Mama Africa

Restaurant · African

1 dish marked gluten free

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Food menu

Monday – Sunday 12:00 – 00:00; kitchen closes 23:00

Starters & African Tapas

  • Mama's Pap ChipsR95

    African ugali (pap) cut into chip-sized pieces, seasoned with mixed spices, deep-fried to golden perfection, and served with our secret…

    Vegetarian

  • Cabo Delgado Lobster

    Lobster meat cooked with mushrooms, creamy peanut sauce and melted parmesan cheese.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Crocodile CarpaccioR255

    Tender, lean meat brined and cold-smoked using fruit woods, drizzled with peanut satay sauce, topped with parmesan and mixed greens.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Springbok CarpaccioR205

    Raw, thinly sliced tender springbok, brined and topped with garden lettuce, grated pecorino, roasted tomato and chimichurri.

    Likely dairy

  • Spicy Bilulu / Mopane WormR125

    Traditional mopane worms boiled and grilled with mixed peppers and eggplant — rich in protein, iron and calcium.

  • Goat KebabsR165

    Tenderised goat meat skewered with mixed peppers and onions, grilled to the chef's recommendation and served with African salsa.

  • BBQ Chicken WingsR130

    A mix of chicken wingettes and drumettes grilled in our homemade BBQ sauce.

  • Crispy MushroomsR120

    Breaded mushrooms, golden-fried and served with homemade garlic aioli.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Spicy Kikanda or ChikandaR195

    The best imitation of meat, made from peanuts and orchid tubers. Fried and served with African salsa — highly recommended for vegans.

    VeganLikely nuts

  • Mama's Garden SaladR95

    Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, red onion and cucumber with sweet mustard dressing.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Mama Africa Specialties

  • Umleqwa / Hardbody ChickenR195

    A bowl of free-range chicken pieces cooked the traditional South African way. Best enjoyed with African ugali or savoury rice.

  • Jollof RiceR225

    Most popular in Nigeria and Ghana — a combination of flavours from chicken, beef and shrimp. Recommended with mixed veg or salad.

  • Moroccan Lamb Tagine

    Tender Moroccan stew with lamb, Ras El Hanout, honey, tamari, saffron, garlic, cumin, onion, almonds, apricots, chickpeas and couscous.

    Likely nutsLikely soy

  • Cape Malay Chicken CurryR215

    A dish rooted in the 1600s Cape, vibrant with Indonesian, Malaysian and East African spice. Pairs well with savoury rice.

  • Egusi SoupR210

    A popular spicy West African soup with cow tripe, trotters, dried fish, ground butternut seeds, ground crayfish, bitter leaves and spinach.

    Likely fish

  • OxtailR295

    Tenderised and cooked in a red wine tomato gravy. Best served with savoury rice or African ugali (pap).

  • Cattle BeefR215

    Cooked the Pan-African way in a tomato gravy sauce. Highly recommended with savoury rice or kwanga.

  • Zimbabwean DoviR195

    Chicken, peanut and spinach stew. Best enjoyed with a side of kwanga or African ugali.

    Likely nuts

  • Ostrich BobotieR255

    Back by popular demand. Traditional Cape Malay minced meat with curry spices and raisins, topped with an eggwash. Served with saka saka…

    Likely egg

  • Mama's Crocodile Steak

    Our signature dish! Juicy tender crocodile tail brushed with homemade basting on a bed of palm oil sweet potato mash.

  • MatokeR210

    A unique and popular East African dish of green bananas in peanut stew. Best enjoyed with savoury rice or garlic mash.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Mama Africa Vegan StewR220

    Roasted carrots, butternut, sweet potato, baby potatoes and lentils in a lightly sweetened creamy coconut and tomato broth.

    Vegan

Mama's Combos & Platters

  • Mama's Tasting MenuR750

    Eight finger foods: chakalaka and garlic mash, Cape Malay curry and savoury rice, Mama crocodile, beef stew, matoke, flame-grilled goat…

  • Vegan Tasting MenuR450

    Chakalaka & rice, saka-saka (Pondu) & ugali, chikanda, pap chips and secret sauce, Atlantic grilled veg, matoke, vegan stew, Zimbabwe dovi…

    Vegan option

  • Shisa Nyama Platter

    Five game meats — ostrich, kudu, springbok, zebra and eland — flame-grilled with mixed peppers to medium, served with your choice of two…

  • Maputo Seafood Platter for Two

    800g whole lobster, 350g kingklip fillet, 200g grilled calamari, 10 butterfly tiger prawns, 10 half-shell mussels and 100g crab sticks…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Maputo Seafood Platter for Four

    2 x 800g whole lobster, 700g kingklip fillet, 400g grilled calamari, 20 butterfly tiger prawns, 20 half-shell mussels and 200g crab sticks…

    Likely shellfish

From the Grill & Sea

  • Mozambican Piri-Piri ½ Chicken

    Half chicken marinated in a fiery red sauce of bird's eye chilli, lemon, vinegar, paprika, onion, garlic and ginger. Served with fried…

  • Mama Africa Medium Tiger Prawn Platter

    12 medium tiger prawns, butterflied and grilled to perfection. Recommended with savoury rice and a mixed side salad.

    Likely shellfish

  • Sirloin Steak (300g)

    A-grade beef sirloin grilled your way, served with grilled vegetables. We recommend adding hand-cut chips.

  • SamakiR295

    350g – 400g whole fish, delicately grilled and finished with a velvety lemon butter sauce. Pairs well with pondu and kwanga.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Kingklip Fillet

    350g kingklip dusted in flour, grilled and served with roasted tomato, thyme and olive sauce. Best with garlic mash and mixed veg.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Spicy Whole Baby Kingklip

    Dusted in flour, grilled in lemon butter and brushed with our secret Mama Africa spicy basting. Best enjoyed with saka-saka or kwanga.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flame-Grilled Wild Game Meat

    Your choice of kudu, eland, zebra, springbok or ostrich, grilled to your satisfaction on a bed of julienne vegetables. Chef recommends…

Sides

  • Dombolo (Steamed Bread)R85

    Starch side.

    Vegetarian

  • Garlic MashR85

    Starch side.

    Vegetarian

  • Pap ChipsR85

    Starch side.

    Vegan

  • KwangaR85

    Starch side.

    Vegan

  • Cous-CousR85

    Starch side.

    Vegan

  • Sweet Potato FriesR85

    Starch side.

    Vegan

  • Savoury RiceR85

    Starch side.

    Vegan

  • Hand-Cut ChipsR85

    Starch side.

    Vegan

  • African Ugali (Pap)R85

    Starch side.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Saka-Saka (Cassava Leaves / Pondu)R65

    Veggies and greens.

    Vegan

  • Grilled VegetablesR65

    Veggies and greens.

    Vegan

  • OkraR65

    Veggies and greens.

    Vegan

  • SpinachR65

    Veggies and greens.

    Vegan

  • Mixed Side SaladR65

    Veggies and greens.

    Vegan

  • Traditional Samp & BeansR65

    Veggies and greens.

    Vegan

Mama's Desserts

  • AkwaduR80

    Baked banana and coconut dessert from Equatorial Guinea. Highly recommended with an extra scoop of our homemade ice cream.

    Vegetarian

  • KoeksisterR85

    A traditional South African sticky doughnut drenched in syrup and laced with cinnamon, lemon and ginger.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter BrowniesR85

    Chocolate fudgy brownies stuffed with a thick layer of peanut butter.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Amarula CheesecakeR115

    A delicious cheesecake made with creamy Amarula liqueur.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mama's Homemade Ice CreamR75

    Handmade African ice cream showcasing original African flavours. Ask your waiter for available flavours.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Group Dining

  • Group Set Menu (Chef's Choice)R550

    A shared African feast, all served to the table. Starters: Kikanda, Pap Chips, Prawns, Garden Salad. Mains: Cattle Beef, Cape Malay Chicken…

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfish

Good to know

Café

  • Wheelchair accessiblevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address178 Long Street, 8001
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · African
Websitemamaafricacpt.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from mamaafricacpt.com
Hours
  • Monday6:30pm–11pm
  • Tuesday12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm
  • Wednesday12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm
  • Thursday12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm
  • Saturday6:30pm–11pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Mama Africa

Does Mama Africa have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Mama Africa coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Mama Africa open?

Monday: 6:30pm–11pm. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–11pm. Saturday: 6:30pm–11pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Mama Africa online?

Yes, through Book online: https://mamaafricacpt.com/reservations

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