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Many people would love to dine out on a frequent basis but are all too often deterred by the prohibitive prices that obtain in a decent eatery, much less those that are first class and rated as being four stars. Going by today’s prices, one can comfortably expect to fork out at least Shs 60,000 for a meal for two and that is without drinks or a desert, with those added the figure could easily reach Shs 80,000 and more.

However, to be fair the above prices are associated with Global cuisine that takes in all manner of food ranging from Chinese, Indian, Continental et al. To be fair, for the same price that Kampala Restaurant week is offering, one can get good local food from well-known places such as 2K Restaurant, opposite Club Ambience along Hoima Road.

For cities such as New York, Tokyo, London, and Paris San Francisco, restaurant week is a regular feature on the gastronomical calendars. In Uganda, Kampala Restaurant week is the brainchild of the Pearl Guide Uganda; a company that is synonymous with featuring the tourist aspect to be found in the country and to get a better and concise idea of the menu offering at each place go to the pearl guide website. You will be able to know ahead of time precisely what is on offer from each establishment and choose your preference. Needless to say, there will be a wide spectrum of variety of dishes from which to choose allowing for maximum satisfaction of taste and pocket.

Seven Seas at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Mediterraneo, The Lawns, La Patisserie, Tamari, Yujo Japanese Restaurant, The Bistro, Emin Pasha, Café Mebanas, and Prunes have one thing in common, they deal in food with one important caveat; food that is not for the ordinary Ugandan. Rather for those with a cultured taste and are gladly willing to pay the prevailing prices that obtain at these places.

Come to think about it, how many diners would jump at the chance to eat out at some of Kampala’s best joints for a discounted Shs15,000? Of course, there is a proviso and for that kind of money you are not going to expect a meal of escargot or fillet mignon. On the other extreme, we are not talking of sausage and chips! Chefs on hand have come up with some tantalising signature dishes that will lend distinction to their places of work while also giving diners optimum value for their hard-earned money. And, each dish will be accompanied with a complimentary drink such as a glass of wine or a beer.
On the other hand, for Shs25,000 one would be entitled to the signature dish that would be more expansive and elaborate and might be a mixed grill platter or a fish entrée the likes of fish stew with garlic, saffron and chili etc.
What makes this event distinct is the fact that during 12 days ;Tuesday June 2 until Saturday 13, instant Kampalans will have the rare chance of dining out at an affordable and discounted price while also being assured of getting top notch quality food not at a single venue, rather simultaneously at over 40 venues for both lunch and supper.

To ensure that the chefs prepare worthy and inspired food, there will be a contest among the different eating joints with diners casting their votes for the best establishments. Best of all no rigging here, you the diners will be casting your vote and deciding who will walk away with the 2015 Top Restaurant Award and thereafter to be an annual event.
The categories that will be keenly contested and rated shall be overall service, creativity taking into account presentation and food preparation and finally the ambiance.
Be sure to check out Kampala Restaurant Week and for sure we shall be telling you about the winning.tablishment.