Sankara's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great place to get fresh produce & fish from the local Chinese markets as well as other ingredients used in East Asian cuisine. Mongkok is our favourite restaurant - we usually order the Peking Duck done 4 ways.
11 locals recommend
China Town, Johannesburg
28 Derrick AveGreat place to get fresh produce & fish from the local Chinese markets as well as other ingredients used in East Asian cuisine. Mongkok is our favourite restaurant - we usually order the Peking Duck done 4 ways.
The Roving Bantu Kitchen
34 Wimbledon RdSanza - the chef & host never disappoints with his Pan-African feasts and endless good conversation and laughter. You might never have visited Yeoville if it weren't for his dinner club so it's definitely worth checking out.
The Yeoville Dinner Club
24 Rockey StSanza - the chef & host never disappoints with his Pan-African feasts and endless good conversation and laughter. You might never have visited Yeoville if it weren't for his dinner club so it's definitely worth checking out.
Sundays are never boring with all the markets in Joburg. This is one which is quite central and in a very trendy part of town, Maboneng.
34 locals recommend
Market on Main
264 Fox StSundays are never boring with all the markets in Joburg. This is one which is quite central and in a very trendy part of town, Maboneng.
One word: Waffles. But to be fair they have a good selection of filling foods. Better for breakfast & lunch. They also have a decent selection of beers on-tap.
6 locals recommend
Cut and Craft Artisan Bistro
159 Queen StOne word: Waffles. But to be fair they have a good selection of filling foods. Better for breakfast & lunch. They also have a decent selection of beers on-tap.
If you love Mediterranean food - this is the place to go in Joburg. If you don't like Mediterranean food - what are you?
30 locals recommend
The Schwarma Co
71 Grant AveIf you love Mediterranean food - this is the place to go in Joburg. If you don't like Mediterranean food - what are you?
Best coffee in Joburg, hands down. They are opening up more branches in JHB so find the one nearest to you.
Motherland Coffee Company - Rivonia
Rivonia BoulevardBest coffee in Joburg, hands down. They are opening up more branches in JHB so find the one nearest to you.
Sightseeing
Delicious local food, music events & guided tours of old Johannesburg neighborhoods.
9 locals recommend
The Roving Bantu Kitchen
34 Wimbledon RdDelicious local food, music events & guided tours of old Johannesburg neighborhoods.
See all the key points in Johannesburg in one day! A good introduction to the city to help get you oriented. Visits include stop at SAB where you can taste some local beer.
13 locals recommend
Braamfontein Hop On Hop Off
16 Melle StSee all the key points in Johannesburg in one day! A good introduction to the city to help get you oriented. Visits include stop at SAB where you can taste some local beer.
Apartheid Museum
SAB World of Beer
Miriam Makeba StreetMarket Theatre
Miriam Makeba StreetKeyes Art Mile
21 Keyes AvenueJohannesburg's oldest inner-city township. Don't go as a poverty-porn voyeur but as someone who genuinely wants to understand SA and the everyday life of most people. I recommend Mulaudzi Alex Tours as your guides, they are locals and the tours are by foot or bicycle.
Alexandra
Johannesburg's oldest inner-city township. Don't go as a poverty-porn voyeur but as someone who genuinely wants to understand SA and the everyday life of most people. I recommend Mulaudzi Alex Tours as your guides, they are locals and the tours are by foot or bicycle.
Do it for the gram. You can get your photo with the giant statue of one of SA's heroes. There are some good restaurants surrounding the square and plenty of stores in the mall for you shopaholics.
184 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadDo it for the gram. You can get your photo with the giant statue of one of SA's heroes. There are some good restaurants surrounding the square and plenty of stores in the mall for you shopaholics.
A new but quickly growing development that accommodates various crafters and artists. From gin to jeans (as in denim), jewellery and photographic prints to vegetables there's a creator behind it. There's also a great fish & chips spot as you enter, if you're hungry.
20 locals recommend
Victoria Yards
16 Viljoen StA new but quickly growing development that accommodates various crafters and artists. From gin to jeans (as in denim), jewellery and photographic prints to vegetables there's a creator behind it. There's also a great fish & chips spot as you enter, if you're hungry.