Nairobi, April 30 -- 'Have you tried our famous hanging skewers? They're one of our best sellers," he asked.

"Nope," I responded. "Let's try them."

He said the food would take 15 minutes.

Located along Luthuli Rise in Bugolobi, Kampala, Banana Bar & Bistro is a classic example of the adage, "don't judge a book by its cover".

Its entrance is simple: Signage inspired by the blue and white street signs on American roads that reads "Banana AV". AV means "avenue". The co-owners, Abel Abere and Nardos Alemweh, are daring to shake Uganda's dining experience with a quirky chic restaurant.

They are cousins.

"The customers who walk through our doors decided on their own volition to come here. We also choose to honour their effort by putting i...