The Test Kitchen Joburg

The Test Kitchen Joburg delivers the most boundary-pushing tasting menus in the city, with Luke Dale-Roberts' relocated flagship elevating Johannesburg's fine-dining scene. Each multi-course journey blends African and Asian flavors, featuring ingredients like smoked kudu with miso glaze, and includes a signature 12-course chef's selection priced at 1,850 ZAR per person, a 20% price increase over the previous location but justified by superior ingredients. Outperforms #2 Marble with a transformative use of local spices and fermentation techniques, offering a more adventurous palate than Marble's open-flame approach. A standout dish pairs Ethiopian coffee-rubbed venison with a beetroot reduction, showcasing a complexity that rivals the best international tasting menus.