Mábu Restaurant
A celebration of open-flame cooking and fine dining.
Mábu is unapologetically dramatic from the moment you walk in. Geometric floor tiles, large-scale ceiling installations and layers of rich texture create a sense of contemporary Afro-luxury. Meanwhile, the mix of intimate booths and smaller tables, all of which are usually occupied, gives the cathedral-like space a surprising warmth. Chef Thabo’s menu centres on open-flame cooking, with the kitchen transforming everything from classic steaks to fish, poultry and more adventurous meats into deeply flavourful, beautifully plated dishes. Each course feels deliberate and expressive, balancing technical skill with bold African identity. From the remarkable space to the polished service, Mábu is intent on turning dinner into an occasion.
Don't leave without trying:
The Export steak (a 700g marbled and flavourful three-bone steak inspired by cuts from the 1940s), paired with “butter from the gods” and fondant potatoes.
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