TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Thava Indian Restaurant

89/100 (6494 ratings)

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"We had the absolute pleasure of dining at Thava! It was fantastic the food was delicious the service was amazing! Vibin treated us to some of their..."

Kirsty Leigh Carras

"I went recently. I had some excellent food. I highly recommend Thava for those keen on South Indian and North Indian..."

Verushka Rajagopaul

"A fantastic restaurant with great food and friendly staff! Very accommodating to vegans and always go the extra mile! One of our..."

Kirsten Stevens-King

"Amazing food and service is world class. I will be coming again on the 25 April. Thava street Food..."

Madile Ria Motshweni

"Definitely my family's favourite Indian restaurant. The decor is tasteful, and the dining area spacious. Waiters are always very professional, and..."

Kirsten Whitlock

"Thava Indian Restaurant is like no other Indian eatery;their food is sublime;the talented chefs conjure up authentic regional Indian meals bursting..."

Sybil Bhagwan

"Amazing service , vegetarian food delicious , a must visit Highly recommended for ambiance , decor as well..."

Chantal Underwood

"Such an awesome place for vegan..."

Joseph Simon Ginsberg

"Thava is Excellent. The food is delicious, when you order take-aways its super efficient, staff are friendly and great atmosphere when you eat in,..."

Janita Edwards

"My first visit,and very impressed attentive service, food was excellent. Will definitely be back when in..."

Noeline Mentor

"One of the best in town!! Never dissapointed!!..."

Pawan Gurung

"Love the amazing delicious food, service is always great, decor and vibe is..."

Lia Jacob Harf

"The best Indian food in Jozi. I am a regular - and it never disappoints. Try the vegetable patties as a starter - sublime. Great food and great..."

Tina Römer

"Thava Norwood never disappoints. Definitely my favorite curry restaurant. The food is amazing, price is affordable and the service is always..."

Michaela Kupsamy

"Amazing food, great service and reasonable prices! Well worth a..."

Michelle Rocke

"Whilst away on business I decided to take myself for an Indian treat at one of the top rated Indian restaurants! I ordered deep fried kale/spinach..."

Yajna Gold

"So when I visit a restaurant more than once, it's really to enjoy the same dish as my previous visit.....having said that, the masala chops..."

Samantha Ankoor

"This was a great place. We had my grandfathers 85th Birthday party for 60 people at the function venue.Awesome atmosphere, delicious food and amazing..."

Krupa Mistry

"Recently had my mom’s 60th birthday dinner there and I was glad I finally got to try out this hidden gem! Loved the great variety of Indian food......"

Martha Amese

"Looking for place to eat Indian we finally chose Thava for the birthday celebration .We started chicken starters which were flavoursome.Proceeded to..."

A Foodie Travels

"So glad I finally got to try out this restuarant since it is so highly rated. Very easy to find, good parking, lovely spot- owners are very friendly,..."

Meagan

"This could well be Johannesburg’s top curry experience - from starters to mains. Difficult to pick out from so many favorites. And always..."

Jeris Fasser

"It’s been a while since I’ve had a good paneer makhni - especially with the butter naan. Extremely good service - bonganj very amazing, very..."

Kajal

"The best Indian Restaurant in Johannesburg hands down. Everything, from the food to the staff and the management is great. Having eaten here..."

Naranmanesh

"We were surprised and happy to find Thava in our new neighborhood. Good variety of dishes in a spacious and comfortable environment. I can especially..."

Jan Leidecker

"Some of the best Indian food you’ll find in Johannesburg. Conveniently located, although you’ll pay a little more than average for your Indian..."

Jadene Simone Naidoo

"I had an early lunch and arrived an hour before their opening time of 11:30, but the Manager was so accommodating and offered me limited options. I..."

Willem Van Den Berg

"Good food super food blended together to make our evening an exquisite 1. Gin with Indian spices cocktail is winner with the beautifull meal. Lamb..."

Antony

"This is my 3rd time to thava and it never disappointed. From the entrance til u be seated comfortably ,the manager will be with u . Herecomes the..."

Jose

"The restaurant is spacious and cosy. We were greeted and seated in good time with smiles abound. The service was very attentive but sometimes overly..."

Jaryd Kay

"Placed an order through Orderin, totally enjoyed all the flavors of the paneer tikka masala and latcha paratha, the veg Breyani was very very tasty...."

TerryP801

"Food was excellent and service good... And I can definitely recommend the tandoori mixed platter starter... I can easily just eat a few of those......"

LKKotze

"Food at the Norwood branch has always been very good. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Midrand branch, however I believe it’s now closed...."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"I do not know how I live two blocks away from Thava in Norwood, but I had never been. We went on a Thursday and it was packed. I never knew how big..."

Mika Stefano

"An absolutely divine evening. Great service. Amazing food. And at a surprisingly good price. So cost-effective as well. I'd be back more often if I..."

Seshan Rau

"One of the best places to have awesome kebabs.. although the other food too is very delicious. .must try the chicken chettinadu... Best I have tasted..."

Mangofoodie

"Definitely one of the families favourite spots to dine. Their staff is amazing, friendly and always welcoming. The food is great and very much..."

Michaela Leon

"Fantastic place with great food. Awesome collection of wine and nice hospitality. Thanks to everyone at Thava.For others: please prior book..."

Foodtastic Rohan

"Hands down the best tasting Indian food in Joburg. Service was amazing as well. Would definitely go back. Some points:- Staff are extremely..."

Sandeep Krishnan Sundaran

"Excellent place with very experienced waiters. Management also cares and takes a keen interest in their guests. Consistently great good , very la he..."

Devan Chidananda Chetty

"If you feel the need for truly delicious and authentic curry, then Thava is the place. Service is prompt and friendly. Be sure to try the Lamb..."

Alan Burger

"Was craving some briyani and wow is this good food! Would suggest this to anyone who likes hot food. Just one thing I will remember is next time I'll..."

Auriel Myburgh

"We will always come back! A fantastic meal once again! The fish curry is to die for... and when in doubt... the friendly and very knowledgeable..."

Izelle

"Great ambience. Been here several times and never been let down by their service. Amazing flavour filled food. I look forward to going there again...."

Kirana Parusnath

"Other than going to Fordsburg, Durban or India for that matter, this is one of the best curry spots in JHB. Good food, Good service, generous..."

Alain Nathan

"Thava offers great Indian cuisine. Portions are well sized and value for money is seen. Good service and a good menu variety. The levels of spice are..."

Ashveer Deepnarrain

"I ordered take away on the phone, they said 25 minutes and it took exactly that. I am not expert about Indian food but what I took was tasty...."

Anna

"What a lovely evening. Really great food great service .Definitely a restaurant to go back to. Spicy tasty and not chilli curry. Would of rated..."

Billy Rendall

"I ordered take sways so I didn’t get a feel for the atmosphere or service. The food was great but not the best curry in Johannesburg, as..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"This place has such yummy food , generous portions! I love the chicken korma and butter chicken. The garlic naan is the most delicious I have had...."

Conny Ncwadi

"Simply the best curry available. Prices and service are outstanding. Food is delicious. Sometimes medium hot is a bit mild and sometimes a bit hot..."

Wendy Daras

"The ambiance and service of this restaurant really complimented the awesome food that was served.The waiter recommended the curried lamb shank and..."

Gareth

"Thoroughly enjoyed a lunch at Thava recently. We didn't book a table, but be sure to before you go as they get very busy (especially in the..."

Bridget Meyer

"I am not big on Indian food , however getting take aways from Thava is slowly changing that. The service and staff extremely courteous, you are..."

Russel Roth

"Don't change anything please. I don't usually write review about any restaurants but this place deserve it . Warm and energetic management with..."

Stark

"A firm favourite in our family! Vibin and his staff go above and beyond to make our visit memorable every time. The butter chicken is so tender it..."

Helen Desbois

"Best restaurant in town. Excellent personalised service from Mr Vibin. We were pleasantly surprised that they can be so fast even with the restaurant..."

Narayanaswamy Sivaraman

"Asked some friends for a recommendation for good Indian food and was told Thava in Norwood would be a good option. Wow wow wow they were spot on!!..."

Ilze

"Thava is one of our favourite dinner spots to visit in Norwood. Tonight we ordered the vegetarian starter, the fish curry which was made in a North..."

Candice

"Nice Indian food, loved their Chicken Chilly, Chicken 65 most. Good ambience and good service. Will recommend this place who loves Indian..."

Krishna Priyadarshi

"Excellent & pleasant service. Food good. Place inside is a bit gloomy & some tables a bit uneven and rickety. Would like a bit more light & colour in..."

Monochrome

"Excellent food and service. Ordered lamb chops masala biryani, prawn biryani and lamb chops...Highly recommended...Friendly reception and..."

Norma

"Thava is the best Indian restaurant I've been too their curries and food is out of this world! If you ever want to let your taste buds dance this is..."

Hariklia Leah Kyriazis

"Incredible !!! The best food in town . I am not a big fan of indian food but i must say this place is something else . the hospitality from the staff..."

Brian Poya

"Very warm and inviting. Great staff, excellent service. Good food, not great food ... Vegetarian menu is better than the meat stuff. Dessert was very..."

Nilesh Singh

"What an amazing night! Thava as usual outdid itself! They put on a spread fit for kings and queens. This restaurant, especially the Norwood branch is..."

Beverly

"I asked around here and in a local group for a fine dining curry restaurant and was directed to Thava Indian Restaurant in Norwood. We..."

Colleen Sevitz

"Went for dinner with some friends on Sunday evening. We left the menu to Vibin the GM and all were grateful for this. From the vegetable patties till..."

Philippe Frydman

"Thava is located in an upmarket, safe Norwood area. Enjoyed the Mysore dosa.... delicious, spicy, perfect for foodie with Indian taste buds. Superb..."

Hitesh

"Thava is without a doubt the best Indian restaurant in Johannesburg. The food and the flavours have this indescribable ability to scoop you up and..."

Tal Chertkow

"Waawwooo..... Superb restaurant and unbelievable food. Been there after seeing so many good reviews. We thought they won't be busy on a Thursday..."

Don

"The food was great, and service was great and they were servicing a full reserved restaurant on father's day. All the food arrived at the table..."

Isan Alaghan Doss

"Wow! What an experience...incredible Indian cuisine with phenomenal service and ambiance - from the minute you walk in you are welcomed with a smile..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"It was a very nice restaurant and the service was good. It was busy when we went there. I am not sure if they are always busy but maybe try reserve a..."

Romeobleck

"Brilliant food, best indian food I have had in Gauteng since I moved here 14 years ago. Sooji is brilliant and the briyanis excellent. Will..."

Mark Hulley

"Thava is a classic Indian Cuisine Restaurant. Laid back ambience with pleasant and attentive management and efficient waitrons. The wine list is..."

Rob Whitlock

"We're often at Thava in Norwood and we've never been disappointed. Yesterday was such a cold evening but Thava was warm with lots of heaters in the..."

Ramani

"Thava Restaurant in Norwood is one of the most busiest as I have returned thrice without eating food because I didn't booked the same. The food is..."

Aashish Rai

"Beautiful meal and superb service !! Have eaten most of the Indian restaurant in this country and I feel so bad that I give Thava a chance tonight ...."

Brad

"Great food and service but I wish they would get rid of the TV - it really spoils the ambience and nobody seems to watch it anyway! Recommend the..."

Melissa

"We enjoyed a tasty Indian dinner here recently and ordered a selection of smaller portions to sample - chicken tikka masala, butter chicken,..."

Chennay Jordaan

"If I were in India, the s is how I think the food would taste. I've been to Thava two times now and I always leave completely satisfied. Besides the..."

Vera The Wine Snob

"Excellent food, good value for money and safe parking!I have travelled here from Pretoria on numerous occasions often bringing along guests. The menu..."

Yusuf R Shaik

"What a fantabulous experience. Heared a lot about this place, at last we made it. Struggled a bit to get a parking. Superb and very friendly staff..."

Ashna

"Came through to Thava as a treat for my moms birthday and it was absolutely fantastic. The food is amazing but the service takes this restaurant to..."

John Risk Golding

"Thava - awesome service and great ambience! We were truly impressed with how attentive the waiters were. The place itself is lovely - I like the set..."

Ally

"Superb dinner experiance at thava . Very friendly staff with loots jokes and always with a smile. entered in to the reception with a group of 22..."

Ruth

"I love their food!! We mostly get takeaways so i cant comment on the restaurant but the food is delicious and generous and always consistent...."

Sarah Williams

"Thava - I had read a lot of good reviews about this restaurant and the high ratings did urge me to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, my..."

Swetha Suneja

"Superb place to enjoy the authentic meal . A verities of south indian and north dishes . Referred by one of there regular and there suggestion wasn't..."

किरण

"We had a joyfull time with my family in thava. you guys are awesome.please can we get the special fish recipee . Very unique taste couldnt figure out..."

Rajashekar

"what a lekker food .. friend of us invited for birthday dinner here . superb meals served with passionate staff . only one thing was we couldn't get..."

Johan

"First time at this reataurant . So packed reataurant as we have never saw an indian restaurant is this busy . Waited long to get a parking . We..."

Laxmi

"We often eat here as it is close to work and has a room where we work offsite and use for strategizing .Food is always good. Have had the..."

Zakiyya Cassimjee

"This venue's food is delicious.We went as a group with the idea of sharing all our dishes.Of all the dishes we tried there wasn't a single..."

Chantelle

"Food is absolutely delicious Waiters are friendly patient and warm Great ambience Great menu with generous portions One of the best Indian..."

Nivashini Sookdeo

"I love Indian food and Thava does it well. The ambience is quiet and romantic, with simple decor. The veg starter platter was incredible and it came..."

Cherice Landers

"If you even think about having the best Indian food in Joburg, Thava must immediately come to mind. The food is so good that you cant afford not to..."

Cmd.marli

"One of the best Indian restaurants I have visited without a doubt! Food is delicious and the restaurant is authentic. Loved the atmosphere! Will be..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Great Indian restaurant in Norwood. Spacious and unpretentious.Again how great to be in Johannesburg in December- easy parking, no packed..."

Trevor

"So... Thava... You know when you really like somebody as a good friend and you can't quite put your finger on why? Somehow you..."

The Restaurant Phantom

"Excellent meal and fantastic service from thava norwood . Been there few times nd each time it's superb . Service is impeccable and very friendly..."

Yasar

"The best restaurant in Jo'burg . visited this place before but this time they just rock on .. Superb service and welcoming staff , secured place with..."

Travllfind

"5 stars for Thava in Norwood! I ate there on Tuesday evening and ordered a tapas portion of paneer makhini. By mistake they brought me the wrong..."

Ashlee

"I love this place, one of by best indian places in JHB by far!Warm atmosphere, great food. Ive tried many things on the menu but what I like best is..."

Eve

"Thava is one of Jozi's best kept secrets and a restaurant everyone should try once! Super friendly but professional staff. Wide selection of the most..."

Lizl Snyman

Dosa Hut

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"Simply the best curry in Johannesburg. A friend's mother is an Indian food chef in Paris and she told us that the best curry in Johannesburg is at..."

Marius Botha

"Delicious food, spotlessly clean! Friendly staff and very gracious owner. Excellent achievements..."

Muneera Abdool

"Never had a bad meal- rich and filling..."

Nishaat Saint

"Felt like I was in India. Great food neat clean place and wonderful friendly..."

Noori Sheik

"Tasty food...Thanks to dosa hut for bringing the original taste of south indian..."

Gopi Srinivasan

"Amazing !! Will definitely be coming..."

Fatima Moola

"Best South Indian food and dosa in JNB....the briyani oh so yummy......"

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Centralny Planista

"Great food, but wrong phone number on all..."

Peter Richer

"Fourways Branch Dosa Hut - Tasty and quality indian food, in a rustic but warm setting. Dosa, milkshakes, paneer dishes recommended, with much more..."

SHAMEER KIKA

"Fourways Branch - Ivan and team - excellent experience all round - visited 4 times in the past few weeks. Excellent food as always - you guys..."

Gosh

"Been meaning to visit this place for ages ,I had masala dosa, really tasty dosa and affordable too .Loved chilli type sauce on the side.Quick..."

A Foodie Travels

"Best place to have food in fordsburg. Authentic South indian cuisine. Be ready for a long queue on Saturday and Sunday lunch time, but worth a..."

Nilanjan Sircar

"Awesome dosa and idli provided with delicious sambar and chutneys, the establishment is clean and the service excellent while the prices remain..."

Jiten Nandkumar

"What an amazing experience!The fam ventured out to Fordsburg to try the scrumptious chows at Dosa Hut and it's by far the best Indian food..."

Tenisha Frank

"Dosa Hut does amazing masala dosas. This time I tried their chicken lollipop with Kerala paratha and it was very tasty with the mint sauce. Their..."

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"Even though this is in a part of town that I would not visit at night, it is still the most amazing Indian food around. Authentic southern Indian..."

Christinejorid

"What a great place, good variety of food. Service was great. Food is amazing drinks is very cool. A must in fordsburg. Their house special fish curry..."

Chris De Beer

"We planned to go for weekend dinner. As I am an South Indian I love eating parotta. Whenever I go I order only this kerala parotta with some curry. I..."

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"Had their masala dosa and paneer and cheese dosa. The dosa is very impressive. The constant busy vibe gives it a similar feeling to be..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"Excellent dosas, great South Indian Thalis as well as very tasty chilli paneer dry and gobi manchurian. Consistent taste makes you come back for more..."

Devan Chidananda Chetty

"Pakistan, India... FordsburgFordsburg is like the hub of "Africa" and as we all know it's definitely the hub of the "Sub..."

Dean

"Whenever I have asked about authentic Indian food, I am always recommended to try out Fordsburg, so today that is what we did and at the top of our..."

Lauras World

"Good range of South Indian and North Indian dishes....I do find the chefs a little heavy handed with the oil..but I guess that’s what makes it so..."

Ashdesai5

"A few weeks ago my parents tried Dosa Hut in Fordsburg for dinner with some friends. Tonight my boyfriend and I decided we needed to give it a go. It..."

Steph Schwartz

"The food was delicious, it had lots of flavor and spice. The service was fast and staff super friendly. Tough to find parking at the location. A must..."

Neronie

"This was so delicious. Our first time at this well known legendary establishment and we were blown away. The dosa was of epic proportion. We'll..."

Chev Nagiah

"Veg, non-veg and south Indian all foods are delicious..... Food test is full deshi 😋😋😋 We have tested Chees dosha, rasaam, checken 65..."

Pratik Laharpure

"01.10.2017 I've been wanting to try this place for a very long time having heard from friends how great it is. Unfortunately I was not as impressed...."

The Food Musketeer

"Dosa speciality restaurant veg and non veg. Decor is basic. Atmosphere- could be better. Location - fordsburg just off the busy street. Quite a..."

Rakhee Singh

"WOW! I can not believe how much this restaurant has improved since I've last been there in 2015. The food was everything from spicy , crunchy ,..."

Azrah Kadwa

"This was my first time trying Dosa Hut. We were a party of 10. The food was excellent. Ordered the cheese and paneer dosa, the butter Masala dosa,..."

Sumaya.akoojee

"Food is amazing! Everything we ordered was full of flavour and spicy but the good spicy. Genuine south indian cuisine. Took my mum in law here and..."

Avashini Khan

"We had recently been to Jo'burg. We stayed in the downtown area at the Reef Hotel. This was a hotel nearby to hence we wanted to have Ghar ka..."

KSHITIz SINHA

"Very good food. Chutney could be spicy for children. Dosa was incredibly tasty. Decor is simple. What rules is the taste.Quick service..."

Ajay Mittal

"Dosa Hut in Fordsburg is a go to restaurant for evening snacks to afternoon lunch. Everytime I go to Fordsburg for Indian groceries shopping I visit..."

Aashish Rai

"There dosa is a must try. It takes you back to India and brings back memories if you a dosa fan. A must try if you in Johannesburg or coming to..."

Issi.mo786

"Perfectly light, crispy dosas, with a really good coconut chutney and sambar. I was also really excited to have the pani puri, and they very nearly..."

Ekes Gonini

"The food was absolutely amazing! I along with my family ordered the prawn biryani, lamb biryani, masala dosa, Kerala parathas and a Bombay crush(..."

Mikhaela

"First time round at Dosa Hut, was suggested by a friend. Out of all the foods we ordered the Dosa's were the best, it was crispy on the outside with..."

FatCake101

"I was on the hunt for a good tasting Dosa. Recently visiting Dubai I was exposed to the delicious fermented mouth watering pancake. I was craving..."

Gemma Northing

"Even though it is in a dodgy area of town the best Masala dosa's in Joburg. This unassuming place is a hidden little gem and the fragrant curries ..."

Leverne Mountany

"After reading a few conflicting reviews on this place i decided to give it a go.Like who is going to pass up on an opportunity to try a new..."

NicBLAZE

"Love it, been in India a few times and Dosa hut surely took me back. If you have been in India you will appreciate Dosa hut. Would love it if they..."

Hein

"Despite reading quite a few bad reviews about the level of service at Dosa Hut, we ventured out to Fordsburg on Saturday lunchtime to check the place..."

Laura Brewer

"I heard so many people raving about the Dosa hut in Fordsburg, so on our way to JHB we decided to make a stop at this south Indian restaurant on...."

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"We found our way to Dosa Hut, Fordsburg on a Saturday afternoon. We were really looking forward to a South Indian dining experience. The..."

Kemesha

"I'd heard good things about Dosa Hut and decided to give it a try for the first time today...well, location isn't the best as it's in between many..."

Ally

"Been here twice - the first time i had a lamb thali and it was amazing and the second time i had three curries(cettinadu lamb, karakudi chicken curry..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"Came here for my first dosa experience. I was quite happy with the meal. Portions are generous (the meals are served in trays, never mind plates) and..."

Tam Loves Food

"If you're looking for authentic indian cuisine, this is the perfect place. Cosy setting with an open kitchen. Friendly staff and is always..."

Sizani Msiza

"Been here twice now..WOW what amazing food..had the pani puri, tali, dosas everything was delicious..their lemon mint juice is refreshing and a..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"The best butter chicken I have ever tasted!!!!!!! So addicted and the garlic naan is amazing!!!! Service is brilliant and it's always a pleasure..."

Colisha Naidoo

"Excellent place good ambiance Good food and good people Price wise it's affordable I have found many Indians and foreigners I..."

Ravi

"Great food, but don't be fooled going to Dosa Hut and think you will receive good (if any) service. Set in the heart of Fordsburg Dosa Hut..."

Andre John Van Niekerk

"Holy cow I have found curry and dosa heaven .... Really nice restaurant with a relax and casual ambiance , service is fast and always with the smile..."

Fabrizio Capello

"Yummy crispy dosas, fast service . We tried masala dosa, cheese dosa and cheese and onion dosa. All made to perfection. Sambar curry could be..."

Hot Or Not

"A friend of mine brought me here for an authentic Indian food experience - and that was exactly what I got! We ordered a variety of dosas to share..."

Carla15

"Great place for South Indian food,dosas and Kerala food are the speciality and not too pricy.The service is quick and excellent.try the chicken65..."

Shumaiz Hashim A.P.M

"A cheap and nice restaurant serving great authentic Indian food. Recommended for Indians traveling to SA and locals who want a taste of Indian..."

Urban Indian

"Fantastic place to have South Indian food.Ambiance: AverageFood Quantity: AverageFood Quality: GoodService: GoodLocation:..."

Shriram P Nene

"Although one is spoilt for choice when it comes to Indian cuisine in Joburg, South Indian restaurants are a rarity. South Indian food tends to be..."

Thirusha Reddy

"A real gem in Fordsburg. Unique food, welcoming atmosphere and one is able to get a good meal for a good price. Recently it has been revamped and it..."

Nischay Pillay

"I loved the food, fresh, wholesome, unpretentious and tasty. What you see, is what you get. We tried the vegetable, chicken and lamb dosa. I couldn't..."

Shinaaz Roberts

"We've recently been going to Dosa Hut in fordsburg and really enjoy their meals. The new restaurant is a lot better than the old Dosa hut. Their..."

Ramani

"Dosa Hut has great food at such reasonable prices. Their vegetarian dishes are delicious and such friendly staff. Their newly decorated place looks..."

Shamona

"On the suggestion of my sister - we decided to go to Dosa Hut for the first dinner of the year. We chose a wide selection of items to get an idea of..."

Shilan Govender

"When the northern suburbs of Jo'Burg close its shutters during the festive season, those of us that remain here through till new year are forced to..."

Carel Böhmer

"Had the #vegThali contains #Dhall #BananaCurry #SourDhall #Raso #roti #sago all really really really tasty. Reminds me of Durban...."

Livashnee David

"We had excellent curies and butter naan. Friendly service and very reasonably priced. Great selection of food and I can highly recommend the masala..."

Wendy Verwey Bekker

"This is my local curry spot which I absolutely love!Food = excellentTheir dosa's, naan bread and currys are delicious! I usually..."

Fix Fixsacious

"To whom it may concern.I would like to place an order for a function I will be holding on the 5th of December 2015. My clients want strictly..."

Brian Sikhumbuzo Mpofu

"The dosa hut in fordsburg is a real taste of India. From dosa to biryani they have it all. We enjoyed the masala dosa a lot. The portion size is..."

Mahdiya Mia

"South Africa .. Such a beautiful country .. Was here for 4 years .. This is a place I frequent a lot ... I am from south India .. The owner of this..."

U.K.

"Amazing discovery in the Johannesburg downtown! Authentic dosas and South Indian food. Ended the lunch with nice South Indian tea and filter coffee...."

Tanay Kulshreshtha

"South indian food at its finest in Johannesburg. Love everything on the menu. Ghee roast dosa , mint lemonade.A must is the Kerela paratha with..."

Dean Govindsamy

"Dosa Hut has yet to disappoint. I have spent many Sunday evenings there trying out different dishes. Got to a point where I have the manager's..."

Bene Katabua

"As someone who enjoys South Indian food, I get my regular fix from Dosa Hut. The restaurant has just been revamped and looks much better than before..."

Sara Essop

"Amazing service, even more amazing food, this was my find of the year in Fordsburg. You don't have to know a lot about curries manager is happy to..."

Robertsen.orrock

"Another fabulous meal at Dosa Hut and their derive puts some top class restaurants to shame with the entire group getting precisely what they ordered..."

ReVino

"This is a great place for a delicious meal! Paper thin crisp dosas that melt in your mouth! I've been going to dosa hut for a few years now and have..."

Sheetal300

"Being a true South Indian, i just drool over dosa's and they have to be nearly perfect to suit my taste buds. While at joburg i really craved for..."

Picky Glutton

"The great thing about eating out in any big city like Joburg is the huge variety. Dosa Hut is the very epitome of the breadth and depth of the..."

Jian Reis

"We visited Dosa Hut again after a few months. It was nice to see that the decor has been improved and it's looking very good. The food was excellent..."

Avi Naidoo

"Dosa hut was a nice experience, staff n food both ws luvly. The restaurant ws nearly full on Friday yet service ws excellent. We orders Cheeze Dosa..."

Ashish

"As the name suggests, dosas are the specialty at Dosa Hut, but you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. There's a huge selection of..."

Craig Wilson

"Dosa hut is probably one of the authentic South Indian restaurants in central Johannesburg. It is located in Fordsburg an area overwhelmingly..."

Suraj

"Most interestingly tasty coffe and the butter chicken and Naan bread was outstanding. We also enjoyed the lamb curry ....the seating was little..."

Rodney Ducroq

"Amazing, delicious, finger licking south indian food.If you are a south indian food fan, then this is the place for you.Malabari chicken,..."

Pratik Gami

"I’ve lost count the number of times that I have visited Dosa Hut and this is owning to the fact the food is just impeccable. Dosa Hut is situated..."

Keith Reddy

"The area is a bit sketchy to some but the food really makes it worth the trip. Really authentic South Indian flavors. Crispy masala dosa, flakey..."

Dan Moodley

"Great food at a great price and also good service. Recommend the masala dosa, tattu dosa, onion uttapam, masala fried fish with Kerala paratha,..."

Marlon Dasarath

"Love love love this place. The prices are also not bad at all. Love this place. The fresh juices is something u won't get anywhere else. It's..."

Soraya Carlinsky

"I love their food , honestly one of the best indian and more specifically southern indian food resturants out there. The masala dosa is a must..."

hamid abowath

"Good food and servings are generous. If you have kids ask for something mild because all that we ordered where hot. It's a very unique blend of..."

Yakad Ally

"Absolutely delicious South Indian food, the flavors are amazing. I don't normally enjoy cauliflower but the Gobi Manchoorian was so good. Just the..."

Vaneshree Pillai

"Best Indian food in jhb! The food was so delicious 😋 definitely visiting them..."

Ameera Mia

"Wonderful good. The place is really busy and we had to wait awhile but the food was worth it. Parking is..."

rehana rawat

"Excellent service, accompanied by good food, lovely place for a family get..."

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