Mzansi, Cape Town Central - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Experience the Township of Langa at this traditional African restaurant. We cater to tourist and locals alike wishing to have a positive experience in Cape Town’s oldest township. Our kitchen is run by longtime Langa residents that have worked to put a modern twist on recipes that have been passed down through the generations. As you enjoy your locally sourced meal, a live Marimba band will entertain you with traditional African music (tipping is encouraged). Your support helps us to provide jobs and to empower our community. We kindly ask that you make a reservation/booking in advance for, we cook to order and are not a walk-in restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner, we request that you call 24 hours in advance or early in the morning. PLEASE NOTE: Our Restaurant will be closed September 19th-October 3rd, 2017 for holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

CUISINES

African, Healthy

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music, Family style

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Kimberley C

2 contributions

Amazing Eating Experience

Jan 2020 • friends

I have been using Trip Advisor for years but have never written a review until now (shameful, I know.) However after visiting Mzansi with friends/ family I had to share our experience. The whole evening was amazing, we were welcomed into Mzansi as a large group with two children (aged 3 and 1). The food was delicious, the stories told by Nomonde were heartwarming and interesting and the atmosphere was amazing. By the end of the night we were all up dancing and singing along with others in the restaurant! As previously mentioned in other reviews, I will reiterate that if anyone is worried about safety, you really don’t need to be. We travelled in two Uber’s to the restaurant and were greeted as we got out of out of the cars. We felt safe at all times. To anyone considering it, go for it, you won’t regret it!

Written 9 January 2020

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Claire H

New York City32 contributions

A must visit in Cape Town

Apr 2021 • none

The food and service at Mzansi was phenomenal! We were in Langa for a charity bike ride with the Langa Bicycle Hub (highly recommend as well!) and came here for lunch after. Right away we felt like we were being greeted and treated like family. The afternoon was spent enjoying great food, laughs, and conversation. My friends and I often go to 'fine' dining restaurants when visiting cities and this blew almost all the food we have had here out of the water. The space isn't fancy, but it is extremely homey and well decorated and the food isn't over sauced like most places. We didn't have a chance to enjoy the music due to lockdown restrictions but we will be back with more of our friends in the future!

Written 24 April 2021

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Dylan Norris

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The #1 Restaurant and Experience in Cape Town

Feb 2020 • none

I have eaten at Mzansi Restaurant two times now, and it is quite easily the most amazing food I have had while in Cape Town, and one of the best experiences I have had in 7 weeks here. The traditional African food served by local mothers in Langa is truly special and unique. The environment created by the loving locals who treat you as family and the traditional African live music makes Mzansi an all-around wholesome, educational, and delicious experience. Anyone who has come to Cape Town without trying Mzansi is truly missing out.

Written 27 February 2020

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lvsykes

Bloemfontein6 contributions

Excellent African band.

Dec 2019 • none

Very disappointed after reading the amazing reviews. Only offered a basic menu, not what is on the web. Restaurant was empty, 3 other couples arrived. Did not tell us to leave before 9pm and when we decided to leave at 9:30 because they were packing up we could not get an Uber! Uber will not come into the township after 9 because of the Uber - taxi wars. This could of been told to us as they knew. The owners tried to get a taxi who were eventually asking a taxi friend of a taxi which started making me very nervous because all my guests were foreigners. When I showed them my disapproval the owner eventually called an Uber driver who lives across the road and he came back from CT central and took us back to Somerset West. Got home at 11pm. I suggest you go there with a travel guide.

Written 14 January 2020

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Leo M.

Rome147 contributions

Great experience!

Jan 2020 • none

We had a great time at Mzansi. It is definitely worth, and safe! Food was amazing, Mama and her staff created a nice atmosphere, and some local musicians played throughout the evening. Very interesting to hear about the story of the restaurant and of the township. At the end of the night, Mama helped us booking a cab back to our hotel.

Written 7 January 2020

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Lattakia15

6 contributions

Tourist trap

Feb 2020 • couples

When you arrive they immediately try to sell you paintings, which are no normal prizes at all. The food, music and hospitality is good but its more a tourist experience instead of the african experience. Its really expensive for what you get, 225 rand each... Food is oké, but you can get better in cape town center with the locals for 35 rand.

Written 17 February 2020

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BOTHA ADELE

Cape Town Central3 contributions

Amazing food, fun atmosphere.

Jun 2020 • none

I have eaten at Mzansi Restaurant for quite sometime now, it had one of the most amazing food I have had while in Cape Town. The traditional African food is truly special and delicious. They play the traditional African live music once in a while round up the whole experience. Anyone who has come to Cape Town without trying Mzansi is truly missing out. The staff, the food, the atmosphere is truly amazing.

Written 7 August 2020

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Jax3666

Flushing26 contributions

Life Changing Dinner Experience

Nov 2019 • none

We had dinner at and with Mzansi at her restaurant and the food and she were nothing short of amazing. Mzansi shared her life story and how she created this restaurant from nothing with nothing. The food is prepared by loving hands including her own. The taste is sublime. The music, the art that you will experience while dining are absolutely amazing. I strongly recommend Mzansi to everyone. My entire dinner party were in tears before, during and after dining with her at her restaurant. She is an amazing women of strength, courage and perservance!!!!!

Written 8 January 2020

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Graham R

11 contributions

Fantastic food experience

Oct 2022 • none

We visited Mzansi in October 2022 with our 2 adult children on the basis of recommendation from a friend of my sons. It is a little outside the centre of Cape Town in a less 'fancy' area but the cab ride was not expensive. Buffet style food was fantastic, so much choice for us and our vegan son and staff super friendly and informative. We were given an intro to the history of the restaurant and the area and had a chance to chat to the guy who was looking after us. We had a great time and cant recommend highly enough for something different and very high quality food.

Written 21 November 2022

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Nima E

2 contributions

Must-visit on any Cape Town trip

Dec 2022 • none

Absolutely recommend anyone who's visiting Cape Town to stop by Mzansi 45, you will not get this experience anywhere else. The family really welcomes you into their home and you leave feeling nurtured, fed and enriched with historical information about the area and the family's roots in their community. Not to mention the great home cooked food.

Written 9 January 2023

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Sam R

London5 contributions

Amazing food amazing people

Oct 2022 • family

We went for dinner, 4 of us and were blown away. Not only did they open up just for us (they only open with minimum 6 people), they cooked the most amazing food, spoke with us, talked to us about the area (Langa) and just made the evening wonderful. The view from the restaurant is also absolutely stunning. A truly South African resultant and an absolute MUST for anyone visiting Cape Town.

Written 19 October 2022

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Lynn0612

Denver5 contributions

Wonderful restaurant to visit in the middle of Cape Town Township of Langa

Oct 2022 • none

The food, service, and staff were so authentic and wonderful examples of South African cuisine. This is located inside one of Cape Town's largest townships of Langa. The restaurant is located in the front part of a home and truly the food and staff are incredible experiences. If you are a foreign traveler, don't miss an opportunity to have a Guide take you to tour the townships and eat at Mzansi which is right in the middle of Langa Township. You may feel intimidated or perhaps fearful going to the townships.......don't miss this part of your trip!

Written 24 October 2022

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Allison P

1 contribution

Home Cooked Meal Made With Love <3

Apr 2021 • none

This was a unique and truly special place, you can tell that if the walls could talk, they would tell so many stories of community, family, love, and history in Langa. We were made to feel right at home by this wonderful family and their staff. The meal itself was cooked with love and all 6 of us went back for seconds (and thirds). This was a wonderful experience that they made special despite the hardships they have recently faced due to COVID-19 and limited business. I can only hope to go back again when they are restored to their full glory! This place is a must-visit in Cape Town and I highly recommend it.

Written 26 April 2021

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Jac. N

Eijsden13 contributions

A warm welcome in Langa

Oct 2023 • friends

We were there almost for a private dinner, they opened on a wednesday evening for us 7, and even the musicians came to play! The slogan is: ‚share mama‘s love‘ and that is exactly what we experienced. The food, the music, the story, everything feels real and is like visiting family . Definitely a highlight of our holiday!

Written 17 October 2023

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seiqua

5 contributions

Wow what a beautiful place!

Apr 2021 • friends

Wow what a beautiful place! It was heartbreaking to hear how hard hit this restaurant has been due to COVID but they are up and running again and I highly recommend to take a visit. The food was delicious...I was expecting it to be on the heavy side but it was delicious and delicate and of course all local dishes. The malva pudding and potato salad were my favorites.

Written 24 April 2021

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