Parking was a bit of an issue to find, but there seemed to be some sort of security. A smaller restaurant, the décor at the Market Theatre branch was quite similar to that of the Melrose branch. Once we were seated and the ordering process was out of the way, the ‘storyteller’ came over. One has a choice of a poem or a story—we ended up with both. It’s actually quite an amusing concept, as diners are encouraged to sing along to the drum beat to keep you focused on the story/poem. We heard the ever-so-riveting tale of how Shaka Zulu came to this world.

We were served the usual bread, etc., and we shared a giant salad amongst all six of us. The menu consists mainly of meat dishes with an African touch, from Moroccan to South African Malay. I had a spicy Moroccan dish, Tangine Lamb. For those of you wanting to go with something more South African, the ‘pooitjie’ dishes are recommended.

The concept of Moyo’s is quite unique, in that it’s more of an ‘up-market’ celebration and embracing of African cuisine. They also had a face painter. No, none of that clown’s face or wild animal kiddies stuff. Just some black-and-white dots which resemble those traditionally used by the Xhosa tribe to decorate their faces.

The Melrose Arch branch seemed to cater to a more ‘hip’ crowd, and the menu was a bit limited to bring under-18s along. Otherwise, it’s a funky concept, and I’d definitely go there again!