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faff restaurant is headed up by the restauranteur dave wallace

the menu for faff restaurant includes a wide selection of soups salads starters mains pastas desserts cheeses and degustation options

      Starters    
 
Soups
   
Duo of cool summer soups  
v Apple 'n Avo Gazpacho  
v Watermelon 'n fresh ginger Gazpacho  
           
v Butternut soup    
A creamy blend of young butternut, gently poached in a homemade stock of seasons vegetables & parev cream
 
 
 
Salads
           
    Salmon ceviche    
      House speciality - Salad of Tequila & fresh orange marinated Norwegian salmon (ceviche style cured) with a salsa of   melon concasse, red chilli & coriander, on greens    
           
v African salad    
Salad of glazed pecans, grilled apple, dates & smoked tofu on greens dressed in a blueberry vinaigrette
           
v Chef salad of the day    
Salad of the day of greens, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, cubed sweet potato, julienned carrots & balsamic vinaigrette dressing  
   
Sashimi cocktail  
Fresh tuna or Salmon sashimi pieces amidst chopped egg, poached coconut rice, cornichons, red onion & shredded iceberg
   
Mandarin Duck pancakes  
Crêpes filled with duck meat, cucumber ribbons, spring onions & hoisin sauce served with a light aromatic dipping sauce
   
Trio of meat "Tournée"  
Chicken, cranberries & coriander on beetroot potato mouse  
Babotie Beef on basil potato mouse  
Lamb Teriyaki on vanilla potato mouse  
       
Beef Carpaccio    
Wafer thin slices of raw beef, drizzled with a hand crafted basil oil & vanilla pear compote
         
      Duo of Soufflés   (two of the below)  
    House speciality - Twice baked, fresh Norwegian Salmon Soufflé smothered with a creamy wholegrain sauce    
v House speciality - Twice baked, Butternut Soufflé smothered with a creamy wholegrain sauce    
    House speciality - Twice baked, Beef biltong Soufflé smothered with a creamy wholegrain sauce    
 
 
Degustation portions are ± 1/3 the size of a regular starter portion (exp Soufflés   ± 1/2 )

Degustation plate of any 3 of the above marked with either an or
           
           
           
      Mains    
   
"Cannelloni" Aubergine  
v Grilled aubergine slices, stuffed with a duxell of mushroom, aubergine & rossa tomatoes drizzled with a warm mediteranean tomato sauce
 
      Gnocchi  
v     House speciality - Gnocchi, wild field mushrooms, water chestnuts & fresh deep fried sage    
           
Salmon  
Roasted Norwegian salmon (± 220g) , creamed potato & red cabbage with ginger & honey jus
 
Line fish       
Grilled line fish of the day (please check with your waiter what is fresh today ± 220g ) , coconut rice, vegetables
 
Southern Fried chicken  
Chicken breast, thigh & leg (all on the bone) coated in our secret recipe, deep fried till golden, served with grilled pineapple, fried banana and potato wedges
 
Chicken Schnitzel  
Tender chicken Schnitzel, crumbed and pan fried, creamed potato, vegetables
(add sauce of pepper or mushroom)  
 
Chicken Laksa  
An amalgam of Asian flavours of coconut milk, spiced stock, red & green chillies, lemon grass, limes, coriander, with angle hair & chicken
 
Nasi Goreng "al la FAFF"  
Indonesian style rice stir fry, chicken, spiced beef sausage, julienne vegetables, topped with shredded egg & satay sauce
v omit chicken & sausage and add smoked tofu for vegetarian option
     
Duo of Kebabs (Chicken &/or beef)  
Suclent kebabs of Chicken, pineapple & apricot &/or cubes of scotch fillet, mushrooms, courgettes & fresh bay leaves
 
      Osso Bucco  
      House speciality - Osso Buco (beef)   slow casseroled in red wine, served on a bed of creamed "style" potato & vegetables    
           
Scotch fillet        
Flame grilled as required, aged Scotch fillet (± 300g or ± 500g) , with potato wedges & vegetables       
(add sauce of pepper, mushroom or monkey gland)  
 
Mixed grill  
Scotch fillet (± 100g), lamb cutlet, spicy beef sausage, chicken thigh, grilled mushrooms, vine tomatoes & potatoes wedges
 
Lamb Cutlets  
Lamb cutlets (± 375g) marinated in mint & olive oil, grilled to medium
 
Lamb shank  
Tender lamb shank (± 500g) , slow roasted for 24 hours in white wine, apple & mint on a bed of creamed potato
 
 
 
      Desserts    
     
v Chocolate volcano  
Decadent warm double chocolate self saucing dessert
         
v Chocolate slab    
Square of rich Dark chocolate & nuts with vanilla cream
         
v Warm Apple Crisp    
Warm homemade "Faff apple pie", styled to apple crumble with vanilla cream
         
v Berry "Eaton Mess"    
Almalgam of pale meringues, berries, cherry liqueur & cream
           
v     "not" Cheese cake    
      House speciality - Stunning layered baked cake of cinnamon pumpkin, banana, cranberries & tofu with a sticky sauce      
         
v Creamy ice cream    
Creamy velvet ice cream (reg - 3 scoops from) - chose from, double chocolate, organic lavnder, or spiced ginger with Iranian fig
         
v Home made Sorbet    
Sorbet (reg - 3 scoops from) - chose from tart lemon, fresh peach or berries of the forest
 
 
Degustation portions are ± 1/3 the size of a regular dessert portion

Degustation plate of any 3 of the above marked with an
 
 
 
  • Selected items available as "Beshol Israel".
  • Certain dishes are available as Mehadrin commission. Please check with your waiter.
  • To ensure the highest level of service, in the unlikely event that a specific meal is not up to standard, the entire tables meals could be withdrawn and remade (± 25 min).
  • Due to degustation plates & kitchen limitations unfortunately no variations to the menu can be accommodated.
  • With dégustation plates, the work load on the kitchen is significantly increased and therefore designed very carefully. Due to this we are only able to offer dégustation plates as specified and in combinations of 3.
  • Please note our kitchen uses various nuts, nut oil based products, grains & flours, so please ask if you have any intolerances and the chef will be happy to advise you.
  • All weights indicated are based on raw weights.
  • Regretably Lunch & Sunday menus available only at those times.
  • Kindly note that gratuity is not included in menu prices, however we reserve the right to add a 10% service charge.
  • Unfortunately due to the increasing number of no-shows or over bookings, during special occasions or busy times we may require a non-refundable deposit or prepayment. Valid credit card details accepted to confirm the reservation.
  • All no shows &/or numbers not in accordance with those actually finally confirmed, will be charged for @ R100 pp.
  • Complete reservations are subject to a 15 minute late allowance, after which the reservation could be cancelled (please give us a call if you are running late and we will try our best to accommodate you).
  • Children over 12 most welcome.
  • A minimum charge of R100 per person is set.
  • We accept all major credit cards, but regrettably no cheques.
  • Most menu items available for take aways up to 19:00, but unfortunately due to Shabbat not on a Saturday.
  • While every precaution has been taken, the restaurant, management & staff accept no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by patrons.
  • All the menus are subject to change without prior notice.

 

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