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Myoga (The Vineyard Hotel)

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Cuisine: Fusion , Contemporary , International
Ambiance: Family friendly
Menu type: Dishes showcase a contemporary fusion of international elements

Main course (avg): R120
Licensed: yes, corkage: R50 per bottle. One bottle per 4 guests for a la carte menu only. Corkage is not allowed with the 7 Course Dinner Menu

Open: Lunch , Dinner
Lunch: 11:30 - 15:00
Tuesday to Saturday

Dinner: 19:00 - 22:30
Monday to Saturday

Seating Capacity: 100
7 Course Tasting Menu
12 Dec 11 - 29 Feb 12
our amazing seven course tasting meal at R225 per person excluding the additional wine pairing packages. these pairing packages have been carefully selected to complement and enhance your dining experience, please feel free to ask our staff for advice

1st – mouth tickler
iced oyster, lemon tabasco snow
salt and pepper prawn, sweet chilli, coriander spuma
olive scone, duck liver parfait, crème fraiche
salmon sandwhich, toast, cucumber, avo, cesar dressing
barokopita, kefalotiri and potato, mint yoghurt
beef tataki, honey mustard, rosemary
brioche bun, bbq pulled pork, beetroot chutney

2nd – starter
green curry mussel chowder, whitefish, thai coconut, lime, truffled sweet corn roast pepper salsa
trout textures, melba toast, radish, grapefruit, smoked snoek, jalapeno olive oil emulsion
quail terrine, flecked duck, pistachio, poppy crust, sticky red cabbage, chicken liver parfailt, cranberries, sous vide apple
crumbed duck egg, asparagus, chive veloute, cheese twist, pancetta - optional
cider pork belly, butternut puree, poached shrimp, bisque fluid gel
chorizo risotto, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, winter pods, lemon butter, chorizo - optional

3rd – salad
confit duck salad, rice noodles, shredded mango, peanuts, jalepeno dressing
grilled prawn salad, rocket, provencal herbs, avo, baby marrow, exotic mushrooms, lemon artichokes
roast hoison chicken salad, citrus, peppers, almonds
kassler salad, cucumber, pineapple, plums, spring onion, ginger
chili beef salad, tomato, red onion, creamy garlic dressing
spinach and walnut salad, sour dough croutons, grapes, blue cheese & fig vinaigrette

4th – pasta
lamb bobotie lasagne, cape malay tomato pesto, banana chutney
calamari noodle, sautée d squid, crispy tentacles, angel noodles, mild chilli coconut.
oxtail crêpe canneloni, beef short rib, horseradish, smoked shallot froth
pad thai omelette, thai style sticky pork, noodles, peanuts, coriander
ravioli, butternut, sage, goats cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds, coffee soubise, persimmon salsa

5th – cleanser
pomegranate sherbet
lavender and litchi sorbet
lime and basil granita
watermelon and mint sorbet
gin and cucumber jelly
lemon and cinnamon tea

6th – mains
spicy whitefish, sticky rice, salted black beans, peppers, avgolemono
grilled duck breast, pine nuts, duck confit, buttered bucatini, grapes, green olives, red currant port jus - additional R40
pan seared kassler, panzanella salad, hummus, apple ginger dipping
duo of lamb, lamb rogan josh, lavender & honey crusted cutlet, crispy potato, yogurt froth - additional R40
beef fillet sous vide, crushed potato, porcini & peppercorn sauce, butter poached carrots, tomato sorbet
springbok sesame & miso crust, cracked wheat salad, truffle & teriyaki asparagus - additional R40
buddha’s delight, asian veg, noodles, tofu, fried bean curd - vegan

7th – sweets
mango, tarte tatin, lassi, coconut tequila gelato
peach vanilla jelly, honey almond ice cream, brandy snap, raspberry coulis
orange flan cake, pecan nuts, caramel, strawberry sorbet
summer berry pavlova, vanilla ice cream, guava zabaglione, fresh passion fruit, berry coulis, summer berries
sorbet selection - your choice of 3 scoops, please ask your server
chocolate assiette, chocolate slab, white chocolate and green tea panna cotta, earl grey peppermint ice cream, tiramisu mousse, salted pecan and pistachio chocolate crunch - additional R30
bacon & brie crumble, apple, spring onion chive crème fraiche


Description:
Award-winning chef Mike Bassett’s new venture, Myoga, is a 100-seater restaurant at the luxury Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Newlands, Cape Town. Myoga, meaning Ginger Blossom in Japanese, incorporates the vibe of a city restaurant with the tranquility of Myoga’s spectacular position within the Vineyard Hotel’s lush, 6-acre garden. The emphasis is on contemporary, global fusion. At Myoga diners can expect the same passion and exacting standards as Mike brings to all his endeavours.

A welcome addition to the dining scene in the Southern Suburbs, Myoga is five minutes from the Claremont CBD and a leisurely 15-minute drive from the city centre. Controlled access to the hotel grounds means that there is constant security and secure parking. The beauty of the gardens at the Vineyard, combined with the family-owned hotel’s wonderful history (it was Lady Anne Barnard’s country house in the late 1700s), creates a very special setting for Mike’s fun, new restaurant. Diners have the choice of a variety of dining options, with the main restaurant area, a separate smoking lounge (in part of the original homestead), and private dining in the wine cellar beneath the restaurant. Non-smokers can relax with a pre-dinner cocktail in the lounge next to the bar or on the terrace, and the barman can whip up a variety of intriguing Myoga cocktails.


Head chef: Mike Bassett





Bar
Child Friendly
Children’s Play Area
Halaal
Kosher
Live Entertainment
Smoking
Wheelchair access
Address
The Vineyard Hotel & Spa
60 Colinton Road
Newlands

Directions
From the Airport (20 minutes) Distance = 18 km
Take the N2 to Cape Town. Follow the signs to M3 Muizenberg Follow the M3 past the University of Cape town and past Newlands Forest Go straight through the first set of traffic lights. Keep in left lane. When you see the Shell Garage (Paradise Motors) keep left and follow the road to Claremont. At the traffic circle, take the first turning left (to Claremont = Protea Road) 300 metres on the left is the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Where the road forks, take the left fork in front of the cricket oval into Colinton Road. The hotel is on your left.

From Cape Town City Centre (15 minutes) Distance = 11 km
Follow the M3 sign to Muizenberg Follow the M3 past the University of Cape Town and past Newlands Forest Go straight through the first set of traffic lights. Keep in left lane. When you see the Shell Garage (Paradise Motors) keep left and follow the road to Claremont. At the traffic circle, take the first turning left (to Claremont = Protea Road) 300 metres on the left is the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Where the road forks, take the left fork in front of the cricket oval into Colinton Road. The hotel is on your left.

Reviews of Myoga (7 reviews) - Write a review



Average Scores
Overall (9.9)
Food (9.9)
Service (10.0)
Ambiance (10.0)
Location (9.9)
Value (9.7)
Recommend (9.9)


Myoga is something special., 21 Jan 2012
Reviewer:  (Adventurousness: )

Comments: This is hands-down our favourite restaurant in Cape Town. There are very few restaurants that are as committed to excellence in quality and service as Myoga is. Each course is something special – utterly delicious, exciting and unique to Myoga. The service team is superb and goes the extra mile to make your visit a “dining experience” rather than just “dinner out”, all without being pretentious like so many other restaurants. We’ve visited Myoga many times and so look forward to many more future visits.

Scores:
food: 10service: 10ambiance: 10location: 10value: 10recommend: 10
Lost for words..., 09 May 2011
Reviewer: anonymous (Adventurousness: I'll order it as per the menu.)

Comments: We had the most wonderful and romantic dinner at Myoga on Saturday. We ordered the 6 Course Dinner Special and we were not disappointed. The food was superb and the service was exemplary. I cannot explain in words...go try it out yourself! You will not be disappointed.

Scores:
food: 10service: 10ambiance: 10location: 9value: 10recommend: 10

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