Best kept little gem in Greenpoint - Mediterranean style cuisine ...perfect flavouring, with moussaka which leaves you feeling it’s straight from “Nonnas kitchen”. Dishes kept rustic and simple but packed with layers of flavours which delight your every sense - Lovely intimate and casual setting perfect for both family and couples. Staff and owner on point turning customers into long term customers and friends / loved this spot - highly recommended!
A Delightful and understated surprise in Greenpoint. The owner (and Chef Hoonan) understands the value of connecting with his patrons. Friendly and engaging staff. With friends and family popping into their favourite little joint - it leaves one almost feeling like you “belong” and you’ve been friends forever! Food simple but full of flavour. Delicious and really a worthwhile experience. ... recommended dishes would have to be pickled octopus and mouussaka ...
We tried this joint out as a few colleagues. One of our colleagues is Persian, so she wanted to give it a shot.
The welcome we got was warm and friendly. Hooman was the perfect host. He threw together a bit of a tasting meal for us, and we were so impressed. The meat was so soft and tender. And the flavors were perfect. Let's not even talk about how good the Hummus was.
Definitely give it a go!
On the rare occasion I will rate a 5 ☆ experience based on three things... The food.. the ambience.. the service. All three of these are TOP notch at Sloppy Sam's. An absolute GEM. The food is absolutely delicious and the ambience is homely and romantic and unpretentious. Hooman is passionate about his meals... and his Roasted Lamb Neck is heavenly. The Mezzah is amazing and the personal way in which you are greeted is exceptional. Very special place and we will be back.
Cozy and casual date night...just how we like it!
We went here for a date night and it was perfect. The vibe is relaxed and cosy and the food is amazing! The owner (and chef), Hooman, is great, he came to greet us and asked how our food and experience was..made us feel very special. Will definitely recommend and go here again soon!
Surprisingly good food, walking into Sloppy Sam I didn’t have high expectations but absolutely enjoyed the food. I would definitely go back again. The decor does need a bit of updating. The food on the other hand is worth a few more visits.
Very quirky and cool interior. Food was very good! Service was great. Cosy little place to enjoy some comfort food. Will definitely visit again.
Went here with mates for relaxed dinner. Tried the octopus starter, which was good. Served in olive oil with pita bread. Mains tried the lamb neck and stew. Hubby's lamb neck was incredible, very tasty. The stew was good and had loads of slopping up with pita bread side. The only thing I missed in the stew & couldn't taste were the dehydrated lemons from middle east, that are rehydrated in the stew, according to waitress. Dessert was halva on ice cream. I was anticipating a small slice of halve, but they opted for the crumbled option over the ice. Was tasty regardless. Now to the pricing... although i enjoyed the vibe and setting, I do find their pricing is a tad high. Will be back.
This unique restaurant is a must for any lamb lover . The service was exceptional, we went on a quiet night. The waiter paid attention to our needs. The lamb was very fresh and only seasoned with salt&pepper which was good for a change. Most marinated meat is not fresh. They could work on upgrading their green salad, it was basically just tomatoes, cucumbers and onions so I didn't touch it.
What a stunning little unique venue. Service was outstanding and the food is definitely authentic, lot of lamb options for the lamb lovers. I had the line fish - which was really delish!!! The decor is so interesting - kept me busy for a while staring at all the unique goodies. Lovely vibe, will definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a romantic dinner spot. :)
What amazing food...authentic and delicious. Excellent service with friendly staff. Impressed with the chef who came over to our table to check on our meals. A 'must eat' restaurant in Cape Town.
Definitely one of my favorites for consistently good food and an enjoyable ambience. Being a place known more to locals than tourists, you are likely to find a table even if you have forgotten to make a booking and other restaurants are full. Mediterranean fare with a destinctively Persian touch makes this restaurant unique. The casual and not so noisy feel makes it a great place to catch up with old friends. The owner/chef will give you personal attention and explain to you how he uses the large jars of dried limes displayed on the counter to give a unique flavor to his food. Start with the meze, and then move on to either a delicious lamb shank or the Madagascan pepper steak, served with a side of roast veggies.
Such personalised service it feels like you are visiting the family which owns the business in their home.
After we had already paid we enquired with the sweet owner what denning vleis was. We were already out the door when she insisted that we return for a free taste. To our amazement a whole plate of denning vleis with all the accompaniments arrived. Wow
Stopped for lunch. Today they had a buffet with salads, chicken curry, rice, babotie, yellow rice, dhal and so much more. A starter was served and also dessert.
This is a MUST if you are in Cape Town! Oustanding cuisine, breathtaking views and if you are fortunate enough to meet the owners Yusuf and Nazli, you will also hear about the history of the Bo-Kaap and the incredible people that make up this cosmopolitam community. Book now!
Beautiful view overlooking Cape Town and Table Mountain. Family run, traditional cape Malay buffet.
Patric Bengtsson-Davids
+4
We had two different taster platters. To me only the denningvleis was fantastic, while the other dishes are made much better at home or by family or friends. Very nice service though and the view is outstanding!
My family we took a trip to Bo Kaap Kombuis for the buffet experience to be honest would’ve liked a wider variety however the food was okay traditional and the desert was absolutely delicious you will definitely enjoy the views make booking id suggest to get a good seating it’s not very big but it was nice and quiet…they don’t make use of Amex card and no soft music playing in the back keep that in mind overall it’s was good
What a joyous and delightful host and family. Authentic Cape Malay traditional food and the views are stunning. It doesn't get better than this. Have the starter samoosa which was part of the buffet, you won't want one from anywhere else ever again. Recommended to me by #Cape Malay Consultants @Nazreen Salie.
Lovely waiters with rich heritage displayed on the walls of the restaurant. A unique and wonderful experience
Homely atmosphere with stunning views, the food was good too.
Firstly, this is a business that is family owned, Nazli and Boeta Yusuf is always on hand to welcome you with a warm smile. Secondly, you have an amazing view over the Bo-Kaap and the CBD, from a restaurant in the heart of this cultural hub. Thirdly, you have an amazing food spread being prepared, freshly prepared, FULL OF FLAVOR, traditional Malay Cuisine at its best. The pricing is on par with other restaurants, just more value / quality food, for your money from this restaurant. The restaurant had gone over and above most Cape Town restaurants, by having screens installed between tables, in an effort to prioritize safety for patrons where it comes to covid.
I've taken many local and international guests to this establishment and they have never disappointed. I recommend this restaurant to everyone, and the warm reception by the owners, makes it feel like your visiting family opposed to eating at a restaurant.
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