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

  • Shrimp$11.00
  • Chicken$11.00
  • Vegetable$10.00

• Saldanha Bay Mussels$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

  • Beef$12.00
  • Lamb$13.00

• Shrimp Mozambique$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

  • Shrimp$16.00
  • Brisket$15.00
  • Chicken$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

  • Ribeye$13.00
  • Chicken$12.00

• Sodwana Bay Cakes$12.00

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

• South African Sampler$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

  • Beef$11.00
  • Vegetable$10.00

• Fish and Chips$13.00

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

• The Joburger$13.00

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

• Prego Sandwich$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 Fritters$10.00

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

• Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich$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 Wings$14.00

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

• Crispy Cauli Wings$10.00

  Served with ranch

• Savoury Flatbread$7.00

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

• Flatbread Mozambique$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 Calamari$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 Salad$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 Kale$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 Ginger$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)$8.00

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

Mains

• Cape Malay Crab Curry$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 Brisket$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

  • Shrimp$16.00
  • Chicken$15.00
  • Spaghetti Squash$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

  • Half$18.00
  • Quarter$12.00

• Ribeye$25.00

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

• Ribeye Marina$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 Steak$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 Mignon$32.00
  • Ten Ounce Ribeye Steak$28.00
  • Pork Belly$25.00
  • Calamari, Scallop and Shrimp$33.00
  • Chicken$26.00
  • Mixed Vegetables$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 Cod$19.00

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

• Calamari, Chouriço and Olives$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 Ten$27.00
  • Plate of Six$22.00

• Seared Scallops Trinchado$17.00

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

• Sandy Bay Seafood Platter$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 Bredie$5.00

  A Cape Malay specialty. Whipped carrots and potatoes with cilantro

• Drakensburg Legumes$5.00

  Green beans sautéed in garlic butter

• Squash Noodles$5.00

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

• Fragrant Rice$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 Slaw$5.00

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

• Mac and Cheese$5.00

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

• Slap Chips$5.00

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

• Roasties$5.00

  Garlic butter crisped roasted potatoes, duo bell peppers and onions

Premium Sides

• Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$7.00

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

• Lobster Mac and Cheese$10.00

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

Desserts

• Sticky Toffee Pudding$10.00

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

• Sticky Toffee Cheesecake$11.00

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

• Chocolate Lekker Tarts$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 – Belgium$6.00

• Saint Arnold Art Car IPA$5.00

• Live Oak Hefeweizen$5.00

• Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny$5.00

• Karbach Crawford Bock$5.00

• Karbach Love Street$4.00

• Bud Light$4.00

Cocktails

• Cap e Town$12.00

  Cucumber Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Peli Seasoning

• Madagascar Mule$12.00

  Whiskey, Vanilla, Lime, Ginger Beer

• Strawberry Fresh$10.00

  Strawberry Vodka, Aperol, Strawberry Puree, Lemon

• Vilakazi Cooler$12.00

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

• Shaka 75$12.00

  Mezcal, Van Der Hum Liqueur, Lime, Champagne

• Dawa$12.00

  Vodka, Velvet Falernum, Lime, Mint, Honey

• Oude Fashion$12.00

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

• The Chappie$12.00

  Amarula, Luxardo Amaretto, Brandy

Soda

• Coca-Cola$3.25

• Diet Coke$3.25

• Minute Maid Lemonade$3.25

• Fuze Raspberry Tea$3.25

• Dr. Pepper$3.25

• Sprite$3.25

• Iced Tea$3.25

Juice & More

• OJ/Grapefruit$3.25

• Acqua Panna Still Natural Spring Water

  • One Liter$8.00

• Milk$3.25

• San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water

  • One Liter$8.00

Coffee & Espresso

• Sticky Toffee Latte

  • Single$5.00
  • Double$5.75

• Espresso

  • Single$3.25
  • Double$4.00

• Americano

  • Single$3.25
  • Double$4.00

• Latte

  • Single$4.00
  • Double$4.75

• Affogato

  • Single$5.00
  • Double$6.75

• Cappuccino

  • Single$4.00
  • Double$4.75

• Geva Coffee$3.25

Kiddies Meal

• Kiddies Frikadelle$10.00

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

• Kiddies Peli Chicken$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 Cheese$7.00

  Grilled hoagie roll with cheddar cheese. Served with slap chips

• Mac N Cheese$5.00

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