The secret of Cape Malay Cuisine is the distinctive flavours of all the various spices that make up a perfect blend for Cape Malay dishes. Cape Malay cuisine can be traced back to South Africa’s early days, when the Dutch East India Company needed a provisions station to supply ships bound for Malaysia. This style of cooking has been passed on with every generation and a few Cape Town restaurants still incorporate Malay cuisine into their a la carte menu.
If you haven’t tried Cape Malay cuisine in a while, here is one weekly event you need to join! Join Cafe Charles for a personal food adventure, discovering our South African heritage by exploring the culinary delights of the Cape Malay food culture! The restaurant will be hosting a Malay dinner experience every Monday & Wednesday evening. […] More
If tea and treats are your go-to winter comforts, why not take it up a notch with this flavourful Cape Malay High Tea? The charming Cafe Charles is hosting a High Tea with all the Cape Malay classic snacks and treats you love. With both sweet and savoury bites on offer, each guest can enjoy 14 […] More
Signal Restaurant offers creative Cape cuisine that’s fresh and inventive. Led by Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen, Signal Restaurant draws on influences from the many nationalities and customs that have shaped this region since being settled in 1652; namely Dutch and British settlers, French Huguenots, Asian traders and African cultures. The Cape Grace restaurant menu […] More