Johannesburg restaurants – curry, steaks & fine dining
Posted on 21. Mar, 2010 by admin in Johannesburg
There are restaurants in Johannesburg for every possible taste and budget ranging from streetside snack stalls to the plushest fine dining. Many Jo’burg eateries specialise in game and meat with some exceptionally exotic species gracing the tables here. There is also some seafood available at Johannesburg restaurants but these tend to be more expensive and less fresh than at the coast.
If short on time and cash then you will have no problem locating the usual array of fast food restaurants in Jo’burg city centre. But for the more adventurous there is a good variety of spicy thai and Indian restaurants in Johannesburg for that obligatory post-match curry. 
The Melrose Arch neighbourhood contains many of the more upmarket Johannesburg restaurants and nightspots including the famous Moyo. While Melville has lots of good restaurants popular with Jo’burgs artist community.
Fordsburg is awash with Indian restaurants serving up authentic subcontinental cuisine. And as it is close to the Oriental Plaza, it makes for a good stop if out on a shopping spree. This is also one of the few neighbourhoods which is always busy after dark with throngs hanging around the flea market and surrounding Jo’burg restaurants, especially at the weekend.
Check out our guide to the best Johannesburg restaurants bear Soccer City and Ellis Park stadiums.
Soweto restaurants by Soccer City Stadium
B’s Place
5541 Shuenane Street, Orlando East,
Tel: +27 (0)11 935 4015
Enjoy a buffet of grilled chicken, stews and salads accompanied by traditional soweto specialties including as samp, morogo (spinach) pap and mogodu (tripe) with chakalaka for only R90.
Hungry Lion Dube
Mahalefele Road, Soweto, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 536 0446
The warm welcome is as delicious as the food at this Soweto restaurant by Soccer City. Make sure you try the lovely mutton dishes as well as the home made ginger beer.
Sakhumzi Restaurant
6980 Vilakazi Street, Orlando West,
Tel: +27 (0)11 536 1379. (0)83 337 6925, email: dine@sakhumzi.co.za
With Noble prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a next door neighbour, it’s no surprise that this Soweto restaurant has keep its standards high. Enjoy typical Sowetan cuisine such as rice, pap, dumplings, grilled chicken, vegetables and curries/stews to mogodu (tripe).
Wandies
618 Makhalamele Street, Dube,
+27 (0)11 982 2796, email: info@wandies.co.za
With international celebrities such as Evander Holyfield, Richard Branson, Quincy Jones, Jesse Jackson and New Zealand All Blacks as esteemed clients, this is a must-do stop on any Soweto tour.
Jazz Maniacs
Soweto Hotel, Corner Union Avenue and Main Road, Kliptown,
Tel: +27 (0) 11 527 7300
Traditional township fare mixes with an international selection of steaks and sandwiches. Catch breakfast, lunch or dinner at this Soweto restaurant in a relaxing and secure atmosphere.
Primi Bazala
Maponya Mall, Old Potchefstroom Road, Klipsruit
Tel: +27 (0)11 938 1491
This Italian restaurant chain serves up a mix of pasta and more adventurous seasonal fare at reasonable prices.
Johannesburg restaurants by Ellis Park Stadium
Rodizio
Village View Shopping Centre, Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview
Tel: +27 (0)11 455 1093
Traditional Brazilian buffet where chefs bring choice cuts of prime meat to your table and carve before salivating customers. Modern art on wall and contempory décor makes this a plush choice for a party of ravenous lads.
Mezzaluna
9a 7th Ave,
Tel:+27 (0)11 482-2477
Superb Mediterranean cuisine with a distinctly South African twist at this delightful Jo,burg restaurant. The Springbok carpaccio is a wonder while the ostrich fillet is also divine. Chocolate fans should not miss the Frangelica mousse.
Soi
Corner 7th Street & 3rd Avenue,
Tel: +27 (0)11 726 5775
Spicy Southeast Asian restaurant in Johannesburg serving food from Thailand and Vietnam. Curries are fantastically fragrant and ranked by chilli heat on the menu to avoid causing unnecessary distress. JF recommends the duck.
Soulsa
16 7th St
Tel: +27 (0)11 482 5572.
African-European fusion cuisine in a chic and classic ambience. Crowded at weekends so may be an idea to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Akhalwayas Fast Foods
Central Road,
Tel: +27 (0)11 834-2040
A lunctime place perfect for Brits missing a hearty dose of fish n’ chips – a house speciality. This Jo’burg restaurant also does some very tasty sandwiches although, ironically by the name, service is not always the speediest.
Dawaat
Buitengracht Street (corner Mechau Street)
Tel: +27 (0)21 421 9017
Freshly ground spices sets this halal Pakistani restaurant apart from the rest with a great variety of shellfish, chicken, fish, lamb and vegetables on offer.
