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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Jemima’s
With a small menu specialising in traditional Cape fare, this restaurant is set in an attractive old house and garden. After your meal try a swepie (a mix of brandy and jerepigo (a dessert wine).
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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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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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La Petite Ferme
In a stupendous setting overlooking the valley, this is a must for foodies. Sample the boutique wines and smoked, deboned salmon trout, its delicately flavoured signature dish. There are some luxurious rooms if you can’t bear to leave.
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Kalfi’s
You can watch the world go by from the shady verandah of this family-oriented restaurant. There’s a children’s menu and a number of vegetarian options.
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Moyo
It seems you have to have your face painted, but this tourist-pleasing place brings a fantasy vision of Africa to the Winelands, 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.
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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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