These spicy *Cape Malay biscuits are traditionally flavoured with cardamom and ground, dried naartjie (tangerine) peel. As an alternative to naartjie peel, finely grated orange zest works just as well. We serve our karamonk biscuits …
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What is the CrescentRating and what does it mean for Muslim travellers?
GOLD is proud to hold an A CrescentRating. But what exactly does this mean? Essentially, the CrescentRating is the world’s leading authority on Halal Travel. …
Cape Malay Curry Recipe
Here at GOLD, many Cape Malay dishes feature on our menu, with this unique South African cuisine a firm favorite amongst all that visits us! …
GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town is here to stay!
As we transition to the next normal, we reflect on 14 years of history at GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town. …
Fun With Djembe Drumming at Gold
Did you know that you can enjoy a traditional African djembe drumming experience before your dinner at our African restaurant in Cape Town? …
Xhosa Pot Bread Recipe
Our Xhosa pot bread is soft-centred with a delicious outer crust. Xhosa pot bread also known as “Umbhako” is traditionally made in a heavy pot with a lid over an open fire but you can just as easily bake it in an oven. …
Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe
Regardless of your country of origin, there is very little quite like a comforting bowl of tomato soup in winter. Our recipe has a little added heat owing to the addition of green masala. “Masala” means mix and refers to the subtle blend …
Xhosa Imfino (Wild Spinach) Patty Recipe
Imfino is a leafy, green vegetable that traditionally grows wild. It can be cooked and eaten in much the same way as spinach. In fact it’s often referred to as African spinach. While the traditional Amaxhosa (Xhosa) people of …
Cape Malay Inspiration from Our Restaurant Kitchen
Cape Malay cuisine is best described as fusion food with a distinctive flavour. Each dish is prepared with a considered blend of aromatic spices. At GOLD we are proud to serve an array of Cape Malay dishes. Discover a few of our favourites here. …
Meet Irene – Gold’s shining star
Whenever guests come to GOLD restaurant in Cape Town and are served by the smiling Irene, their reviews are always glowing. Our restaurant guests can’t stop speaking about her warm African welcome, helpful nature and sense of humour. All things that make her one of our shining stars here at GOLD! Irene’s journey to Cape …
