TAVERN AND RESTAURANT REVIEWS

TAVERN & RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Nambitha Restaurant, (nambitha – to taste in isiXhosa), the most popular upmarket eatery in the heart of Soweto, serves soul food recipes with a touch of à la carte making it the ideal venue for Sunday luncheons. The restaurant is located in the historical Vilakazi Street, in the vicinity of former President Nelson Mandela’s house and Hector Peterson’s Museum. Vilakazi Street is named after the revolutionary BW Vilakazi, who was the author of the English/Zulu Translated Dictionary. Their menu is really diverse with Western and African cuisine that includes appetising and delicious malamogodu (tripe) served with spinach and pumpkin. All their main meals are also served with either pap, rice, samp or dumplings. NAMBITHA AN UPMARKET EATERY IN SOWETO Nambitha Restaurant has previously hosted luminaries such as Britain’s most successful entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and last year hosted Archbishop Desmond Tutu when he was celebrating his 80th birthday. The restaurant not only serves as an eatery - but also offers a range of services including buffet bookings, conferences, catering and venue hiring.

Cast members of theatrical play The Brothers Size: Rodrick Covington, Timothy Bond, Sam Encarnación with comedia Deep Fried Man and a friend at Nambitha

SAKHUMZI ENjOY THE TASTE OF TOWNSHIP FLAVOUR

Sakhumzi Chef: Life Ndlovu

The Sakhumzi Bar and Restaurant in Orlando West, that’s where Gautengers and tourists from across the world enjoy the taste of the real township flavour and experience the true spirit of ubuntu (Humanity). The restaurant has a spacious and modern dining area with a distinct gastro bar vibe offering delicious home-cooked meal by ever-smiling staff that is always happy to help. Each meal is paired with a wine and their exclusive self-serve wine and beer stations allow patrons to enjoy variety of local wines and craft beers.

The restaurant’s major customer base is the middle class Sowetans, young adults and older people, who patronise on weekends. During the week the restaurant host corporate South African bookings and international tour companies, that requires service excellence of the highest quality.

RESTAURANT VILAKAzI THE PLACE TO WINE AND DINE

Restaurant Vilakazi is a modernly decorated space that pays attention to detail all the way down to their cutlery sets. With plasma TV screens surrounding the restaurant and soulful music playing in the background, you can’t help but enjoy your dining and wining experience. The restaurant boasts both Mediterranean and local cuisines with a menu that caters for all types and functions, from the seafood lover’s right down to those who enjoy their traditional samp and lamb tripe. With good food, quality drinks which include local and international wine lists and divine cocktails, you can’t help but walk out a satisfied customer. Located right in the heart of Soweto in the upbeat and the iconic Vilakazi Street, this restaurant is in close reach of all the rich South African history that everyone needs to know about.