Mozambik, a Portuguese-inspired South African restaurant, is opening by The Woodlands Mall at 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 304, The Woodlands, on Sept. 10, according to a news release from the restaurant. Mozambik will be replacing Peli Peli.

Signature dishes include peri peri chicken, trinchado, espetadas and South African comfort food such as Sodwana Bay crab cakes, Malay curry and bobotie. According to the restaurant, new menu items will be introduced every six months along with monthly specials. Drink offerings will include South African wines and handcrafted cocktails.

Mozambik has 24 locations in South Africa and Zambia. The Woodlands location will be the restaurant's first in the U.S. Following The Woodlands opening, a Houston location is expected to open on Westheimer Road. 281-257-9500. www.mozambik.co.za

Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the spelling of the restaurant's name provided in the news release.