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Hiro

Baskerville Ave, Kampala, Uganda

Based on 156 Google reviews

About Hiro

Tucked away on Baskerville Avenue, Hiro sets a striking mood the moment you step inside. The interior leans heavily into a sleek, modern aesthetic with warm wood finishes and plenty of lush greenery softening the corners, creating an inviting backdrop for a relaxed evening out. It is the kind of space where you easily settle in with a pink cocktail or an iced matcha latte while waiting for the room to fill with a stylish crowd.

The menu leans into familiar favorites done with care, featuring fresh sushi rolls and delicate dumplings that pair nicely with a glass of sparkling wine. If you want to venture beyond the raw bar, the ginger and miso-braised pork remains a reliable insider choice. While the ambience and plates generally deliver, service can occasionally test your patience during the busier hours, so it pays to bring an unhurried mindset.

Prices skew on the higher side, making this more of a destination for a treat yourself kind of night rather than a casual drop-in. Tables can feel a bit snug when the dining room is packed, but the overall experience carries enough charm to warrant an evening reserved for good company and unhurried plates.

Hiro

15posts

Sushi state of mind
Sushi state of mind
Welcoming the new team members in a “not so” fashion. Thank you for accepting the call to extend Ugandan products to the global market. As commonly said but…
Welcoming the new team members in a “not so” fashion. Thank you for accepting the call to extend Ugandan products to the global market. As commonly said but…
Let’s meet at Hiro… A new reason to rediscover Hiro. Where refined Japanese cuisine meets the rhythm of Kololo. Make your reservation: Plot 3A Baskerville…
Let’s meet at Hiro… A new reason to rediscover Hiro. Where refined Japanese cuisine meets the rhythm of Kololo. Make your reservation: Plot 3A Baskerville…
A crisp buttery base layered with tender spiced apples and a rich crumble.
Best paired with rum & raisin gelato.
Apple Crumble Tart. Only at Hiro.
A crisp buttery base layered with tender spiced apples and a rich crumble. Best paired with rum & raisin gelato. Apple Crumble Tart. Only at Hiro.
The true measure of a memorable meal lies in how it ends, and our curated dessert completes the experience with a sweet finale that is thoughtful, elegant and…
The true measure of a memorable meal lies in how it ends, and our curated dessert completes the experience with a sweet finale that is thoughtful, elegant and…
Enjoy exclusive dining privileges at when you pay with your Ecobank Infinite or Gold Card. Savor authentic Japanese cuisine and unlock special discounts…
Enjoy exclusive dining privileges at when you pay with your Ecobank Infinite or Gold Card. Savor authentic Japanese cuisine and unlock special discounts…
Your evening starts at the corner that feels just right, where the first sip sets the tone. Plates arrive, one by one, teasing your senses, each bite unfolding…
Your evening starts at the corner that feels just right, where the first sip sets the tone. Plates arrive, one by one, teasing your senses, each bite unfolding…
For everyone who didn’t write a New Year’s resolution, cheers. We’re ending Febuary 2026 exactly how we plan to spend the next 10 months; sushi, sushi platter…
For everyone who didn’t write a New Year’s resolution, cheers. We’re ending Febuary 2026 exactly how we plan to spend the next 10 months; sushi, sushi platter…
There’s always a reason to step in to Hiro
There’s always a reason to step in to Hiro
If you know, you know. Our ginger and miso-braised pork is the insider’s choice for a reason. Whether it’s the anchor to your meal or the dish you came…
If you know, you know. Our ginger and miso-braised pork is the insider’s choice for a reason. Whether it’s the anchor to your meal or the dish you came…
Fresh from the counter, made to be savoured, an experience shaped by the chef’s hand.
Fresh from the counter, made to be savoured, an experience shaped by the chef’s hand.
When nothing else is in place, your iced matcha latte is.
Find your moment in every sip.
When nothing else is in place, your iced matcha latte is. Find your moment in every sip.
Join us on 21st February (Saturday) from 12:00–20:00 at the International French School Kampala (Lugogo) for a full day of Japanese culture, flavour and…
Join us on 21st February (Saturday) from 12:00–20:00 at the International French School Kampala (Lugogo) for a full day of Japanese culture, flavour and…
Secure Your Table at Hiro! Due to the high demand for our dining experience, we kindly ask our guests to follow our reservation and holding policy to ensure a…
Secure Your Table at Hiro! Due to the high demand for our dining experience, we kindly ask our guests to follow our reservation and holding policy to ensure a…
Dine in Style at Hiro At Hiro Japanese Restaurant, we are committed to offering an exceptional fine dining experience, complemented by elegance and…
Dine in Style at Hiro At Hiro Japanese Restaurant, we are committed to offering an exceptional fine dining experience, complemented by elegance and…

Hours

Open now
  • Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Google Reviews

Flavia joselyne

4 months ago

Nice ambience customer care was top notch but the food did not taste as good hope they look into this and improve otherwise everything else was nice

Obentu L.Peace

a year ago

The place looks very good, I give them a 10 for that, the tables are abit squeezed, I guess they tried so hard to accommodate many people which limits privacy. We reached the place, so excited… we were ushered in well and the first disappointment was the menu taking over 15 minutes; we had to call a waiter to give us one, that was really not nice. The food took sometime, but finally came. It was tasty, score: 7/10. We ordered a Konichiwa and Yoga for drinks,then Chicken katsu bento & Pork teriyaki bento. The service was really slow..desert, clearing our table after eating, getting the bill, all took ages😔 Then the space demarcated for smoking is so close to the eating area. Someone was smoking and the whole restaurant was full of smoke, this is something that needs to be revisited by management. Limited parking space, better to come with a driver to drop you off then come back. Thanks.

Stella Aine

a year ago

The aesthetic in here was so nice. The restaurant was well decorated. The food was good though the service could be better. We had a sushi rolls, some sparkling wine, some dumplings, which were all good. But the service really needs to be improved upon it wasn’t fast and prompt was a little distracted with other tables.

Kullein Ankunda

8 months ago

It’s not my first time at HIRO but this review covers all the times I’ve been there before. The food is usually good, and so are the drinks, the valet service is very organized. But the service is always lacking. Today’s concierge basically sneered when he realised the person we came with was dining there for the first time, despite the fact that she had called in advance to ask for details and make a reservation. It’s only after we mentioned that we would leave a review that he started to treat us decently. The waitresses working on the outside areas were straight out rude, and some of the food was delayed. It will be a while before I go back to HIRO.

- Pheeneeck -

a year ago

A very cool place in Kampala. All the seats are taken, you need to book a table in advance. Japanese cuisine, the food is delicious, there are some shortcomings. The steak was cooked to the right degree, but was oversalted, the ramen was undersalted) The cocktails were delicious, with some reservations. The place is very beautiful, new interior and dishes. The sushi was delicious. I recommend visiting.

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