Belly of the Beast
Belly of the Beast
What 6 people say about Belly of the Beast
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This place was absolutely amazing! The food was divine! The service excellent. I loved the simple decor. This one was the best for the entire restaurant week experience! Can't wait to go back.
The food was amazing and reminded of a masterchef show, the service was excellent and we had a great evening
I'd been looking forward to this dinner for ages and for someone who likes to look at the menu before she goes anywhere, not being able to know what I'd get to eat at Belly of the Beast was part of the thrill.
Our menu last night began with gemsbok tataki which was a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a brilliant sh...
Read full reviewI'd been looking forward to this dinner for ages and for someone who likes to look at the menu before she goes anywhere, not being able to know what I'd get to eat at Belly of the Beast was part of the thrill.
Our menu last night began with gemsbok tataki which was a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a brilliant shade of deep mauve. Next came the Curried Offal whose spice notes were reminiscent of a samoosa but whose complexity shone through with crispy onions, fresh baby tomatoes, and a milky base.
When the hake arrived in a beer batter, I blanched. I'm not one for batters in general but this particular one was feather light and crisp - complementing the hake itself instead of overpowering it as I'd expected it to.
The pork belly came topped with home-made bacon and its soft nature hinted at a slow-roasted beginning. The cherry on top was the charred lettuce on the side. The sago pud for dessert was much more than your run-of-the-mill South African classic thanks to the presence of marmalade and the faint whiff of burnt marshmallow.
The food and service was quite good. The waiters were knowledgeable about the dishes as well.
The restaurant look and feel was quite modern and clean.
Overall it was a good time :-)
The entire experience was just amazing. Friendly staff, awesome food, great ambiance- best dinner we’ve had with Restaurant Week.
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About Belly of the Beast
Belly of the Beast
Chef's Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart offer a daily tasting menu for lunch and dinner.This is a nose to tail eatery, using sustainable farmed whole animals and local seasonal ingredients.
The menu changes daily and is made up of what the chef's can grow, find, source or steal. There are no menu options or set amount of courses. All you do is show up and trust them to satisfy with their seasonal fair. They serve anything from 5 to 8 courses.
The 20 seats make for a very personal dining experience, as they do everything from cooking the food to pouring the wine.