TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Biru

88/100 (1088 ratings)

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Plum Saki

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Television

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"Wonderfully fresh food, a fantastic experience and lovely staff. A great night out and a delightful meal. A must visit for anyone who is a fan of..."

Amy Jennings

"Absolutely the best restaurant I've been to... well done to the chef's and staff. Awesome vibe and the best food. Well done Lia Black for an amazing..."

Leona Nel

"Amazing concept, exceptional food and the quality superb. The entire team were very welcoming and patient with us being newbies, and extremely..."

Richard Soares Da Silva

"Amazing night experience if you want to try something different, I enjoyed the food a bit different but u will enjoy. The waitress is always there to..."

Rebecca Gafane

"Amazing!! Wow, what a different experience � the food is sooo good �� and the vibe is awesome � definitely worth trying..."

Cait Forde

"Amazing evening and experience... live music, unbelievable food and great service!! Definitely spending more evenings at this awesome..."

Jessica Jacobs

"Absolutely awesome experience, delicious food and wine and excellent customer service :D I will definitely be back..."

Caroline Stow

"Definitely one of my favourite restaurants. The service was exceptional and the food very tasty. Thank you Biru for a awesome..."

Belinda Stroh

"Great food! Brilliant service! Awesome vibe! Wonderful concept! Can be addictive..."

Sumentheran Naidoo

"Great place! Fantastic food and welcoming vibes. Definitely going there again..."

Ilze Reyneke Overbeeke

"Something totally different from any other restaurant. I go there often and always walk away satisfied and happy. Pino is a great host and never..."

Valeska Katrina Muller

"Awesome food! Awesome service! Can't wait to go..."

Michele Leuenberger

"Fantastic food, service and staff.. Best restaurant in..."

Michael Klindt

"Lovely restaurant. We had Korean BBQ and hot pot. There is a big sauce station with everything you need for your hot pot. It’s a bit pricey but..."

Jen & Row

"We had an awesome ladies lunch at Biru. Don't expect exceptional service, but the food is divine. We shared a hotpot filled with deliciousness, wagu..."

Carole Craggs

"Wow what a great dining experience, I will definitely recommend Biru. And I just loved the entertainment tonight a Hunter woman Sjoe what a voice. I..."

Mari Prinsloo

"I decided to take my lady her on valentines for a nice dinner.Expectations were blown out the roof! Very comfortably fancy, wholesome and..."

Naushad Goberdan

"Highly recommended if you need to invite VIP 's , the ambiance are very comfy, love the atmosphere. Suggestions : Wagyu beef for BBQ , I'm not what..."

Kim Chi

"The BBQ is very good! It is quite pricy but I think it worths it. The macha ice cream is always my favorite! Sushi is average. But I always go just..."

Stephanie Peng

"What an awesome experience. We were so warmly welcomed from the time we walked in. The food was really fresh and of great quality. Our waitress..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Been wanting to try this place for a while and my expectations were met. Pleasantly surprised by the stunning venue and lovely ambience. Perfect for..."

Prianthe Naidoo

"It's a unique dining experience, which we thoroughly enjoyed with friends.We ordered a set menu which came with way too much food - sushi,..."

Lisa Pi

"Very nice indeed. Food is great, just wished that the staff knew what they were serving and even give recommendations. But it was very nice to eat..."

Deal Real

"Located upstairs in the building next to the Shell garage above the chinese restaurant is a very unassuming restaurant. Even though they are..."

Gary Greenberg

"Had a great experience at Biru Rivonia today. Sure there might be a slight language barrier, but their effort makes up for it. We had the set menu..."

Paul Gray

"What a find ! A combination of Chinese hot pot, Korean street food and sushi all in one place, run by an Italian guy. Wow ! The spicy hot pot,..."

Martin

"From braaing and fine dining comes Biru, homemade food with extraordinary ingredients away from home. The food is a tricky one, seeing as..."

TwoTastyTummies

"Best rib eye and fillet in JHB served raw with the ability to cook it on your table, amazing oysters topped with caviar. Best management, Pino is a..."

Theresekruger01

"My favorite restaurant! The food is always fresh and amazing! I love the Italian manager there, he always calls me Bella. 😊 The service is the..."

Carren Lamperini

"Decided to try Biru with a one of my oldest friends. Walking in Yoh are taken with the modern styling and finishes, but half the restaurant looks..."

Marcel Pillay

"Have been for lunch and dinner 5 or 6 times and will definitely be back. My family love the experience and we order both hot pot and self grilled..."

Razmataz

"Been there on 21st April we had a great time and a fantastic experience, finally something different , service need more training but very friendly. ..."

Pino

"This was another great experience! Your BBQ your own meat as well as having hot pot and sushi! Or you could just have one of them. The food here was..."

Diana Mak

"Lovely, authentic hot pot food. Service could have been better and background music selection was a bit dated, but overall a great treat in the heart..."

Meryl Bailey

"This place has so much potential to be super cool! We visited last night with friends from overseas. It's a brilliant concept- order a variety of..."

Megan K

"Authentic Japanese experience. The food is great, having been in Japan, its one of the few restaurants in SA that serves food that tastes Japanese..."

Reynaert Dielwart

"Perfect night, was left very impressed by the authenticity and how amazing the food was. Their japanese beer is absolutely a must try! Love how you..."

Kelly Shannon Kamps

"Been there many a times, too many to Count, absolutely love the food and definitely a wide variety that will satisfy your taste buds and stomach..."

Liao

"An authentic Asian BBQ and Hot Pot with a modern upmarket vibe. The menu has a good variety, with amazing presentation. The quality of ingredients..."

Jason 'Plates' Smythe

"I like this place cause it's authentic, feels like a place in Tokyo or Yokohama. You can choose between BBQ or Hot Pot for both options can get the..."

Karomatisch

"A nice upmarket alternative to traditional hotspot restaurants, however still manages to maintain authenticity. Another review mentioned hot pot is..."

Leigh Dermick

"It's a combination of Korean BBQ and hot pot :) it is nicely decorated and the service was fantastic ! It's a great concept of you cook while you eat..."

Julia Pyle

"Very cool concept, it's best to go with a group of friends. We booked ahead and they put us in a private room. I enjoyed the ambience of the..."

Candice

"This very upmarket restaurant is on the 3rd floor in the same building as Taiwan cafe. First impressions: very clean, nice decor, well designed bar..."

Dennis Chiang

"Highly recommend the Waygu Beef selection! Melt in your mouth goodness. The waiter even assisted us to BBQ the meat, but you can do it own perfectly..."

LLL JAY

"Amazing and very original kitchen. We really enjoyed the process ! Very nice atmosphere and friendly helpful personal . Nice view of Rivonia Village..."

Nat Go

"We had such a wonderful experience, kids thought cooking their own food was amazing… and surprisingly enough they finished it all which means it..."

Nerina Naik

"Wonderful Asian dining experience. Only tried the hot pot this time but looking forward to the grill. Broth could be deeper in flavour but an..."

Nesh Mungroo

"This was a very pleasing surprise. We booked a reservation for three. We struggled a bit to find the place but as soon as we walked in it is as if..."

Patrick Claassens

"This restaurant has such a calm vibe. Hotpot and Korean BBQ were so good. They serve the best sushi I've eaten too. 100% recommend 👌 👏 We also..."

Dr Nyasha Gogoma

"What a FANTASTIC experience! Food was incredibly fun and tasty! We were really impressed by our server who explained the “hot pot” menu in..."

Lauren Zeeman

"Amazing restaurant! Super experiential (interactive dining). This is a great place to go with friends and family to get an amazing Asian feel. The..."

Tebogo Mabye

"Very nice place and concept, they serve roasted red skin peanuts upon arrival, we ordered the duck, chicken, ribs and rice. the rice we had with the..."

Shakirah Jacobs

"Absolutely amazing restaurant. Amazing food and great..."

Leighe Ogle

"What a great experience! My waitress was amazing, attentive & patient. The food was tasty, not greasy with spices. I especially loved the bone broth..."

Ntombenhle Nyaba

"Was my second time there. The first time we don't really understand what was potting. See what I did there? Anyway this time round we knew what we..."

Mpho Matlala

"A little bit of a rocky start when we got sat close to the kitchen and bathroom. But then things looked up after we moved tables. We were served by a..."

Thato Motlhabi

"Awesome experience at Biru. Great restaurant with great service. The staff were very friendly and helpful. You get to cook your own hotpot and..."

C S

"I cannot compliment this place enough! What an amazing experience... they've truly created something special and they have a menu that caters to all,..."

sumayah goolam rassool

"Biru is a great place to have Chinese and Japanese cuisine. They offer grill, hotpot, and sushi. I've came here a few times and tried quite a few..."

Po-Kai Cheng

Istanbul Kebab

86/100 (6073 ratings)

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"Ordered a take away meal on my way home to the East Rand, such a variety to choose from - everything looked divine. As i waited for my meal - i was..."

Kelly Rodger

"Visited Istanbul Kebab recently and the food was amazing. Authentic, tasty and very generous portions. The service however was quite poor and the..."

SamuelandJacinta Pather

"Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!....fresh authentic Turkish/Middle Eastern food.....Very reasonably priced too.....The only reason I haven't given a 5 star..."

Stefano Makridis

"It was fantastic , everything was perfect, from the food to the service and the friendly owner - luved it and will certainly go back - the portions..."

Darril Aronowitz

"Love for Turkish food, this is the place for you to satisfy your hunger , the cook is blessed everything he made was delicious, must try chicken..."

Abhinav Saxena

"Yummy! Everything about this place was so lovely. The Turkish tea I had ordered was given to me complimentary. The food was wholesome and delicious...."

Azrah Kadwa

"A taste of the Ottoman cuisine. The experience was impeccable. The chicken kebab was mouth-watering. Enjoyed the variety of the extras. A must..."

Mymoena Ismail

"Always good to go to Istanbul Kebab.Good food at good prices. It's one of the few places we can eat out as a family.Our favorites are the..."

Craig Paul

"05.10.2017. Where have you been all my life Istanbul Kebab. I love food that is filled with spices and just tastes soo good without having to add..."

The Food Musketeer

"I was craving lamb chops so I thought I'd give Istanbul kebab a try. And I wasn't left disappointed...the lamb was soft, and the fatty bits were..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Searching for a restaurant that had availability for last night became a trickier task than expected, I mean availability has become a thing again?..."

Kim Howell

"Istanbul Kebab: Bored with our routine, we decided to try this Turkish outlet for a quick Sunday brunch. We choose to sit out as it had limited..."

Swetha Suneja

"Went to Istanbul Kebab for a quick Saturday night dinner with some friends. We all ordered kebab, which was really tasty and the portions were good...."

Christiaan Strydom

"Had such a pleasant experience at Istanbul Kebab over the weekend. My advice would be to maybe not go on a Saturday night, as everyone parking on..."

Jolene

"It had been a hectic day and we were looking for something quick and healthy to have for dinner. After quite a bit of aimless driving around, we..."

Anisha Lutchman

"A friend and I had takeaways here on Sunday 05 March. She had a beef cubes wrap and I had a falafel wrap. Service was quick and friendly and the food..."

Megan Fairhurst

"Wishing for wraps the other night, we ended up at Istanbul Kebab and glad we did. I ordered the lamb cubes kebab wrap. The wrap was delicious and the..."

Vishal Mistry

"I love everything about Istanbul, probably my favorite city. So I wanted a quick lunch on Saturday, where I would be guilt free...this was the spot...."

Thato

"I wanted to try this place for some time. I had the mixed platter for 1 and what great tasting food. All the meats had their own amazing flavours...."

Henk Labuschagne

"Last night, I was searching for a quick, healthy meal option close to my flat, and I found it in Istanbul Kebab. After being seated, we..."

Lauras World

"This isn't the most inviting place to sit down and have a meal but we have gotten takeaways from Istanbul Kebab often and we're never disappointed...."

YUM

"A friend had told me a while ago to try Istanbul Kebab. Being labanese she said it was the closest to home she's found. Very excitedly we went off on..."

Sabrina

"Very authentic Turkish cuisine. Easy parking, great spot and very tasty food. If you are unfamiliar with Turkish or middle eastern food, you may be a..."

Mike Fisher

"Great selection of authentic Turkish food at really good prices. They give you a complimentary Turkish Tea after each meal. They also have some..."

Smelly Celly

"Looking no frills, no fuss, good food and great value for money. This gem of a restaurant never disappoints. Food and ingredients are fresh, tasty..."

Warren Basel

"On a recommendation from my sister we decided to try out Instanbul and we weren't disappointed. With cafe style seating overlooking Rivonia boulevard..."

Erasmus Bart Sihin

"Great food at a good price! Service was reasonable and I thought that the portions were reasonably sized. Hummus was amazing and Turkish tea served..."

Farid Essack

"Thoroughly enjoyed my meal, some of the meets brought back memory from my Jordan trip! The chicken thighs and lamb chops were my favorite. The naan..."

Ling

"Some of the best and authentic tasting Turkish food around. Greatly priced, "mother" style portions and will most certainly cure even the worse..."

Stefan Alexander Attard

"Authentic, delicious Turkish staple. The smell of apple tea calls you to come in and enjoy their selection of meats. The salad in abundance..."

Luz Helena Hanauer

"I have been here few times. It has good variety of Turkish food. Food was delicious. It is cheaper than similar Kebab saloons (not Turkish Kebab..."

Kadir

"I was at first sceptical about going to this place , but in the end I was pleasantly surprised! Served with delicious light naan , salads , tomato..."

The Foodie

"This place is taking Rivonia by storm. Authentic Turkish food at it's best. I sometimes find Turkish food a bit bland but just add a couple of green..."

Good Food Junkie

"Just been to this restaurant for the first time... Gosh what a treat! Had the beef wrap. Delicious! The place makes you feel like you're in..."

Houston Pillay

"Lunch is always good when we do Istanbul Kebab. It's quite unassuming from the outside with Minimal decor but the food is good and the portions..."

Pam Lourenco

"Oh my actual gosh! What a meal! I swear I thought I was getting a quick schwarma but ended up getting a feast for two 😳👌🏻. The best of it..."

Inge Nefdt

"A new addition to the Mr D menu. Being a public holiday, we ordered in. The other half had a beef wrap and was quite surprised that the meat was both..."

Heidi Bantam

"We had dinner here last night and it was simply amazing! The portions are huge and the food is freshly prepared. I had the spicy chicken wings and it..."

Nasreen Rasool

"The one and only time I've eaten Turkish food was in Istanbul and I didn't really enjoy it much. But, my husband has been wanting to try it out, so..."

Tasleem Ameer

"Love this place the garlic kabaab was amazing and the chicken kabaabs did not like wrap had to much tomatoe pure but I will b back to taste the other..."

Arshad Ismail

"Delicious kebabs and salads. Highlight is the soft bread that they make , divine. Would have been a 4.5, however on one occasion when got take out,..."

LP

"This place is soooooo good. It's like my happy place. I am pleasantly surprised that the quality of the food is consistent across all the franchises...."

DD

"It's a treat.After hearing a lot about this Turkish Cuisine around and it's simply delicious 😋. Kebab are simply authentic and be aware that..."

Ruturaj Vaidya

"Amazing Turkish food! Apple and Pomegranate Tea are simply superb! Try their Chicken cube and Lamb Platter-turkish flavor all the way! Over all a..."

Rakesh Reddy

"The best Turkish donar kebab I have had since the UK and that's been 11 years. Great flavours, fresh salad and delicious sauces. I will be..."

Becs

"This restaurant is situated in rivonia and is a little gem!! The service is efficient and the food taste great. We were a group of 10 and..."

Andrew

"I was on my way back home earlier this week when I stopped by in Rivonia. I've heard some great things about Istanbul so I gave it a go. I was..."

Shahil Juggernath

"The staff is soo friendly, service is excellent and my word the food!!!!! 😳😳😳😳 amazing for my first time, definitely recommend it!..."

Michael DCom Sathekge

"This little Turkish restaurant in Rivonia is great for Sunday lunch, this is the first time I visited. And I was pleasantly surprised...."

Catherine Au

"Recommended by Facebook group, went Saturday. One of the best Turkish meals had outside of Turkey. Takeaway but ate in, service very good and..."

Rosie Sims

"Excellent value for money. The platter for 2 is enough for 3 people with leftovers. Free apple tea. Food is healthy...not oily/fried and very..."

Iman Haffajee

"This is one of the new kids on the block in the area which is making a bit of a name for itself. The portion sizes are very generous and are value..."

Gary Greenberg

"Been to Istanbul a few times now, had the lamb kebab and lamb kofta wrap. Food is decent and reasonably priced. Portions are generous when you eat in..."

Ashish Sewgoolam

"Istanbul serves very fresh, healthy and tasty meals all round. They've never disappointed. Pleasant waitrons and and speedy service. Would strongly..."

Jihaan Haffajee

"Great food, the kebabs and shawarma are fantastic. Avoid the special sauce on the shawarma not that great. The rest is good, love the way they bring..."

Michael Lotter

"Today was the second time I tried Istanbul for take aways. I went with the Doner Kebab (full portion). The meat is super tasty and all..."

Dean Langkilde

"This is a refreshing new addition to Rivionia serving a true Istanbul style Kebab. You have to try this well presented delicious kebab. I always have..."

Margie

"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 👏..."

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