The Siba Deli Foodshop + Eatery Opens Its Doors in the Heart of Cape Town

SALM TEAM December 11, 2025 2 minutes read

A dream eight years in the making: award-winning chef Siba Mtongana opens her heart and her kitchen to Cape Town.

After eight years of dreaming, planning, and refining a vision that was born from experience, The Siba Deli Foodshop + Eatery has officially opened in Cape Town’s newly built Longkloof Precinct in Gardens. This flagship store marks a meaningful new chapter for the global food icon, multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur, and Forbes-recognised powerhouse Siba Mtongana. This exciting venture is part of a brand evolution that is rooted in purpose, community, and the simple joy of good food.

Affectionately known as “The Queen of Convenience” from her global, multi-award-winning show Siba’s Table on Food Network, Siba has spent years empowering home cooks with ingenious shortcuts, flavour-packed recipes, and time-saving hacks. With the opening of The Siba Deli Foodshop + Eatery, she’s taking that philosophy from the screen and making it accessible – offering wholesome, home-style meals that are easy to enjoy whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, settling in for a meal, or taking something delicious home to your family.

The menu celebrates South African heritage and brings comfort classics into the present with contemporary, Sibalicious flair. Guests can expect (amongst many others) dishes such as Siba’s Famous Chakalaka & Egg on Toast, Beef Fillet, Mushroom & Samp Risotto, Grilled Chicken & Asian Ginger Corn Salad and Oxtail with Truffle Pap & Greens – each one crafted with quality ingredients, bold flavours, and Siba’s signature warmth.

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But the space is more than a place to eat. It has been thoughtfully designed as a place to gather, to feel inspired, and to celebrate food, culture, and community. It is a home for food lovers, busy professionals, families, and curious passers-by.

The Siba Deli Foodshop + Eatery is where retail meets hospitality, where convenience meets craft. A signature space that signals a new era for the Siba brand – accessible, innovative, proudly South African, and ready to bring joy, elevated tastes, and everyday ease to more tables across the country and beyond.

And this is just the beginning!