🕐 Hours
Tu-Sa 12:30-13:30, 19:00-21:30
About this spot
The Test Kitchen in Woodstock serves up bold, locally sourced plates that redefine modern South African dining without relying on clichés. Expect vibrant flavors and a relaxed industrial vibe where the menu changes seasonally to highlight fresh produce from nearby farms.
💡 Tips before you go
- Order the braai meats early as they are often sold out by late afternoon.
- Reserve ahead for dinner service because seating is limited in this popular Woodstock spot.
Menu23 items
Appetizers
Selection of South African Cheeses with Preserves & Lavash
SELECTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESES With Preserves & Lavash
¥325
Mains
BBQ Quail, Black Garlic Lacquer, Smoked Celeriac Risotto, Chestnut Relish, Celeriac Extraction with Yuzu & Burre Noisette
¥285
Braai Broodjie, Whipped Feta, White Anchovy, Confit Garlic, PLC Marinated Olives
BRAAI BROODTJIE, Whipped Feta, White Anchovy, Confit Garlic, PLC Marinated Olives
¥145
Broccoli Penang, Coconut & Peanut Curry, Lime Pickled Onion
BROCCOLI PENANG, Coconut & Peanut Curry, Lime Pickled Onion
¥275
Cauliflower Sliders, Steamed Bun, Mojo Dressing & Miso Mayo
CAULIFLOWER SLIDERS, Steamed Bun, Mojo Dressing & Miso Mayo
¥165
Chickpea, Goats Cheese and Parmesan Fries, Truffle Aioli & Smoked Ketchup
CHICKPEA, GOATS CHEESE AND PARMESAN FRIES, Truffle Aioli & Smoked Ketchup
¥145
Fish Sliders, Mojo Dressing & Miso Mayo
FISH SLIDERS, Mojo Dressing & Miso Mayo
¥185
Grilled Tandoori Linefish, Coconut Roti, Mango & Papaya Atchar, Tandoori Extraction, Fried Aubergine & Indian Style Pickled Pear
GRILLED TANDOORI LINEFISH, Coconut Roti, Mango & Papaya Atchar, Tandoori Extraction, Fried Aubergine & Indian Style Pickled Pear
¥325
Pork Penang Belly, Coconut & Peanut Curry with Lime Pickled Onion
PORK PENANG BELLY, Coconut & Peanut Curry with Lime Pickled Onion
¥320
Risotto, Smoked Celeriac Purée, Celeriac Fondant, Chestnut Relish, Celeriac Extraction with Yuzu & Burre Noisette
RISOTTO, Smoked Celeriac Purée, Celeriac Fondant, Chestnut Relish, Celeriac Extraction with Yuzu & Burre Noisette
¥225
Salt & Pepper Cape Hope Squid, Cape Malay Pickle, Chili Sambal, Mebos, Tomato Raisins, Coriander & Mint Yoghurt
SALT & PEPPER CAPE HOPE SQUID, Cape Malay Pickle, Chili Sambal, Mebos, Tomato Raisins, Coriander & Mint Yoghurt
¥245
Sashimi, Winter Citrus Salad, Roasted Macadamia Cream, Trout Roe Salsa, Ponzu Dressing
SASHIMI, Winter Citrus Salad, Roasted Macadamia Cream, Trout Roe Salsa, Ponzu Dressing
¥240
Smoked Beef Fillet with Black Pepper & Truffle Café au Lait
SMOKED BEEF FILLET with Black Pepper & Truffle Café au Lait
¥375
Taco 2.0, Linefish, Black Bean Purée, Charred Corn Salsa, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
TACO 2.0, Linefish, Black Bean Purée, Charred Corn Salsa, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
¥140
Vegetarian Bean Taco 2.0, Pickled Shiitake Black Bean Purée, Charred Corn Salsa, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
VEGETARIAN BEAN TACO 2.0, Pickled Shiitake Black Bean Purée, Charred Corn Salsa, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
¥140
Venison Tataki, Pink Peppercorn Miso Yaki, Chicken Liver Pâté, Almond Butter, Marinated King Oyster Mushroom, Blueberry Gastrique
VENISON TATAKI, Pink Peppercorn Miso Yaki, Chicken Liver Pâté, Almond Butter, Marinated King Oyster Mushroom, Blueberry Gastrique
¥275
Wild Mushrooms, Black Pepper Cep au Lait
WILD MUSHROOMS, Black Pepper Cep au Lait
¥325
Sides
Asian Pickled Salad, Miso Crumble, Toasted Sesame Emulsion, Smashed Baby Cucumbers, Togorashi Fried Cabbage, Seasonal Leaves
ASIAN PICKLED SALAD, Miso Crumble, Toasted Sesame Emulsion, Smashed Baby Cucumbers, Togorashi Fried Cabbage, Seasonal Leaves
¥240
Set Meals
PLC Sweets Brunch Set Menu R1390 per person includes welcome PLC Mimosa Bottomless Graham Beck NV Cap Classique / DIY Bloody Mary Station
Plc Sweets Brunch Set Menu R1390 per person includes welcome PLC Mimosa Bottomless Graham Beck NV Cap Classique / DIY Bloody Mary Station
¥1,390
Desserts
Autumn, Pumpkin Crème Caramel, Walnut & Amaretto Cake, Chestnut Ice Cream, Braised Quince, Puffed Barley, Strawbelly Jelly
AUTUMN, Pumpkin Crème Caramel, Walnut & Amaretto Cake, Chestnut Ice Cream, Braised Quince, Puffed Barley, Strawbelly Jelly
¥250
Dessert Peanut Butter Bomb, Banana Mousse, Honeycomb Crunch, Banana Tuille, Frangelico Sabayon
DESSERT PEANUT BUTTER BOMB, Banana Mousse, Honeycomb Crunch, Banana Tuille, Frangelico Sabayon
¥250
PLC Sweets, Macadamia Nougat, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Tropica Bomb, Strawberry Mochi
PLC SWEETS, Macadamia Nougat, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Tropica Bomb, Strawberry Mochi
¥245
Other
Smoked Oyster, Passion Fruit Nước Chấm Crayfish Taco Brioche, Quail Egg, Porcini Hollandaise, Mushroom Duxelles & Truffle Venison Tartare, Raisin & Hazelnut XO Arnold Bennett, Baked Smoked Haddock Omelette A Mediterranean Salad Roast Duck Rum Canelé, Pass
Smoked Oyster, Passion Fruit Nước Chấm Crayfish Taco Brioche, Quail Egg, Porcini Hollandaise, Mushroom Duxelles & Truffle Venison Tartare, Raisin & Hazelnut XO Arnold Bennett, Baked Smoked Haddock Omelette A Mediterranean Salad Roast Duck Rum Canelé, Pass
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