South African restaurants in Africa
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Moyo
The newest kid in the uShaka complex, Moyo is more novelty than quality cuisine and a fun (if noisy) night out. The concept is great – the decor features sculptures and decorations from recycled materials – and there’s face painting, fabulous tableside serenades and bands of a high quality. But the food simply doesn’t match the entertainment pizzazz.
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Nyoni’s Kraal
Fancy a smilie (grilled sheep’s head), amanquina (chicken’s feet), amatumbu (sheep’s intestines) or mopane worms? They’re all on the menu at this spiffed up township dining experience in the city. On Friday and Saturday evenings there’s live music from African bands.
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Soulsa
Extremely easy on the eye, Soulsa is one of Melville’s best restaurants, with double-height ceilings, lime-washed, careworn floorboards, an ethereal red tree mural on the wall and a mezzanine floor with views out over the street. Food is suitably creative, and all wines can be ordered by the glass.
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Adega do Monge
A heaving, tastefully designed Luso–South African joint that’s close to Diamond Digger’s Lodge and draws in eastern suburbs locals and folks from further afield – bookings are highly advised. Portions are huge and staff are Portuguese-speaking.
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Sea Point Gardens
Dine on dishes such as tuna carpaccio and sole with béarnaise sauce in the romantic courtyard garden of this 1919 villa that once was the official residence of Cape Town's mayor. After, head upstairs to their slinky cocktail lounge Asylumn (open 17:00 to 02:00).
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Mnandis
Even if you're not touring the game reserve, this very stylish restaurant set in a historic homestead is a great place for a meal. The wine list has hilarious descriptions and a local marimba group plays in the convivial bar every Friday night.
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Nambitha
Nambitha means 'to taste - expensively' in Zulu and this place represents the township's changing face. Stylish and open-fronted, it serves a delicious combination of contemporary and traditional African fare and a decent selection of drinks.
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Sakhumzi Restaurant
In the very heart of the Vilakazi St area, this excellent little eatery draws a steady stream of tourists and locals alike. The food is tasty, there are sometimes jazz bands playing in the evening, and tours of the area can be arranged.
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B's Place
Local types meet up and cook together at this licensed bar and shebeen that's already winning the heart of international guests. There's West and South African food on offer, plus a selection of homemade pastries.
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Veranda
This starched-white, smart restaurant on the 1st floor of a boutique hotel serves delicious and beautifully presented food. It's worth booking to sit in Veranda's enclosed veranda overlooking Long St.
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Nikki’s Oasis
Traditional South African favourites such as mealie pap (maize porridge) and stew are served here to a soundtrack of cool jazz. The restaurant regularly plays host to up-and-coming local musicians.
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9th Avenue Bistro
The nondescript Avonmore Centre hides a couple of recommended eateries near Joop’s Place, including the highly regarded 9th Avenue Bistro.
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Moerdijks
This upmarket place has pride of place in a graceful Dutch villa, with old-school styling, pleasant gardens and the type of food empires were built on.
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Wijnhuis
There’s an interesting menu here and an extensive wine list stretching to 350 different labels. Around 20 wines are available by the glass and it does tastings. Try to get a seat in the outdoor section.
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Moyo
It seems obligatory to have your face painted, but this tourist-pleasing place brings a fantasy vision of Africa to the middle of the Spier wine estate, and guests love it. It’s a lot of fun, with roving musicians and dancers and alfresco dining in tents and up in the trees (you’re given a blanket in winter).
It’s in the Winelands that South African cuisine is at its best. Food writer extraordinaire, Lannice Snyman, recommends the following vineyard restaurants in the Stellenbosch area where local chefs are providing a deluxe gourmet experience.
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De Volkskombuis
A local favourite that’s open year-round, this no-frills, atmospheric place specialises in traditional Cape Malay cuisine and features a terrace with views of the Stellenbosch mountain range. Booking is advisable.
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96 Winery Rd
Off Rte 44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, this is one the most respected restaurants in the area. It has a relaxed style and a belief in simply cooked, real food.
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Buchannan's Grill
One of Lilongwe's newest offerings, this place is set in the gardens of beautiful Four Seasons Centre. It's a lovely spot; eat out on the terrace if you can, which overlooks a beautiful rockery and pond. As the name suggests, this place specialises in grilled meat and the menu is a carnivore's dream.
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