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Mesopotamia in Cape Town South Africa

I have been living in Cape Town now for about 12 years. I have never been to the Mesopotamia restaurant, but have heard my friends rave about it for years. So, when my good friend came to visit me from the United States, I decided that this would be a good opportunity to check it out. I picked up my friend who was staying at one of the Cape Town South Africa Hotels and off we went.

When we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that we had to sit on cushions strewn on the floor. My friend was not delighted about this prospect, having a bad back and just getting off an airplane after almost 22 hours flight time. But, I insisted (I know, it was selfish of me, but I’ve planned this for a while). I did find sitting on the floor to be uncomfortable, but I put up a good front, but I could tell that the look on my friends face was that he was suffering.

Mesopotamia served a Kurdish cuisine. My friend and I have never eaten Kurdish, so we stuck it out. All the dishes on the menu had weird names which made them appear authentic. We were first served a nice selection of mezes for starters which was accompanied by a selection of Nan breads. I can’t tell you which mezes we had because I couldn’t hear a word the waiter was saying. But, I can tell you they did range from very scrumptious to not so tasty. My friend and I did enjoy the variety of different flavors and we were happy dipping our Nan in several bowls which dripped on to our clothes on the way to our hungry mouths.

Our main course was a platter with which we shared. It included a wonderful selection of chicken and lamb as well as some vegetarian sides. Most of the items on the platter was delightful and seem authentic, because it didn’t quite taste like Middle Eastern nor Moroccan, but appeared to look like either. We were delightfully full when the belly dancer came by our table and made us forget we were in pain sitting on floor cushions.

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Tags: Cape Town, Mesopotamia, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, restaurant, South Africa

2 Comments to Mesopotamia in Cape Town South Africa

1. 

   This is the second mention I have heard of Mesopotamia in the last few weeks. First from a friend, now you. I am getting more and more intrigued and may give it a try. Not sure the kids would be too keen on the flavours though…
Alison from Cape Town on July 9th, 2009
2. 

   Glad you enjoyed..belly dancer is my cousin.
South African on July 11th, 2009

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