Founder Tapiwa Guzha, a qualified microbiologist, is without a doubt the most experimental foodie in town. It means “sweet-sweet”, the Shona equivalent of “yum-yum” – a fitting name for this hole-in-the-wall ice-cream parlour in Observatory. Opening times Tuesday – Friday, 5pm – 10pmĬontact 0, to find it 176 Upper Buitenkant Street, Vredehoek, Cape Town Tapi Tapi You are welcome to bring your own bottle should you wish. Good to know It’s fully halaal with a delicious array of traditional non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails.
Baklava, saffron ice cream and Iranian black tea complete the feast. Then choose from a selection of succulent kebabs grilled over charcoal, rustic pizzas, or the not to be missed tah-chin, a glorious dome of saffron rice baked with slow-cooked lamb (alternative fillings are chicken, fish, aubergine or potato and vegetable) and jewelled with ruby-red barberries and pomegranate sauce. Kick off with a mezze platter of fluffy pita and dips. Ali and Fatima have blended ancient Persian and modern Iranian food traditions, creating an informal feast richly infused with saffron, sumac, and the aromas of the Middle East. Hidden Gems in the Winelands + further afield Hidden Gems in Cape Town Persian PeacockĬlimbing two flights of outdoor stairs to a Vredehoek rooftop terrace you’ll discover a cosy peacock-blue outpost of authentic Iranian cuisine decked in rich textiles and brass lamps, and a slice of mountain view. These serendipitous encounters happen less often than you’d think, but often enough to make it worth following your nose along lesser-known backstreets, or allowing curiosity to pull you through an unassuming doorway.ĭo you know of any hidden gems you think we should know about? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below. To stumble on a character-filled, quirky, owner-run establishment is something most locals delight in. Lesser-known treasures that give a neighbourhood soul.
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