Janse & Co
Janse & Co
What 15 people say about Janse & Co
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One of the most unique menus in South Africa right now. The food is modern, challenging and often thought provoking, drawing on influences from around the world, while still celebrating local, seasonal ingredients. No menu descriptions are given, merely descriptions of the core ingredients. Clarity of flavour is aid...
Read full reviewOne of the most unique menus in South Africa right now. The food is modern, challenging and often thought provoking, drawing on influences from around the world, while still celebrating local, seasonal ingredients. No menu descriptions are given, merely descriptions of the core ingredients. Clarity of flavour is aided by the kitchen using no more than 3 to 4 core ingredients on every dish. Desserts are a particular highlight. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend ordering 5 courses or more. A longer menu is available at dinner. Can't wait to return.
Very interesting and diverse range of lunch dishes, tapa-style, with surprising and beautiful tastes and stylish presentation. Creative tablesetting, nice ambiance and good, attentive, but not too overwhelming service. Fine wine list with a selection of lesser-known cape wines and a limited number of open bottles. A...
Read full reviewVery interesting and diverse range of lunch dishes, tapa-style, with surprising and beautiful tastes and stylish presentation. Creative tablesetting, nice ambiance and good, attentive, but not too overwhelming service. Fine wine list with a selection of lesser-known cape wines and a limited number of open bottles. All-in all, a very nice and enjoyable lunch. The restaurant is a very welcome addition to the downtown gastronomic landscape. We'll definitely be back for dinner in the not too distant future.
Absolutely without a doubt the best restaurant we've been to so far in Restaurant Week. Originality at its best and super tasty food! We absolutely cannot wait to go back and try the 7 course!! :)
The food looks beautiful. The highlight is the desserts! Love the decor
Service and ambiance is spot on. The food was very disappointing. We visited during restaurant week 2018 and was offered 4 courses for R400 per person. Obviously we chose 8 of the 10 dishes on offer... Its clear the menu was designed by a very experienced, passionate chef that's been around the block. But execution ...
Read full reviewService and ambiance is spot on. The food was very disappointing. We visited during restaurant week 2018 and was offered 4 courses for R400 per person. Obviously we chose 8 of the 10 dishes on offer... Its clear the menu was designed by a very experienced, passionate chef that's been around the block. But execution was left to someone else, who seems to be cooking from instructions and did not taste any of the dishes. Such as a shame...
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About Janse & Co
Janse & Co
Arno Janse van Rensburg, currently the chef at top 10 restaurant The Kitchen at Maison, is set to leave his post at the Franschhoek establishment after six years at the helm. Next on the menu: a brand new restaurant and location.
At the end of this month, Arno will make the move to the Cape Town city bowl to start working on his own new restaurant concept, Janse & Co., which is set to open at 75 Kloof Street in December.
Taking over the space that briefly housed YUZU Kitchen & Bar, Janse & Co. will offer a menu inspired by wild and foraged ingredients, with produce sourced from the Western Cape’s farmlands, oceans and mountains. Arno will head up this new venture with partner and pastry chef, Liezl Odendaal, who has had previous experience with the likes of Franck Dangereux, Luke Dale-Roberts, Mike Bassett, and Richard Carstens.
The duo describes the new restaurant’s approach as relaxed and healthy fine dining. Seasonality will play a big role, with a fresh offering inspired and driven by the ever-changing Cape climate. While the menu and its specifics are still in the works, diners can anticipate classical dishes made with creative new techniques and local ingredients. The lunch and dinner offering will be in the form of choose-your-own tasting menus with two- to seven-course options.
Sunday brunches will also be on the cards for the new space.
As for the drinks, the bar will focus mainly on locally produced wines, spirits and beers, with a few signature cocktails making use of the same local and seasonal approach.
Janse & Co. is set to start construction at the end of October with the opening date in December, if all goes according to plan.
