Irresistible ambiance and menu

For many of us who are ardent fans of this rare gem of an eatery, it came as no great surprise for them to be declared one of the four winners in the recently concluded second Kampala Food Festival Week that ended last month. Out of 40 contestants, Prunes was declared the winner in the casual category.

Casual or not
Either way Prunes is a winner. I suppose that by casual they are referring to an informal menu as opposed to say a classic three-course meal that would take in a starter, main course and a dessert. Of course such a setting would also assume a greater air of formality and maybe civility in matters pertaining to sartorial wear. Jeans, shorts, hot pants whatever you choose to wear; Prunes is never discriminating.
Now into their fourth year, Prunes continues to be innovative and forward thinking with their latest creation being the Lebanese Saj which is an ancient method of cooking unleavened bread over a metal griddle that is curved like a wok (albeit in a convex fashion)and manages to distribute heat evenly on the surface. As the bread is cooked, one can add items on the surface such as ham, cheese, and anything else that one may fancy while also having the liberty of creating different flavors, nutella a chocolate flavour being one of them.

In terms of location
Prunes location and being in Kololo, is prime and pristine while the town house they occupy, the downstairs (indoors) has an informal and quaint dining area that boasts of a high ceiling and mahogany shelves. Prunes has great character and a superb and diversified menu that not only reads tantalizingly well but offers sublime tasting pleasure and presentation.
Over time the Saturday/Sunday brunch has become a favourite for many where one has sweet or savoury with an array of seasonal fruits, homemade yoghurt, a choice of granola chunks with a choice of dairy milk or even soya milk. Poached eggs or easy over or scrambled or whatever style you may choose or with English muffins and all three toppings of your choice.
The service is efficient and friendly while the food is first rate and well-priced with very generous portions.

If you go…
Place: Prunes Restaurant & Café
Address: Plot 8 Wampewo Avenue
Smoke-free zone: Strictly enforced indoors but allowed outdoors
Recommended items: Check out the Lebanese Saj
Service: Professional and caring
Ambience: Great semi alfresco setting that is perfect for a Sunday afternoon brunch or snacks and refreshments
Open: Daily
Our rating: Not to be missed
Menu: Brunch sweet or savoury, eggs of your choice, taco egg wrap, hash brown, starters: spinach and cheese quesadillas, Mozzarella sticks served with a cocktail dip, mezze platter (hummus, baba Ghanouj and tzatziki, main course beef fillet with vegetables, pepper sauce and mashed or brown sauce, Lebanese platter (chicken, skewer, beef skewer, hummus) Tabbouleh and fattoush.
The crowd: A mixed crowd of punters ranging from those who wish to have a birthday party for children or folks who want to have quality food in a nice environment.
The bar: Fresh blended juices, coffee, tea and chocolate, frappes and milk shakes, wine, beer and soda.
The damage: If you choose to go the whole hog and do the starters, the juices, main course and dessert one can easily part with
Shs 100,000.
Sound level: Soft and unobtrusive
Parking: Available and secure
If you go: Daily

NOTE

RATINGS: These ratings are purely the reviewer’s personal reaction to food, ambience and service with price being factored into consideration. The menu listings and prices are subject to change without notice.