South Africa March / April 2026

Day 1: Cape Town and Fish Hoek

We started in style, rushing from the airport straight to Fyn, an African × Japanese fusion restaurant, apparently one of the most talked about places in Cape Town. Exciting local ingredients (fynbos, seafood, game) and Japanese techniques & minimalism, what a treat, loved every bite!

Just a regular salad – ‘tulbaghia’ the South African wild garlic. It often grows wild or in gardens along the Cape coast

It was great to try plankton, the algae not the animal type. It tastes salty, similar to seaweed in my view. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is considered a sustainable “future food”.

We love the chilled low-key vibe in Fish Hoek so we returned to our usual spot for the first two nights in South Africa.

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