In four short years, the Sanook Movement has taken the Border region by storm!
No visit to Buffalo City can be complete without a sitting at one of their bustling restaurants.
First to open was the Sanook Cafe in Chamberlain Road, Berea and I recall visiting them in the first few months after their opening thanks to a recommendation from Peter at The Beauty Clinic.
“These guys are revolutionising the burger industry – you have to try them!” he said.
The next day, I popped in for lunch and so began regular visits whenever I was in town. Owned by Natasha and James Hogg, whose approach is extremely hands-on, Sanook Cafe’s signature burgers and pizzas were so popular that you had to actually book a table well in advance.
The other plus, apart from the lively atmosphere and cosy setting, was the fact that they carried what is now my very favourite range of craft beer and iced tea – Emerald Vale.
Fast forward a few years and not only has Sanook Cafe expanded, but the Sanook Movement now boasts a second restaurant, the Sanook Eatery, situated at the Beacon Bay Crossings.
Although it has a completely different look and feel to the Cafe, the Eatery has its own charm, which is again created by the buzz of people enjoying themselves in good company.
SANOOK MEALS
The menu at Sanook Eatery also features pasta in-stead of burgers which slightly changes the visiting demographic.
For something different, their third restaurant, Cantina & Craft, which is also situated at the Beacon Bay Crossing, spices up the Movement by providing an alternative to the fine fare found at its sister establishments by offering some fantastic Mexican choices – Tacos, Nachos, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Burritos and, of course, Tequila!
All three restaurants have a broad menu that includes starters, salads, grills, desserts and milkshakes, so you can rest assured that there is something for everyone’s palate.
It certainly seems that the Hoggs have the Midas touch when it comes to great value meals in East London and one can only wonder as to what or indeed where their next move might be.
Expect great things!
For more information or to book a table, visit www.sanook.co.za or call 043 721 3215 (Cafe); 043 748 2494(Eatery); 043 748 2636.
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