The Origins
Menu: African, Lunch, Dinner
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Eru & Pap/Semolina
from R180.00
An iconic Cameroonian soup made from shredded wild okok (gnetum africanum) leaves and waterleaf (or spinach), simmered in red palm oil with crayfish, cow skin (kanda), beef, and smoked fish, served alongside a smooth mound of semolina swallow.
Egusi & Pap
from R180.00
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens (like spinach, bitterleaf, or ugwu), fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and tender cuts of beef, goat, or fish. It has a uniquely satisfying, curd-like texture similar to scrambled eggs or fine risotto paired with stiff cornmeal pap (sadza, nshima, or firm ugali).
Egusi & Pounded Yam
from R180.00
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens (like spinach, bitterleaf, or ugwu), fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and tender cuts of beef, goat, or fish. It has a uniquely satisfying, curd-like texture similar to scrambled eggs or fine risotto. serve with boiled white yams pounded until they form a soft, pillowy, stretchy, snow-white dough ball.
Whole Grilled Silver Fish
from R350.00
Fresh silver fish boldly seasoned with our Authentic African spice blend, grilled over hot charcoal until golden, juicy and tender, served with a side and signature sauce of your choice.
1/4 Chicken
from R75.00
Succulent 1/4 chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flame-grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with our signature sauce.
For Starters
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Puff Puff Basket With Origen Sauce Starter
from R25.00
Golden-brown, airy dough balls with a light, crispy exterior and a pillowy, soft center. They are traditionally fried until golden and served with origins sauce.
Plantain Bites Starter
from R40.00
Sweet plantain bites (dodo / spiced cubes with crispy edges with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center.
Boiled Egg & Origin Sauce
from R25.00
Peeled, hard-boiled (or soft-boiled) eggs sliced open and topped with a signature house-style red pepper or pepper-tomato sauce.
Chicken Gizzard Starter
from R25.00
Boiled until tender, tossed in a fiery scotch bonnet and tomato pepper sauce.
Origin's Muffins Starter
from R25.00
A delightful selection of freshly baked muffins, soft and fluffy with a golden crust, served with a hot beverage of your choice.
Babalaz Buster Achu Soup
from R55.00
Silky, golden-yellow emulsified broth brimming with tender meat cuts.specifically named for its reputed ability to clear a severe hangover.
Babalaz Buster Pepper Soup
from R55.00
Silky, golden-yellow emulsified broth brimming with tender meat cuts.specifically named for its reputed ability to clear a severe hangover-It is the ultimate cure-all dish.
Signature Chacoal Grill
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Whole Grilled Silver Fish
from R200.00
Fresh silver fish boldly seasoned with our Authentic African spice blend, grilled over hot charcoal until golden, juicy and tender, served with a side and signature sauce of your choice.
Whole Grilled White Stump
from R200.00
Fresh white stump fish boldly seasoned with our Authentic African spice blend, grilled over hot charcoal until golden, juicy and tender, served with a side and signature sauce of your choice.
Whole Grilled Makerel
from R200.00
Fresh makerel fish boldly seasoned with our Authentic African spice blend, grilled over hot charcoal until golden, juicy and tender, served with a side and signature sauce of your choice.
Whole Grilled Snoek
from R200.00
Fresh snoek fish boldly seasoned with our Authentic African spice blend, grilled over hot charcoal until golden, juicy and tender, served with a side and signature sauce of your choice.
Chicken Grill
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1/4 Chicken
from R75.00
Succulent 1/4 chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flame-grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with our signature sauce.
1/4 Chicken & Side
from R135.00
Succulent 1/4 chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flame-grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with traditional sides and our signature sauce.
Half Chicken
from R135.00
Succulent half chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flamed grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with our signature sauce.
Half Chicken & 2 Sides
from R175.00
Succulent half chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flamed grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with traditional sides and our signature sauce.
Full Chicken
from R215.00
Succulent full chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flamed grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with our signature sauce.
Full Chicken & Sides
from R275.00
Succulent full chicken marinated in our signature African spices and flame-grilled over hot charcoal until golden, smoky, and beautifully charred, served straight from the fire with traditional sides and our signature sauce.
Main Course
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Jollof Rice & Chicken
from R180.00
Vibrant, single-pot dish where long-grain rice absorbs a rich, concentrated tomato-pepper base, paired alongside well-seasoned chicken.
Jollof Rice & Beef
from R180.00
Vibrant, single-pot dish where long-grain rice absorbs a rich, concentrated tomato-pepper base, paired alongside well-seasoned beef.
Jollof Rice & Fish
from R180.00
Vibrant, single-pot dish where long-grain rice absorbs a rich, concentrated tomato-pepper base, paired alongside well-seasoned fish.
Rice & Beans With Beef / Steak
from R180.00
Fluffy white rice served alongside stewed red or black beans, accompanied by braised beef stew or grilled steak
Fried Rice & Chicken
from R180.00
A vibrant green-tinted variant cooked with liver or chicken stock, curry powder, thyme, and mixed vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots), served alongside seasoned fried or roasted chicken.
Rice & Stew
from R180.00
Fluffy, steamed long-grain white rice or jasmine rice served beneath a ladle of dark red tomato-pepper stew enriched with beef, chicken, or fish stock
Plantains & Stew
from R180.00
Deep-fried or cooked plantain golden-brown with crisp caramelized edges and a soft interior, paired with or tossed directly in a tomato and pepper stew., with beef, chicken or fish.
Yam & Stew
from R180.00
Thick slabs of real African white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) boiled until tender, or deep-fried into crispy chips (dun dun), smothered in a thick beef, chicken, or fish stew
Fufu & Stew
from R180.00
A smooth, pliable dough ball made by pounding boiled cassava, green plantains, or yam flour, submerged in a rich tomato meat stew.
Ndole & Rice
from R180.00
Steamed long-grain white rice served alongside or topped directly with the creamy peanut-leaf stew, cooked with ground peanuts (groundnuts), garlic, ginger, and crayfish, then topped with sautéed onions, fresh shrimp, and tender beef or smoked fish.
Ndole & Plantain
from R180.00
Served either with boiled green plantains (unripe), boiled ripe plantains, or fried plantains (dodo).and the creamy Peanut leaf stew cooked with ground peanuts (groundnuts), garlic, ginger, and crayfish, then topped with sautéed onions, fresh shrimp, and tender beef or smoked fish.
Ndole & Yam
from R180.00
Thick slices of boiled white African yam (Dioscorea rotundata) served with a side of warm Ndolé cooked with ground peanuts (groundnuts), garlic, ginger, and crayfish, then topped with sautéed onions, fresh shrimp, and tender beef or smoked fish.
Ndole & Fufu/Pap
from R180.00
Smooth, pliable cassava fufu, corn fufu (fufu corn), or water fufu shaped into a soft dough ball, paired with a bowl of Ndolé With Beef, chicken or Fish
Spinach & Fufu
from R180.00
Smooth, pliable cassava fufu, corn fufu (fufu corn), or water fufu shaped into a soft dough ball, paired with a bowl of spinach sauce with beef, chicken or fish.
Spinach & Plantain
from R180.00
Golden-fried sweet ripe plantain slices (dodo) or firm boiled plantains served alongside a spicy, rich spinach sauce with beef or chicken and fish.
Spinach & Yam
from R180.00
Thick slices of boiled white African yam (Dioscorea rotundata) or crispy fried yam chips served with a ladle of rich peppered spinach stew packed with smoked fish, beef, or crayfish.
Eru & Pap/Semolina
from R180.00
An iconic Cameroonian soup made from shredded wild okok (gnetum africanum) leaves and waterleaf (or spinach), simmered in red palm oil with crayfish, cow skin (kanda), beef, and smoked fish—served alongside a smooth mound of Semolina swallow.
Egusi & Pap
from R180.00
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens (like spinach, bitterleaf, or ugwu), fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and tender cuts of beef, goat, or fish. It has a uniquely satisfying, curd-like texture similar to scrambled eggs or fine risotto paired with stiff cornmeal pap (sadza, nshima, or firm ugali).
Egusi & Semolina
from R180.00
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens (like spinach, bitterleaf, or ugwu), fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and tender cuts of beef, or fish. It has a uniquely satisfying, curd-like texture similar to scrambled eggs or fine risotto.—served alongside a smooth mound of Semolina swallow.
Egusi & Pounded Yam
from R180.00
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens (like spinach, bitterleaf, or ugwu), fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and tender cuts of beef, goat, or fish. It has a uniquely satisfying, curd-like texture similar to scrambled eggs or fine risotto. serve with boiled white yams pounded until they form a soft, pillowy, stretchy, snow-white dough ball.
Egusi & Garri(Eba)
from R180.00
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens (like spinach, bitterleaf, or ugwu), fermented locust beans (iru), crayfish, and tender cuts of beef, goat, or fish. It has a uniquely satisfying, curd-like texture similar to scrambled eggs or fine risotto. served with Èbà—cassava flakes (garri) mixed with hot water to form a firm, textured dough (either yellow from palm oil or white).
Okro/Okra & Semolina
from R180.00
Okra Soup (often called Ofe Okro or Ila) is a staple draw-soup beloved for its rich, viscous texture, aromatic spices, and heavy protein content (seafood, beef, tripe, and dry fish)served alongside a smooth mound of Semolina swallow.
Okra & Garri (Eba)
from R180.00
Okra Soup (often called Ofe Okro or Ila) is a staple draw-soup beloved for its rich, viscous texture, aromatic spices, and heavy protein content (seafood, beef, tripe, and dry fish).Serve with Garri (also known as Eba when prepared with hot water) is made from processed, fermented, and toasted cassava granules.
Okra & Pounded Yam
from R180.00
Okra Soup (often called Ofe Okro or Ila) is a staple draw-soup beloved for its rich, viscous texture, aromatic spices, and heavy protein content (seafood, beef, tripe, and dry fish)serve with boiled white yams pounded until they form a soft, pillowy, stretchy, snow-white dough ball.
Ogbono (Draw Soup & Semolina)
from R180.00
It pairs an intensely flavorful, mucilaginous (slippery) seed-based soup. simmered in red palm oil with crayfish, beef, and smoked fish, served alongside a smooth mound of semolina swallow.
Side Dish
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French Fries
from R45.00
Golden, crispy chips, seasoned to perfection and fluffy on the inside. An absolutely irresistible treat.
Potato Wedges
from R50.00
Enjoy our delightful potato wedges, seasoned to perfection and baked until golden and wonderfully crispy on the outside, with a soft, fluffy centre. A truly moreish treat.
Fried Plantains
from R50.00
Golden, ripe plantain slices, expertly fried until wonderfully sweet and tender. A truly irresistible treat.
Puff Puff
from R25.00
Savour these golden, fluffy fried dough treats. Each bite of our sweet puff-puff is simply irresistible.
White Rice
from R45.00
Fluffy and perfectly steamed, our delicious white rice is the ideal accompaniment to any of your favourite meals.
Pap
from R40.00
A comforting South African staple, our creamy maize meal is perfect for soaking up delicious sauces and stews. A truly satisfying accompaniment to any meal.
Coleslaw
from R45.00
Enjoy our classic coleslaw, a vibrant blend of crisp shredded cabbage and fresh carrots, coated in a rich, creamy dressing. A truly delicious and refreshing accompaniment to your dish.
Garden Salad
from R60.00
A truly tasty mix of crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onions, carrots, peppers, avocado and house dressing.
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