Hoang A. Huynh
I have been here 2 times so far. One with lunch on the weekend and one dinner on weekdays. Both experiences the host and staffs were very accommodating. The first one, the waiter was very knowledgeable and able to make recommendations based on my requests. The cocktails are great. My bf love the Madagascar mule and I got something light like Strawberry fresh. We has to say the grilled meat espetadas is great. The meat is moist and tender and not too dry at all. The second time was with a bigger group so we wanted a bigger space and they made it possible with the social distancing.
Erica Bednar
Great spot for birthdays and celebrations. The food had some unexpected flavors, everything was delicious and well prepared. The staff were all friendly and provided great service. While everything is "open" from a required-precautions perspective, there is an ongoing pandemic and incomplete population vaccination, so I was surprised and a bit disappointed that no staff were wearing masks in the indoor dining space that was reasonably busy - if you are being cautious about COVID exposure, you may prefer the take-out/delivery options.
Osjetta Gascey
You can eat South African food without leaving Houston, Texas. I've been to Peli Peli for Brunch several times and the food is always awesome. Today, I tried lunch and it was excellent. It came with two courses as part of Houston Restaurant Weeks. First, I had the bacon wrapped chicken. The bacon was crisp and cooked to perfection, which is great because many times some places don't always cook the bacon through. This bacon was cooked and crisp. I also had the flavors of South Africa steak trio in a butter sauce with potatoes and spinach. I tried the Cape Cod Cucumber Martini. It's excellent. The service is always good and the staff makes it a point to greet you when you walk in the door.
I also love that the restaurant has a nice salt scrub to use in the bathroom while you wash your hand. It's an excellent end to your dining experience.
Nado
We went to celebrate our 10 anniversary, and it was our first time at this place. We were greeted with a complementary champagne form Steve. Social distancing and precautions are in high measurement, and temperature were taken upon arrival. The mall door is closed, so the entry is only from the patio side. Our waiter was very friendly, professional and patient. He recommended to us actually everything we had ordered, and he wasn’t wrong. Food was so good. I loved the shrimp skewer, and the Mac and cheese lobster is a must.
My Quan
Highly recommended! I've been to Peli Peli a couple of times, and the food was delicious every time. My personal favorite is the Cape Malay Crab Curry. The crab tastes fresh, and the meat was plentiful and easy to remove although it can get a little messy because of the curry. Coat the crustacean meat with creamy curry sauce - a synchronized explosion of flavors/spices in your mouth. I recommend getting the peppadew slaw as a side. The tangy mango and sourness of the lemon help reduce the creamy fattiness while the cabbage, seeds, and cranberries diversify the texture by adding a bit of a crunch. To top it off - great customer service.
Anyways, words can't fully paint the picture, so just go and experience the food for yourself.
Aivi Martinez
Jerry our server was AWESOME. Everything we had was well seasoned and flavorful. Good ambiance, definitely a good place for a date or special occasion celebration. I didn't have any wine, but I did look and they have a good wine selection.
Xavier Odili
A flavorful dining experience!
This is a beautifully designed restaurant with amazing food to match. Making reservations is a good idea because this place is usually packed for dinner. Our waiter was polite and knowledgeable about the menu. The food options on the menu are well detailed but the cocktails unfortunately did not give very many details. You will need to ask your server about the drinks unless you like surprises. Our dinner entrees were delicious. We noticed salt and pepper shakers are absent from every table, which made sense after we tasted our meal. Even the side dishes were seasoned to perfection. We had creme brulee for dessert which was also delicious and generously portioned. We will definitely return and recommend this to all.
Mathu Sundaramoorthy
Great service with knowledgeable staff. Ambiance was good too. Food was pretty delicious and unique. The dishes tasted like Indian inspired South African food. The samosas will probably my favorite dish of the night. The hint of Indian spices and the crust of the samosa were exquisite. The bobotie for my taste was a little too sweet, it was a bit overpowering, however the crust of the bobotie was flaky airy and superb. The ground beef at the bottom of the bobotie was not seasoned well enough and was nearly absent in the overall flavor of the dish. The kingklip fish was very tasty tender and flavorful. My favorite entree was probably the chicken curry rice which was very well seasoned, and not too spicy to make it taste like an Indian dish, with the pulled chicken to provide that South African flare. Lamb chops were also quite tasty as well. For the desserts the sticky toffee pudding and the chocolate mousse cake were both decadent and delicious. The creme brulee was a very different take on the original, and I can't say I appreciated it. This restaurant is definitely worth a try especially if you've never had South African food before. Will probably give it 7.5 - 8 out of 10.
Van N
We've been wanting to try Peli Peli for a while, but just hadn't had the chance to stop in. I'm so glad we finally did today because the food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The food was perfectly seasoned and cooked; and the portions were generous. We did their HRW dinner special and could only finish half the entrees and had to take the desserts to go. I'd definitely recommend the bobotie, bunny chow, and espatada. Mac, our server, was awesome - friendly and attentive. You can't ask for more. We'll definitely be back.
Selena Love
FOOD IS AMAZING! If you're looking for an experience paired with foods that pack flavor, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is inviting, the waiters go over and beyond, the cooks take pride in each dish they prepare and the managers are the icing on the cake.
Marian Nurani
The food is absolutely amazing here! I went for my birthday dinner and the service was outstanding 👌 our server surprised us with a delicious sticky toffee cake made with dates. It was so yummy served with vanilla ice cream! on the house and even sang me a happy birthday song. We chose from a variety of appetizers and couldn't pick a favorite. Everything was so flavorful from the appetizers to the main course and desserts. I'll definitely be returning to try the other dishes! A must try, your taste buds won't regret it!!! A few reccomendations - their lamb samosas are worth a try, they serve it alongside 2 mouthwatering sauces for dipping and I really also enjoyed the espetadas, it also comes with a variety of amazing sides. Mind-blown!!!! Go try it!!!
Mary J Oliver Wells
I really enjoyed trying South African food. Our server was Jailinne & she was great in answering our questions and letting us know the dishes most loved. We tried different things and tried each others and loved our girls lunch. I’ll definitely be back.
Donald DeFord
Best appetizer I've ever had! The bobotie is incredible. Then a really good steak, but even better fries (super thin, but not too crispy) with an amazing spice blend on them. And for dessert, a truly spectacular toffee pudding cake! One of the best meals I've had in years. Only downside was the volume of the group sitting at the bar. I was hoping management would keep their noise down a little, but it didn't happen.
vonda
We had a good time here staff was very attentive and my steak was delicious. Peaches was our server and she gave us her favorites on what to get, made our decision easier. There was another guy working and helping bring out food and drinks and he was very accommodating. Overall the servers made the experience worthwhile. My husband steak on skewers was ok and cooked medium rare instead of medium but everything else was great!
Israel Cartwright
Delightful. Food was exceptional service was awesome and atmosphere was something to brag about. I went here for the extended HRW and the menu selection was great our server described the menu items with great detail leaving our imagination busy. I enjoyed my entire experience and I cannot wait to return!!
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