Peli Peli South African Kitchen - The Woodlands

Shebeen Menu

South African pub food at its best. Shebeens initially sprung up as illegal speakeasies around South Africa, far from the watchful eyes of the oppressive apartheid regime of old. People of all races and backgrounds would mingle, unwind and dance the night away. Shebeens are now completely legal and tout the best street food in the country

• Rissoles

  Crunchy on the outside, doughy on the inside, these savoury Portuguese-styled empanadas are a standard on any South African table. Served with smoked peppadew coulis and sweet boomslang chilli sauce

  • ShrimpUSD 11.00
  • ChickenUSD 11.00
  • VegetableUSD 10.00

• Saldanha Bay MusselsUSD 12.00

  Mussels are so beloved in South Africa, they are one of the country's top exports and best enjoyed simply with white wine, garlic and a sprinkle of micro cilantro. Served with grilled garlic bread for extra dipping

• Cape Malay Samoosas

  Flaky pastry filled with spicy meat and cut into spears. Served with zesty green mamba sauce and mango chutney

  • BeefUSD 12.00
  • LambUSD 13.00

• Shrimp MozambiqueUSD 15.00

  A favourite from Mozambique. Sautéed Gulf shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese, served with grilled garlic bread

• Bunny Chow

  Though the name implies otherwise, there are no bunnies in bunny chow. It is, rather, a delectable, slow braised curry served in a warm, crusty bread bowl

  • ShrimpUSD 16.00
  • BrisketUSD 15.00
  • ChickenUSD 15.00

• Trinchado

  Originally brought by Portuguese Africans from Mozambique, trinchado is a staple in South Africa and features sliced meats in a creamy, garlicky white wine reduction sauce. All dishes are served with grilled garlic bread

  • RibeyeUSD 13.00
  • ChickenUSD 12.00

• Sodwana Bay CakesUSD 12.00

  Coastal South African style crab and Atlantic cod cakes served with a zesty peppadew rémoulade

• South African SamplerUSD 20.00

  Take a guided tour around South Africa with crispy lamb samosas, a bobotie made with curried beef and creamy whipped carrots, wood grilled Boerewors sausage and air-dried beef biltong

• Bobotie (Ba-Boo-Tie)

  A delicious mixture of curry and Cape Malay whipped carrots topped with a flaky pie crust. Served with a dollop of mango chutney. Rich, savoury, spicy, aromatic and zingy. Bobotie is not only the pride of Peli Peli, it's the national dish of South Africa

  • BeefUSD 11.00
  • VegetableUSD 10.00

• Fish and ChipsUSD 13.00

  Beer-battered Atlantic cod with peppadew rémoulade, served with South African slap chips

• The JoburgerUSD 13.00

  A half-pound Gouda cheeseburger with peppadew rémoulade, tropical bbq sauce, lettuce and fried onions on a toasted brioche bun

• Prego SandwichUSD 15.00

  So-named after the Portuguese prego bread roll, this is considered by some to be the best sandwich in the world. Strips of seared ribeye steak on a toasted pillowy bun, brushed with garlic butter and drizzled with red wine cream sauce, served with slap chips

• Boer FrittersUSD 10.00

  Corn, zucchini and Gouda cheese fritters served with smoked peppadew coulis and creamy Swazi sauce

• Crispy Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 12.00

  Crispy chicken on a garlic toasted brioche bun with peppadew rémoulade, Roma tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce, and peli peli sticky toffee sauce. Served with slap chips

• Peli Peli WingsUSD 14.00

  Savoury chicken wings slathered with spicy peli peli-orange glaze. Served with ranch

• Crispy Cauli WingsUSD 10.00

  Served with ranch

• Savoury FlatbreadUSD 7.00

  Crispy flatbread brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Parmesan and South African herbs

• Flatbread MozambiqueUSD 12.00

  Flatbread originally came to Southern Africa via Mozambique. In our very South African twist, we top it with thinly sliced air-dried beef biltong, caramelized onions, smoked Gouda cheese, peppadew chillies, peppadew coulis and local microgreens

• Cape Town CalamariUSD 14.00

  A Cape Town specialty. Lightly breaded calamari seasoned with lemon zest and fresh cracked pepper, crisped to a golden brown. Served with a side of peppadew rémoulade

Salads

• Oupa's SaladUSD 8.00

  Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, roasted cauliflower, heirloom tomatoes, green onions and nasturtium flowers–an homage to Chef Ryan's grandfather, or Oupa, a South African farmer. Drizzled with sweet vinaigrette

• Rainbow KaleUSD 8.00

  A colourful tribute to the Rainbow Nation featuring a diverse array of fresh ingredients: rainbow chard, caramelized onions, heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, spiced pumpkin seeds, peppadew chilies and crispy Brussels sprouts. Tossed in a lemon-thyme vinaigrette

Soups

• Roasted Carrot GingerUSD 8.00

  A nod to South Africa's illustrious English heritage, this cream-based soup is a combination of sweet roasted carrots, zingy ginger and spiced pumpkin seeds

• Boontjie (Boyn-Key)USD 8.00

  A slightly spicy South African soup made with lentils, black beans, fresh tomato, carrots, coriander and African spice

Mains

• Cape Malay Crab CurryUSD 32.00

  One pound of snow crab in our delicious South African curry, served with a side of fragrant rice pilaf. We recommend eating it South African style: with your hands. Don't worry. We've got you covered with overalls, Bru

• Beer Braised BrisketUSD 17.00

  Slow braised brisket in beer served on top of whipped carrot Cape Malay bredie, topped with red wine cream sauce and grilled heirloom tomatoes

• South African Curries

  Since the Seventeenth Century, Indian, Malay and Indonesian communities have been making curries in South Africa. It is one of the most beloved dishes in the country and a signature at Peli Peli. Served with a side of fragrant South African rice pilaf

  • ShrimpUSD 16.00
  • ChickenUSD 15.00
  • Spaghetti SquashUSD 14.00

From the Braai

In South Africa, cooking over open wood flames is somewhat of a religion and is known as braai. The love of grilling is shared across all cultures and is a source of great national pride. In South Africa, we say bbq is a sauce. A braai is an all-day affair

• Peli Peli Chicken

  Brought to shore by the Portuguese, this spicy African bird's eye chilli sauce, also known as peri peri, is so popular in South Africa, it is at once a marinade, a condiment and a way of life. If there is one way to prove a South African chef's ability, it is their mastery of all things peli peli. We take it so seriously, we named our restaurant after it. Our chicken is grilled over a wood-fired braai and slathered in spicy, savoury peli peli sauce. Served with your choice of two sides

  • HalfUSD 18.00
  • QuarterUSD 12.00

• RibeyeUSD 25.00

  A beautifully marbled eight or eleven ounce ribeye steak served with your choice of two sides and one sauce

• Ribeye MarinaUSD 26.00

  Surf and turf Cape Town style. Ribeye steak topped with Gulf shrimp and calamari sautéed in a white wine reduction sauce. Served with your choice of two sides

• Cauliflower SteakUSD 14.00

  Thick cut cauliflower grilled with a tropical BBQ sauce. To add even more savouriness, it's paired with mushrooms and crispy fried onions. Finished with smoked peppadew coulis and microgreens

• Espetadas

  A skewered meat tradition made legendary in South Africa by Portuguese explorers. All orders are served on sizzling hanging skewers dripping with garlic butter and come with your choice of two sides and two sauces

  • Ten Ounce Filet MignonUSD 32.00
  • Ten Ounce Ribeye SteakUSD 28.00
  • Pork BellyUSD 25.00
  • Calamari, Scallop and ShrimpUSD 33.00
  • ChickenUSD 26.00
  • Mixed VegetablesUSD 19.00

Signature South African Sauces

• Peli Peli

  peli peli chillies, vinegar and oil

• Naçional

  beer, peli peli chillies, butter and cream

• Green Mamba

  green chilli, cilantro, mint and lemon

• Swazi

  coconut, roasted chillies, and lemon

• Red Wine Reduction

  Cabernet, butter, thyme, black peppercorns and cream

• Garlic Butter

  with green onions and herbs

• Trinchado

  Sauvignon Blanc, cream, garlic and butter

• Peppercorn

  whole black peppercorns and cream

• Boomslang

  sweet green chilli, onion, cilantro and mint

• Chimichurri

  blended herbs, green chilli and olive oil

• Blitz

  habanero chillies, vinegar, and oil

From the Cape

Located at the Atlantic end of the African continent, the Cape of Good Hope extends so far south, the hot African sun meets frigid Antarctic currents and creates an idyllic, Mediterranean-like climate. Given the deep, lush sea at its shore, Cape Town is home to some of the tastiest seafood in the world

• Pan Seared CodUSD 19.00

  Seared Atlantic cod fillet served with tangy coconut Swazi sauce and your choice of two sides

• Calamari, Chouriço and OlivesUSD 16.00

  A Portuguese South African classic. Grilled calamari, Portuguese chorizo and green olives in a lemon butter garlic sauce served with grilled garlic bread

• Porto Shrimp

  Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic butter peli peli sauce, served on fragrant South African rice and two sides

  • Plate of TenUSD 27.00
  • Plate of SixUSD 22.00

• Seared Scallops TrinchadoUSD 17.00

  Six scallops, seared to perfection, served atop a white wine trinchado sauce. Served with a cauliflower-bacon-corn succotash

• Sandy Bay Seafood PlatterUSD 30.00

  Sautéed Porto shrimp and scallops on fragrant South African rice, wood-grilled calamari and trinchado mussels. Served with grilled garlic bread and your choice of two sides

Sides

• Carrot BredieUSD 5.00

  A Cape Malay specialty. Whipped carrots and potatoes with cilantro

• Drakensburg LegumesUSD 5.00

  Green beans sautéed in garlic butter

• Squash NoodlesUSD 5.00

  Butternut squash and zucchini spirals with duo bell peppers, mushrooms and onions

• Fragrant RiceUSD 5.00

  South African-style long grain and wild rice with corn, bell peppers, cilantro and onions seasoned with turmeric and South African herbs

• Peppadew SlawUSD 5.00

  Red and green cabbage, spiced pumpkin seeds, cranberries, peppadew chillies, mangos and tropical dressing

• Mac and CheeseUSD 5.00

  Cavatappi pasta melted together with Gouda cheese and topped with a gooey layer of Monterey jack

• Slap ChipsUSD 5.00

  Cape Dutch-style French fries tossed with South African herbs and spicy biltong seasoning

• RoastiesUSD 5.00

  Garlic butter crisped roasted potatoes, duo bell peppers and onions

Premium Sides

• Caramelized Brussels SproutsUSD 7.00

  Browned and sautéed Brussels sprouts in a coconut infused sweet chilli sauce

• Lobster Mac and CheeseUSD 10.00

  Cavatappi pasta and Gouda cheese sauce with garlic buttersautéed lobster, topped with a gooey layer of Monterey jack

Desserts

• Sticky Toffee PuddingUSD 10.00

  Warm spiced date cake drizzled with sticky toffee sauce served a la mode with vanilla bean ice cream

• Sticky Toffee CheesecakeUSD 11.00

  Loaded with sticky toffee chunks, our house-made cheesecake is served upside down and drizzled with sticky toffee sauce

• Chocolate Lekker TartsUSD 9.00

  Three deep-fried pastry pockets filled with melted milk chocolate and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar dust. Served a la mode with vanilla bean ice cream and hot chocolate sauce

Beer

• Castle Lager – South Africa

  • Market Price

• Stella Artois – BelgiumUSD 6.00

• Saint Arnold Art Car IPAUSD 5.00

• Live Oak HefeweizenUSD 5.00

• Eureka Heights Buckle BunnyUSD 5.00

• Karbach Crawford BockUSD 5.00

• Karbach Love StreetUSD 4.00

• Bud LightUSD 4.00

Cocktails

• Cap e TownUSD 12.00

  Cucumber Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Peli Seasoning

• Madagascar MuleUSD 12.00

  Whiskey, Vanilla, Lime, Ginger Beer

• Strawberry FreshUSD 10.00

  Strawberry Vodka, Aperol, Strawberry Puree, Lemon

• Vilakazi CoolerUSD 12.00

  Reposado Tequila, Van Der Hum Liqueur, Lemon, Passion Fruit

• Shaka 75USD 12.00

  Mezcal, Van Der Hum Liqueur, Lime, Champagne

• DawaUSD 12.00

  Vodka, Velvet Falernum, Lime, Mint, Honey

• Oude FashionUSD 12.00

  Whiskey, Clement Coconut, Angostura Bitters, Toasted Coconut, Orange

• The ChappieUSD 12.00

  Amarula, Luxardo Amaretto, Brandy

Soda

• Coca-ColaUSD 3.25

• Diet CokeUSD 3.25

• Minute Maid LemonadeUSD 3.25

• Fuze Raspberry TeaUSD 3.25

• Dr. PepperUSD 3.25

• SpriteUSD 3.25

• Iced TeaUSD 3.25

Juice & More

• OJ/GrapefruitUSD 3.25

• Acqua Panna Still Natural Spring Water

  • One LiterUSD 8.00

• MilkUSD 3.25

• San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water

  • One LiterUSD 8.00

Coffee & Espresso

• Sticky Toffee Latte

  • SingleUSD 5.00
  • DoubleUSD 5.75

• Espresso

  • SingleUSD 3.25
  • DoubleUSD 4.00

• Americano

  • SingleUSD 3.25
  • DoubleUSD 4.00

• Latte

  • SingleUSD 4.00
  • DoubleUSD 4.75

• Affogato

  • SingleUSD 5.00
  • DoubleUSD 6.75

• Cappuccino

  • SingleUSD 4.00
  • DoubleUSD 4.75

• Geva CoffeeUSD 3.25

Kiddies Meal

• Kiddies FrikadelleUSD 10.00

  A half-pound Gouda cheeseburger on a toasted brioche bun. Served with slap chips

• Kiddies Peli ChickenUSD 10.00

  If there is one way to prove a South African chef's ability, it is the mastery of all things peli peli. We take it so seriously, we named our restaurant after it. Our Chicken is grilled over a wood-fired braai and slathered in garlic lemon butter sauce. Served with slap chips

• Grilled CheeseUSD 7.00

  Grilled hoagie roll with cheddar cheese. Served with slap chips

• Mac N CheeseUSD 5.00

  Cavatappi pasta melted together with Gouda cheese and topped with a gooey layer of Monterey jack