Food and dining in Durban, South Africa
Food Guide🇿🇦 South Africa

Durban Food Guide

Explore the authentic flavors and traditional cuisine of Durban, South Africa. Discover local dishes and dining recommendations.

Must-Try Local Cuisine

Authentic South Africa flavors you shouldn't miss in Durban

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Dining Tips for Durban

Local insights from travelers

As Durban has one of the largest Indian populations outside of India, a Durban curry is a popular dish and can range from mild to very hot. There is also thebunny chowwhich is unique to the city, a quarter loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with a curry of your choice. Check out restaurants at the Workshop shopping center for some of the best bunny chow in the city. Or head over to the Indian neighborhood near Victoria Market for more authentic Durban Indian food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Durban is known for its pot and you will easily find it around the clubs, but beware that the police do care if tourists break the law and you can be thrown out of the country if you are caught with it.

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