You can SMS Uhuru for food
Jan 23, 2003
A few years ago, I recall a conversation I had with a colleague, in which we mulled over the demise of several erstwhile restaurants that had long vanished from the scene.
A few years ago, I recall a conversation I had with a colleague, in which we mulled over the demise of several erstwhile restaurants that had long vanished from the scene.
With great nostalgia we fondly remembered the once legendary and worthwhile Kyosimba Onnayana Restaurant, which was famous for its pilao, beef and goat stew not to speak of their chapatis.
Then there was the cramped and greasy spoon over on Market Street, which too had a reputation for decent nosh at affordable prices.
How about the very well known Ashok, situated near or where Commercial Plaza now stands? We had our share of his boiled meat served in gargantuan portions and accompanied with wonderful matooke, sweet potato, cassava etc.
However, what I did not know was that there existed an even older and more famous restaurant, which had first opened its door at the dawn of Uganda’s independence in 1962.
I am speaking of none other than Uhuru Nakivubo Restaurant just adjacent to Nakivubo stadium.
Started by Mr. Abed Saad, Uhuru has the distinction of never having moved since its inception and to boot; must surely rank as one of the Nation’s oldest eating joints.
Today, the founder has handed over the reins to his son, Salim Uhuru who now runs and manages the place in a manner that is best described as hands on.
I have eaten pilao all over Kampala, and I must declare that I have yet to find a better-prepared dish in town. The amount of ghee is just right and the rice used is always Basumati.
It is an open secret that whenever one attends a motor rally and Uhuru Restaurant is present; it is a cinch that they will sell out by 2:00pm Such is the appeal of the food.
Over at Uhuru, cooking is an art, which has been refined and whereas it may not be defined as Ugandan as such, it remains very appetising and above all offers good value for money.
As for the place itself, the setting and ambience is the very heart and essence of the joint. Otherwise, it simply would not be Uhuru.
In terms of the menu, you are not likely to be offered fish and chips or burgers. Rather, the order of the day is beef, goat and fried beans, which I would die for. Most clients seem to be into rice and potatoes.
A big plus about Uhuru is the consistency of their food. By the way, Uhuru has begun a new service. Enter Uhuru in your text message inbox and enter 198 and you will get a reading of the day’s menu.
Rating:
Excellent: XXX
Very good: XX
Worth a visit: X
Not worth a visit: O
With great nostalgia we fondly remembered the once legendary and worthwhile Kyosimba Onnayana Restaurant, which was famous for its pilao, beef and goat stew not to speak of their chapatis.
Then there was the cramped and greasy spoon over on Market Street, which too had a reputation for decent nosh at affordable prices.
How about the very well known Ashok, situated near or where Commercial Plaza now stands? We had our share of his boiled meat served in gargantuan portions and accompanied with wonderful matooke, sweet potato, cassava etc.
However, what I did not know was that there existed an even older and more famous restaurant, which had first opened its door at the dawn of Uganda’s independence in 1962.
I am speaking of none other than Uhuru Nakivubo Restaurant just adjacent to Nakivubo stadium.
Started by Mr. Abed Saad, Uhuru has the distinction of never having moved since its inception and to boot; must surely rank as one of the Nation’s oldest eating joints.
Today, the founder has handed over the reins to his son, Salim Uhuru who now runs and manages the place in a manner that is best described as hands on.
I have eaten pilao all over Kampala, and I must declare that I have yet to find a better-prepared dish in town. The amount of ghee is just right and the rice used is always Basumati.
It is an open secret that whenever one attends a motor rally and Uhuru Restaurant is present; it is a cinch that they will sell out by 2:00pm Such is the appeal of the food.
Over at Uhuru, cooking is an art, which has been refined and whereas it may not be defined as Ugandan as such, it remains very appetising and above all offers good value for money.
As for the place itself, the setting and ambience is the very heart and essence of the joint. Otherwise, it simply would not be Uhuru.
In terms of the menu, you are not likely to be offered fish and chips or burgers. Rather, the order of the day is beef, goat and fried beans, which I would die for. Most clients seem to be into rice and potatoes.
A big plus about Uhuru is the consistency of their food. By the way, Uhuru has begun a new service. Enter Uhuru in your text message inbox and enter 198 and you will get a reading of the day’s menu.
Rating:
Excellent: XXX
Very good: XX
Worth a visit: X
Not worth a visit: O