TANG is a sensory dining experience we simply cannot get enough of.
TANG hits the mark on every count. Prime location, beautiful interiors, and above all, good food. And it’s by no accident; owner Nicky Van Der Walt and Group Executive Chef Vixa Kalenga spent months curating the space and developing the menu.
The result? A dining experience like no other, which is quite the feat considering it’s located in the heart of Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront.
First impressions, they say, are the most important, and TANG makes a lasting, and impactful one. Water cascading down the walls at the entrance is at once striking and calming and sets the tone for the experience that awaits within.
Conceived by celebrated designer Tristan Du Plessis, the modern neutral interior is brought to life with rich textures and elements throughout, and with uninterrupted views of the waterfront and the harbour beyond, the setting couldn’t be more picturesque. But don’t think for a moment that the setting is the only star of the show.
The menu is, in a word, sublime. At TANG, the very best of Japanese izakayas, robatayaki grills, and classical Cantonese eateries are interpreted with contemporary twists and masterful execution.
From the show-stopping signature black cod and delicacies like wagyu, to sushi and tacos, expect bold flavours, delicate textures, and a visual experience on every plate.
The menu is undeniably complex in its ingredients and compositions, as we discovered from plate to plate, but somehow familiar and hearty: it’s the sweet spot between fine dining and comfort food, where tradition meets innovation in unparalleled refinement and imagination.
And of course, with any great food, there should be equally great wine, and we weren’t disappointed. A carefully curated selection of wines and cocktails offers something for every occasion, while elevating the food and enticing the palette.
Nicky’s wine label, Mirabelle Rosé, is an ode to the superb rosé wines made in the south of France, which capture the freshness of the rising sun and the promise of a new day. With Mirabelle, she set out to create ‘a world-class Provençal-style rosé; a light and fresh wine with a beautiful pink hue that one can drink from brunch right through the day without getting palate fatigue’.
Mirabelle Rosé is lovingly crafted from old vine Cinsault and Mourvèdre grown in the Swartland. It features notes of cherry, strawberry, and candyfloss, a subtle rose petal perfume, and a lemon twist finish.
Luxury is a term that’s often overused these days, but in the case of TANG, it’s very much justified. Every detail is attended to, so you can simply sit back, take it all in, and leave feeling lighter, and inspired in ways that only fine cuisine can achieve. Spoil yourself, you’ll thank us later.
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Written by Edwain Steenkamp
Feature photo: Chanelle Naudt
