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Moyo (Melrose Arch)

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Cuisine: African , Buffet
Ambiance: Traditional
Main course (avg): R170
Licensed: yes

Open: Lunch , Dinner
Daily 11h00 - 23h00

Seating Capacity: 400
Valentine's @ moyo Melrose Arch
14 Feb 12 - 14 Feb 12
Join us in our African Safari Valentine’s Day Celebration, with our Southern African inspired bush theme menu, live entertainment and love gift. Be entered into our lucky draw to take away a magnum of Villiera vintage reserve brut to continue the celebration.

R295 per person

menu
glass of villiera vintage reserve brut rose
(non-alcoholic option on request)

starter choice
southern africa safari platter : maize and bean dip with melba, house salad topped with swazi marinated avocado carpaccio, trio of venison medallions drizzled with a fresh berry sauce on pumpkin fritters and seswaa –pounded lamb served on layers of pap and african spinach with tomoto salsa
or
vegetarian platter for two : strawberry salad and cos lettuce salad - strawberry, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and a dijon vinaigrette, 2 mini vegetable bastilla : a moroccan style vegetable parcel filled with seasonal vegetables and cheese, served with mint tomato chutney, 2 pea and potato samoosas, 2 vegetable makoros (wraps)

main choice
line fish namuhla : grilled line fish, dusted with mustard seeds and spices, served with a fresh chermoula sauce, served with rice or chips
or
lamb shank : herb and onion braised lamb shank, served with a rosemary dressing
or
flamed fillet : peppadews, mushroom, morogo south african wild spinach and mozzarella stuffed beef fillet, served with a Madagascan green peppercorn, peppadew and cream sauce on a dauphinoise potato stack.
or
maputo peri peri spatchcock baby chicken : flamed spatchcock peri peri baby chicken with chips
or
african pineapple peanut stew : our vegetarian option - a rich and very fresh tasting stew, surprising in its combination of ingredients.

dessert choice
meringue roulade : soft rosewater scented meringue filled with berries and mascarpone cheese
or
cinnamon mousse cake : dark chocolate mousse cake served with a berry coulis
or
moyomisu with pap custard: an african twist on the traditional tiramisu. made with real mielie meal custard and kahlua a dessert to love!


Description:
Welcome to Moyo – a unique destination for a sophisticated African experience. Inspired by the traditions and values of our ancestors, moyo is a celebration of, and commitment to, the beauty of Africa and the industry of her people.

Our famously warm hospitality and modern African ambience makes the Moyo experience an unforgettable one.

Allow yourself to be transformed. With a song on the lips of the Wishy-Washy ladies, you will be welcome to the age -old tradition of the Africa hand-washing and face painting ceremonies. Uncage your sprint, invigorate your sense and revitalise your soul.

Come, celebrate.




Bar
Child Friendly
Children’s Play Area
Halaal
Kosher
Live Entertainment
Smoking
Wheelchair access
Address
Shop 5
The High Street
Melrose Arch

Directions
Directions from Johannesburg International Airport
Take the R24 towards Johannesburg.
Follow the N3 North to Pretoria signs at the Gilooley's interchange.
Take the Marlborough off ramp.
Turn left from the off ramp and travel west down Marlborough Rd for approx 5km till you reach the M1 motorway.
Turn left onto the M1 South motorway.
Take the Corlett Drive off ramp.
Turn right at the end of the off ramp.
Turn left just after the BP garage on your left hand-side into Melrose Boulevard.
You are now in the Melrose Arch Complex... moyo is on the corner of the High Street and Melrose Boulevard.

Directions from Pretoria
Take the N1 highway towards Johannesburg.
After passing through Midrand, continue on the M1 South to Johannesburg at the Buccleuch interchange.
Take the Corlett Drive off ramp.
Turn right at the end of the off ramp.
Turn left just after the BP garage on your left hand-side into Melrose Boulevard.
You are now in the Melrose Arch Complex... moyo is on the corner of the High Street and Melrose Boulevard.

Directions from Johannesburg
Take the M1 North towards Sandton.
Take the Corlett Drive off ramp.
Turn left at the end of the off ramp.
Turn left just after the BP garage on your left hand-side into Melrose Boulevard.
You are now in the Melrose Arch Complex... moyo is on the corner of the High Street and Melrose Boulevard.

Reviews of Moyo (Melrose Arch) (1 reviews) - Write a review



Average Scores
Overall (10.0)
Food (10.0)
Service (10.0)
Ambiance (10.0)
Location (10.0)
Value (10.0)
Recommend (10.0)


Lounging, 15 Dec 2010
Reviewer: Jasmina (Adventurousness: Hold the garnish, hold the sauce!)

Comments: Loving the smell of the place. Live entertainment, face painting, great music (that's where I first heard of Juno reactor! :)
Lounging on couches outside with extra blankets - BLISS!

Scores:
food: 10service: 10ambiance: 10location: 10value: 10recommend: 10
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