Food
Where to eat in Uganda: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The travel guide lists 11 places to eat and drink in Kampala. Local dishes to try: Ugali, Rolex, Dek Ngor, Luwombo, and Firinda.
Places travellers recommend in Uganda
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Kampala
All places in KampalaRestaurants and cafés
- The Roots RestaurantMid-range
Plot 4, Kafu Road, Nakasero
- Fang FangMid-range
Roof Terrace, Communication House, Plot 1, Colville St
- Pizza or BBQ night at the Red Chilli HideawayMid-range
Butabika
- Biyani House UgandaSplurge
Plot No. 16, Acacia Avenue
- Great WallBudget
Plot 21 Kampala Rd
Bars and nightlife
- Expat night at Bubbles O’Leary’s
- The Lawns Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Impala Avenue, Kololo
- 1000 Cups Coffee House
Buganda Road
- Evening out in Kabalagala
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kampala · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Uganda is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Uganda, the most widely known first.
Rolex
Ugandan street food made by rolling eggs and vegetables In chapatti
Dek Ngor
Ugandan traditional sauce made from split yellow peas and peanut butter
Frequently asked questions
What food is Uganda known for?
Uganda is known for Ugali, Rolex, Dek Ngor, Luwombo, and Firinda.
Where can you eat in Kampala?
The travel guide to Kampala lists The Roots Restaurant, Fang Fang, Pizza or BBQ night at the Red Chilli Hideaway, Biyani House Uganda, and Great Wall.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.