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The World of South African Cuisine


The term "melting pot" doesn't do enough justice to the diversity of South African cuisine. When you're thinking about what to eat in South Africa, you first have to decide what you're hungry for. Craving Thai, Indian, or Chinese food? Like any major country, South Africa (and its major cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban) has some of the greatest Asian food on the planet.



But there's also the country's native cuisine, which bears influences from all over the world. Settlers from the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe, eventually known as Afrikaners, brought their styles of cooking to South Africa. Potatoes, slow-cooked stews, and various meat dishes were well-known and widely eaten by the time that workers from Southeast Asian countries—most notably Malaysia—came and settled in South Africa in the 1600s. What's known as Cape Malay cuisine began to form: Dutch dishes began featuring Asian-style spices such as curry powder, star anise, and cinnamon, and an entirely new cuisine was born. South African cuisine and its iconic dishes—bobotie, oxtail potjie, peri-peri chicken, and more—is something that travelers should not miss when heading to South Africa!

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Restaurants


Bryanston

La Campagnola

La Campagnola,
Bryanston
Cuisine: Italian, Grill 
Ambiance: Elegant
Average main course:  R220
Licensed: yes 
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Tel: +27 11 463 4199
 
Description: The choice of salads and pastas is substantial with plenty of options for vegetarians, such as the penne Campagnola with cashew nuts, mushrooms and ricotta cheese. Main course specialities include a tender rack of lamb, veal escalopes with asparagus, and a superb beef fillet. 


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Melrose Arch

Moyo

Moyo, Melrose Arch
Cuisine: African, Buffet 
Ambiance: Traditional 
Average main course: R170 
Licensed: Yes
Telephone: +27 11 684 1477
Lunch, Dinner 
Description: Allow yourself to be transformed. With a song on the lips of the Wishy-Washy ladies, you will be welcome to the age -old tradition of the Africa hand-washing and face painting ceremonies. Uncage your sprint, invigorate your sense and revitalise your soul.
Moyo
Melrose Arch
Cuisine: African, Buffet 
Ambiance: Traditional 
Average main course: R170 
Licensed: Yes
Lunch, Dinner 

Tel: +27 11 684 1477
 
Description: Allow yourself to be transformed. With a song on the lips of the Wishy-Washy ladies, you will be welcome to the age -old tradition of the Africa hand-washing and face painting ceremonies. Uncage your sprint, invigorate your sense and revitalise your soul.
 


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Sandton

Pappas on the Square

Pappas on the Square,
Nelson Mandela Square,
Sandton 
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood, Grills
Ambiance: Bustling
Average main course:  R150
Licensed: yes 
Lunch, Dinner 

Tel: +27 11 884 9991

Description: Mediterranean taste sensations and memorable dining experiences. Mediterranean fare combined with traditional Greek tastes and flavours. This simple well seasoned food is reflected at the table, and best served with warmth, vitality and family.



Sandton

Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Sandton
Cuisine: Seafood, Grill , European 
Ambiance: Elegant 
Average main course: R180 
Licensed: Yes
Telephone: +27 11 884 0360
Lunch, Dinner 
Description: Transport yourself to tranquility and splendour, revitalising your senses and tantalising your desire of exploration. Vilamoura caters for all your needs, nurturing your experience from the moment you are welcomed into this magical dwelling serving internationally inspired cuisine in a sophisticated, elegant and warm environment.
Vilamoura
Sandton
Cuisine: Seafood, Grill , European 
Ambiance: Elegant 
Average main course: R180 
Licensed: Yes
Lunch, Dinner 

Tel: +27 11 884 0360
 
Description: Transport yourself to tranquility and splendour, revitalising your senses and tantalising your desire of exploration. Vilamoura caters for all your needs, nurturing your experience from the moment you are welcomed into this magical dwelling serving internationally inspired cuisine in a sophisticated, elegant and warm environment.
 


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Spa


Sandton

Amani African Spa at the Radisson Blu

cnr Rivonia Road and Daisy Street
Sandton

Tel: +27 (11) 245 8000 
 
Amani African Spa has now opened its flagship state-of-the-art unisex spa facility at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Gauteng offering a full range of five star pampering Day Spa experiences, Holistic body & skin rituals and beauty treatments to hotel guests, and the general public.







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Craighall Park

Camelot Spa at Triba

39 St Albans Avenue, 
Craighall Park

Tel: +27 11 326 0152      

Located in a unique wellness centre for expectant and new mothers, this Spa aims to relax and rejuvenate any tired woman. The dedicated therapists are trained to delight all your senses and satisfy all your Spa expectations.


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Fourways

Mangwanani Spa

William Nicol Drive 
Fourways 
William Nicol Drive 
Fourways 

Tel: +27 11 840 6600

There are few better ways to spoil yourself or the person you love than by treating them to a spa day. Once you have spent a day at the Mangwanani Spa, you will feel like an African princess ready to conquer the world.

There are few better ways to spoil yourself or the person you love than by treating them to a spa day. Once you have spent a day at the Mangwanani Spa, you will feel like an African princess ready to conquer the world.
 
 


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Jewellers


Sandton

Charles Greig

Shop U119b, The Michelangelo on Nelson Mandela Square,
Rivonia Road,
Sandton

Tel: +27 11 783 2714

This store is situated in the foyer of the Michelangelo Hotel which is on the famous Nelson Mandela Square. Richard Greig, the youngest of the three brothers, is a qualified gemologist and this is his store. Richard’s speciality is African diamonds and fine gem stones. His Charles Greig shop can be described as a jewel box of a store. It has a beautifully crafted African look and feel reminiscent of African Safaris. Apart from the jewellery and gem stones, this store also carries a wide selection of Ardmore ceramics.





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Hyde Park

Charles Greig

Shop U34, Upper Mall, Hyde Park Corner, Jan 
Smuts Avenue, Hyde Park, Johannesburg,
South Africa.
+27 (0)11 325 4477
Shop U34, Upper Mall,
Hyde Park Corner,
Jan 
Smuts Avenue,
Hyde Park
 
Tel: +27 11 325 4477

Situated in the prestigious Hyde Park shopping centre, this store is run and managed in a most personal way by Christopher Greig. Christopher is the jewellery designer of the company and all clients are assured of not only his complete involvement in the design but also the masterful execution of the handmade jewellery. Apart from its superlative jewellery, this store has a major watch holding, with an extensive selection.


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Sandton

African Romance

150 West Street, Cnr Maude Street,
 Sandton 
+27 11 384 5600          
150 West Street, Cnr Maude Street,
 Sandton
 
Tel: +27 11 384 5600          
 



Sandton

Bellagio

Shop 55, Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton
Johannesburg, South Africa.
+27 11 578 3222
Shop 55, Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton
 
Tel: +27 11 578 3222
 


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Bedfordview

Browns

ShopShop L19, Eastgate Shopping Centre
43 Bradford Road
Bedfordview
Johannesburg, South Africa.
 
Tel: +27 11 326-9610
 
 L19, Eastgate Shopping Centre
43 Bradford Road
Bedfordview
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tel: (27-11) 326-9610


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Bedfordview

Shemer Jewelers

Shop U9, Bedfordview Shopping Centre
Corner Smith & Bradford Road
Bedfordview 2008
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tel: (27-11) 622-4735
Shop U9, Bedfordview Shopping Centre
Corner Smith & Bradford Road
Bedfordview 2008
Johannesburg, South Africa.
 
Tel: +27 11 622-4735
 


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Shopping Centres


Northcliff

Cresta Shopping Centre

Beyers Naude Drive,
Northcliff

Tel: +27 11 678 5306

Cresta’s sprawling, elegant malls are embraced within 3 levels – each one offering a delectably indulgent variety of state of the art merchandise, services and entertainment. Cresta centre is located in the heart of the affluent residential nodes between Sandton to the Northeast.
 


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Fourways

Fourways Crossing

Cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road,
Fourways

Tel: +27 11 465 9208

The centres GLA is over 47, 000 m², designed on three levels with three levels of parking. The centre is an open-air centre anchored by the Pick n Pay. The balance of the centre is made up of approximately 95 shops. 


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Fourways

Fourways Mall

Witkoppen Road,
Fourways
+27 11 465 6095

Fourways Mall is situated in the heart of one of Johannesburg's most prestigious suburbs and is a landmark shopping centre that provides an all-in-one retail and entertainment experience.


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Hyde Park

Hyde Park Corner

Address: Jan Smuts Avenue, Hyde Park
Tel:  +27 11 325 4340
Website: www.hydeparkshopping.co.
Jan Smuts Avenue,
Hyde Park

Tel: +27 11 325 4340

It has pride of place on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and William Nicol Drive in the heart of Johannesburg’s affluent northern suburbs. Hyde Park Shopping Centre has continually evolved to meet the aspirations of the modern high-end shopper while sustaining its renowned sophistication.


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Melrose Arch

Melrose Arch

Address: Melrose Boulevard (entrance off Corlett Drive and Athol Oaklands Road)
Tel:  +27 11 684 0002
Website: www.melrosearch.co.
Melrose Boulevard (entrance off Corlett Drive and Athol Oaklands Road)
Melrose Arch

Tel: +27 11 684 0002

Open spaces replace the cage and the cocoon, life pulsates on the streets once again. The warm contemporary office blocks are a million miles away from the corporate monolith. Be it leisure, pleasure or business, the change like the environment, is palpable. The Arch truly is a space to be yourself.


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Fourways

Montecasino Shopping

Address: Cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road, Fourways
Tel:  +27 11 510 7777
Website: www.montecasino.co.za
Cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road,
Fourways

Tel: +27 11 510 7777

Montecasino offers several stores for those in need of some retail therapy, including a bookshop, clothing and shoes, golf specialty store, jewellery, crystals and minerals, graphic novels and figurines and even a joke and novelty shop.
 
 


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Bed & Breakfasts


Melville

A Room With a View

From R460.00 per person sharing per night
1 Tolip Street, corner 4th Avenue,
Melville

Tel: +27 11 482 5435
 
The passion, charm, colours, luminosity and timeless quality of this beautiful guest house consistently draws guests from all over the world into invigorating social exchange - yet also allows for gentle non intrusive privacy. Set high above the heart of Melville with splendid views over a forested Johannesburg and 70km on to the Magaliesberg.





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Lonehill

Arnheim Lodge

From R400.00 per person sharing per night
17 Arnheim Circle, Lone Hill

Tel: +27 11 023 1770
 
The Lodge is located in a quiet residential area inside a boomed-off street with safe onsite parking, in a tranquil garden with abundant bird life. Close to most Fourways business parks, making this an ideal location for business clients and out-of-town colleagues to stay. Ideal for friends and relatives visiting the area.   



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Rosebank

Clico Guest House

From R985.00 per person per night sharing
27 Sturdee Avenue Rosebank

Tel: +27 11 252 3300
 
Housed in a 60-year old Cape Dutch house, Clico is an engaging mix of old and new  from the original Oregon pine floorboards and antique inlaid-wood side tables from Morocco, to custom-made, comfortable couches and the modern, whimsical sculptures by Anton Smit.

  




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Parktown North

Leighwood Lodge

From R650 per person sharing per night
41 2nd Ave, Parktown North

Tel: +27 11 788 9311

The Lodge caters to both up-market corporate guests and tourists and offers visitors the welcoming atmosphere of their own home with the luxury and privacy of a world class hotel. Indulge in luxurious bathrooms and extra-length beds, plush cusions, exquisite gardens and delicious home cooked breakfasts.
 




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Rivonia

Mguchi Cottage

From R750.00 per person per night
19 Bevan Road,
Rivonia

Tel: +27 11 803 6980
 
The Cottage is private and the property is located in the secure Rivonia Valley Estate, a quiet and peaceful suburb. The bustling Rivonia shopping district is less than 2km away - an easy walk or drive, and major sports stadiums, golf courses, theatres, hospitals and the airport are within easy access. Indulge yourself, wake to the sound of the birds calling in the early morning light, hot coffee on the patio, a jog through the secure area or an energising swim in our sparkling pool.
   



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Bedfordview

Shaka Guest House

From R600.00 per person per night
9 Penhurst Avenue,
Bedfordview

Tel: +27 11 453 0657
 
Shaka Bedfordview is situated in the secure and tree-lined streets of Essexwold. As our guest, you'll find it hard to believe that this quiet and leafy suburb is just a fifteen minute drive from Johannesburg International Airport. We are within five minutes of several large shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, health clubs and a world class golf course.





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Melrose Arch

The Savoy Guest House

From R500.00 per person sharing per night
6  Blyton Avenue,
Melrose Arch

Tel: +27 11 440-6398
 
The Savoy Guest House is geared for the business executive and leisure traveler.
Situated in a beautiful quiet and tranquil suburb, with beautiful gardens. The jewel of The Savoy is our Patio, completely private with a large pool and surrounded by its own private and secluded garden. All rooms are private and have their own private entrances from the outside. All ground floor rooms have their own private gardens.





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Health & Fitness Centres


Illovo

Planet Fitness

21 North Road
Illovo
21 North Road
Illovo

Tel: +27 11 327 0606      

Planet Fitness was launched in October 1995 with the uncompromising vision of becoming the preferred health club group in South Africa. Since then, we have enjoyed a sustained period of vibrant growth.
 


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Fourways

Planet Fitness

The Buzz Shopping Centre
Corner Witkoppen Rd & Nerine Drive,
Fourways

Tel:  +27 11 875 6300      

Planet Fitness was launched in October 1995 with the uncompromising vision of becoming the preferred health club group in South Africa. Since then, we have enjoyed a sustained period of vibrant growth.



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Sandton

Virgin Active

4 Helen Rd 
Strathavon 

Tel: +27 11 883 4633      

Virgin Active’s mission is to bring positive change to people’s lives, because life’s more fun when you move. With 92 Clubs and many more in the pipeline, we’re getting people moving and feeling great all over South Africa.


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Hotels


Sandton

Hilton Sandton

138 Rivonia Road
Sandton
Johannesburg

Tel: +27 21 795 9050
 
The elegant Hilton Sandton lies within the famous northern suburbs of Johannesburg, the corporate powerhouse of Africa. With its prime location, the Hilton Sandton is in close proximity of the city's largest shopping and entertainment centres and a short drive away from Johannesburg International Airport, ideal for both the business and leisure traveller.



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Rosebank

Hyatt Regency Johannesburg

191 Oxford Road, Rosebank,
Johannesburg, South Africa 2132 
Tel:             +27 11 280 1234 
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg hotel is situated in the cosmopolitan suburb of Rosebank, a modern district in the North of Johannesburg, South Africa. Our Rosebank hotel is adjacent to Firs Shopping Centre and provides easy access to Sandton CBD, city centre, Constitution Hill and African craft markets.      
http://www.johannesburg.regency.hyatt.com
191 Oxford Road
Rosebank 2196
Johannesburg
 
Tel: +27 21 794 9050
 
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Johannesburg is located in the popular and fashionable area of Rosebank. The First Shopping Centre is close to the hotel and Sandton CBD with its wonderful array of shopping is easily accessible. The hotels accommodation has unrivalled luxury, space and comfort on offer and the leisure and business traveller can unwind after a busy day in the calm surroundings of the spa.
 
 


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Sandton

The DaVinci Hotel & Suites

2 Maude Street c/o 5th Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton
Johannesburg
 
Tel: +27 21 794 9050
 
The luxurious DaVinci Hotel and Suites which is situated on the famous Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, is surrounded by exclusive shopping malls and features a state-of-the-art health spa and fitness centre as well as an inviting infinity heated swimming pool which is complete with a terrace. Sandton Ciy and the Sandton Convention Centre are a short walk from the DaVinci Hotel & Suites making it an ideal location for both the business and leisure traveller looking to enjoy all Sandton has to offer.



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Sandton

The Michelangelo Hotel

135 West Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandown
135 West Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandown
135 West Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandown
135 West Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandown
135 West Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandown
135 West Street
135 West Street

135 West Street
Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton
Johannesburg

Tel: +27 21 794 9050
 
The majestic Michelangelo Hotel Johannesburg towers over the hub of Nelson Mandela Square, providing a bird's eye view to observe the multicultural melting pot that this vibrant city provides. The hotel's architecture mirrors a by-gone European Renaissance era reflected in its unique design. The shopping and entertainment facilities of Sandton are all within walking distance of the Hotel and Johannesburg International Airport is easily accessible by car.


 

 

 


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Sandton

The Saxon Hotel

36 Saxon Road,
Sandhurst
+27 11 292 6000
Let time stand still and savour every moment. As a private guest or business traveller, let the Saxon treat you to personalised, discreet service and unparalleled South African hospitality.
http://www.thesaxon.com
36 Saxon Road,
Sandhurst, Sandton

Tel: +27 11 292 6000

Let time stand still and savour every moment. As a private guest or business traveller, let the Saxon treat you to personalised, discreet service and unparalleled South African hospitality.
 


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Westcliff

The Westcliff

67 Jan Smuts Avenue, 
Westcliff 

Tel: +27 11 481 6000
    
Set on a cliffside in a garden estate, The Westcliff has an almost rural air despite being in the city centre. Its swimming pool and private terraces look out over the adjacent zoological gardens where animals can be spotted beneath the trees.


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Game Lodges


Game Reserves within driving distance

Lion Hills

Welgevonden Game Reserve,
Welgevonden East Gate
S24*17.854 E027*55.251

 
Tel: +27 83 550 1779
 



Luxury Apartments


Sandton

Hydro Executive Apartments

From R1265 per night
Hydro Park,
86 Grayston Drive,
Sandton
2146

Tel: (011) 217 8900
 
Hydro Executive Apartments offer you home comforts with the conveniences of a hotel. 
Hydro Executive Apartments offer one and two bedroom apartments or one bedroom penthouses to suit individuals or familes coming to Johannesburg, and with our impeccable service, it will ensure any business or leisure trip is an unforgettable experience.


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