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At Luwombo Restaurant & Takeaway in Kampala, our story intertwines rich culinary tradition with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Celebrated for its signature dish, "nyama ya box," this vibrant eatery specializes in authentic local flavors, offering a comprehensive menu that caters to diverse dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. With wheelchair-accessible facilities and a cozy setting ideal for solo diners or family groups, Luwombo combines convenience with comfort. Frequent patrons rave about the quality and authenticity of the dishes, making it a must-visit for food lovers and tourists alike. Experience the heart of Ugandan cuisine at Luwombo, where every meal is a celebration.Photos
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Luwombo Restaurant & Takeaway
Review highlights
Based on 358 reviewsLuwombo Restaurant & Takeaway is widely recognized for its authentic local Ugandan cuisine, particularly its signature beef dish served in traditional pans. Customers consistently highlight the quality and flavor of the meals as a strong point. The staff's friendliness and attentive service receive mixed feedback, with many appreciating the warm customer care, though some note occasional lapses in attentiveness. While the restaurant’s environment is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, its location on a less maintained road and limited spaciousness are common deterrents. Overall, Luwombo is regarded as a go-to spot for genuine local dishes complemented by generally good service, despite some infrastructural and service inconsistencies.
Luwombo restaurant is arguably the best local food restaurant in Makindye/Entebbe Road.The restaurants' signature dish is 'nyama ya box' loosely translated as big pieces of beef served in small hot stainless steel sauce pans.The meals go for 15k (standard for all dishes except fish which is 20k).Save for the ambience (i.e the dusty Busabala road and the fact that it's not spacious enough...which btw isn't an issue for their customers including me), I give them 5 star for everything else.Try them!
Most importantly is the good service and happy team.....the African prepared dish is at point
Nice food and good customer care
Nice local dish meals so far but the very cons are with the waiters and waitresses that sometimes look at clients without the minds of knowing we are there specifically to be served . many a time you find yourself looking for an other place to have a meal after a failed device. So my st*r rating only goes to the quality of meals served.
I loved the place. The foods, the environment, the service was a 10/10Therefore I would advise everyone looking for good food accompanied with top customer care service to come to Luwombo!Though the road going there is in a sorry state! Think Government must look into that!
Wow wow wow here I go for a wonderful Restaurant for all local foods available in quality Luwombo Restaurant &Take away your really the best with all Best local foods you served me a delicious meal I will never forget .... like for real I was not a fan of local foods but from the day I visited your restaurant my really in love with local foods...here I take this opportunity to appreciate the workers who really worked on me made really love the place thanks talking about the surrounding the place is soo comfortable for someone to have a meal from. .....my great thanks to Luwombo Restaurant & Take away on my way back...
Great food but poor customer care services.
Its quite a place for local dishes. A bit small but the services are excellent and. Prices are affordable
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Opening hours
- Monday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday (Today) 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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