Umcimbi

Food is more than survival. With it we make friends, court lovers and count our blessings. “Umcimbi”in isiXhosa means a an event, occasion or celebration. There is no ‘mncimbi I have ever been to where some type of food offering was not served. The sharing of food has always been part of the human story - “to break bread together” - a phrase that captures the power of a meal to forge relationships. The design of my “Umcimbi” is intentional. It is a family style sharing experience. I am choosing to prepare South African Xhosa inspired meal because I want to see this style of cooking and eating in more spaces. I also want to preserve my culture by learning preparation techniques and flavours. In order for anything to truly be integrated I know one needs to make it their own so I am excited to add my own uniqueness and experience to the dishes. This is for us, come one come all. Set Menu for evening: Iinkobe (een-ko-be) charred corn, pickle onion, lime, chilli, coriander Imifino braised spinach, pumpkin leaves and beetroot tops, leaks, potato Umqa roasted pumpkin, maize meal. Fermented Slaw cabbage, carrot, celery, herbs Isonka Samanzi steamed bread Umleqwa slow cooked hard body chicken Sweets melktert, rooibos This event is for singles and group. Should you be in a group, please notify us so that we can seat you together. There venue does not sell alcohol, please bring your own to enjoy with your meal. no corkage There is on street parking with car guard, venue on ground floor.