Galbi

Down Bloem St, off Long St is the entrance to Galbi. A restaurant like no other. Galbi is a type of barbeque cuisine from Korea that allows the customers to cook the prepared food provided at their own tables. The owners of the Galbi restaurant have brought this great idea to Cape Town where everyone here loves a good braai. 

This a really good place for groups of friends to get together and enjoy the cuisine. The menu supplies you with a great range of meats, chicken, seafood and veggie options. In the African style they have a selection of game meats like zebra, kudu, ostrich and warthog. Very reasonably priced but you will find yourself ordering more than you can eat. This really great idea has intrigued us for a while and we were itching to try it out. We definitely recommend it for all. We do however recommend that in your group you have some person that has some experience with cooking over open flames or else you will be calling in sick the next day. And arrive early - you'll need the time to cook, chances are you will be so fascinated by the experience you won't cook everything at once.

Last minute details:

Service: Chilled but great

Watch out for: Loud groups (if there isn't one, it's probably you)
Address: 210 Long Street, Cape Town
Telephone: (021) 424 3030
Trading hours: Monday: 6pm - 10pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm - 10 pm, Closed Sundays

Website: http://www.galbi.co.za/index.htm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_194499917245801&ap=1

Galbi serves Craft beers

Braaing our haloumi and tomatoes 

Lee's Chinese

This quaint Chinese restaurant in Bergvliet is one of our favourite takeaway spots. It's not anything fancy; the focus of the family behind Lee's is delicious, fresh food. We say screw the corporate Asian restaurants! This is why you should go to Lee's:

- It is family run, and the restaurant values its customers. This shows with the photo collage on every wall surface (something to keep you occupied while waiting for food). And the team gets to know you over time.

- It's unpretentious. Nothing fancy, just classic Asian inspired decor and an open restaurant divided by bamboo (we think) walls.

- The food. My word, the food. The sweet and sour sauce is unrivaled, there is a range of dishes for everyone's taste buds, the portions are more than enough and there is a buffet if you choose to sit down and eat.

- It's authentic. Yes, that word. But it is, really, very authentic. The Lee's team knows exactly what they are doing.

Last minute details:

No deliveries, only pick ups. We suggest calling ahead to order and picking it up when ready. Once you're standing waiting for your food you'll go crazy at the smells and sights. You may just drop some of that drool on the floor.

Address: Shop 6a and 6b Sherwood shopping centre, Bergvliet
Telephone: 021 715 6062
Website: http://www.leeschinese.co.za/
Menu: http://www.leeschinese.co.za/menu/menu.asp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeesChineseRestaurant

The Brasserie

Part of the Societi family, The Brasserie in Tokai has never failed to deliver above average experiences. Good service, fast drinks and speedy meal times all contribute to a relaxing experience, especially when sitting in the outside garden.

The Brasserie is a mix of vintage old oak and brick face, with elegant decor.There is a constant clank of noise, making it seem louder than it is, a good thing when it is quiet, although some may find it grating.

The wine list comprises of decent wines, and there is a selection of craft beers on tap. We like the menu as it ranges from pizzas and pastas to steaks, and sometimes meals for the more adventurous; catering for most pallets.

This place makes the cut for three reasons:

The lunchtime menu: R74.00 for a choice of meal, and a complimentary coffee or glass of red/white wine. This is a great deal, although not always too filling, and not as tasty as eating off the main menu.

It's a comfortable place to eat at alone, on a date or with friends and the prices are reasonable for the area.

It is a collection point for Harvest of Hope,a great programme supporting township farmers who grow organic vegetables. We not only love the idea, but you're constantly getting different produce each week, thus helping support many families.

Last minute details:

Smoking: outside seating

Watch out for: lunchtime mummys

Address: Shop 1, Forest Glade House, Tokai

Telephone: 021 712 1363

Website: http://brasseriect.co.za/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrasserieCT

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrasserieCT

The Backyard Cafè

In Bergvliet there is a little garden, and in this little garden is a little breakfast and light meals spot know as The Backyard Cafè.

As you pass through the front doors your eyes are drawn to all the vintage antique furniture on sale. Claire already had a few items pointed out for our own place. More furniture for her cat to destroy. Anyway by now we had found ourselves in the busy back garden. Scattered tables and chairs provide the homely relaxed feeling, as if you were sitting in your own garden. Breakfast and lunch menus supply to all stomachs, in a healthy and tasty way. Lekker origin coffee and some delicious fresh juices that are a definite. An overall pleasant and very happy vibe. That we will definitely be going to again.

Last minute details:

Watch out for: old housewives
Address: 4 Sol Cohen Road, Bergvliet
Telephone: 084 392 9104
Website: http://www.thebackyardcafe.info/

La Belle

Wow! This place really has it all. A beautiful setting that has you staring off into the trees above you, a menu that suits anyone; especially your stomach, a patisserie/deli counter that will have you drooling in front of everyone, a very well put together wine list and even a selection of fresh smoothies for those extra hot days we've been having.

We’ve been there a couple of times now and it never disappoints. Located at the Alphen Spa in Constantia and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It doesn't have a large menu that you get lost in but you will be definitely questioning each dish as you try to make a decision -and even if you take a chance at something you won’t be disappointed. Their blueberry flapjacks are a must, they leave a taste in your mouth that you never want to go away. Their fillet is always cooked to perfection and finished off with a lovely béarnaise. The pork belly is one that even Babe would give a prize to. A salted caramel tart that will literally make you wish you could regurgitate it back up again so you can savour its flavours again.

Yes this a spending place, but well worth a try.

Last minute details:

Watch out for: milfs, tourists
Address: Alphen Drive, Constantia
Telephone: 021 795 6336
Website:http://www.alphen.co.za/laBelle