Eater

"While you can pick one up at any local “takeaway,” as fast food joints are called around here, the version at Mariam’s Kitchen’s is especially beloved."

Sarah Khan

"My go-to Gatsby haunt is Mariam’s Kitchen, a delicious, low-key halal takeout joint with two locations: St. George’s Mall and Heerengracht Street."

Susan Hayden

"It was bigger and spicier and more delicious than even greedy-guts, curry-loving me had expected. The steak was tender and flavourful, the chips were crisp and spicy and the sautéed onion tied it all together perfectly."

Chris von Ulmenstein

"Eat a Gatsby at Miriam’s Kitchen on St George’s Mall, which Khan describes as our ‘city’s signature‘ dish, news to us Capetonians!"

Micaela Philippo

"The bread is freshly baked, soft, like a giant American hotdog roll. It contributes no taste but absorbs the hot, spicy sauce and holds the sandwich together without leaking or falling apart. There is a nondescript layer of shredded lettuce and fried onions but later, when all that is left on my plate is salad debris, I taste the most perfect imitation of Mc Donalds Big Mac sauce (delicious)."

Dayle Kavonic

"Not only is this super sandwich hotspot very conveniently located (there are two stores in the heart of the CBD), but it also makes a killer (and perfectly spiced) Full House Steak Gatsby – think masala steak, eggs, chips, cheese, braised onion and salad."