I love this place! Xai Xai (SA Wine Bar) down the street was a great addition to the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood but all the menu items are small. So you can imagine how happy I was when I heard they were opening a full service bar and restaurant right up the block! Coming to BRAAI makes you feel like you are entering a different dining world. There is Venison, Oxtail, Ostrich, Antelope on the menu!! I started off with the mutton-wors appetizer. It was an explosion of flavors, bringing together lamb sausage, guava reduction, and bok choy! Who knew? The food is beautifully plated making it almost too pretty to eat... Then we played the adventurous card and dove into the ostrich. It was a nice portion of meat pan seared med (chef recommended). Served on the side was a delightful arrangement of coconut mashed potatoes, green beans in a black berry (slightly spicy) sauce. I never imagined such food combinations...Besides the food, our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and the drinks were delicious. Definitely going to come back for dessert (I was stuffed) and bring some more of my friends for the ride!!
Pros: Ambiance, Exotic Cuisine, Cool Bar scene
Cons: no lunch, parking, no delivery
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