Places to Eat in Masindi

There are many places to eat and drink in Masindi catering for all tastes. For locals, daily meals are built around staple foods such as matooke, posho, cassava, sweet potatoes and rice, typically served with hearty sauces made from beans, groundnuts or locally grown vegetables like nakati, dodo and pumpkin leaves. Meat and fish also feature regularly, including beef, goat, chicken and fresh or smoked fish brought from nearby lakes and rivers. Groundnut sauce and sesame paste are especially popular, adding flavour and nourishment to many dishes. Local drinks form an important part of social life, with tonto (fermented palm wine) widely consumed in rural areas and during gatherings. Traditional brews such as malwa, made from millet or sorghum, are shared communally using long straws. Check out our places to eat guide below.