African Restaurants Cape Town

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African Restaurants Cape Town

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   Mzansi
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   753grahamr 
 21/11/2022
 
 
  Fantastic food experience
We visited Mzansi in October 2022 with our 2 adult children on the basis of recommendation from a friend of my sons. It is a little outside the centre of Cape Town in a less 'fancy' area but the cab ride was not expensive. Buffet style food was fantastic, so much choice for us and our vegan son and staff super friendly and informative. We were given an intro to the history of the restaurant and the area and had a chance to chat to the guy who was looking after us. We had a great time and cant recommend highly enough for something different and very high quality food.
  
 
       
   Karen H 
 16/11/2022
 
 
  Must visit when in Cape Town!!
Wonderful staff, delicious food, great music and a real experience. A night of entertainment and love! Uber drivers will still drive, or else the staff has drivers to call considering the restaurant being in a township. Felt safe all the way! Have some cash ready for tips to the band.
  
 
       
   peterskrasa 
 15/11/2022
 
 
  A unique experience
Family restaurant, friendly people, fantastic local musicians, excellent food at incredible prices! And all this in a townsville that you normally would not enter, so yes taxis to go there and get back. However, we lingered in front of the hotel, dancing with local boys and girls and spent a memorable evening!
  
 
       
   rpattikawa 
 14/11/2022
 
 
  Leukste avond in Kaapstad!
Een geweldige avond gehad met alle lieve mensen en de band van dit restaurant, wat eigenlijk niet als een restaurant voelt maar als een thuis. Het eten, de muziek, de mensen, de buurt en de verhalen. Mijn vader was jarig en er werd voor hem gezongen en muziek gemaakt, zelfs door de kids buiten op straat. Aan het eind vd avond stonden we allemaal te dansen met de band. Dit was heel bijzonder. Doen!
  
 
       
   nikanikita 
 11/11/2022
 
 
  An experience we wouldn't want to miss
We just came back from this dinner and I immediately want to write this review as the guys deserve it! The food was local and delicious!! The band was amazing and made us all dance. Don't worry about the area as it's in a township. We felt safe and welcome at all times. Uber will take you there easily.
  
 
       
   pegasuss2022 
 11/11/2022
 
 
  You don't want to miss this!
Unique experience having dinner in the home of this lovely family with amazing food, music, dancing, meeting people. It was the best evening on our trip and will make you forget about all the fancy restaurants in the city. If you are worried about going to this area - don't be. Uber will bring you there and the hosts expect you already with a warm welcome at the door. You haven't experienced the real Cape Town if you don't also see this side of it!
  
 
       
   FarAway38163307705 
 06/11/2022
 
 
  Y aller absolument !
Mzansi est un endroit incontournable de Cape Town pour tout un tas de raisons: l’ambiance, les plats cuisinés maison excellents ( le meilleur malva pudding que je n’ai jamais mangé ) et l’expérience township. À chaque fois que j’y ai emmené des amis ou de la famille la conclusion est la même: c’est le restaurant qu’ils ont préféré ! A NE MANQUER SOUS AUCUN PRÉTEXTE
  
 
       
   Emperor_Zuko 
 28/10/2022
 
 
  Fantastic!
Despite Mzansi being located in a “sketchy” area of Cape Town, do not let that discourage you from getting a reservation. The food is fantastic, and the malva pudding is to die for. However, for me, the highlight was the band which played the entire time and absolutely crushed it. Would highly recommend if you are ever in Cape Town.
  
 
       
   Lynn0612 
 24/10/2022
 
 
  Wonderful restaurant to visit in the middle of Cape Town Township of Langa
The food, service, and staff were so authentic and wonderful examples of South African cuisine. This is located inside one of Cape Town's largest townships of Langa. The restaurant is located in the front part of a home and truly the food and staff are incredible experiences. If you are a foreign traveler, don't miss an opportunity to have a Guide take you to tour the townships and eat at Mzansi which is right in the middle of Langa Township. You may feel intimidated or perhaps fearful going to the townships.......don't miss this part of your trip!
  
 
       
   samrR1380YN 
 19/10/2022
 
 
  Amazing food amazing people
We went for dinner, 4 of us and were blown away. Not only did they open up just for us (they only open with minimum 6 people), they cooked the most amazing food, spoke with us, talked to us about the area (Langa) and just made the evening wonderful. The view from the restaurant is also absolutely stunning. A truly South African resultant and an absolute MUST for anyone visiting Cape Town.

African Restaurants Cape Town

About Us

Mzansi Restaurant is an African Restaurant in Langa, situated 15 KM from the centre of Cape Town City. It is operated and owned by a local South African couple, Nomonde and Vukile Siyaka. Officially opened in 2008, Mzansi serves delicious traditional African meals and cuisine that showcase the country’s diverse cultures and tastes. It also offers a multiple cultural activities: customers can listen to the African Marimba band play-ing Indigenous, pop, and jazz music while learning the local dance. Nomonde also shares with all of her guests the powerful story behind the restau-rant and her family. Other activities are also available upon request, such as gumboot dancing, face painting, drum circles, and township tours. Stop searching for “African Restaurants Cape Town” and make a booking.

Our venue can accommodate 110 people

African Restaurants Cape Town

Transport Options

We are based in a residential area but have a secure parking lot to serve our guests and their many cars. Our venue can accomodate up to 110 people.

Secure Parking

Our security team will help you park your car & bring you safely back to it.

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Come with own car and we can drive alongside you until home

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   Miranda Miller 
 2022-11-28
 
 
  We loved our night out at Mzansi! It’s a real cultural hub in Langa, with local musicians, delicious and authentic South African food, and a painting demonstration by a local artist.

The staff were all wonderful and their cooks, “the Mommas,” are amazing. The entire restaurant was up dancing by the end of the night.

It is a real local neighbourhood, so staff met us outside as we got out of the car and waited with us at the end of the night to see us off safely, as well. Highly recommend making this a must-visit in your Cape Town travels.
  
 
       
   Gabriele Vilyte 
 2022-11-06
 
 
  We felt looked after from the moment we entered Langa until the end of our wonderful evening. Mzansi has amazing home-cooked food and the most wonderful vibe with fantastic music. One of our group was vegetarian and had plenty of tasty food. We drove there ourselves and could park securely. We had the restaurant to ourselves as an 8 person group and this was the highlight of the trip for the family members who visited us from abroad.
  
 
       
   Sam Robjohns 
 2022-10-24
 
 
  Amazing food, amazing people. Recommend to EVERYONE visiting South Africa.

Must book in advance!
  
 
       
   Princess Mzukwa 
 2022-09-20
 
 
  Awesome experience
  
 
       
   Gerhard Jacobs 
 2022-09-01
 
 
  The vibe ws awesome the food was awesome, what an awesome experience.

African Restaurants Cape Town

Is it safe to go to Langa?

Mzanzi is located close to the main road outside Langa and you can drive directly to the restaurant. As one of the best African Restaurants Cape Town has to offer, we are very engaged with our customers safety and the site is well-secured and in close proximity to the Langa Police Station. The restaurant focuses on social responsibility by aim-ing to uplift the standard of living in Langa. When you eat at Mzanzi, you are part of that uplifting and the people of Langa know that. We have never had any incidents of trouble and expect to keep that record.

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