What to order at Kalky's

The dish to know
Deep fried hake and chips
Editor tip
Skip the platter for two unless you are sharing; the single hake and chips already feeds most people.
CuisineSeafood
Price$
NeighborhoodKalk Bay
HoursDaily 10:00-20:00.
The dishDeep fried hake and chips
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Location

Address: Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay, Cape Town 7975

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