Strategic location and good service

Over the past few years we have observed the trend of opening food joints within the proximity of gas stations and City Oil and Shell Uganda have been a huge proponent of this idea with the former having chalked up phenomenal success. With regards to the latter, I notice that Prunes Café have also decided to cast their net wider and they too have set up shop at the Shell Namirembe Road that happens to be across from City Oil Javas on the same route.
Farther up the road and staying within the same district, albeit Rubaga Road, I recently noticed a new kid on the block at Oryx fuel station. Hot Bites Restaurant. Despite being barely a month old, they seem to have their act together with a menu that is reasonably priced and attractive.

Strategic location
The location is on a busy thoroughfare and is bound to attract curious diners who get stuck in the gr id lock during the unavoidable rush hour. Parking is available and they are open daily including Sunday. The outdoor structure is semi-permanent with parasols that are permanently in place and offer perfect relief from the oppressive sunshine. As for rain, that is another matter altogether. Back to the menu. I love chicken wings and unlike in China and the Far East, where they are popular, here that is not the case.

Menu
Indeed, the crispy chicken wings lived up to our expectations and left me wishing for a second helping however at Shs12,000 a clip fat chance. The whole fish was out of stock and at a giveaway price of Shs15,000 I was not surprised. They also do burgers which are nothing to write home about and as for sandwiches; why only chicken remains a mystery. As long as there is bread having different fillings on hand would be cost effective and bound to appeal to customers who are not up to a meal and prefer a snack of that genre. Getting the food out of the kitchen can be daunting when they are busy and wisely the menu selection is limited.

Improve…
Being outdoors the grass beneath the tables needs to be trimmed; frankly it is an eyesore. The service is good and do inquire about their assorted milk shakes which I am told are just what the doctor ordered.

If you go..

The place: Hot Bites Restaurant
Address: Rubaga Road smack in the forecourt of the Oryx fuel station
The space: An alfresco and informal setting that is perfect for our temperate climate, though can be dodgy when it rains
The crowd: People from the nearby Access building as well as other punters from around
The menu: Fast foods such as chicken, burgers, fish and one type of sandwich. They also offer tea and coffee and surprisingly cappuccino and milk shakes.
Recommend: The crispy chicken wings as well as the whole fried fish (when available).
The damage: Plan on spending between shs20,000 and above for a relatively good meal and a soft drink and they do serve beer for a fiver.
Sound level: Being outdoors has its drawbacks however things could be worse.
Parking: Available and safe.
Smoke-free zone: Not enforced
If you go: Daily
Our Rating: Ok/so

NOTE RATING: Not to be missed, worth a visit, so so/ok, don’t waste your time
These views are the reviewer’s personal reaction with price being factored into consideration. The menu listings are subject to change without notice.