Cape Town
Urchin in Buitengracht Street
Urchin restaurant at the Hyatt Regency in Cape Town offers a delectable seafood experience that caters to both halal diners and those seeking a full bar service. While the focus is on fresh, sustainable seafood (including lobster capellini and tuna tartare), the menu caters to diverse palates with melt-in-your-mouth oxtail and duck with a twist. CDon’t forget to end on a sweet note with the famed lemon tart.
The Happy Uncles
Cape Town’s culinary scene got a delicious shake-up with The Happy Uncles, a groundbreaking halal fine-dining experience. Located in the semi-industrial yet rejuvenated district of Salt River, this chic open-plan restaurant is the brainchild of chef Anwar Abdullatief, alongside co-owners Riedaa Manie and Fuad de Vries. Starting as a production kitchen catering for events, it blossomed into a fine-dining establishment in early 2022.
Chef Anwar, with a rich background at esteemed venues like Cavalli, Jordan, Siba and Rupert & Rothschild, brings exceptional culinary skills to the restaurant. The Happy Uncles offers an indulgent adventure through its chef’s tasting menus, available in four, six or eight courses. Guests can expect all the elegance, intricate flavour profiles and dramatic presentation typical of high-end dining, perfectly prepared without pork or alcohol.
Thebus Bokaap Cultural Hub
The Cape Malay community as the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub Exhibition invites you on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of their culture and heritage. This immersive exhibition offers a fascinating exploration of the significant life events, from The Cradle to the Grave, that shape the identity and traditions of the Cape Malay people residing in the historic Bo-Kaap neighbourhood of Cape Town.
