Nine Lives Menu
Menu
Nine Lives
This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 09 February 2026
APERITIFS
SALTY SNACKS
SMALL PLATES
PROVISIONS
SIDES
SWEETS
APERITIFS
SALTY SNACKS
SMALL PLATES
PROVISIONS
SIDES
SWEETS
APERITIFS
Vesper Martini
Hendrick’s Gin & lavender vermouth with carbonated peach & orange bitters
R 165.00
Glass of Champagne
Veuve Cliquot Brut | Moët & Chandon Nectar
R 390.00
SALTY SNACKS
Smoked Olives
R 65.00
Truffle Fries
R 85.00
Miso Corn Ribs
R 85.00
SMALL PLATES
Smacked Cucumbers
Edamame hummus | crispy onion flakes
R 75.00
Burrata
Watermelon ginger compress | chilli crunch | smoked pumpkin seeds | wonton toast
R 160.00
Tuna Tostada
Yellowfin tuna tartare | avo | black garlic | sesame mayo | spring onion
R 95.00
Popcorn Squid
Fried squid | yuzu mayo | peanut chutney | spring onion | salt & vinegar
R 165.00
Prawn Toast
Prawn mousse | pickled onion | candied chilli oil | orange pepper | gochujang
R 135.00
Coal-fired Cauliflower
Smoked miso butter | whipped tofu | Bharat furikake
R 90.00
Aged Beef Fillet Tartare
Anchovette mayo | black olive powder | gherkins | parmesan catalan | potato crisps
R 160.00
Wagyu Tataki
Seared Denver beef | miso | smoked egg yolk | spring onion | sweet potato & ginger ponzu | toasted sesame
R 180.00
Sweet & Sour Pork Dumplings
Steamed local pork & fennel dumplings | sweet & sour glaze | smoked chilli flakes | fried shallots
R 95.00
Karoo Lamb Chops Badum
Almond & date crust | tamarind jam | coriander yoghurt | smoked pepper oil
R 265.00
PROVISIONS
Mushroom & Wakame Risotto
Carmelized field mushrooms | sesame mayo | umami powder | roasted pearl onions
R 220.00
Seabass Makhani
Coal-fired seabass | coconut & ginger reduction | tomato sambal | paratha tacos
R 345.00
Oxtail Pho
Smoked oxtail | coal-fired mushrooms | glass noodles | mushroom broth | fried garlic | scallions | coriander
R 295.00
Bourbon Chicken
Wood-fired deboned chicken | pineapple maple & bourbon jam | garlic ranch whip | fried leeks | miso corn ribs
R 220.00
Miso Pork Belly
Sous vide pork belly | apple & mustard puree | napa cabbage & daikon slaw | yellow curry sauce
R 230.00
Smoked Short Rib
Slow cooked BBQ short rib | confit tomato | avocado | pickled leeks | black garlic | mustard creme
R 250.00
Steak Frites to share
650g Prime Ribeye | beef fat chips | bearnaise gribiche | chives | truffle espuma
R 590.00
Wagyu
NY wagyu strip | smoked kombu | truffle espuma | beef fat chips | roasted bone marrow
R 780.00
SIDES
Beef fat chips
Triple fried chips | beef fat dressing
R 55.00
Kale & Miso Salad
Miso dressed kale | sous vide corn | onion flakes | pecorino
R 65.00
Charcoal Broccolini
Pomegranate molasses | gorgonzola & togarashi cream | puffed rice | smoked salt
R 85.00
SWEETS
Matcha Namaleka
Mango sorbet | sesame crunchy | coconut streusel | candied ginger | toasted coconut flakes
R 95.00
Chocolate Delice
Chocolate Ganache | brown sugar snap | kahlua toffee sauce | roasted chocolate soil | smoked hazelnuts
R 95.00
Misu Misu
Coffee soaked almond sponge | condensed milk mascarpone | cocoa powder | coffee mousse | lime
R 125.00
Accepts vouchers