CHEZ FONG

BEST FOR One of Joburg’s most exciting food experiences, an entrancing sequence of delicious dishes prepared by the inimitable Su-yen Thornhill. FOOD It’s not a Chinese restaurant and it’s not a typical tasting menu. Su-yen is part Chinese and her food fuses global influences. The menu uses the freshest seasonal ingredients. You could enjoy crab meat ‘lollipops’ on the claw with fresh salsa. Or the best chicken soup of a lifetime: egg-drop soup with the depth of long-cooked mushrooms, corn and a swirl of noodles and egg. Vegetarians and vegans are beautifully catered for. Caramelised whisky banana serves as a taste and texture foil for the refreshing fruity-juicy pops of palm sago. DRINKS BYO. SERVICE It’s more like a private party than a restaurant. Payment is made when booking. AMBIENCE Chez Fong is located on a stately home’s veranda, with a staggering view in summer and cosy with gas lamps in winter. (MLE)