Ultimate Cape Town Food Tour: Gatsby, Cape Malay Cuisine, and Iconic Fish & Chips

The Iconic Gatsby Sandwich

• 🥪 The Gatsby, a massive sandwich invented accidentally in 1976, is a must-try street food in Cape Town.
• 🐟 At Super Fisheries, the original inventor's spot, a Calamari Gatsby weighing 2.2 kg was sampled, featuring slap chips, calamari, fish, and achar.
• 🥩 At The Golden Dish, the Masala Steak Full House Gatsby was experienced, loaded with spiced steak, chips, cheese, fried eggs, and chutney, highlighting its status as a world-class sandwich.
• 🚗 The traditional Cape Town way to eat a Gatsby, known as a 'gapa', involves eating it from the bonnet of a car.

Cape Town's Best Grilled Food

• 🔥 Arshad's Kitchen is renowned for its chicken tikka and kebabs, with a unique grilling process involving multiple coats of masala sauce.
• 🌶️ The chicken tikka, described as wet, spicy, and full of flavor, is enhanced by the smoky char and layers of masala.
• 💨 An extra dab of the caramelized masala sauce is a popular move to intensify the flavor.

Iconic Fish and Chips in Hout Bay

• 🌊 Fish On The Rocks in Hout Bay offers legendary fish and chips with an ocean view, sourcing fresh catch directly from local fishing boats.
• 🐟 Both snook (meaty, firm, with a stringy, chicken-like texture) and hake (flaky, buttery, sweeter) were tasted, noting their distinct qualities.
• 🍟 The chips were crispy on the edges and soft inside, not overly oily, complementing the fresh fish.
• 🍤 Peri-Peri prawns were also a highlight, described as shrimp hot wings with a buttery, chili-lemon flavor.

Exploring Cape Malay Cuisine

• 🕌 Cape Malay cuisine originates from Muslim people brought to the Cape as slaves, developing a unique food culture distinct from Malaysia.
• 🥘 At Bo-Kaap Kombuis Restaurant, traditional dishes like Boboti (minced meat with pastry), Denning Vleis (lamb in tamarind sauce), fish curry, prawn curry, and tomato bredie were sampled.
• 🌶️ The Cape Malay dishes featured a unique blend of spices, often with fruity undertones, and a focus on slow cooking and authentic flavors.
• 🍩 A koeksister, a spicy, cinnamon-infused fried donut, was enjoyed as a sweet treat.

Cape Town's Culinary Spirit

• 🤝 The video emphasizes that Cape Town's appeal lies not only in its incredible food but also in the friendliness and hospitality of its people.
• 🌍 The combination of delicious food, majestic scenery, and warm welcomes makes Cape Town an unforgettable destination.