Bunny Chow

I underestimated Bunny Chow. The sweet-tangy from chutney description didn't prepare me for the reality. boerewors spice mix brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Cape Malay cuisine reflects the herita…

Having eaten Bunny Chow at several restaurants over the past year, I can say this version is the best. The spiced and savoury quality is more pronounced here than anywhere else I've tried. chakalaka relish is handled with real knowledge — you can taste the difference. This is proper a game reserve …

I spent three months trying every version of Bunny Chow I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled boerewors spice mix with genuine knowledge and the robust and satisfying result was noticeably superior. the braai is a cross-cultural South African inst…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Bunny Chow well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The sweet-tangy from chutney base was authentic and the use of Mrs Ball's chutney showed real knowledge. Cape Malay cuisine reflects the heritage of enslaved people brought fro…

I ate Bunny Chow at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of braai wood and coals varied significantly — only one got it right. The smoky and braaied profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. Cape Malay cuisine reflects…

Bunny Chow opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The smoky and braaied flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Cape Malay cuisine reflects the heritage of enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia. Understanding that context m…