Mzansi Restaurant
| 45 Harlem Avenue, Langa, Cape Town |
5 priser
10.00/10.00 |
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+27 21 694 1656 |
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Mzansi Restaurant på kartet
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Stefo Lehmann (01.11.2017 14:55)
I searched TripAdvisor for the best restaurant in Cape Town and saw Mzansi as #1. It had good prices so without reading any user reviews I jotted down the address for our evening dinner. Evening came around, I inputted the address into Waze and off we drove with our rental car. When Waze directed us to the Langa Township I figured something had gone wrong. It was getting dark and we were driving into a sketchy neighborhood. Wife was not happy, and I was getting nervous, so we stopped to verify the address online (had internet-connected phone). Indeed Cape Town's #1 restaurant appeared to be located in this neighborhood. Against my skittish wife's wishes, I suggested we do a quick drive-by. If the #1 restaurant is in this neighborhood, we were bound to have one heck of an unusual experience.... starting with us, two white foreigners, driving through a couple of dark alleys. Through big windows we saw a private terrace and home full of tourists chatting comfortably over live music from a marimba-style band. We were greeted and invited inside by the owner and friendly staff. It was the beginning of a wonderful culinary and cultural experience - great food, interesting tourists, awesome live music, a passionate talk given by the owner who shared her apartheid experiences and history of this unusually-located restaurant, and singing and dancing led by the owner's husband. Just an all-around delightful and unique experience. We recommend it highly and strongly encourage folks to not be frightened by the intimidating location. (As they explained, the restaurant employs many local residents, so nobody messes with the business or its clients). 5-star experience!
I searched TripAdvisor for the best restaurant in Cape Town and saw Mzansi as #1. It had good prices so without reading any user reviews I jotted down the address for our evening dinner. Evening came around, I inputted the address into Waze and off we drove with our rental car. When Waze directed us to the Langa Township I figured something had gone wrong. It was getting dark and we were driving into a sketchy neighborhood. Wife was not happy, and I was getting nervous, so we stopped to verify the address online (had internet-connected phone). Indeed Cape Town's #1 restaurant appeared to be located in this neighborhood. Against my skittish wife's wishes, I suggested we do a quick drive-by. If the #1 restaurant is in this neighborhood, we were bound to have one heck of an unusual experience.... starting with us, two white foreigners, driving through a couple of dark alleys. Through big windows we saw a private terrace and home full of tourists chatting comfortably over live music from a marimba-style band. We were greeted and invited inside by the owner and friendly staff. It was the beginning of a wonderful culinary and cultural experience - great food, interesting tourists, awesome live music, a passionate talk given by the owner who shared her apartheid experiences and history of this unusually-located restaurant, and singing and dancing led by the owner's husband. Just an all-around delightful and unique experience. We recommend it highly and strongly encourage folks to not be frightened by the intimidating location. (As they explained, the restaurant employs many local residents, so nobody messes with the business or its clients). 5-star experience!
Blessed Sibanda (17.10.2017 16:05)
Great African dinning experience.By far the best South African Traditional Place.Food is amazing and the perfomance by the band just caps off the amazing dinner.
Great African dinning experience.By far the best South African Traditional Place.Food is amazing and the perfomance by the band just caps off the amazing dinner.
Derek Pell (10.10.2017 23:17)
Lovely authentic dinner, great music, and such a compelling story. My wife and I had a fantastic time, truly do not be afraid of the location, here you are all family!
Lovely authentic dinner, great music, and such a compelling story. My wife and I had a fantastic time, truly do not be afraid of the location, here you are all family!
Ryan Boyle (11.09.2017 23:41)
I have to admit that when my Uber neared Mzansi my heart sank a little, then we turned onto the street and it sank more; I thought, this can't be it." Lo and behold, that was it...
IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!! The food was amazing, the band was too as well as the hospitality from mamma. I can't say enough good things about this place! My best advice is to go out of your comfort zone and try it!
I have to admit that when my Uber neared Mzansi my heart sank a little, then we turned onto the street and it sank more; I thought, this can't be it." Lo and behold, that was it...
IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!! The food was amazing, the band was too as well as the hospitality from mamma. I can't say enough good things about this place! My best advice is to go out of your comfort zone and try it!
Sergio Medina (19.07.2017 19:53)
Highly recommend this home (restaurant). Located in a township, but do not pay attention to those who say this area is dangerous. The owner (Mama) will make sure you feel safe and welcome.
If you are looking for a place that is authentic and great this is the place. The seating is a family style table, so you can expect to converse with the person to your left, right and front.
You will also be introduced to the live band players and receive a heart warming story of how the restaurant came to be.
Calling in advanced is recommended.
Highly recommend this home (restaurant). Located in a township, but do not pay attention to those who say this area is dangerous. The owner (Mama) will make sure you feel safe and welcome.
If you are looking for a place that is authentic and great this is the place. The seating is a family style table, so you can expect to converse with the person to your left, right and front.
You will also be introduced to the live band players and receive a heart warming story of how the restaurant came to be.
Calling in advanced is recommended.
