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The Master of the Trade Routes Culinary Challenge presents The Top 8 Restaurants

After weeks of heated competition in the kitchen, with 27 restaurants serving up affordable top8 dishes that represent the rich heritage of the Cape, we are proud to announce that our judges have selected the 8 Top signature dishes. We hope these imaginative menus will whet your appetite to try them out for yourself. And remember, there’s still time to be a food critic yourself – vote for any of the participating restaurants and stand a chance to win 27 dining experiences plus double tickets to the exclusive gala event where the Ultimate Master will be selected.

Dash Restaurant (Queen Victoria Hotel)

Signature Dish

Pan seared magret duck breast on a spiced Elgin pear puree with sage and quinoa.
Price: R98

Culinary Genre

English, French and South African

Den Anker

Signature Dish

Seared Canadian Scallop on a White Asparagus Risotto with a lightly curried Beurre Blanc.
Price: 2 Course at R120
With a glass of Jordan Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay

Culinary Genre

French / Belgian

Harbour House

Signature Dish

Bio dynamically reared, free range beef short rib, with Pommes Anna, baby vegetables and a balsamic and red wine reduction.
Price: R120

Culinary Genre

French / Italian / Mediterranean

Reuben's (One&Only Cape Town)

Signature Dish (Available for lunch and dinner)

Reuben's Steak & Guinness Pie
Braised beef & ale goulash, buttery mash potato & garden peas.
Price: R125

Culinary Genre

English / Irish

Sevruga

Signature Dish

We have recreated our signature seafood dish, Miso-marinated Kingklip, which is an interesting play on different cooking techniques, styles and flavours.
Price: 2 Courses at R120
Full Winter Menu (including additional courses) available at Sevruga.

Culinary Genre

South African / French / Asian

Signal (Cape Grace Hotel)

Signature Dish (Available for dinner only)

"De-constructed Bobotie"
Bobotie spiced springbok loin, roasted parsnip, pickled mango puree, almond crumble and curried lentil jus.
Price: R95
3 Courses at R195

Culinary Genre

Cape Malay with a modern twist

The Grand Beach

Signature Dish

Grand top8 seafood pasta.
Price: R90
2 Courses at R140 or 3 Courses R160
With a complimentary glass of house wine

Culinary Genre

Italian / Cape Malay

Willoughby & Co

Signature Dish

Tempura Prawn Roll with a spicy seared Tuna and Avocado wrapping. Served with a secret dressing and combination of Asian Spices.
Price: R129
2 Courses at R229
With a glass of Spice Route Viognier or Fairview Ega (Non Alcoholic)

Culinary Genre

Japanese / Asian