Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Midrand
4 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Im very impressed with Mad NoMad at mall of africa ! Was my dad's birthday and my parents anniversary. I had told them only at the door about the..."
Jade Shambrook
"Excellent service and amazing food. The belly dancers were spectacular. Thank you for making my birthday so special...."
Renaisha Moodley Jugath
"What an experience! From the amazing reception you get when you arrive, right through to when you eventually leave - the service is incredible!..."
Ursula Chalmers
"Great and tasty food, excellent service...and well priced for a lunch. Thank..."
Gerhard van Vuuren
"What an awesome restaurant. Incredible service, so much attention to detail, and the flavours......the experience was..."
Mandy Dewing
"Amazing good food good vibes will see me again , great for celebrating with groups of..."
Romon De Comarmond
"An escape into Turkish Cuisine from both the architecture and the cuisine of this..."
Orefile Olebogeng Macheoane
"Awesome atmosphere and even better..."
Cezanne Wildman
"Excellent Service!Big UPS to Elizabeth and..."
Monty Ditibane
"fabulous flavors and a wonderful..."
Zeynep Müge Eriltutmuş Gönülal
"Great service, great food...beautiful..."
Anesh Tonisi
"I’ve visited Madnomad twice before and ordered the falafel wrap on both occasions. The wrap was simple and delicious. On this occasion, we ordered..."
Rollo
"Loved every bit of this Turkish inspired restaurant and it’s fine dining set up approach. The service was sublime and the food was SO..."
Azrah Kadwa
"Very good menu, hard to choose where to start from but I always finish with a Turkish coffee. Good SOuth African wine list. A place to come..."
Ricardo Flores
"Delightful Turkish food with lots of flavor. Pide’s where tasty and meze’s where fresh and appetizing, would recommend the Tabbouleh Salad as a..."
Yummy!
"I had a great experience at Kream and when I saw MadNomad was a restaurant by Kream, had to try it!The venue was nice, but a little bit dark.. The..."
Kev0's Food Adventures!
"A wonderful ambience, great food, generous portions ! The only downside is you are allocated 2 service people, one waiter and then the order for food..."
Princess Niritika
"Post Valentines Dinner at Nomad was amazing. The service was faultless.The food, from the breads and dips that were complimentary to the..."
Pashnee Naidoo
"So it was my first time at nomad. Took the kids for a celebratory dinner. Food was good, service was good and the chocolate brownie was amazing!..."
Pre
"Absolutely loved the food, the service was impeccable. I was reminded of Greece so much. Turkish food may be my favorite now. Beautiful restaurant as..."
Vutomi Mabunda
"Try this place for something different. Service was excellent and all the food was delicious, especially the lamb. After a starter each, we shared a..."
Heidi Bantam
"A pure gem from the owner of Kream. The staff was very friendly and not overbearing at all. The inside of the restaurant gives you that feeling of..."
Nico Els
"This is by far the nicest restaurant in Mall of Africa, in my opinion. Beautiful decor, good service, tasty food and not overpriced like many of the..."
Tamara
"What a great find. Any where one finds great service, a fantastic menu, fresh tasting food and drinks to match is worth sharing. The mild Middle..."
Harry Sinko
"What a lovely experience, from the ambience to the service from the friendly waiters, to the stunning food! We had the famous Turkish dish, it was..."
Nadine Pretorius
"We had a wonderful experience at Nomad, the service was incredible, our waiter was efficient and kept topping up our jug of water without us even..."
Lisa Lumley
"It has a very nice vibe and the belly dancing is excellent. The waitress and waiters were very efficient and kept the glasses full. The food was..."
David Hansen
"Great place for Turkish food. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Entertainment provided on Fridays and the weekends, for the whole family. Would..."
Ubaid Nursoo
"Nomad is by far the most authentic Turkish restaurant we’ve come across in Johannesburg. The service is absolutely excellent and so is the food. We..."
YUM
"A friend recommended this charming restaurant on the newer side of Mall of Africa. To be honest, I didn't even know what about this new section. Once..."
Mika Stefano
"I absolutely love Madnomad. I’ve been to Turkey twice now and can say that the food here is great. The flavours are amazing and slightly adapted..."
Alexandra Gascoigne
"Beautiful decor. Great service and excellent food that is so reasonably priced. Had the lamb Shawarma - which was a generous portion. This will..."
Mayuri
"How this place only has 3.5 makes no sense. Get your taste buds checked! i'm not going to beat around the bush with this review, best restaurant in..."
Kevin Kaganas
"03.03.2018 After walking around M.O.A for the first time, I remembered a new restaurant that has opened here. Love Turkish food, fresh flavours with..."
The Food Musketeer
"Attended a family birthday lunch here a week ago. The food and service were excellent. Definitely something different for the Midrand area. Highly..."
Sudhish Mohan
"Had an amazing experience at Madnomad. The decor and set up of the restuarant is wonderful and all the staff are very friendly and super attentive...."
Hena B
"Wonderful service! Very friendly and helpful staff! Food was really good too. The decor is brilliant too! Will definitely be visiting again. No..."
Leandraranderee
"Awesome venue with a brilliant vibe, excellent place to hangout after a hectic day!Food is authentic Turkish cuisine, service excellent,..."
Kevin Vengan
"Great night out! Food, entertainment, service, decor, ambiance. Nuff said! Go see for yourself!!Tried the mixed grill which had a bit of..."
En.ig.mat.ic
"The current rating of 3.3 is unfair. It's only based on very few reviews. Atmosphere is great, upmarket with cuisine to match. Everything besides the..."
Food Man
"Stunning resturant, with amazing service and even better food... Would highly recommend Mad Nomad for a special meal out! Authentic Turkish food at..."
Stacey Lee Iveson
"Lovely set up inside restaurant. Pleasant & helpful service. Food tasty. Pls provide more dips with the breads and main meals. Overall good..."
Monochrome
"Loved the ambiance; prompt service from Portia, Reason & Kenny the manager; delicious food and friendly staff. Perfect way to end the afternoon...."
Moolo Kanyanga
"Great entertainment.I love the look and ambience of the restaurant! The hostess did warn us that it was s little loud outside but hey..."
Hellen Malandule
"A delightful Turkish experience!!!Madnomad is a beautiful new Turkish Restaurant at the Mall of Africa, powered by Kream.The..."
Kemesha
"Probably the best service we have ever received at any establishment. Well done to the Kream team for upholding fine dining service in a completely..."
Anél Fourie
"This Turkish style restaurant was enticing and the people there made me feel like a royal. The food was so tasty. I would definitely return...."
Keri’s Food Adventures
"I went in for supper on a Saturday night. The restaurant was fairly busy, but I was able to get a table. I would recommend making a reservation in..."
Ranvir Sawak
"The Turkish restaurant that offers more than just a meal - it's an experience that transports you to another world. Their expertly crafted dishes,..."
Phumulani Mazwabo
"Loved the atmosphere here. Unique entertainment with belly dancers that graced the floor every 30 or so minutes. However, the music was too loud..."
Tariro Mlanda
"Wonderful experience at Nomad for Dinner. Went there on a Saturday Evening and the place was quite busy but the hostess got us a nice comfortable..."
devarpan chakraborty
"The food was good however the restaurant has loud music playing. Luckily there was a space that was quiet or I doubt the experience would have been..."
Nitasha Rosen
"The food is really great. But it takes sometime more in preparations. Atmosphere is really nice.
And thanks Cleo Patra for your great delivery of..."
mohammad wasif
"Fantastic Turkish restaurant serving authentic Turkish food. The menu is extensive and mainly consists of Turkish food.
We had a Turkish pizza and..."
Szymon Welgus
"Waiter did not pay attention to us. Waited a while. Literally, after saying, "Please bring the bill...she made us wait for 20 minutes before she..."
CEEJAY MAXWELL
"A Turkish restaurant with a taste of South African cuisine. We always enjoyed our meals each time we visit this restaurant. We never have any issues..."
Lerato Malapane
"The food is nice, I like their feta and Spanich Pides.
The service is good and there was a dance Performence during the dinner..."
Gavin Hsiao-Ying Kung
"We had:
Baby Kingklip R249: This I'd give a 4/5 it was succulent, buttery, light, and melts in your mouth. Would have given it a 5 if it was..."
Kwenziweyinkosi Zwane
"Thank you so much Nomad, for making my daughter's sweet 16 birthday celebration more memorable. You are awesome! I now know where to go to celebrate..."
Lebogang Maphaha
"The food was divine, the service was excellent,our waitress name _ Felicia, she got our order corrected and the wait for the food was not long the..."
Valentia Mangethe
"Loved the food, had sheep head, oh my God😀😀❤️❤️🔥🔥....
The waiter was very humble, and very helpful...
The only problem was the..."
Musa Mokwena
"My new favourite restaurant in mall of Africa! Food is just amazing. The cocktails are unbelievable!! The people are friendly! The music sets the..."
Wesleigh Arjunan
"Fun, festive atmosphere and tasty food - Turkish inspired. Service was good and prices reasonable. They allowed us to bring our own decor and cake..."
"Heavens Kitchen is famous in Midrand for its Bunny Chows... For good reason.This cheap and cheerful outlet tucked away in Vorna Valley..."
Lauras World
"Excellent quality and price. Very friendly and efficient service. Had the Lamb breyani and was honestly one of the best in Joburg. Will definitely..."
Pavan
"Lamb breyani and chicken curry with rice is a must. Even enjoyed the chicken breyani. And well worth it for the price.Love the grated..."
Melanie Pillay
"Awesome mutton roti and bunni chow. Generous portions. A bit expensive. Really friendly service. Only the pricing would deter a future visit...."
Migille Macdecorney
"For those that haven't tried it yet, definitely worth it! Look you're never gonna get Durban prices for bunnies up here in Jhb. For us, the closest..."
Seshen Reddy
"My favourite durban Indian food. The curries are delicious. The portions can be a bit big so we usually order the mini lamb bunnies. My favourite..."
Riona Arjoon
"What a friendly environment ! Customer service is excellent . I always order a mutton bunny and it always has the same amazing flavor, just enough..."
Divalka Naicker
"Amazing! Best curry and dare I say it matched up to my mothers cooking.For starters we had tin fish samoosa's and I have not had them in..."
Chanel Pillay
"Most delicious mutton bunny chows in town!!! Fresh wholesome food! Definitely for those who miss home food from KZN! Never disappoints!..."
Vibha Neerahoo-Rambridge
"We had chicken curry with two rotties,chicken gyro,lamb gyro,and veg.curry-all was great and very tastefull.The restaurant is a hidden gem in a small..."
Klara Volkova
"We had an imprompto office lunch at Heaven's Kitchen. What a delightful surprise! Proper Durban curry and condiments. Warning! It can be very strong,..."
Neal
"This is one of the few places that you will get a good Durban curry... the curry is always tasty and consistent as well as the breyani... the greek..."
Calvin Chetty
"Finally made why way to heaven's kitchen, which seems to be a favourite with those that live in the Midrand area. Had to wait for the mutton curry to..."
Sharima Bramannan
"Had the best sami I've tasted to date. Yum! Great service. Was a little scared to order samosas though as they're just out in the open not covered..."
Monica Nhlapo
"Run by a family this seems to be a quite popular spot.I had a chicken roti ,well flavoured and spicy which I liked , only a bit oily but quite tasty..."
A Foodie Travels
"Definitely the best bunny chow I have had in Joburg. I am a Durban girl,certainly know my bunny chows.Good value for money,nice pieces of..."
Prishantha Chetty
"Magnificent. Portions are perfect and curries are perfectly spiced. Husband has mutton bunny chow, 1/4 loaf with a generous amount of meat. I had the..."
Wendy Verwey Bekker
"Had my first bunny ever here and it did certainly not disappoint. The curry was hot and the bread fresh. They have a selection of samoosas too which..."
Gina Bianca Ghisleni
"A colleague told me that he knows a spot in Midrand/ Vorna Valley that makes the best bunnies he's had, and it's made by a Greek aunty. Needless to..."
Ashish Sewgoolam
"The best bunnys in gauteng can be found here. I could literally die in this restaurant as they not only have delicious foods but the best savories...."
Raeesa Gaffar
"Not cheap but the portions are huge. One of the better lamb bunnies in Gauteng. Very spicy and very hot, and no milder option (not that I'm..."
Lucianrajah
"Amazing food that is fresh and consistent. Never been disappointed.. mutton bunny is my favourite but so are the samoosas and vedda and puri patha...."
Halona Naidoo
"This place is one of the few places i will buy curry from. Their bunnies are pretty good and their roti rolls. They make the proper durban type..."
The Food Musketeer
"Greeted with the biggest smile, this family run spot is such a treat for a quick bite on the go! Everything looks and smells so delicious! I'm a..."
Eat More!
"impressive place. service is warm and friendly. The food, mouthwatering. Some of the best samoosas in town available here with a variety of cultures..."
Luh_Zar
"Fiancé and I went through last night for broad beans bunny chows. Absolutely delicious. Everything we expected and more. And those butter biscuits..."
Manisha
"For those that love indian food,then Heaven Kitchen is a must try.A family run restaurant ,service and owners are absolutely..."
Farzana Hiralall
"well my boyfriend and i are always visiting heaven kitchen, from the food, to the cleanliness right down to the most friendly staff...we love every..."
Claudia Toolsee
"I have yet to be disappointed at the curries of offer at Heaven's Kitchen. Although I see a lot of people go for the bunny chow there, my..."
"Anat shwarmas and falafels, that's all I'm saying 👌🏼This time I opted for the chicken shwarma and boy did it go down. I love the "make it..."
Abdullah Mahamed
"Falafel anyone. One of the places where you are guaranteed a pleasant experience. I love anat chips. Add a bit of chilli and bbq sauce, yum. Comfort..."
Hlayisani Sambo
"Long line, but worth waiting for.
You can't go wrong with the food offered. The staff treats you like Royalty, and prepare magnificent..."
Ajit Worx
"Anat claps all the time! 🙌🏾 Especially when you have found nice attendants to prepare your food. The MoA Anat is mostly on point. Friendly..."
Tebogo Makhubela, PhD
"These guys here are a team, order , stand in line to prep your meals, 3 guys to assist you with your choices, the portions are so huge, meal so..."
Mohamed Gangat
"We drive a 65km detour to buy from your store.
A few other Anats especially the one at Emperors should visit you to see what decent food looks..."
Stan Wall
"Tasty falafel. Good and helpful..."
Senthil Kumar Ethiraj
"Falafels were great, and the staff were super friendly and..."
dashen naidoo
"Great service and wrap. Totally enjoyed the lamb wrap although the meat was a bit..."
Esther Oghenetega
"Falafels are excellent. Pity the sauteed onions are done on the meat grill - not all of the service staff mention..."
Rajesh N
"The best schwarma I’ve eaten so far! Stuff is also..."
Peacewealth Ntuli
"Excellent food and service. Staff are very willing to assist with..."
"[1311241419:Aubrey Mahlamela] this is the place i was telling u..."
Khomotso Talane
"Food is very nice. Tastes like the food of Europe and ultimately Turkey. Presentation is not that great. Service is average...."
Irfaano
"Realy tasty food, very nice welcome, etnic dome decor,Delicious turkish coffee,If you dont try yet, please try "the bridge" kebabOpen..."
Abdullah Erkan
"Food was good. Took a friend from Swaziland. The Ottoman mix grill platter is a great dish to share if you are more than one. We finished our meal..."
"Mutlaka denemenizi tavsiye ederim, helal restaurant arayanlar için biçilmiş kaftan, Güler yüzlü hizmet, lezzetli yemekler ve joş bir ambiyans..."
Akasya Ayakkabı
"I would especially recommend it to everyone,I would recommend that those looking for a halal restaurant should definitely stop by, the correct..."
Abdullah Erkan
"One of the best halal restaurants in Johannesburg, definitely try the "bridge", the fees are reasonable, the coffee is original, the restaurant is..."
Muhammet Yusuf Erkan
"Very warm welcome and excellent service from waiter, Einstein. Beautiful painted tile and dome decor. Food selected from impressive men - tasty and..."
Robert Dale
"My first visit to Turkish mosque forced me to enter this place to have some turkish delicacies. Decent on price and taste. Service was prompt. Rich..."
Tabish Kumri
"Ottoman Palace Restaura Breakfast Saturdays and Sundays everybody welcomes FOR ADULTS ONLY R120 FOR KİDS 3 YEARS OLD BETWEEN 12UEAR OLD R 60..."
Ilknur Kilic
"An impromptu afternoon led us to this little gem. I called ahead and the owners managed to squeeze a table in. The tea made me think of the little..."
Carly Sutton
"I have been to this restaurant MANY times and never been disappointed! The food is absolutely amazing if you're looking for real Turkish flavor. The..."
Yasmin
"What an interesting find. Don't know why this place is not so famous yet. It was finding a little bit of Istanbul in Joburg. The decor is gorgeous,..."
Dipäyän
"The ottoman palace is like a piece of istanbul right here in Johannesburg. From the time a person enters the restaurant the beauty of the midrand..."
Mahdiya Mia
"I went there with some friends and we all ordered something different and then shared the food between us. Everything was delicious but the Baked..."
Joan
"As one travels on the busy highway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, it is likely that one’s eye will be caught by a striking vision of domes and..."
Sara Essop
"WOW! What a place, what an experience! This was a new adventure for my family and we just LOVE the food, the atmosphere and the staff. Walking out to..."
Andi Bekker
"This Tuesday in the Ottoman Palace is going to be a NIGHT OF RUMI show. Who want to join..."
Anise Saridogan
"After strolling through the gorgeous mosque next to the Ottoman Palace, we had dinner. The restaurant's decor is cold and more like a cafeteria ....."
Alma Pretorius
"Istanbul Kebab is a hidden gem of Turkish cuisine! The flavors are incredibly authentic and the quality of the food is top-notch. The kebabs are..."
Stani I
"Food here is yummy, not much to complain about. The service is attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is viby with a bit of a calm feeling, and is..."
Alicia H
"Was my first time @istanbul_kebab_Sunninghill_Villa - a wonderful birthday surprise ❤️👌OK, so more abt the food, ambience and service -..."
Leyla Randera
"Whilst visiting the sunninghill village mall Istanbul kebab peaked my interest..so Karissa and I indulge in a late lunch..oh what a lovely..."
Kumari D Moodley
"I simply love this place for both food and setting. Really feels like I am in Istanbul sitting in a classy bistro in a little suburbian..."
Marlon Dasarath
"Istanbul Kebab was highly recommended to us from a Turkish family. We went there with our kids today and everyone was extremely happy, and very full..."
Noah Vaughan
"Always a great experience at Istanbul Kebab Sunninghill. Delicious and authentic food, great seating and ambieance... and really good, smiling staff...."
Sayali Bedekar Patil
"The quality of the food was impeccable. It was really tasty and was enough to fill the hunger spots. A good menu with good options that allow you to..."
Brendan Narayadoo
"If you are like me, always searching for different and nice places to eat, then this one is for you. The food is out of this world, the service is..."
Tiaan De lange
"Excellent food and order was taken and food was delivered in quick time even though the restaurant was extremely busy with all tables full and people..."
Liaquat Ali
"A bit pricey but so well worth every cent . If you are a small eater , the mix plate for one can easily be shared..."
Talia Maharaj
"Wonderful restaurant, we had the mixed platter (serves 2-4) it was delicious, the chops, sliced kebab and chicken kebabs together with the rice was..."
Daniel Koo
"Food was very delicious. And the plate was too much filled and the price was reasonable. The waiters were also very good and attentive. The place was..."
Lethabo Nkwana
"Some of the best food in the country, really loved the food with great service. Meals are very large and definitely made with sharing in..."
Jean-Pierre De Beer
"The food was absolutely delicious as always 🥺💕. The service was amazing as well 👏..."
Alia Dk
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