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| Photo courtesy of GrouponTM MyCityDeal |
Chenin restaurant & wine bar situated in the Cape Quarter piazza, on Waterkant Street, Green Point has made it their 'philosophy' to serve 'fabulous food' and the 'best selection of wine' [1]. This was endorsed by the Cape Quarter, in a review on the restaurant, which noted it to have '...one of the best wine lists in Cape Town.' [2]
OPENING TIMES: Monday to Sunday from 11am to late
FOR BOOKINGS: email: info@cheninrestaurant.co.za or phone: 021 425 2200
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.cheninrestaurant.co.za
I had purchased a Groupon voucher at 'My City Deal' (http://www.mycitydeal.co.za) for two Malay Curries at Chenin restaurant for R70 that I was dying to use, because if you must know anything about me it is that I am a sucker for good curry. I took a friend of mine, and fellow blogger, Lara with me on the expedition.
When we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted with happy faces and our waiter directed us to our seats. The ambiance of the restaurant was great, there were three areas where you could sit and enjoy your meal. Depending on the mood you desired, you could either sit outside on the balcony facing the Cape Quarter; inside, under a romantic light setting; or in the outside piazza under a parasol. We chose to sit outside on the balcony, as it was a pleasant day and the view of Signal hill was vivid from where we sat.
The service at the restaurant was top notch, and all the staff were very friendly. The waiter took our orders, both Lara and myself ordered the Chicken Malay curry for the main meal; and to drink Lara ordered the Mojito, while I went with a Tequila sunrise. The drinks were served in a timeous manner, along with the food which came a short while after.
The Malay curry was most definitely 'fabulous' and quite delicious, it was served on a bed of jasmine rice, with sambals, fruit chutney and poppadoms. The array of fragrant spices used in the curries were perfectly balanced.
During the course of our meal, I noticed the Owner and/or manager tasting new wines that were presumably being tasted for addition to their wine list; it is interesting to notice the seemingly mundane operations of a restaurant.
Below is a review of the Chenin Malay Curry, by Groupon:
“Curry really is one of the best loved meals to eat in winter, well, besides, soup which is awfully cliché and over-rated, unless its curry flavour, of course. What makes curry even better in winter is when it’s a Chenin Malay Curry in your choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb or prawns. Add a delicious helping of jasmine rice, sambals, fruit chutney and a poppadoms and you’ll soon forget that soup in any variation ever existed.
Chenin’s head chef and his team use only the freshest and most locally sourced ingredients to make their delectable curry. All the ingredients are seasonal which means winter curries brimming with rich winter flavours and locally sourced spices.
The restaurant itself is also perfect for enjoying curry as what better way to enjoy delectable flavours than surrounded by a chic, yet relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. You can be sure the relaxed décor and atmosphere will help to ease the awkwardness of a first date. Or if you’ve invited a random stranger off the street to enjoy this Groupon with you; either way your mouths will be full for an hour or two so best you get all the talking done during the walk to your table.” [3]
What else can I say than add Chenin Malay Curry to your to-do list for this winter! Enjoy the Curry and don't forget to post your comments below.
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