With my parents in Cape Town for the festive season, we have the benefit of two great babysitters on-hand and we took full advantage last Friday night. We had been wanting to go to Emazulwini for a while, and with guests and fellow foodies down from Johannesburg for a long weekend, it was the perfect timing.
Chef Mmabatho Molefe focuses on authentic Zulu favourites, giving them a modern twist to tempt even the most European-influenced of diners. She was also a guest judge on MasterChef South Africa , which is how we met!
Frustrated in seeing her nieces and nephew turn away from anything African as they find their identity growing up, Chef Mmabatho decided to take traditional food and turn them into contemporary dishes.
We started the evening looking out over the harbour, sipping on a glass of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc , which was absolutely divine. Once our guests arrived, we took our seats.
There are not many tables, and so it is recommended to make a booking. We joked that Chef Mmabatho has her priorities straight, with the square meterage of her kitchen exceeding the seating area.
