Oval cook tossing spiced meat in a pan over an open gas flame

The experience

FIRE,
THEN QUIET

Oval cook tossing spiced meat in a pan over an open gas flame

IN THE
KITCHEN

Every plate starts at the flame. Spices bloom in the pan before anything reaches a table.

Oval waiter serving a plate of whole fried fish with chips and salad in the dining room

TO THE
TABLE

Carried out hot and whole, with chips, salad and a cold drink already waiting.

Two guests dining together at The Oval with local plates, juices and the Dine & Chill food menu

STAY
LONGER

The Oval is built for slow meals — conversation, refills and no hurry to leave.

Oval chef turning meat over open flames on the grill

The Grill

COOKED
OVER FIRE

Goat, beef, chicken and fish — fried, boiled or grilled, with posho, pilau, chapati or chips on the side.

Wet fried goat with peppers and vegetables beside white rice

Goat

UGX 20,000

Fried · Boiled · Grilled

Rolled chapati beside a bowl of beef stew with peas and peppers

Beef

UGX 20,000

Fried · Boiled · Grilled

Whole roast chicken on a wooden board with rosemary, lemon and onion

Chicken

UGX 20,000

Fried · Boiled · Grilled

Whole dry fried fish served with chips, tomato, onion and lime

Fish

UGX 20,000

Fried · Stewed · Boiled

Dine & Chill

BREATH TAKINGLY FRESH

Mango, passion and pineapple blended to order at the bar. Cold water and soft drinks for the heat of the highway. Nothing here is rushed.

Juice small
UGX 5,000
Juice big
UGX 10,000
Water 500 ml
UGX 5,000
Water 1 litre
UGX 10,000
Oval team member blending fresh juice behind the bar
Oval waiter carrying a tray of two tall fresh mango juices through the dining room
Four tall glasses of fresh Oval juices with mint, orange, kiwi and strawberry

Fresh juices

Mango, passion and pineapple blended to order and poured over ice.

Two tall ice cream sundae glasses with chocolate sauce and whipped cream

Milkshakes & sundaes

Thick, chilled and finished with chocolate sauce and cream.

Ice cream cones with chocolate sauce and sprinkles beside strawberry scoops

Ice cream

Cones and scoops in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

Guest notes

WHAT GUESTS
SAY

  • Loved the food, the portions and how relaxed the place felt. A great stop along Masaka Road.
    SARAH N.
  • The grilled food was the highlight for me. Fresh, filling and served in a really comfortable setting.
    BRIAN K.
  • The local food made the experience feel familiar but still special. We will definitely come back.
    PATRICIA A.
  • Easy atmosphere, good service and a great place to sit, eat and spend time with friends.
    DANIEL M.

Come through

SEE YOU
AT THE TABLE

Kyabadaza, along Kampala–Masaka Road, after Mapera Fuel Station. Open daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.