The Test Kitchen, Cape Town it’s no secret that Cape Town is South Africa’s most cosmopolitan city with its fusion of culture, beautiful landscapes and a range of exotic cuisines satisfying you are every taste bud. This singularly magnificent city has sent people from all around the world in frenzy with the opening of its new restaurant of opulence, The Test Kitchen.
With its artistic decor, The Test Kitchen is the first fine dining restaurant in the city. It has a signature style to it, with the exotic choices of food garnished with South African ingredients for an exciting twist. The dining area is separated into two special rooms, light and dark.
The British chef, Luke Dale Robert took on himself to create an authentic yet elevated cuisine drenched in different bold flavors from around the world. His combinations are exquisitely put together like his decision to pair ceviche and roti with exotic drinks in the gloomy dark room to start the evening.
At first, it may sound a bit odd but once you get to experience its glorious flavors, you cannot get enough! The darkroom has a cozy vibe to it consisting of comfortable chairs and low designed tables. After that, guests are to move into the lightroom right next door and wallow in the luxurious elegance of the restaurant.
The décor here is more sophisticated and formal, featuring an open kitchen where they prepare finely crafted signature delicacies. One can feel the positive energy radiating from the room by just stepping into it.
The dishes are a mixture of authentic flavors with a bold touch of modern tastes such as kingklip served with smoky curry leaves, Carpaccio and their signature scallops with Cape Malay sabayon.
The restaurant attracts a mixture of old and young, local and foreign people into its charms. It doesn’t have a selected variation of customers; everyone enjoys the blast of bold flavors together on a plate.
Additionally, the service is top-notch as well. The waiters are clad in stylishly designed uniforms and are very knowledgeable about the intricate 21-course menu, guiding you according to your taste buds. Moreover, a highly specialized sommelier assists your choice of cocktails.
The Test Kitchen was originally an experimental food lab, which later ended up becoming the most lavish restaurant of the city with a waiting list extending to over three months! Earning a spot in the “World’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards, this edgy eatery is voted as the best fine-dine in the whole of South Africa and we can see why.
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