From Our Kitchen
Every dish is a journey across the African continent — from the spice markets of Addis Ababa to the coastal kitchens of Cape Town.
Starters
Suya Chicken Skewers
R12.99Tender chicken marinated in a smoky suya spice blend — ground peanuts, ginger, paprika, and kuli-kuli — grilled over open flame. Served with a tamarind dipping sauce and pickled red onions.
Plantain Fritters
R9.99Crispy golden dodo fritters made from ripe plantains, lightly spiced with cayenne and cinnamon. Served with a smoky pepper sauce and a dollop of coconut cream.
Akara Bean Cakes
R8.99Traditional West African black-eyed pea fritters blended with peppers, onions, and fresh coriander. Light, crispy, and deeply satisfying. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.
Peri-Peri Calamari
R13.99Tender calamari rings dusted in spiced cassava flour and flash-fried to a golden crisp. Tossed in house-made peri-peri sauce with garlic, lemon, and bird's eye chilli.
Moringa Soup
R10.99A silky, vibrant soup of fresh moringa leaves, coconut milk, and roasted garlic. Finished with a swirl of chilli oil and toasted pumpkin seeds. Warming, nourishing, and utterly unique.
Mains
Berbere Braised Lamb
R28.99Slow-braised Karoo lamb shoulder in a rich Ethiopian berbere spice sauce — a complex blend of fenugreek, black cardamom, and korarima. Served with injera flatbread and a cucumber-yoghurt raita.
Jollof Rice & Grilled Prawns
R26.99Smoky, tomato-rich West African jollof rice cooked in a blend of scotch bonnet, bay leaf, and thyme. Crowned with six tiger prawns grilled in herb butter. The party rice, elevated.
Cape Malay Curry
R22.99A fragrant, golden Cape Malay chicken curry with apricots, cardamom, and turmeric — a legacy of Malay slaves who shaped South African cuisine. Served with yellow rice and atjar.
Egusi Mushroom Bowl
R19.99A rich, hearty stew of melon seed (egusi), wild mushrooms, and spinach simmered in a palm oil and tomato base. Served over pounded yam with a drizzle of crayfish butter. Deeply umami.
Nyama Choma Platter
R32.99East African slow-roasted goat, seasoned with a blend of coriander, cumin, and garlic. Served with ugali, kachumbari salad, and a side of sukuma wiki (braised greens).
Tilapia in Banana Leaf
R24.99Whole tilapia marinated in a green herb paste — basil, lemongrass, ginger, and green chilli — steamed in banana leaf for a delicate, aromatic finish. Served with coconut rice and lime.
Bobotie Tart
R21.99A modern twist on South Africa's national dish: spiced minced lamb with apricots, almonds, and curry, baked in a buttery shortcrust pastry shell and topped with a golden egg custard.
Desserts
Malva Pudding
R10.99The beloved South African sticky toffee pudding, made with apricot jam and drenched in a warm cream and butter sauce. Served with a scoop of Rooibos-infused ice cream and candied naartjie peel.
Hibiscus Panna Cotta
R9.99Silky vanilla panna cotta stained a deep rose with hibiscus (zobo) reduction, set in a coconut milk base. Topped with fresh mango, a sprinkle of grains of paradise, and micro-herbs.
Chin-Chin Churros
R8.99A fusion of Nigerian chin-chin and Spanish churros — crispy, knotted dough sticks fried in coconut oil and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with a dark chocolate and groundnut dipping sauce.
Teff Chocolate Lava Cake
R11.99A molten chocolate lava cake made with Ethiopian teff flour — nutty, gluten-free, and deeply chocolatey. Served warm with cardamom cream and a dusting of cocoa.
Drinks
Zobo Hibiscus Cooler
R5.99House-made hibiscus tea brewed with ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. Served chilled over ice with a squeeze of lime and a sprig of fresh mint. Naturally caffeine-free and vibrant.
Baobab Lemonade
R6.49Freshly squeezed lemon juice blended with baobab powder — a superfruit with a tangy, caramel-like flavour. Sweetened with raw honey and topped with sparkling water.
Rooibos Sunset Cocktail
R7.49South African rooibos tea, chilled and mixed with fresh orange juice, a splash of grenadine, and a hint of vanilla. Non-alcoholic, antioxidant-rich, and beautiful in the glass.
Bissap & Ginger Beer
R6.99A fiery, sparkling blend of Senegalese bissap (hibiscus) and house-brewed ginger beer. A West African take on a dark and stormy — bold, effervescent, and unapologetically alive.