In my ongoing search for all the best places to eat in Kampala friends of mine recommended a restaurant called Javas at the far end of Bombo Rd. After a considerable boda ride (motorcycle taxi) I reached my destination. Upon first glance I was reminded of a North American truck-stop type of restaurant, except without the big trucks. However, it did have the gas pumps with plenty of minibuses waiting to be filled, and a small convenience store to which the restaurant was attached. My friends told me that Javas was known for their great breakfast, in particular their pancakes and waffles. As recommended by my friends I ordered the pancakes, but continued to browse the menu in case I see anything else appetizing should I decide to come again. To my amazement the menu offers Amish French-toast!
Now to be honest I've never had Amish French-toast, I didn't even know that the Amish made French-toast. Needless to say I was a little confused. Not that there was such a thing as Amish French-toast, but rather how did it find it's way onto a menu in Kampala, Uganda? Amish food doesn't exactly have an international demand. My immediate thought was that the place must be owned by an American with Amish roots. Of course I had to get to the bottom of this. As it turns out, the place is Ugandan owned, but the cook did a course on American food and learning to make Amish French-toast was part of the course. So bizarre.
I've decided that on my next visit I will try the Amish French-toast, it might just be the closest thing to good old Mennonite cooking that I've had in a while.
I've also just realized how many times I use 'Amish French-toast' in this blog...oh well...
Till next time,
Amish French-toast
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