Trying the Most Popular Food in Cape Town South Africa🇿🇦

[@nicolemd33]

My mistake guys!! The dishes at the Eastern Food Bazaar are about double the price of what’s being shown in the video! I forgot the pricing and looked them up online but I think the menu is a little dated with pricing. Sorry!!

[@conradrichards3363]

Eastern Bazaar 100% value for money

[@daayiz2352]

Value for money if you are not South African, but I'm glad you are enjoying yourself. We Capetonians would rather make our own foods it's much cheaper than buying.

[@fernandodavids8493]

Lol I was like this has to be an old video 😅 meal price R35😮... Their highest price range is R85-R95 and their food don't disappoint ❤❤❤❤

[@Regula_joe]

outdated online menus? You are in capetown for sure lol

[@spasticmonkey78]

Gatsby looked decent , however there is only one go to Gatsby and that's full house masala steak ! :)

[@pierre2898]

No doubt my bru. Golden Plate Athlone had the best. Been in Durban for 13 years. I miss those full house gatsbys

[@louisdutoit2724]

I agree - Steak Masala Gatsby is the way to go. And Golden Dish, Athlone has the best IMO!

[@raeedahmed1958]

​@@pierre2898unfortunately Golden Dish are temporarily closed due to being burnt😢

[@dineshmunj4281]

Eastern food bazaar

[@adtvandietv]

The gatsby is the undisputed king of fast food in the Western Cape. Very difficult to replicate it at home that's why most people don't bother and that's why most buy it to enjoy that authentic taste. The best thing is you never get a gatsby for yourself cause it's a great meal with friends etc. Glad you enjoyed!

[@nicolemd33]

I can see why! It was so good! It definitely is way too big for one person to eat lol

[@vidaroelf2162]

I have to say I dislike the Gatsby and really don't know what the hype is about...I would much rather have a beautifully fresh cooked fish...my opinion! ​@@nicolemd33

[@TheKurtis26]

We can add... you can get it on both ends of the spectrum. Your one you had in this vid leans more to the "gourmet" end. We can go the other way...much "cheaper"....and could possibly taste x1000 better than the one you had. I will state that I do enjoy the one you had...probably No2 on my list....

[@gerhardbritz1196]

​@@TheKurtis26 whenever you come across a "Food Planet" shop you must try the beef patty en cheese gatsby🫠 literally the best gatsby in existence. Besides full house ofc

[@shahidanusrat6086]

As a Pakistani I fully support love respect and support South Africa and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂.

[@Jennifer-e9r]

Love u too brother ❤

[@Anonymous-iz8sc]

I rate your comment 9/11

[@DominionAdams]

I’m from South Africa living in Spain and I enjoyed that very much. Thank you. And thank you for representing my country in a true and honest way. 🇿🇦 much love ❤

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤

[@keagananderson9666]

You've missed out on the best part of South African cuisine, which is Potjiekos and BRAAI! American BBQ does not compare. Oh, and the best gatsby in CPT is the full house masala steak gatsby. To die for. Great video, thanks for represent my city so nicely. 🎉

[@nicolemd33]

Next time I come to Cape Town I’ll have to try them!! Sounds delicious!

[@MoJo-ng5ot]

Hello, As an American traveling to SA(Johannesburg specifically), what are the most popular SA food that I must try?

[@keagananderson9666]

@@MoJo-ng5ot hi there, in Joburg it would be potjiekos and braai. It's a shame you're not coming to Cape Town. We've got the full house madala steak Gatsby and some of the best fish and chips. Joburg has lost its touch. Don't judge us on that place lol

[@whatsinanameDan]

Cape Town is the most beautiful city in south africa

[@benjamincoetzer8915]

Proudly South African moment when I saw your reaction to biltong after comparing it to beef jerky 😂

[@nicolemd33]

😂😂😂

[@kdark6309]

Cape town and south Africa is absolutely beautiful and the people are same❤❤❤ the food looks amazing !!

[@troyvanreenen6635]

Being from Cape Town and living in the US for more then 30 years. I always appreciate the food as well as the culture just by watching videos such as these. Great content!

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤ the food in SA is incredible

[@jaredsmith1039]

Snoekies is definitely not the best fish & Chips. Next time u back try Fishhoek Fisheries or Kalkies. Great video BTW 👏

[@Sanrio_hellok1tty]

also try the ocean basket ones

[@afriquelesud]

Glory Bay in Hout Bay beats them all.

[@nassargallow2058]

Fish on the Rock. (The best)

[@nicolemd33]

Good to know! Thanks for all the recs I’ll put them in my notes for next time!

[@davidwhirl]

I highly recommend visiting Mariams in CBD, it wad my go too spot when working in Capetown, Food lovers market is a must also, the variety is just exquisite. I'll NEVER forget SA, was an experience of a lifetime!!!! ❤💯

[@nicolemd33]

How cool you got to spend so much time there while working! Next time I’m in Cape Town I’ll have to check those spots out!

[@Mopark25]

Best gatsbys in Cape Town!

[@mrb2643]

Mariams and the boerewors aunties stalls all on Heerengracht street

[@mongamelimahlangu3774]

Mariams has the best Gatsby

[@GavinComer]

Nice Video, My Home Town, glad u had a taste of the Cape Hospitality

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤

[@JeffreyThomas-th2ps]

I'm so glad the presenter actually eats the food 😂

[@brigittemorobise7585]

Visiting Capetown for the first time in April..I'm beyond excited

[@nicolemd33]

Omg how exciting! Have a fun time!!

[@nicolemd33]

Omg how exciting! Have a fun time!

[@jeffrandall6410]

If ever you want to upset a South African, then suggest biltong to be beef jerky. Glad you corrected yourself lol. Great vid, enjoyed it.

[@nicolemd33]

Hahaha I can see why. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@wesleysnipes8554]

You ate a half gatsby? That’s impressive lol

[@nicolemd33]

It was too good not to!

[@gw2500]

YOU RIGHT THATS VERY IMPRESSIVE! IT USUALLY TAKLES 3 - 4 PEOPLE TO FINISH ONE🤣 LOVE YOUR CONTENT! AND WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN🤗

[@sergioalbrecht298]

​@@gw2500 3-4 people on a half Gatsby ? Don't talk kak. A half Gatsby is for one person. A full Gatsby is for three people oubra.

[@gw2500]

@@sergioalbrecht298 I meant on a full gatsby not half a gatsby

[@sergioalbrecht298]

@@gw2500 my bad , that's on me because I assumed. Just remember one person on a half Gatsby and maximum three people on a full Gatsby .

[@wallywakes8688]

Enjoyed how you enjoyed Cape Towns food. There is much more to try...

[@nicolemd33]

What would you suggest for other dishes?

[@quiz-blasters227]

Very nice. The fish and chips look good. That is one giant sandwich. Thanks for the video.

[@ShahiedLuddy-bq7fv]

Thanks for displaying the "Free Gaza and Palestine" artworks as well, much appreciated. I am proud to be from Cape Town, South Africa. Great clip by the way 😊

[@nicolemd33]

I get why you’re proud! Walking into some restaurants and seeing the managers and waiters wearing free Palestine shirts was awesome! So much support coming from SA

[@ShahiedLuddy-bq7fv]

Thanks for this Nicole. When you have time again, just drive further up that road in Bo-kaap to Astana street. You will now see the famous new Palestinian flag painted on a whole block of buildings/flats. I hope you have a great time in SA@@nicolemd33

[@Torolsk]

I stand with isreal Im from South Africa❤

[@dominiquemorley9233]

​@@Torolsksame❤

[@ShahiedLuddy-bq7fv]

Then you support a Genocide and Apartheid my friend. Please do your research back to 1917 Balfour's declaration + the fact that Israel bombed Gaza 2 weeks before Oct 7th + shot at Gazans on 4th Oct...so if you still believe this whole 75 years of Apartheid still only started on 7th Oct then all the best if you think Apartheid is the correct way of life. I hope you also know the real semites in Israel are the Palestinians as well with most of the Jews being from Europe? But all the best 😅

[@lee-roybrandt4901]

Hi There, Awesome food review and thank you for visiting our beautiful Mother City. You ate everything that makes you one of us LOL. Really entertaining to watch. keep up the good work. Stay awesome.

[@nicolemd33]

Aww thanks so much! Glad you liked the video!

[@lydacious7338]

OMG! I have to comment right now! I'm just about half way through and I have to say those fish and chips look better than the UK! I'm American living in the UK 11 years now! A foodie too and love fish and chips. They look amazing! But I guess I have to wait for you guys to actually taste it first... I got too impatient once the guy served it from those gynormous paper bags! I began typing away. too soon.Okay, let's see how it is... Those big bags of fried fish! My mouth is watering yo! How was it? Prawn and chips looked bad A$$ too! You did a great job on thid video. totally imfomative but laid back casual.you keep keepin on!

[@nicolemd33]

That’s so cool you’ve been living in the UK for so long! My boyfriend is from London and says he liked the fish and chips at snoekies the best! The prawns were, in my opinion, the same level of goodness as the fish and chips!

[@1611mojie]

Our other local fish is hake, which is more like the UK fish. Snoek is a game fish... dryer texture and several large bones, but very flavourful. You made the right choice to experience the more local choice!

[@janicesmall4990]

I love how you described all the food. It's exactly the way you described it. My opinion. ❤

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you!! :)

[@sjthomas17]

Thanks for showcasing some authentic Cape Town (my hometown) food. There is SO much more to explore in CTN - not sure if there are follow-up videos (I'll check :)).

[@aishah_pkjm7940]

Thank you so much for the comparison between beef Jerky and Biltong 😂 I always wondered how different they were, but was pretty sure biltong would beat it. It's literally the best 😅😂

[@whoisfresh_cpt]

This was the perfect representation of our citys delicacies, Im glad you had a great experience.

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤

[@b-boymrm.7152]

Welcome to South africa. It's great to have you here, my lady. Plus, your looks blend very well with the locals who are cape Malays.😊

[@iegsaanadams1109]

Hi Nicole thanks for the review loved it. FYI gatsby is like a daily snack for us capetonians 🤣 we need big calorie intake otherwise nobody is gonna be visiting any doctors anytime soon . 🤣🤣🤣 Who cares about calories we only live once so we make the best of it 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolemd33]

😂😂😂

[@relaxingbeach8571]

looks so yummy and delicious, beautiful sceneric views, mountains, beach table mountains, thank you for sharing.

[@nicolemd33]

Thanks for watching❤

[@christiaancoetzee2964]

Eastern Basaar's Masala Dosa is my favorite. Nice vibe and brilliant food at this place.

[@Foshini]

If you ever come back to Cape Town, you need to come to Cape To Curry in the Northern Suburbs.

[@nicolemd33]

Will do! Thanks for the recommendation!!

[@StAlfonzo87]

Snoek can be kinda hit-or-miss, depending on who prepares it (sorry, mom, I don't like your snoek). You can't go wrong with hake though. Hake and chips are the best.

[@nicolemd33]

Haha good to know! We did go back and I got it again with snoek but I should have got hake to see the difference

[@anthonyafonso3599]

Snoek all the way@@nicolemd33

[@silvertongue3003]

@@nicolemd33Snoek is definitely the way to go, Hake is basically like cod, tasteless.. Hake flavour just come from the spices that’s added to the batter. You get Snoek outside Cape Town, it’s called barracuda, but most places don’t serve it outside South Africa because of all the bones, apart from the bones I think it’s one of the best tasting fish you can get. You should definitely try Red Roman fish if you still in the Cape Town area, it’s quite rare to find it but if you manage I guarantee you will love it!m

[@nicolemd33]

@@silvertongue3003 omg! That’s wild it’s barracuda!! I did not know that

[@ShannonKildaire-ui9vr]

If people do go to cape town south africa, you must not miss the Mount Nelson. It is a must 😊

[@zubairjones1824]

Thanks for visiting the Mother City ❤!!! Really enjoyed your content! Loved the Lil bit of lettuce comment at the end😂😂😂

[@brianowies4417]

Thank you for visiting our beautiful Mother City Cape Town❤🇿🇦

[@kariamarasinghe4808]

Love your content! Keep having fun making videos you and your man God bless you

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤

[@Elixir404]

You redeemed yourself when you said biltongs nothing like beef jerky.😂

[@whoisfresh_cpt]

Im so glad you went to Eastern Food Bazaar. It's around the corner from my campus, I always go for their chicken fried rice.

[@Candni-x3j]

Cape town very nice city.l also live in cape town near to long street.cape town people very good.

[@davidfortuin4146]

Golden Dish's Masala Steak Gatsby with a Cabana juice of choice is highly recommended.

[@AngeloWilliams-b5y]

Golden dish is fire 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@craigoliver3923]

Thank you for showcasing our beautiful City 🍉

[@nicolemd33]

It’s definitely beautiful❤

[@nassaromar9955]

Wembley Roadhouse is a great place to eat a variety of delicious food.

[@VillainessAO]

Thanks for appreciating our food sista!

[@Zizzy7]

Great video, got some nice spots! Missed out on a proper braai and "koeksisters" are defs better than "koe'sister" which it seems you unfortunately missed out on, but gives you a reason to come again!

[@saskiacupido4079]

Glad you enjoyed your stay, CPT is really beautiful

[@Parkersfishing1]

Great Review, Snoekies Hout bay is Fantastic

[@afriquelesud]

They are also on Main Rd, Sea Point and at the Sea Point Pavillion.

[@kaistephens3429]

did she just call a gatsby a SANDWICH ?👁👄👁

[@ashleydavis7448]

Americans call anything with bread or rolls a sandwich even burgers that's what I have seen working in a hotel

[@MalouDK]

you can get around CT without a rental car, do the local taxis or uber. Or even the public busses. I have done CT 4 times (3 months the first trip) w no car and been to Stellenbosch, Hout Bay, Constantia, Simon's town multiple times no problem.

[@nicolemd33]

Oh wow, that’s great!!

[@papadoc3344]

Yeah but the local taxis is not really an enjoyable experience. I would not recommend especially if you're with a female.

[@nimjimmughal3106]

Supper presentation.i love cape town

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤ definitely a special city

[@saliemchristian9943]

Not"supper". It's "super".😅

[@Adri-oj3yt]

Eastern Food Bazaar has the yummiest food❤.

[@mrsebastianhendricks]

Sorry the best gatsby is golden dish! You should give that a try

[@DominionAdams]

lol I’m so sorry but did anyone else notice the lady behind her when she was saying her mouth is starting to burn. Omg that got me just watch time stamp 4:18😂😂😂😂

[@nicolemd33]

Hahahaha

[@WarrenKannemeyer]

Wow thats great

[@lucygl19]

You had to try the masala steak gatsby... The best ever😍

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

Eastern bazaar... The Best. Their portion sizes are big

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

Try their chicken biryani Oooh lovely

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

Snoekies. Yum yum

[@nicolemd33]

Next time I’m there I’ll for sure have to try their chicken biryani!!

[@MadersPie]

The fact that the koeksister didn’t taste like you expected is because ymthat wasn’t a real koeksister. Real koeksisters are golden yellow to brown and braided and syrupy. That was a doughnut.

[@merciatheron6758]

They had Cape Malay koesisters, quite a bit different from the braided koeksisters but equally delicious.

[@Ann-MD]

Great video!

[@carolinechirima]

If only i new i live opposite Mojo should have accompanied u for a treat😂❤

[@joshbebington6150]

The reason why you hear so much honking is because the minibus taxis use it as a means to communicate to potential passengers that they have open seats and they also ride fixed routes.

[@nicolemd33]

Makes a lot more sense!

[@gwgillham]

I am a Capetonian and really enjoyed the video showing off my hometown. If I may give some constructive criticism. Little less of you in the videos and a little bit more of the places you are visiting. Obviously you eating the food is important, but while moving around would be nice to see more of your surroundings with you narrating in the background....

[@nicolemd33]

I agree! Thanks for the feedback🫶🏾

[@Kindred_37]

The people eating and fanning themselves while you explain how spicy the food is took me out 😂

[@nicolemd33]

Hahaa I didn’t even notice that! Just went back and watched😂

[@jacoct35]

On gatsby standard, thats a small one. The filling needs to be way more, such that it falls over. Also, I am quite impressed with you trying biltong as well,

[@brandonnewman9327]

Next time get hake and chips, white fish with no bones. Snookies is legit!

[@DanielOwen-xw1dd]

looks great

[@EwaldCloete]

You should have the real koeksisters. They look like they are weaved, much better! 🔥

[@masoodadams4652]

hi there, love the video but there's a few other places you should have tried as well. to name just a few..... 'cape to curry' u should try "the thing", "golden dish" for a salomie and sunrise in mowbray for a variety of roti gatsbys. enjoy

[@nicolemd33]

Okay I’m adding all these to my list! Thank you! A lot of people are saying to go to golden dish so I’m curious how that gatsby will taste!

[@blimages2]

I love the image quality in your video! What camera did you use to shoot it?"

[@fernandodavids8493]

Thank you im a South African and love new food places you definitely earned my sub❤ ❤❤❤

[@nicolemd33]

Aww❤ I’m happy you enjoyed the video!❤️

[@alwiegamiet5472]

Mine too.

[@fiekieboii8412]

R30 for 3 koeksisters? That's robbery

[@ShahiedLuddy-bq7fv]

That's what you pay at restaurants but if you know an old aunty in any neighbourhood in Cape Town, you could get 10 for that price 😅

[@louisdutoit2724]

Koe;sisters or Koeksisters - both exist and they are very different. The on the video is the former

[@exhalemeditation9767]

Koesiesters is free in bo kaap just stand in the middle of the road and scream... ek makeer n wareme koesiester kanalaaaaaaah yaaaap my.

[@Candni-x3j]

Well come again to Cape town.

[@montenell7940]

Ja i don't think you will eat a whole Gatsby by yourself. Its way to big. Myself and my colleague buy a Gatsby every Friday night while on nightshift and we shared it. Enough to take both of us into the morning hours. Biltong, Koeksisters and Melktert are traditional South African foods. Explore and enjoy!

[@nicolemd33]

Haha I definitely couldn’t eat the whole thing. I just ate half. You’re definitely right about having to split it!

[@Mpumelelo_Mahom]

Cape Town does have really good food. I had really good chicken by Taste and Fixate at a friend's party. Yoooo that taste is engraved on my mind

[@astid2088]

Yoh smaak snoekies don't slap! Next time Marine Whalf or fish on the rocks and a gatbsy in stellies. OKay! Im so happy you guys liked everything. Aneesa or cozy corner for tha gatsby needs.

[@georgyporgy7252]

Welcome hope you visit the Garden Route as well.

[@nicolemd33]

Ohhh I’ll have to! Thanks!

[@kdark6309]

South Africa and Ireland..we will NEVER forget the voice and action u raised against G*nocide of Palestine..Thank u from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@triyono1971wongngapak]

Hello when you visit our country in jakarta Indonesia Verry popular beef Rendang there...

[@Aristide-Business]

The Gatsby looked decent but it would recommend Karbros in Observatory in Cape Town😌

[@elyaaskarbelkar4572]

Wow this girl can pack food away

[@boetayusuf]

the best gatsby the king of all gatsbys you'll get at The Golden Dish

[@nicolemd33]

I’ll for sure go there next time in there!

[@silvertongue3003]

No no no, how can that be a bee-sting if there’s not honey and nuts on top of it, that place was obviously trying to be different. A proper Cape Town bee-sting is the crispy donut roll with cream and custard inside and then honey and nuts on top finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar

[@toG-i9i]

Location and name of a good place please

[@SuzetteGood-uj7zn]

CAPE TOWN ROCKS❤

[@nicolemd33]

Yes it does:)

[@TomRocket-zo3hf]

Beautiful brown bunny.

[@fiekieX]

nothing beats a gatsby ,will be my fav forever

[@necian1]

I couldve done a walking food tour with you, you got to see some of the good food.

[@Jhetx]

I don’t blame the honking, I’m Capetonian and the people react extremely slowly to a green light especially if the light indicates left or right.

[@a.s.2426]

Pretty cool. Just take care of your health out there. Heavy on the calories.

[@fichoudhury4432]

i watch many vlogs, but i loved your vlog

[@nicolemd33]

Thank you❤

[@ImaanMosiane]

Alhamdulilah the Chicken Tikka Roti Gatsby at the Food INN in the CBD (156 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000) has had me dreaming of it for weeks. For anyone visiting Cape Town go there for a life changing "sandwich " 🎉

[@nicolemd33]

I’ll have to try it!! Just the name of it sounds insanely good

[@nursalie2626]

I’d definitely recommend you rather try out Fish On The Rocks for fish and chips (best hake everrrr) it’s just around the corner from Snoekies and I’d recommend a Cosy Corner or Continental full house Gatsby next time 😉

[@nicolemd33]

I’ll definitely add it to the list for when I come back! Thanks for the rec🤍

[@terri-leehendrickse629]

Not a Sandwich.. ITS A GATSBY 😊😊😊

[@nicolemd33]

True!! Calling it a sandwich is going it a major disservice

[@StAlfonzo87]

03:59 Damn, that's impressive that a business in the CBD would charge such a low price for that dish. I mean, it must be extremely cheap for US tourists, but it's very reasonable for locals too.

[@sheldonbotha5883]

I think she got her prices mixed up a bit. It’s between R60 - R80 for those meals

[@nicolemd33]

My mistake! I had forgotten the price so I looked online at their menu and I thought it seemed cheap as well. Maybe it’s not updated. I’m sorry guys!!

[@bluerecords556]

Love from South Africa Cape town

[@nicolemd33]

❤❤❤

[@rudiannie8347]

Glad you had Gatsby on the menu however I would've chosen a different place to get one, lastly did you eat all this in one day?

[@douglascrane]

This looks way better than the earthy shakes you and your mom make at home .😂

[@nicolemd33]

😂😂😂 hey… spirulina smoothies taste good!!!

[@CLARICE32CLAIRE]

I went last week, they never disappoint.

[@cristiaantitus1969]

Cosy Corner Wynberg or Super Fisheries Athlone have the best gatsbys in Cape Town period.

[@DailyBrainIQ]

I hope you can be invited to a BRAAI. Someone invite this lady to a Braai please🙂🙏🏼

[@CAITLIN.NAIDOO]

Next time visit golden dish in Athlone for a gatsby

[@bmerchanreina]

Next time in Cape Town, find an Anysberg Biltong shop, and try their Hero dried sausage.

[@nicolemd33]

Ohhh putting this in my notes for the next CT food tour!

[@Sangram-IND]

Love from India 🇿🇦❤️🇮🇳