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Where to Eat in Cape Town, Western Cape: Calamari Gatsby | Varedelo
This guide turns Ultimate CAPE TOWN Food Tour!! (The King of All Sandwiches) from Mark Wiens into a practical food map with 5 saved spots around Cape Town and Hout Bay. The mapped places include a meal takeaway and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was astonished by the sheer scale of the 2.2-kilogram Calamari Gatsby at Super Fisheries, noting that the bread acts as a perfect fluffy cradle for the heavy layers of slap chips and seafood. He particularly enjoyed the acidity of the achar and the buttery texture of the fresh fish. He also highlighted the intense, smoky flavor of the chicken tikka and kebabs grilled over high heat at Arshads.
What this map is good for
- Planning a meal takeaway stop or short itinerary in Cape Town.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Arshad's Kitchen
Meal Takeaway in 68 Ruth Rd, Rylands, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa, Rylands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Super Fisheries
Restaurant in 63 Old Klipfontein Rd, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa, Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - The Golden Dish
Halal Restaurant in Shop 1 Block 1, Corner of 1 Klipfontein and, Gatesville Shopping Centre, Hazel Rd, Gatesville, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa, Gatesville, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Fish on the Rocks
Meal Takeaway in 1 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa, Hout Bay, South Africa
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Bo-Kaap Kombuis
Restaurant in 8001, 7 August St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Calamari Gatsby
- Slap chips
- Achar
- Freshly fried fish
- Chicken tikka
- Beef kebab
- Thin roti
Experiences captured
- Visited Super Fisheries in Cape Town
- Watched a 2.2kg Gatsby sandwich being assembled
- Ate a giant sandwich on a stool by a car
- Learned the history of the Gatsby sandwich
- Met the owner of the legendary Super Fisheries
- Visited Arshads to see chicken tikka being grilled
- Experienced the intense heat of a large charcoal grill
Planning notes for Cape Town
Cape Town, located at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, is the country’s legislative capital and its oldest city, established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. Originally founded as a refreshment station for ships traveling between Europe and Asia, the city’s historical heritage is characterized by the convergence of Dutch, British, and Southeast Asian influences. The architectural landscape includes the Castle of Good Hope.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gatsby
The ultimate Cape Town street food: a massive sub-style sandwich designed for sharing. - Bobotie
A cornerstone of Cape Malay cuisine, this comforting baked dish consists of spiced minced meat (usually beef or lamb) topped with a savory egg-based custard. - Snoek (Grilled or Smoked)
A long, thin species of mackerel found in the cold Atlantic waters off the Cape coast. - Cape Malay Curry
Distinct from Indian curries, this local version is known for its fragrant, mild-to-medium heat and fruity undertones. - Koesister
Not to be confused with the twisted Afrikaner 'koeksister,' the Cape Malay koesister is a spicy, cake-like dumpling flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and aniseed.
When to go: The best time to visit Cape Town is during the summer months from December to February, which offer hot, dry weather ideal for beaches and outdoor activities. For a balance of pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.
Local tips
- Use e-hailing services like Uber for transport after dark rather than walking or using unmarked minibus taxis.
- It is customary to tip restaurant staff between 10% and 15% and to give car guards a few rands for watching your vehicle.
- Always keep your phone and valuables out of sight while walking in public and avoid displaying large amounts of cash.
- When invited to a local braai, it is polite to bring your own beverages and offer to contribute a side dish or snack.
What travelers are noticing
- LUMENOCITY: Africa's first major light-based art and immersive technology festival, transforming the historic Company’s Garden into a living canvas (April 2026).
- Granger Bay Redevelopment: The launch of a R24 billion sustainable oceanfront precinct at the V&A Waterfront, featuring new tidal pools and marine education centers.
- K3 Zipline: The world’s longest zipline (over 3km) recently opened in the nearby Overberg region, becoming a viral high-adrenaline destination for city visitors.
Extra place context
- Bo-Kaap Kombuis
Perched on the hills of the colorful Bo-Kaap, this restaurant is run by local residents and offers panoramic views of Table Mountain.
food - The Golden Dish
A legendary takeaway spot in Athlone that is a pilgrimage site for the 'Gatsby'—Cape Town’s signature massive sub-style sandwich.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Ultimate CAPE TOWN Food Tour!! (The King of All Sandwiches), with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.