Man’oushe

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

Reviewed by B Roux

23 Sept (Tuesday) we took some friends from Durban, for lunch at Man'Oushe, as we often eat there. We did phone to make a reservation, which we were told it was not necessary as it is not so busy during the week for lunch. Arriving there, there were only tables available on the side walk (the tables and chairs were so dirty, we could not even sit down), right next to the cars - we were 4 adults, with 2 babies. After trying to clean the tables/chairs ourselves, they managed to give us a table inside (the high table in the corner, under the speaker), which we accepted to our regret...the music was turned on loud, we could not even speak to each other without shouting or just giving up on the conversation. We requested, the waiter, several times to please turn the music down but was told the chef insist that the "boss" will walk and it is part of the vibe. I eventually walked up to the chef and kindly requested they turn the music down, as we have not seen our friends for a long time and would like to have some conversation and at least hear each other, he rudely refused and said the "boss" would fire him if he does.
I hope the "boss" reads this review - it is not much to asked to turn the sound down (not off) for a hour, in order that old clients keep coming back. Otherwise sort out your sound system that the speakers are evenly spaced throughout the premises.
The food is good and fresh, we regularly go there and recommend them to everybody, but after this rude treatment I have second thoughts of referring people there.