On Monday 15 June it was a school holiday, as the next day was Youth Day, a public holiday. It was a much needed long weekend for us. When we woke up, it was one of those cold and rainy days in Cape Town. We had to go to Tyger Valley, a shopping centre close to us. Walking past the closed doors of Annapurna, an Indian restaurant that has relocated recently, we decided that it would be a good idea to visit them in their new venue at the Tyger Valley Waterfront.

Inside Annapurna

We were welcomed like old friends by the owner who recognised us from previous visits. Their new venue has been tastefully decorated and felt very warm and cosy, especially as it was raining outside.

Their naan and tandoori dishes will always be favourites with Deon and I and we ordered the usual – Chicken Tikka Masala for myself and very hot Lamb Vindaloo for Deon. As usual, the service was excellent.

This is a gem not to be missed – if you enjoy curries and spicy food, this is the place to visit – especially on a cold and rainy day in Cape Town.

Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Vindaloo