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Eating in Johannesburg
Eating in Johannesburg
Like all major cities, Johannesburg has a wide variety of places to eat and you'll be sure to find something to suit your taste buds, be it local delicacies or international cuisines. For the visitor the Melville suburb is where most people head to for an evening meal - consequently it can get very busy, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Greenside makes a good alternative (north of Melville - head to where the M71 crosses the M20, Green Way) and there is a good collection of cafes and restaurants which won't be full of tourists. Don't ignore the CBD either, there are a handful of nice restaurants near the Market Theatre, and they are cheaper than their northern suburb cousins. Of course the northern suburb shopping malls are brimming with South African chain restaurants, of which the more expensive ones are also quiet good, if a little soulless.
Melrose Arch, . Houses many upmarket restaurants and nightclubs, including Moyo (an African-themed restaurant) and several other casual eating establishments. �
Rodizio, . Located in Victory Park and has great Brazilian dishes and a lively party atmosphere. Live music and dancing. �
Arirang in Rivonia , very good authentic Korean food, but very expensive.
Melville is another neighborhood where you can find many good restaurants. It is close to the national broadcaster (SABC) headquarters and many artists live in this community.
- Melon, 9a 7th Ave, ☎ +27 (0)11 482-2477. Upmarket Restaurant with great ambiance. �
- The Lucky Bean Restuarant, 16 7th St, ☎ +27 (0)11 482-5572. Tu-Su 11AM-late. Fusion cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. Live DJ music on weekends. R125pp. �
Fordsburg has many Indian restaurants with authentic Indian cuisine as well as conventional franchise stores (Wimpy, Nandos, Fishmonger, Nescafe,etc). Fordsburg is close proximity to the Oriental Plaza and can be combined with your shopping expedition. Fordsburg is one of the few (if any) areas of Johannesburg that has a thriving outdoor street market and pedestrian traffic at night - This is mainly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights when all the restaurants are filled with hundreds of night shoppers milling about the flea market.
- Akhalwayas Fast Foods, Central Rd, ☎ +27 (0)11 834-2040. until 5PM. A favorite take-away amongst the locals, situated on Central Road. It specializes in fish and chips and various tasty sandwiches. However they are better known for the quality of their food then the speed of service and its not unheard of to wait for 45 min (or more!) for your meal at peak lunch times. �
- Dawaat, Mint Rd. Dawaat restaurant is considered to be one of the best restaurants and the priciest by Fordsburg standards. R100. �
Mexican Fresh, Riverview Centre, corner Conrad Drive and Hillcrest, Craighall (just off Jan Smuts Ave between Hyde Park Shopping Centre and Republic Rd), ☎ 011 326 2276. 11:30AM-8:30PM. Serves burritos, nachos, fajitas, tacos and quesadillas. Available as vegetarian, beef, chicken or prawn, all made on-site, every day. All dishes can be accompanied with guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and fresh salsa. Ask for chilli if you like it spicy. �
Ants Cafe, 7th Street, Melville. A quirky and very vibey pizza spot. Friendly service, good South African wine and delicious pizza. Special pizza price on Mondays. �
The Catz Pyjamas, 12 Main Road, Melville, ☎ +27 (0)11 726-8596, . Open 24/365!. Trendy always-open bistro. Menu from breakfast to dinner to dessert. Good bar selection. Friendly service. (26 DEG 10 MIN 37.42 SEC S,28 DEG 00 MIN 04.93 SEC E)�
Ants Cafe, 7, 7th Street. A cozy and quirky pizza restaurant. Pizzas, pastas and good South African wine choice. A very pleasant and unique atmosphere. �
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