Unbeatable Ukko
MOST DELECTABLE: MEDITERRANEAN TAPAS, SUSHI, GRILLS
Great seafood dishes and cocktails for an Easter family get-together.
Easter is a special time all over the world and many people celebrate the religious weekend through a shared meal. A good venue to do so is Ukko restaurant inside the Nicolway shopping centre.
It has become popular for its Mediterranean tapas, sushi and grills.
Ukko also stands out because of its contemporary décor and the jazzy beats that play while you eat.
The food at Ukko is unforgettable. Restaurant owner, Mun Manal, is at the eatery every day, welcoming guests, introducing them to new dishes, and making sure the service remains as stellar as it was from the first day of opening.
It’s rare to meet a restaurant owner who goes from table to table checking that guests are alright and most impressive of all remembering them by name.
His interpersonal skills coupled with the highly professional, efficient, quick-to-serve and clear-a-table staff make many people visit the restaurant repeatedly.
For Easter, Ukko is offering a menu for those who want to celebrate the weekend with their loved ones without having to cook at home.
The large whole fish is highly recommended. It is succulent and flame-grilled with olive oil, lemon and coriander.
As per Christian traditions, people do not eat meat on Good Friday, so fish, and in South Africa it’s often pickled fish, is a popular option.
The seafood section of the menu offers a variety of dishes.
From squid heads to seared tender tuna, crispy salmon rolls to signature dishes like shrimp tempura, there is plenty to choose from.
Side dishes are served separately and one portion is enough for two people.
The beauty of contemporary restaurants like Ukko is that you can mix and match dishes from different parts of the menu.
Regular patrons are also allowed to combine dishes for a unique dining experience.
As is the current standard, a vegan or vegetarian menu is available and side dishes can be changed and mixed with other dishes.
This ensures that as a vegan you don’t only have one or two choices as happens in many restaurants.
Palette cleansers are served between meals.
An extensive drinks and cocktail menu is available.
Ukko is one of the most popular spots in Bryanston and requires making a booking.
If you find yourself waiting for a table, enjoy a drink at the beautifully decorated bar.
Don’t leave. The menu is worth the wait.