We had dinner last night at Noop. Chef and owner Abe Conradie came out to greet us and offered his ''specials of the day''. My aim was to try another risotto there and when he mentioned that, I went for it.
For starter, we had Tropical Salad with parma ham, julienne sweet potato, grapes, lychee with feta cheese, caramelised peanuts, olives and rocket herb salad. All looking fresh and full marks for presentation.
I had chicken roulade stuffed with pistachio nuts, smoked raisin, spring onions rolled in nori, served with a soft polenta, wilted spinach and asparagus, a smoked paprika and honey sauce served with beetroot risotto. It was sublime!
Ron had the other special: Fish with green vegetables, pureed spinach and mash potatoes with nuts. All washed down with Ken Forrester's slightly dry Chenin Blanc and served by Angelo the waiter.
A wonderful welcome back after a keyhole surgery. Which restaurant next? Normally, we don't recommend restaurants to our guests until we have tried it again and again.
