One of my top meals of the year – Oep ve Koep
June 21, 2011 in Uncategorized
When we visited the gorgeous little town of Paternoster a week or so ago we excitedly went straight to Oep ve Koep to see my food god and inspiration Sardines on Toast.
Kobus van der Merwe in my opinion, is one of the best chefs in the country, he is experimental, uses local produce (really local) and has a natural talent that most of us could only wish for. The best part – he’s a great guy.
Die Winkel op Paternoster is the most gorgeous place, so quirky and casual and perfect. It’s filled with retro teapots, enamel mugs, fabulous things and foodie deli heaven.
Check out this awesome ibrochure with pics of it all and an amazing 360 photo as well.
Outside is the colour splashed courtyard filled with tables, a boat garden and THE MENU.
One of my best meals of the year
The bokkoms on toast with citrus beurre blanc was unbelievable and the potato dumpling mushroom dish was eye-popping. The mussels were wondrous and huge, plump and fresher than fresh and then the ultimate bobotie – calamari. Yes you read correctly, light and filled with flavour – go and taste it to believe it.
Everything is simple, with clean but complex flavour and a local, unique touch on every dish.
Great local wines too.
Bokkoms on toast – don’t you want to eat that right now?
Potato dumplings with mushrooms and almonds
Calamari bobotie
And the bread! Oh the bread, we ordered some for the next day and on pick up on our (sad) way out of Paternoster, it was fresh and crusty and filled with figs – ahhhhh. It was gorged on for lunch and delicious.
Oep ve Koep is a treat and an experience, zero pretention with a great vibe.
Take a turn past there when you can people and just enjoy!!
Caro xx
MickyM said on June 21, 2011
It’s such a quaint place to visit – love Paternoster and hope to spend a weekend there in July.
sardinesontoast said on June 21, 2011
So good of you to visit. Thanks for the awesome post.
Zabwan said on June 21, 2011
Sigh…I’m so jealous.
Kitchengirl said on June 21, 2011
Lucky you MickyM
Kitchengirl said on June 21, 2011
Ahhh but you must go!
Kitchengirl said on June 21, 2011
You deserve it all Kobus – you are one rocking chef.
pinkpolkadot said on June 25, 2011
I will definitely just have to go there. We went to Lambertsbay, last year, and wanted to go there on our way back on the Sunday, but sadly they were already closed!! I ove his use of real West coast ingredients! The food looks lovely and beautifully presented!
How are the little ones?
Kitchengirl said on July 5, 2011
Hi Pinks, the little one’s are well and growing! Thanks xx
TheGorgeousGourmet said on July 6, 2011
Thanks for the great review – I’ve heard lots of great things about this little place – definitely think a little road trip up the coast is in order! Also – do you know when the results of the cupcake competition are going to be posted? SO looking forward to it!
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Freshly-Ground said on July 18, 2011
I’m so jealous tooo! I will most probably have to wait until our next holiday which won’t be any time soon. The Calamari bobotie sounds very interesting.
Perhaps I could convince hubby to at least get me a boat garden in the meanwhile!
potjie said on July 22, 2011
I love that little shop, and his food is great.
milkandhoney said on August 15, 2011
Guess what? I had exactly the same to eat and I am planning on doing a post – I ate there on the 17th of June
milkandhoney said on August 15, 2011
Ag I mean July!