7 places to eat the world
In the mood for Mexican? Craving Korean? If you’re feeling creative, head to one of these foodie favourites to get your fix.
GAUTENG
47 on Grant (Jo’burg)
If tasty, authentic Turkish food (and other goodies, like Turkish delight and olives) is what you’re after, then this Norwood eatery will hit the spot. Go hungry – portions are on the large side, hurrah!
071 155 7266
47 Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg
El Jalapeño (Jo’burg)
A menu complete with all the usual Mexican favourites; plus plenty more unusual things to try, like tostadas and arepitas. Do not miss the decadent dark-chocolate sauce churros.
32 7th Street, Linden, Johannesburg
011 888 0330
La Terrasse (Pretoria)
Take a trip to North Africa at this rooftop café and deli. The vast menu caters for vegans, vegetarians, the gluten intolerant, the health conscious and meat eaters alike. The chermoula tagine is a breakfast experience like no other.
435 Atterbury Road, Menlo Park, Pretoria East
012 346 5713
WESTERN CAPE
Korean Soju Restaurant (Cape Town)
As the name suggests, this family-run local gem is where you’ll find the best bulgogi and bibimbap in C-Town. Don’t expect romantic lighting, but do expect to have your craving well and truly satisfied.
265A Main Road, Sea Point
072 736 7845
Saigon (Cape Town)
A Cape Town institution, the Vietnamese flavour experience (along with Thai, Japanese and Chinese offerings) here continues to impress. Conveniently located close to plenty of pre- and post-dinner watering holes.
Corner Kloof and Camp Street, Gardens
021 424 7670
Genki Sushi (Stellenbosch)
There are many reasons Stellenbosch locals choose Genki when they want authentic Japanese fare: cosy atmosphere, a varied menu that changes often, daily specials like soft-shell crab tempura, and black sesame seed ice cream with salted miso caramel.
De Wet Center, corner of Bird and Church Streets, Stellenbosch
021 887 5699
KWAZULU-NATAL
Ile Maurice (Durban)
Feel like a trip to the tropics? Ile Maurice has been serving Mauritian-French cuisine to Durbanites for more than 40 years, with a serious focus on fresh seafood and some traditional French dishes on offer too (frog’s legs, anyone?). If you’re lucky, your server might have a French accent.
9 McCausland Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks
031 561 7609