Shebeen
South African pub food at its best. Shebeens initially sprung up as illegal speakeasies around South Africa, far from the watchful eyes of the oppressive apartheid regime of old. People of all races and backgrounds would mingle, unwind and dance the night away. Shebeens are now completely legal and tout the best street food in the country.Rissoles - Shrimp
$13.00
Crunchy on the outside, doughy on the inside, these savoury Portuguese-styled empanadas are a standard on any South African table. Served with smoked peppadew coulis and sweet boomslang chili sauce.
Rissoles - Chicken
$13.00
Crunchy on the outside, doughy on the inside, these savoury Portuguese-styled empanadas are a standard on any South African table. Served with smoked peppadew coulis and sweet boomslang chili sauce.
Rissoles - Vegetable
$12.00
Crunchy on the outside, doughy on the inside, these savoury Portuguese-styled empanadas are a standard on any South African table. Served with smoked peppadew coulis and sweet boomslang chili sauce.
Bunny Chow - Shrimp
$19.00
Though the name implies otherwise, there are no bunnies in bunny chow. It is, rather, a delectable, slow braised curry served in a warm, crusty bread bowl.
Bunny Chow - Brisket
$18.00
Though the name implies otherwise, there are no bunnies in bunny chow. It is, rather, a delectable, slow braised curry served in a warm, crusty bread bowl.
Bunny Chow - Chicken
$18.00
Though the name implies otherwise, there are no bunnies in bunny chow. It is, rather, a delectable, slow braised curry served in a warm, crusty bread bowl.
Saldanha Bay Mussels
$14.00
Mussels are so beloved in South Africa, they are one of the country’s top exports and best enjoyed simply with white wine, garlic and a sprinkle of micro cilantro. Served with grilled garlic bread for extra dipping.
Cape Malay Samoosas - Beef
$14.00
Flaky pastry filled with spicy meat and cut into spears. Served with zesty green mamba sauce and mango chutney.
Cape Malay Samoosas - Lamb
$16.00
Flaky pastry filled with spicy meat and cut into spears. Served with zesty green mamba sauce and mango chutney.
Shrimp Mozambique
$18.00
A favourite from Mozambique. Sautéed Gulf shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese, served with grilled garlic bread.
Bobotie - Beef
$13.00
A delicious mixture of curry and Cape Malay whipped carrots topped with a flaky pie crust. Served with a dollop of mango chutney. Rich, savoury, spicy, aromatic and zingy. Bobotie is not only the pride of Peli Peli, it’s the national dish of South Africa.
Bobotie - Vegetable
$12.00
A delicious mixture of curry and Cape Malay whipped carrots topped with a flaky pie crust. Served with a dollop of mango chutney. Rich, savoury, spicy, aromatic and zingy. Bobotie is not only the pride of Peli Peli, it’s the national dish of South Africa.
Fish and Chips
$16.00
Beer-battered Atlantic cod with peppadew rémoulade, served with South African slap chips.
The JoBurger
$16.00
A half-pound Gouda cheeseburger with peppadew rémoulade, tropical bbq sauce, lettuce and fried onions on a toasted brioche bun. Served with slap chips.
Prego Sandwich
$18.00
So-named after the Portuguese prego bread roll, this is considered by some to be the best sandwich in the world. Strips of seared ribeye steak on a toasted pillowy bun, brushed with garlic butter and drizzled with red wine cream sauce, served with slap chips.
Boers Fritters
$12.00
Corn, zucchini and Gouda cheese fritters served with smoked peppadew coulis and creamy Swazi sauce.
Trinchado - Ribeye
$16.00
Originally brought by Portuguese Africans from Mozambique, trinchado is a staple in South Africa and features sliced meats in a creamy, garlicky white wine reduction sauce. All dishes are served with grilled garlic bread.
Trinchado - Chicken
$14.00
Originally brought by Portuguese Africans from Mozambique, trinchado is a staple in South Africa and features sliced meats in a creamy, garlicky white wine reduction sauce. All dishes are served with grilled garlic bread.
Sodwana Bay Cakes
$14.00
Coastal South African style crab and Atlantic cod cakes served with a zesty peppadew rémoulade.
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
$14.00
Crispy chicken on a garlic toasted brioche bun with peppadew rémoulade, Roma tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce, and peli peli sticky toffee sauce. Served with slap chips.
Cape Town Calamari
17.00
A Cape Town specialty. Lightly breaded calamari seasoned with lemon zest and fresh cracked pepper, crisped to a golden brown. Served with a side of peppadew rémoulade.
$Kiddies
Kiddies Frikadelle
$12.00
A half-pound Gouda cheeseburger on a toasted brioche bun. Served with slap chips.
Kiddies Peli Chicken
$12.00
If there is one way to prove a South African chef's ability, it is the mastery of all things peli peli. We take it so seriously, we named our restaurant after it. Our Chicken is grilled over a wood-fired braai and slathered in garlic lemon butter sauce. Served with slap chips.
Kiddies Grilled Cheese
$9.00
Grilled hoagie roll with cheddar cheese. Served with slap chips.
Kiddies Mac N Cheese
$6.00
Cavatappi pasta melted together with Gouda cheese and topped with a gooey layer of Monterey jack.
Kiddies Cowboy Mac & Cheese
10.00
A South African spin on a Texas classic! Peli's fan favourite Mac & Cheese topped with our JoBurger patty, sealed with our flaky pie crust and garlic butter. Served with our house Tropical BBQ Sauce on the side.
$Salads
Oupa's Salad
$10.00
Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, roasted cauliflower, heirloom tomatoes, green onions and nasturtium flowers–an homage to Chef Ryan’s grandfather, or Oupa, a South African farmer. Drizzled with sweet vinaigrette.
Rainbow Kale
10.00
A colourful tribute to the Rainbow Nation featuring a diverse array of fresh ingredients: rainbow chard, caramelized onions, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, spiced pumpkin seeds, peppadew chilies and crispy Brussels sprouts. Tossed in a lemon-thyme vinaigrette.
$Soups
Roasted Carrot Ginger
$10.00
A nod to South Africa’s illustrious English heritage, this cream-based soup is a combination of sweet roasted carrots, zingy ginger and spiced pumpkin seeds.
Boontjie (boyn-key)
10.00
A slightly spicy South African soup made with lentils, black beans, fresh tomato, carrots, coriander and African spice.
$Mains
Cape Malay Crab Curry
$37.00
One pound of snow crab in our delicious South African curry, served with a side of fragrant rice pilaf. We recommend eating it South African style: with your hands.
Beer Braised Brisket
$20.00
Slow braised brisket in beer served on top of whipped carrot Cape Malay bredie, topped with red wine cream sauce and grilled heirloom tomatoes.
South African Curry - Shrimp
$19.00
Since the Seventeenth Century, Indian, Malay and Indonesian communities have been making curries in South Africa. It is one of the most beloved dishes in the country and a signature at Peli Peli. Served with a side of fragrant South African rice pilaf.
South African Curry - Chicken
$18.00
Since the Seventeenth Century, Indian, Malay and Indonesian communities have been making curries in South Africa. It is one of the most beloved dishes in the country and a signature at Peli Peli. Served with a side of fragrant South African rice pilaf.
South African Curry - Spaghetti Squash
17.00
Since the Seventeenth Century, Indian, Malay and Indonesian communities have been making curries in South Africa. It is one of the most beloved dishes in the country and a signature at Peli Peli. Served with a side of fragrant South African rice pilaf.
$From the Braai
In South Africa, cooking over open wood flames is somewhat of a religion and is known as braai. The love of grilling is shared across all cultures and is a source of great national pride. In South Africa, we say bbq is a sauce. A braai is an all-day affair.Peli Peli Chicken - Half
$21.00
Brought to shore by the Portuguese, this spicy African bird’s eye chili sauce, also known as peri peri, is so popular in South Africa, it is at once a marinade, a condiment and a way of life. If there is one way to prove a South African chef’s ability, it is their mastery of all things peli peli. We take it so seriously, we named our restaurant after it. Our chicken is grilled over a wood-fired braai and slathered in spicy, savoury peli peli sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
Peli Peli Chicken - Quarter
$14.00
Brought to shore by the Portuguese, this spicy African bird’s eye chili sauce, also known as peri peri, is so popular in South Africa, it is at once a marinade, a condiment and a way of life. If there is one way to prove a South African chef’s ability, it is their mastery of all things peli peli. We take it so seriously, we named our restaurant after it. Our chicken is grilled over a wood-fired braai and slathered in spicy, savoury peli peli sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
Ribeye - Eight
$29.00
A beautifully marbled eight ounce ribeye steak served with your choice of two sides and one sauce.
Ribeye - Ten
$33.00
A beautifully marbled ten ounce ribeye steak served with your choice of two sides and one sauce.
Ribeye Marina
$30.00
Surf and turf Cape Town style. Ribeye steak topped with Gulf shrimp and calamari sautéed in a white wine reduction sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
Cauliflower Steak
$17.00
Thick cut cauliflower grilled with a tropical BBQ sauce. To add even more savouriness, it’s paired with mushrooms and crispy fried onions. Finished with smoked peppadew coulis and microgreens.
Espetada - Filet Mignon
$37.00
A skewered meat tradition made legendary in South Africa by Portuguese explorers. All orders are served on sizzling hanging skewers dripping with garlic butter and come with your choice of two sides and two sauces.
Espetada - Ribeye Steak
$33.00
A skewered meat tradition made legendary in South Africa by Portuguese explorers. All orders are served on sizzling hanging skewers dripping with garlic butter and come with your choice of two sides and two sauces.
Espetada - Pork Belly
$29.00
A skewered meat tradition made legendary in South Africa by Portuguese explorers. All orders are served on sizzling hanging skewers dripping with garlic butter and come with your choice of two sides and two sauces.
Espetada - Chicken
30.00
A skewered meat tradition made legendary in South Africa by Portuguese explorers. All orders are served on sizzling hanging skewers dripping with garlic butter and come with your choice of two sides and two sauces.
$From the Cape
Located at the Atlantic end of the African continent, the Cape of Good Hope extends so far south, the hot African sun meets frigid Antarctic currents and creates an idyllic, Mediterranean-like climate. Given the deep, lush sea at its shore, Cape Town is home to some of the tastiest seafood in the world.Pan Seared Cod
$22.00
Seared Atlantic cod fillet served with tangy coconut Swazi sauce and your choice of two sides.
Porto Shrimp - Ten
$32.00
Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic butter peli peli sauce, served on fragrant South African rice and two sides.
Porto Shrimp - Six
$26.00
Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic butter peli peli sauce, served on fragrant South African rice and two sides.
Seared Scallops Trinchado
$20.00
Six scallops, seared to perfection, served atop a white wine trinchado sauce. Served with a cauliflower-bacon-corn succotash.
Sandy Bay Seafood Platter
35.00
Sautéed Porto shrimp and scallops on fragrant South African rice, wood-grilled calamari and trinchado mussels. Served with grilled garlic bread and your choice of two sides.
$Sides
Carrot Bredie
$6.00
A Cape Malay specialty. Whipped carrots and potatoes with cilantro.
Drakensburg Legumes
$6.00
Green beans sautéed in garlic butter.
Squash Noodles
$6.00
Butternut squash and zucchini spirals with duo bell peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Fragrant Rice
$6.00
South African-style long grain and wild rice with corn, bell peppers, cilantro and onions seasoned with turmeric and South African herbs.
Peppadew Slaw
$6.00
Red and green cabbage, spiced pumpkin seeds, cranberries, peppadew chilies, mangos and tropical dressing.
Mac and Cheese
$6.00
Cavatappi pasta melted together with Gouda cheese and topped with a gooey layer of Monterey jack.
Slap Chips
$6.00
Cape Dutch-style French fries tossed with South African herbs and spicy biltong seasoning.
Roasties
$6.00
Garlic butter crisped roasted potatoes, duo bell peppers and onions.
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
$9.00
Browned and sautéed Brussels sprouts in a coconut infused sweet chili sauce.
Lobster Mac and Cheese
12.00
Cavatappi pasta and Gouda cheese sauce with garlic butter sautéed lobster, topped with a gooey layer of Monterey jack.
$Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
$12.00
Warm spiced date cake drizzled with sticky toffee sauce served a la mode with vanilla bean ice cream.
Sticky Toffee Cheesecake
$13.00
Loaded with sticky toffee chunks, our house-made cheesecake is served upside down and drizzled with sticky toffee sauce.
Chocolate Lekkar Tarts
$11.00
Three deep-fried pastry pockets filled with melted hazelnut chocolate and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar dust. Served a la mode with vanilla bean ice cream and hot chocolate sauce.
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