The Prawnery & Kanpai
📍 21 Keyes Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Weighted rating from:
Google: 4.4 • TripAdvisor: 4.5
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Located in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, The Prawnery & Kanpai offers a delightful fusion of seafood and international cuisine that captivates both locals and visitors alike. With an ambiance that is both cozy and elegantly furnished, diners can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion, be it a family dinner or a special night out. Guests rave about the attentive and friendly service, which enhances the overall dining experience. The restaurant’s standout dishes, such as the stuffed chicken wings and seafood pasta, are meticulously crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients that leave a lasting impression. Whether you're in the mood for grilled seafood or a taste of sushi, this restaurant promises a memorable culinary journey.
Signature Dishes
- •Stuffed chicken wings
- •Steamed mussels
- •Fresh line fish in lime capers sauce with egg fried rice
- •Woods arancini with mushrooms, parmesan, black truffle, and black garlic
- •Seafood pomodoro e basilico pasta
- •Chili, coconut & lemongrass prawn
Overall rating 4.4 / 5 (255 reviews)
Google: 4.4 (249 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (6 reviews)
Customer Reviews
Absolutely full 5 stars! The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was incredibly friendly and attentive from start to finish. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can tell that fresh, high-quality ingredients are used, and each bite was a delight. The staff made sure we had everything we needed and gave great recommendations. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.
Had the most amazing food and service at the prawnery, they allowed us to chose items from both their and their sister restaurant Kanpai. Highly recommend the stuffed chicken wings, the steamed mussels and the fresh line fish in a lime capers sauce with egg fried rice. Everything we ate was delicious and the services was top notch both on recommendations and in general.
Celebrated a manifesting dinner at The Prawnery with my daughter. We received a warm, friendly welcome at the door. The inside was intimate and welcoming. The staff was amazing. The service speedy. Our waitress, Lettie was an absolute star. She had a warm smile, she was pleasant and professional. She explained the menu, made a few suggestions and treated us like royalty. The highlight was the food. It was absolutely delicious. We had spinach & cream cheese dim sum, seafood pasta and chilli, coconut & lemongrass prawn. Definitely coming back to try other items on the menu. It was a perfect dinner.
Prawns and fish were good. Service good, ambience good - so good all round. A little pricey considering the decor (or lack thereof), and the wine list does not have any cheaper bottles. We enjoyed the evening,