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Jul 03

Best Indian Restaurants in South Africa

Everyone has a favourite eatery for the best samoosa or chicken curry and buttery naan. I rounded up my list of favourites around the country for Mango Juice Inflight magazine.

A little bit on samoosas around the world, the history of bunny chow and who makes the best curry and where.

Tuck in!

Garam Masala - make your own

Moong Dhal (Mung Bean Dal)

Spicy Vegetable Curry - a family favourite

Labels// Indian food, indian restaurants

Comments (9)

Hila on 04 July 2012

Lovely piece. I guess when it comes to Samoosas everyone swears by their favourite. BTW Vintage India is moving

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Ishay on 10 July 2012

Thanks Hila. End of an era if they are moving!

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Betty Bake on 09 July 2012

congrats Ishay – well done as always
big hugs
Betty Bake x

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Ishay on 10 July 2012

Thanks Miss Betty

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Patel on 24 July 2012

If you rate Seabelle as the best curry spot in SA, then you know EXACTLY what you’re talking about. Big ups

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Ishay on 24 July 2012

Thanks Patel and for your suggestion re Brittania – I am always on the look out for hot spots for Indian food. Everyone has their fave- you should have seen the list of suggestions I received:)

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Patel on 24 July 2012

But… Brittania Hotel on Umgeni Rd, Durban have the best Bunnies IMO.

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lui on 03 October 2012

Brittania definitely the Best!!! I’ve tried so many places in jhb, but nothing compares to Brittania. its always a scheduled stop when we go to Durbs.

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Ishay on 03 October 2012

Hello Lui – thanks for your suggestion. It seems a firm fave!

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