Fyn has ranked as the 37th Best Restaurant in the World for 2022, taking South Africa's culinary experiences up a considerable notch.
Locals can now enjoy some of the finest food in the world, as three South African restaurants have been ranked in the 2022 World's Best Restaurants list.
It’s been a meteoric rise for Fyn, this year's 37th best restaurant according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Fyn, which opened in late 2018, was placed 92nd on the 2021 list. Locally, the celebrated Eat Out Restaurant Awards placed it 5th in its top 10 list for 2019.
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La Colombe and Wolfgat have also carved a spot in the top 100 for this year too.
Located on Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia, La Colombe ranks 56th, gaining a few places compared to its 2021 ranking in 81st position. The charming restaurant in Paternoster, Wolfgat ranks 90th, slipping from 50th position in 2021.
Here’s what you need to know about dining at the world's 37th best restaurant Fyn:
1. Who’s behind it?
It is headed up by renowned chef Peter Tempelhoff and his partners, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Huge. This experienced trio have "masterminded the restaurant’s ascent and continually-evolving philosophy across the four years since its launch”.
"Peter is the visionary, turning this dream into reality with 22 years of experience; Ash brings tattoos and grunt; and Jennifer marshals the troops to deliver service the way the French intended."
2. What’s the style?
This fine dining experience sees Japanese technique meeting South African produce and ideas perfectly.
Fyn invites you to check your assumptions in at the door, as you venture on a journey of flavour discovery.
"At Fyn, South Africa’s wild freedom is tempered by the rigours of contemporary cuisine to create a restaurant at the edge."
3. Where is it situated?
It is located in the heart of Cape Town’s Inner City, on the fifth floor at Speakers’ Corner. This heritage building consists of the three-storey Church Square building erected in 1898, and the five-storey Parliament Street building, erected in 1928.
Fyn’s design sees a stylish blurring of the kitchen and dining room with its wooden-bead decor adding a Zen sensuality to the industrial space.
4. What’s on the Menu?
Fyn’s dining experience is best described as an exceptional journey of flavours and textures. Although the visual simplicity of the dishes belies the complexity of the cooking techniques. And the wine pairing is a real feat, holding its own to enhance the intensity of flavours you'll experience through your various courses.
Canapes are served in petite bento boxes and includes prawn crudo with dashi mayo and grilled shishito peppers. The kaiseki-style multi-course menu serves Hoba grilled wagyu, abalone in kelp and Outeniqua springbok.
Try all the extras. There are certain add-ons not listed on the menu, that include toppings of Beluga Caviar and shavings of truffle mushroom. It’s pricey but worth it, for this best in class dining experience.
5. When to go?
Booking through DinePlan is essential. Fyn offers various seating times and options. The current options include:
- Experience Menu: R1575; R1050 Wine Pairing
- Winter Lunch Menu R575; R450 Wine Pairing
If you book for the earlier dinner, with seating on the mezzanine level you are treated to a spectacular sunset over the city as the expertise unfolds in the open kitchen down below. For a near-interactive experience, book the raised seating option surrounding the kitchen areas, which seamlessly flow into the dining area.
Key Information:
- Website: Fyn Restaurant
- Lunch: Tues – Fri Dinner: Mon – Sat
- Address: 5th Floor, Speakers Corner, 37 Parliament Street, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 286 2736 | Email: [email protected], Reservations: 021 286 2733