Image caption and credit – @Patricia Blacc
Salsify at The Roundhouse in Cape Town marks six years of culinary brilliance with a Chef’s menu that sparks memories of that eccentric aunt -with a degree in edible art- who hosts radical summer soirées staring the indigenous wildflowers and local flavours of the Cape.
This summer, the Chef’s menu at Salsify presents a fine dining feast where every bite is as unexpected as the heritage it holds.
Salsify: Where Heritage Meets Forage
Cape heritage twirls with humble ingredients like a Rieldans through the 10-course Chef’s menu at Salsify, thoughtfully foraged and crafted from the bountiful local landscape. It’s as if the team at Salsify hiked up Lion’s Head, sweet-talking the fynbos like they were trying to woo a date with a particularly picky plant.
Like a love letter to nature, each course is like going on a first date with your dinner—exciting, a bit unpredictable, and possibly prone to awkward pauses if it doesn’t go as planned!
When fresh ingredients meet a chef’s creative passion, it’s a culinary romance where even a little past the sell-by date can add surprise and just the right amount of spice—because sometimes, love means embracing a little age with flavor!
Rys, Vleis en Aartappel
for starters…followed by (to name a few):
Coal-roasted oyster with Spekboom and ginger, charred West Coast Abalone with squid Ink custard and Madagascar caviar.
Rice wine steamed pork jowl with sultana and pork skin crumb.
Karoo Wagyu beef sirloin served alongside beef shin baked rice and chakalaka.
Cherry on the top!
Bertie’s pecan nuts for dessert with ancient grains to create a delectable crumble and topped with cherries preserved from summer 2023.
Paired with carefully selected local wines*, the fine dining experience embodies Salsify’s commitment to preserving culinary traditions and honouring Mother Earth. All this, while guests and fine dining enthusiasts embark on what I will describe as an exquisitely expensive but undoubtedly priceless culinary journey that will leave your taste buds doing the Riel!
From humble roots to culinary excellence
Like watching a wildflower go from a sprout to a Freesia in full bloom — Executive Chef and Co-Owner Chef Ryan Cole transitioned from serving as head chef at the Test Kitchen (now TTK Fledgelings) to becoming the catalyst for traffic jams in Camps Bay.
Under the culinary mastery of Head Chef Nina du Toit, the culinary team at Salsify at The Roundhouse has crafted an unforgettable 10-course menu that captivates diners and prompts food enthusiasts to eagerly vie for a reservation.
Reserve Your Seat At Salsify
Salsify at The Roundhouse is open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and on Sundays for lunch. Due to high demand, booking is essential!!
*Wine pairing available for an additional fee.
