stunning setting with a beautiful interior, gorgeous views of the ocean and possibly the bestcurryi've ever tasted, i can see why the ocean terrace is a popular choice for a good, wholesome meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner.
our first experience at this restaurant was breakfast. while staying at the hotel for the weekend, we had the opportunity to experience their buffer breakfast for two mornings in a row. although i've seen bigger and more extravagant breakfast buffets before, i was quite satisfied with what they had to offer. the usual cereals, yogurt, fresh fruits and nuts for the health conscious, a selection of cheeses and cold meats for those who prefer the continental type of breakfast, a hot breakfast station, consisting of scrambled eggs, mushrooms, potatoes, bacon, sausages and much more, and finally a pancake and waffle station, located outside on the patio. you can also order different types of eggs, eggs benedict and basically anything your heart desires at no extra cost. they also have a selection of teas, but i was quite disappointed in their juice selection. the only freshly squeezed juice they had available was orange juice, while the rest was made from those powdered mixes that taste terrible. given the tropical climate, i was really expecting there to be a variety of fresh juices, so i was a bit disappointed. otherwise, the food was good - nothing that wowed my tastebuds, but simple and satisfying.
but where this place really earns its stars is with its lunchtimecurrybuffet. priced at r350 per person, it's ridiculously expensive, but personally, i thought it was worth every cent! wow! words cannot describe the taste sensation that could be found in each of those pots. they have a huge selection of curries - probably about 10 different curries in total. i tried the chicken and prawn curry, the chickpea, butternut and feta curry, and finally, the vegetable curry. each was absolutely delicious! the chicken and prawn was quite hot, but not the type that burns all your sense of taste away. no... rather, it was the type that enhances the flavor and is so good that you can't help but dip your naan bread in the sauce to savor every last drop of it. the chickpea, butternut and feta was amazing, and i chose it because the ingredients where my favorite combination of things to put in a curry. i was not disappointed! since i don't like rice, i decided on the vegetablecurrysort of as a "side dish". who knew they could make vegetables taste so good?! flavorsome and fresh, i did not regret it for one second. and their naan bread is also very good - you have an option of plain or garlic, and they quickly heat it up for you on the stove before you take it.
my better half wasn't feeling thecurryvibe, so he opted for the oxtail instead. bad decision, as it seems everything on the à la carte menu is anyway curry-based (the oxtail sauce had somecurryflavor in it). it came in a huge portion and was served with mashed sweet potato. it was served a bit strangely, with the oxtail being in a separate bowl, so you had to dish it out yourself. after sending the dishing spoon flying onto the chair next to him (his muscles were a bit uncoordinated after our massages at the spa), he finally dug into the meat, but complained that it was quite tough. so thecurrybuffet definitely took the cake!
going back to the flying spoon extravaganza, the staff are very professional and friendly. they immediately helped us with the chair (which was covered in plastic, so luckily no damage done). they're also very helpful at the buffet, helping you to dish up and explaining what everything is.
overall, an amazing experience! overpriced, as expected, but worth it nonetheless. i would recommend thecurrybuffet (served only over lunchtime) - it's the best i've ever had, and i'm not a huge fan of curries! i wouldn't say it's worth it to pay for the breakfast, but on a beautiful morning it may be worth it to come sit on the patio and enjoy the view. but do book in advance! they're very busy! to sum up, the perfect place to celebrate a birthday while enjoying some of the bestcurryin the country.