So we decided to do something different-yes different. Contrary to what some people think, we do not only hang out at Rock night on Thursdays.
We (my cuz R, Sybella and meself) decided to go to the Pyramids. In case you have never heard of the place, you may stop wondering how we were able to afford tickets to Egypt on such short notice. Its on Yusuf Lule road. We of course had to organize a ride to the place as we could not afford to walk into such a "posh" place wet as testament to our dedication to physical education.
So time check, 6.45pm. Step out in our jeans (who dresses to go to the Casino, right?), smelling good and knowing we looked right at home. (We did not let the fact that the light of the day was selling us timidly making our way get to us).
These gentle men greet us.. all tall and big... sigh.
Wait! Did i mention the fact that the Valet guy person opened our doors? Yeah, no big right?
Gwe, when you are used to "security guys" asking you how you are doing and if they should expect chai or money for a cigarette, trust me, it IS a big deal! You would think they dont get paid at their jobs. Here, I think it would be an insult to appreciate the dudes work in taking care of your car.
One of the tall handsome's took us around the place. Its pretty snazzy actually. It has two Casino spaces, one private and the other for the common man, a restaurant and garden sitting area.
One thing I must say is that it is a really neat place and you can tell the person in charge of the interior design to the time to pick the pieces, which was the alright part. The disappointing part was the pieces are so cliche. i know we are supposed to feel like we are in the heart of Egypt or something but pharaoh and his buddies must be tired of hanging up on walls!
We decide to have a meal in the restaurant- this being the more interesting part of the evening. Tables set with non noisy chairs. Yes i see you asking what non noisy chairs are. They are those ones MUK tries to convince you you are sitting on with rubber tips.
Don't run away! These guys are too rich for those MUK-ish chairs. They are brown wood chairs with rubber tips. The floor is marble (or a good impression of one). They cannot afford to scratch them.
The waitress pulls out the menu (shaped like a pyramid tip- which was nice but also kinda expected).
The prices! HA! All I'm saying at this point is I think we were taking too giant steps in jumping from *Lukumi Lukumi!
I took one look at them and suggested we had coke's and do a split. I mean, this is why places have Exists. Guys jam my plot. One of those "since we are here we might as well" things.
Also, the fact that we were practically the only clients in the place and the waiting staff were more or less staring at us like they got "stare-a-sightis" did not bare well for my plan.
Talk about attentiveness. I like to call it being rude.
7.15pm We giggle our way through the menu and man, some of those dishes were wicked! Ever heard of butternut risotto? ((this is purely my description)) no, on 2nd thoughts...
We decided on Cajun spiced pork chops, mango kachumbari with deep fried posho and chime cream and Chicken Kiev, herbed garlic butter on a bed of tomato concase with mashed potato.
Sounds good, huh? (I will get to that part later)
7.25pm Starters arrive! No, don't look at me that way. We did not ask for them.
I think it must be one of those places were they over estimate on the food they need that day so they give you left overs like that place New York Kitchen- Dee, Carlo and your lovers don't kill me! But seriously whats with the old tea some times and those as if bagel thingies they give you to keep you occupied like you are 5 year olds?.... Much love people... see you there some time. Peace!!
Back to normal transmission... the starters arrive. (Forgive the quality of the pictures, i aint paid to do this, you know) 
Do not be fooled. Those aint raisins. Those are tomatoes and green peppers. I guess when you pay the dimes you pay there, they give you special bread!
Do not be fooled. Those aint raisins. Those are tomatoes and green peppers. I guess when you pay the dimes you pay there, they give you special bread! 7.55pm. The food arrives. I'm going to let you look at it then I will tell you our impressions. The first is the chicken kiev then the Cajun Pork Chops. 
Due to public demand, I will try as much as possible to be as honest as i can be when interpreting the food presented.
Due to public demand, I will try as much as possible to be as honest as i can be when interpreting the food presented. Sincerely, the chicken keiv reminded me of Egg rolls. You know those pesky things that follow you around every canteen area in Kampala? Those ones that are basically deep fried Irish Potato round a boiled egg?
I wanted to laugh and considering we had been talking about ordering in such places and they bring one tomato strip with 3 peas and then you are supposed to act like you have eaten enough to feed an army, the plate presentation was not helping matters.
The chicken was superbly cooked by the way, a hint of spice, not too salty. The wrap around the chicken (yes the chicken is in that as if Egg roll) not too crazy about. The sauce should have been something instead of whatever was on the plate. I felt the chicken and the sauce did not compliment each other. The mashed potato was nothing to write home about at the very least it did not have lumps in it, which is always a good thing.
The Cajun Pork chops. Where to start! Cooked well (charred well also) .. chime sauce complimented it, those 2 as if Onions on the plate were also okay.
The tomato bed, i felt was a bit too much of over kill. (I mean, giving me over 20 strips of tomato will not change the taste of the tomato!)
That thing you see thats round and looks like a sweet potato is actually the Deep friend posho.
Here is R's description of it. " it is not normal! Its like they got almost cooked posho, made it into a ball, poured curry powder over it and fried it. It is not normal!"
By the way, everything was going on okay until i decided to copy down what i had eaten, suddenly i was the enemy. The conversation with Jackie (the waitress) went like this
J: that is not allowed.
T: Why not?
J: I dont know but it is not allowed.
T: Okay... (continuing to scribble) So is it allowed for me to write this down from memory?
J- very blank stare.
Chick proceeded to take the menu away from me before i could order desert! What the heck? I just paid a very huge some amount of money to look at your menu!
Plus really, i cant steal a recipe from a menu, if I can, you aren't a very creative chef, are you?
This is the thing i do not get about Ugandans. If you do not want me to know something, do not make it accessible.
Assuming I was Bukhumune's assistant and you give me such crap (( o and assuming guy actually has the power to make or break you with a review) this would not be saying a lot about the Pyramids, would it?
This is the thing i do not get about Ugandans. If you do not want me to know something, do not make it accessible.
Assuming I was Bukhumune's assistant and you give me such crap (( o and assuming guy actually has the power to make or break you with a review) this would not be saying a lot about the Pyramids, would it?
In summary
Ambiance: Good
Hospitality: Great until you actually start taking notes on the place and they treat you like a leper.. as if you have not spent money in the place!
Prices: Drinks 3,000 (soda)- 25,000 wines and spirits (i fink)
Starters 16,000 plus
Main meal 16,000- 45,000
Desserts 16,000
Parking: Abundant
The crowd: Mainly us and like we only know each other anyway.
Side notes:
1. If you do not like people staring at you, do not go here. The staff are not busy so they tend to stand around in groups talking and staring at you.
2. I think you have to be in a very big group (who look like you have money) for the chef to make a personal appearance at your table.
3. If you want to stare at girls in little skirts, definitely a place for you to go.
4. Really friendly staff until you question them and then they start acting like those you find in take-aways.
** Lukumi Lukumi place you can get food at 1000 UGx
Socks!!!
Lol Deep Fried posho...hahahaha, people will do anything for our money! Even deep fry posho and sell egg rolls?
Gwe, do u wanna steal Kaddumukasa Kironde's job? Mbu Ambience??!!
The staff stares at people, that's it! Never to go to Pyramids.
OMG! CHERI! I wanted these Socks! Argh! You Sock Psychopath!!
the bread was delish!
i was the valet but u never tipped me!!!! i have beef and stop posting ur cv on online!!
Dee warned us about the food in this place. Can't wait to read your review of the revolving restaurant thingy.
Oh, and do get a proper camera and give us proper pictures. Please?
Of a sudden, I want to be going to this Pyramids place... :D
haha, when i saw pyramids, i thought you had actually travelled...i was puzzled
lovely! is Yusuf Lule the road where that guy was murdered by Amin?
I quite like the Pyramids. Expensive, yes, but worth it. Like Mamba Point.
People generally don't stare at me because I lean back in my chair, fold my arms and stare pointedly back till their ka group disintegrates. Such fun!
will go there for number 3. just photograph the menu sharpish.
How about you try and sneak out a menu next time.
I joke about being hungry,,,,then this post comes up,,,,,Tandra.
haahha think it was the jeans guess you should have pulled the the i want to see the manager line it works.