The Story of Thorfynns
The owner of this restaurant, developer of Monkey Valley, Judy Sole (born
Topping) is descended from the chiefs of an ancient Viking tribe. In those
early primitive days, the chiefs were believed to be the sons of Gods, hence
Thorfynn - "fynn" meaning "son of " Thor, the God of thunder after whom the
weekday Thursday is named.
In the 9th Century, the Vikings, a seafaring nation, crossed the channel in
longboats and invaded Britain - raping and pillaging. One small group under
Thorfynns the Skull splitter eventually conquered large tractsof North East
England (in Lancashire and Yorkshire area, many of their descendants can
still be found today). One Thorfynn, sailed across to what is now the
Americans with Lief the Lucky and landed at Greenland. (Greenland in those
days was still green and only became icebound in the 15th Century).
During the great consonant changes over the centuries that followed; the
name of their descendants changed becoming Thorpyn, Torpin, and eventually
Topping (Dick Turpin; the notorious "Highwayman", is also said to be one of
their descendants).
The daughter of King Thorfynn married into the Scottish Royal family in the
10th Century and, strangely enough, in the 20th Century these two families
again linked when Peter Topping, descendant of Thorfynn, married Elizabeth,
descended from the Royal House of Scotland.
The resulting five children, born in Africa, are all in some way responsible
for the development of Monkey Valley.
P.S Will patrons please note - Raping and Pillaging were discontinued in the
15th Century.
Menu
HORS D’OEUVRES
Black Mushroom
With spinach, feta and grilled mozzarella
R29.00
Mussels Marco Polo
West coast mussels in a spicy garlic, raspberry, vinegar and basil
Dressing with a hint of chilli and fresh coriander
R32.00
Moulles Marinere
West coast black mussels sautéed in a creamy garlic, white wine
And herb sauce with homemade wholewheat bread
R30.00
Deep fried Camembert with Cranberry Sauce
Served with our homemade bread or toast
R35.00
Calamari
Pan or deep fried, served with savoury rice
or side salad, Tartare or Oriental sauce
R32.00
Calamari Oriental
Flash fried with a soya,honey, garlic, fresh coriander sauce
With a hint of chilli served with savoury rice
R32.00
SALADS
Side Salad Full Salad Table Salad
R24.00 R33.00 R43.00
Fresh herb leavy greens and salad ingredients served with
each of the following :
Smoked Chicken Fillet Salad
Greek Salad – feta cheese and olives
Monkey Valley Salad – crispy bruchetta with goats milk cheese & sundried
tomatoes
FISH
Fresh Linefish
Grilled or pan fried with garlic or lemon butter
R58.00
Monkey Valley Kingklip
Grilled and topped with mussels in a creamy white wine
and fennel sauce
R62.00
Sole Aunt Win
Grilled East Coast Sole with a creamy cheese and
shrimp sauce
R73.00
Sole Burgundy
Grilled or Panfried Sole and banana
in cream sauce with a hint of curry
R70.00
Calamari
Deep fried or grilled, served with savoury rice
Tartare or Oriental sauce
R58.00
King Prawns
Grilled and served in the shell with savoury rice,
lemon, garlic and peri peri sauce
R140.00
Seafood Potjie
A country hot pot of coastal fish served in
a three legged pot
R57.00
Seafood Platter
Linefish, calamari, king prawns (grilled or pan fried),
& mussels served with a a trio of sauces –
Lemon, garlic and peri peri sauce
for one R160.00
for two R240.00
Additional Extra half crayfish sq plus R72.00
whole crafish sq plus R150.00
MEAT DISHES
Honey Lemon Chicken
Chicken breast fillet served with a honey & lemon sauce
R56.00
Greek Lamb
Succulent roast lamb served with mint sauce
R85.00
Karoo Lamb Cutlets
A trio of cutlets served with vegetables of the day
R70.00
Hollandse Biefstuk
Pamfried tender beef fillet
flambéed with brandy and
Red wine cream jus-lie. Our speciality
R73.00
Madagascar Pepper Steak
Crushed green & black peppers embedded in tender panfried fillet with
optional tinge of brandy & cream sauce
R78.00
VEGETARIAN
Vegetable Tower
Aubergine, patty pans, courgettes, mushroom & peppers
Topped with melted camembert and a red pepper sauce
R49.00
Vegetable Babotie
Fresh seasonal vegetables with mild curry
R48.00
Basil Pesto Pasta
Farfalle noodles sautéed with homemade pesto, flash grilled capsicum,
calamata olives and grated parmesan
R49.00
DESSERTS
All desserts are R24.00
Fresh Fruit Salad
Banana Crepes and Icecream
Icecream with Chocolate Sauce
Cassatta
DECK MENU
Toasted Sandwiches
Cheese & Tomato
Bacon & Egg
Cheese & Bacon
Cheese & Banana
All served with a side salad
R20.00
Pancakes
Traditional
with cinnamin, lemon juice and sugar
Banana Caramel
served with banana, caramel and cream or icecream
Apple
Served with cooked apple and cream or icecream
R20.00
Baked Potatoes
With a mushroom & cheese sauce filling
With grated cheese, sour cream & butter
With ham, pineapple and cheese sauce
R28.00
Gourmet Burgers (meat or veggie burgers) served with a side salad or potato
wedges
BBQ Burger R28.00
Cheese Burger R33.00
Mushroom Burger R33.00
Pepper Burger R33.00
PIZZAS
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato and mixed herbs
R35.00
Focaccia
Mozzarella, feta, garlic and mixed herbs
R25.00
Bushbaby
Mozzarella, chillies, peppadew, onion & garlic
R40.00
Baboon
Mozzarella, feta and spinach
R35.00
Monkey
Mozzarella, parmesan, olives, rocket and smoked chicken
R40.00
Gorilla
Mozzarella and salami
R36.00
Chimpanzee
Mozarella, feta, pineapple, onion, green pepper, avocado & garlic
R45.00
CHILDRENS MENU
Fish sticks & Potato Wedges R17.00
Spaghetti Bolognaise R17
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