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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to the iconic Vasco da Gama Taverna in Cape Town, a legendary institution serving some of the best Portuguese food in South Africa 🇿🇦🇵🇹🔥
Established in the 1970s by Portuguese immigrants, Vasco’s has become more than just a restaurant, it’s a time capsule of tradition, community, and flavour. We explore its 50-year history, from its roots on the docks to becoming a beloved local spot where generations gather for rugby, good food, and unforgettable stories. Bryn Ressel tells us of how he came to be the owner of this establishment, and why he felt the need to keep the tradition going.
Nick meets the people behind the magic, including chef Tony, a former Navy sailor turned culinary master, and dives into a true Portuguese feast. Think: buttery chinchana, fiery peri-peri chicken, crispy baby kingklip, and mouthwatering deep-fried fish served with salad and homemade sauces. Oh, and of course, fresh Portuguese rolls with lashings of homemade piri-piri. 🔥🐟🍗🥖
Whether you're a seafood lover or craving rich, home-style Portuguese cooking, Vasco’s delivers comfort food with character, unchanged, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious.
📍 Why has Vasco da Gama Taverna stood the test of time?
💬 Comment with your favourite Portuguese dish
🔁 Share with someone who loves Cape Town’s food scene
✅ Subscribe to @HammyEats for more South African food stories
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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to the iconic Vasco da Gama Taverna in Cape Town, a legendary institution serving some of the best Portuguese food in South Africa 🇿🇦🇵🇹🔥
Established in the 1970s by Portuguese immigrants, Vasco’s has become more than just a restaurant, it’s a time capsule of tradition, community, and flavour. We explore its 50-year history, from its roots on the docks to becoming a beloved local spot where generations gather for rugby, good food, and unforgettable stories. Bryn Ressel tells us of how he came to be the owner of this establishment, and why he felt the need to keep the tradition going.
Nick meets the people behind the magic, including chef Tony, a former Navy sailor turned culinary master, and dives into a true Portuguese feast. Think: buttery chinchana, fiery peri-peri chicken, crispy baby kingklip, and mouthwatering deep-fried fish served with salad and homemade sauces. Oh, and of course, fresh Portuguese rolls with lashings of homemade piri-piri. 🔥🐟🍗🥖
Whether you're a seafood lover or craving rich, home-style Portuguese cooking, Vasco’s delivers comfort food with character, unchanged, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious.
📍 Why has Vasco da Gama Taverna stood the test of time?
💬 Comment with your favourite Portuguese dish
🔁 Share with someone who loves Cape Town’s food scene
✅ Subscribe to @HammyEats for more South African food stories
#VascodaGamaTaverna #HammyEats #NickHamman #CapeTownEats #PortugueseFood #BestPortugueseFoodSA #CapeTownRestaurants #HeritageEats #SeafoodCapeTown #HiddenGemsSA #FoodReviewSA #SouthAfricanCuisine #PortugueseCultureSA #FamilyOwnedRestaurants #TraditionalEats #CapeTownFoodies #HammyEatsApproved