haandi is one of the best Indian restaurants in Kampala. It serves a delicious chicken palak and all their dishes are well done. They have good efficient service and open spacious spotless kitchen. It does give you confidence in whatever comes out of it.
Centenary Barbeque Lounge: here you will find great German Food with a fusion of African flavor and dishes – BBQ at its best. You will have a variety of German dishes and some other international dishes. Le Chateau: Le Chateau has great food both mostly Belgian and continental and good service. Palm Cafe Pizzeria & Bar: Wood fire oven pizza, crispy crust, great toppings and very good pricing. It is found just before rest corner on your way from kabalagala. Coconut Shack: this is a Goan restaurant, and there is pork, something that you will not find in the Indian restaurants. They have good food and drinks. Little Donkey: if you are craving Mexican food, then you have it here at the little donkey. Chicken Tonight: this fast food Ugandan chain has several outlets in Kampala. It has good bbq’d chicken and pilau and is not expensive. Fasika Ethiopian Food: Ethiopian food at its best in Uganda. It is located next to Payless Supermarket on Gabba Road. These are just some of the many restaurants found in Kampala. Some others include: Beijing Restaurant, Le Petit Bistro, Indian Summer, Café Roma, Effendy’s Restaurant, Kampala Casino Mamma Mia. You will be spoilt for choice when you choose to eat out in kampala during your sfari in Uganda.
