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Hello! It’s Me, – I’m A Foodie’s Delight

“Hello! It’s Me, let’s do lunch or dinner or breakfast- no wait, let’s do coffee! I know just the place – it’s a foodies delight and the décor is stunning.”

And that is perfect description of Hello! It’s Me,

Whether you visit the branch in Walmer or at the Boardwalk Mall, both in Gqaberha, you can expect really tasty, but quiet simple food made exceptionally well with quality ingredients.

In both cases the décor is contemporary with a big emphasis on comfort. The waiters are smartly and neatly attired and give great service.

I have indulged my appetite at both restaurants and although they are very similar they have a different vibe.

Hello! It’s Me – Walmer

Conveniently located in Main Road between 12 and 13^th Avenues, this branch is has a patio for warm days and sultry evenings and is cozy interior.

Another convenience is that it is in the heart of Gqaberha’s premier shopping district. Interior design stores, hair dressers, medical and dental services and Walmer Park Shopping Centre are all close by.

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Hello! It’s Me – Boardwalk Mall

Occupying the premier location at this very pleasant mall on the beachfront, Hello! It’s Me, has two stories with a large veranda on the ground floor and a balcony with great views on the first floor.

The first floor is also home to a sushi and drinks bar and is a great place to visit to enjoy a day ending cocktail!

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Menu

The menu at each venue is slightly different but they both serve great coffee and have a great range of wines, spirits and craft beer. The Boardwalk Mall really is a great place to relax with a cheeky beverage and their menu cocktail menu will not disappoint.

My favorite breakfast, served at both eateries, is The Banter. Healthy, neatly presented and delicious. The Hello!Benedict is pretty good too.

For dinner I usually go with the Apple & Wasabi Pork Belly which is superb. Sushi is served exclusively at the Boardwalk Mall and is top notch.

Frankly, their sushi is excellent in every way. The menu is diverse and offers a mix of traditional sushi such as maki, sashimi and nigari as well as the more glamourous American style sushi rolls. Their presentation is beautiful with each platter a work of art and the portions are more substantial than most other sushi bars I have visited.

My recommendation is the 4 x 4 Combo, particularly the New York and Rainbow Roll combination as the Rainbow Roll goes well with traditional soy sauce and wasabi and the New York, which is topped Tempura Prawn and filled with a delicious combo of seafood and greens.

I always find that sushi is best complemented with Champagne or Cap Classique and thankfully Hello! It’s Me have both!

In short, Hello! It’s Me is a foodies eatery and the fact that it has great ambiance and good service make it a very good choice for any meal, coffee or a relaxing chilled beverage.

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Events and Functions

Both venues may be hired for functions with the balcony and first floor at the Boardwalk Mall being the premier option. Not only is the view fantastic but it is also exclusive and has its own bar. Up to 70 guests may be accommodated here. Call 041 581 0934 or email ADMIN@HELLOITSME.CO.ZA to find out more.

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