I opt to sit in the cool terrace within the main shopping center watching the world go by. If you prefer not to have the shoppers watch you eat opt for an inside table if available.
Plates of the freshest sashimi salads, tempura and Sushi dancing on trays as the waiters seamless deliver these parcels of moorishness - (think I just made up a word )
I start my evening with a Villiera traditional brut at R 40 with its Zesty lemon aroma and biscuity notes whilst not a Veuve Clicquout this brut holds its own.
Starters some Cajun spiced calamari @ R63 which i opt to have served together with my 8 queen prawns on a bed of yellow and red pepper spiked rice and a garlic butter sauce R179 . So far it all looks smells and sounds very promising.
I chose to pair tonight's seafood with yet another Sauvignon Blanc this time a R68 glass of Ataraxia with its zesty citrus and goose berry aroma on the nose, it has good mineral structure with a slight acidic texture on the palate. It certainly offset the Cajun spices and garlic butter.
Service was unobtrusive and you were allowed to enjoy your meal in tranquility. If I was being really picky then additional serviettes or a finger bowl should be made available.
Verdict
As expected fresh seafood cooked to perfection although slightly lacking in seasoning. I am not one to normally add salt when dining out opting to rather enjoy the skill of the chefs who prepared my meal but having done so today we were back on track to an enjoyable meal further enhanced by today's wine choice.
A well deserved 3.5 stars which could easily be upped to a 4 by providing wet towels or x finger bowl especially to those eating grilled prawns or shell fish ..
The prawns did tend to become slightly tough once they cooled so eat them whilst hot
The Damage
2 courses with a glass of fizz, a large wine, water and service R420 (£20)
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