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The Wok Box
8, 10-D, 12 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
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Kr
Review β„–1

The Wok Box is a quaint Thai restaurant situated in the hub of Durban North. Their crispy spinach is out of this world 😍

Ke
Review β„–2

Such good food. Really really delicious. The service is never great to be honest. But if you go expecting very average service, and great food, you wont be disappointed.

ok
Review β„–3

Noodles are very delicious, soup is delicious, rich, friendly service staff. Im glad to eat Thai food.ΰΈ‚ΰΈ­ΰΈšΰΈ„ΰΈΈΰΈ“

Sa
Review β„–4

The most amazing dinner for our anniversary! Tasty and quick and the staff were amazing!!

Ki
Review β„–5

Great stuff, food was so yummy and they with warm hearts and big smiles πŸ˜ƒ

Em
Review β„–6

Some of the best food Ive ever had. Highly recommend the spicy peanut chicken and the beach salad!!! The Wok Box is a family favourite and our first choice when eating out.

Do
Review β„–7

Tempted to give 4 stars because of the polystyrene containers, plastic straws and single use chopsticks but the food and service was too good for that. Huge portion of egg fried rice with fresh crunchy vegetables. The vegetable soup was fresh and really hit the spot.Not a huge selection of alcohol but still good choices. They have Jack Black and CBC on tap as well as Castle and Black Label.Seating is comfortable and spacious but there werent any visible wheelchair access points which was a little disappointing.Menu is also a placemat which was pretty cool and also a little wasteful. Lots of carnivorous options but the vegetarian choices, although fewer, were sufficient.All in all, great value for money. Worth a visit.

Ni
Review β„–8

Friendly staff and tasty food.

Yo
Review β„–9

I often get a quick bite for take aways. Can never fault them. Always nice portions and quick and friendly service. They close late afternoons, so make sure about their operating hours first.

Ni
Review β„–10

One of the best Thai restaurants in Durban. Their Tom Yum Soup is the best...absolutely delicious. Hope to eat there as often as possible πŸ˜‹

Ke
Review β„–11

Had the pork belly with noodles and the cashew and sundried chilli chicken noodles. Wasnt bad but I wont be rushing back anytime soon. The cashew option from Simply Asia is way more flavourful. The best part of the visit was the friendly waiter Gift.

Re
Review β„–12

Enjoyable but need to include condiments to takeaway... Like Soya sauce and chilli

As
Review β„–13

The food is amazing !! Delicious, fresh and well priced. The staff was absolutely wonderful on my sons birthday...the allowed me to bring in the cake.... πŸŽ‚.. which they set up for me with the candles etc which Id brought along. Very polite, lovely attitude. The simple decor belies what the place has to offer.Subsequent visits were equally good. .... however, I took note that the staff tends to get overwhelmed when the restaurant gets busy. They tend to literally run frantically to their various patrons.... this is not good as it takes away the relaxed atmosphere, creating an urgency . Perhaps, more staff on busy nights would facilitate this. πŸ˜‹πŸ’

Hi
Review β„–14

One of my favourite sit down or take away options. Food is delicious, fresh and of consistently high quality.

Ro
Review β„–15

Delicious food! The Angry crispy chicken is exactly as described!

Da
Review β„–16

Before Covid my wife and I travelled extensively and regularly though Asia and Indonesia... Thailand, Hong Kong. Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and Bali.... Wok Box cuisine is as authentic as you can get.... Love everything about it!!

da
Review β„–17

Awesome!!!! Penang chicken with bamboo roots was sublimeπŸ‘πŸ»

Sp
Review β„–18

Not impressed an rather disappointing.The spring rolls were soggy and the veg inside the roll smelled and tasted expired, the oil that is was fried in smelled old too... And then to be knocked with a bill of R91.00.Simple Asia is half the price and better serviceThe service at the wok box seemed very unwelcoming/uninterestedR39 for spring rolls at simply Asia vs R62 for spring rolls at the wok box(r29 for regular cool drink)Thanks but no thanks.

Du
Review β„–19

Oh such good food

La
Review β„–20

Lovely food and very accommodating staff, even during loadshedding. The duck was divine and a huge portion!

Se
Review β„–21

Decent local take on Thai and Asian food, I can recommend the Crispy Wontons, Thai Green Curry and Chicken Satay

Tr
Review β„–22

Service was good however food not that much I had the pork green curry and my tummy still hurts 2 days later. I also ordered the deep fried ice cream and it tasted like hard Kelloggs on cheap vanilla ice-cream. Disappointed.

Sh
Review β„–23

By far, the best Thai restaurant in Durbs! With a tantalizing infusion menu and a creative flare of flavors, this is one restaurant you have to try out, enjoy, and repeat! Its the first stop I make each time Im in Durban. I’ve been following Sean and his wife since arriving from Kelowna, Canada into Durban back in 2006, my wife and friends enjoy their food immensely.The β€˜Wok Box Beach Salad’ is my personal favorite, with an addition of extra fish sauce and chili’s on the side, a true boost for those liking the savory side and an explosion of flavor, I can taste it aleady! The Massaman Curry is spectacular, a scoop of curry and a dollop of rice and POW! It’s bursting with a life that will keep your taste buds dancing for more.So take it from a foreigner that has been to Thailand, ate the food, and spends mucho time in Durban each year, the primo spot for Thai cuisine, I highly recommend this casual and friendly dinning experience, enjoyDon’t forget to enjoy a β€˜Singha’ Thai beer or two, too - chα»‹yo!

Ki
Review β„–24

Big portions and reaaaaally delicious food. We you order, check the all the walls as well the menu. Looking forward to trying more...

Ma
Review β„–25

Good restaurant with huge menu & great selection. Every time we go we find numerous items on menu that appeal to us.

Ra
Review β„–26

This is a great little Thai joint. Fun and lively atmosphere with friendly, knowledgable and helpful waitrons. It was the first time that I tried Thai food and I was really impressed.

Kh
Review β„–27

Sit-down service can be better. Also note, when you ask for a GLASS of water they charge you R9 for a slice of lime that they add to the water (even if you dont ask for it)

Wa
Review β„–28

Great food. Great service....love the place....

Ro
Review β„–29

Wonderful staff and awesome menu. Great value for money! Enjoyed our meal.

La
Review β„–30

My family and I love this restaurant and is our go to eat out place ! the service is always so friendly and such a nice happy vibe going there. My sister and I love there Calamari ! would highly recomned going there

Pr
Review β„–31

Good Thai, fusion food. Great service, food is tasty, really good starters, and the mains were good as well. Probably not what I expected, but thats not a bad thing.

Sh
Review β„–32

I had the Japanese Soba noodles after my cousins gave been raving about it for months, usually going in with expectations ruins the food. However I was taken aback by how flavourful the food was, fresh vegetables and wonderful soup. The coconut ice cream seems to be homemade and is delicious. A bit pricey so I wouldnt recommend it be a regular visit but definitely someplace to go at least once a month.

mo
Review β„–33

Super fast service, delicious food, nice vibe, friendly staff. One thing I have to take one star off is Tom Yum soup.. was little too sour..! If adding little more hot water it would be perfect. But overall this place is good!

Sk
Review β„–34

One of my fav! I normally get the sweet basil and chilly noodles and its on fire! The veg always has a crunch and the chicken is so tender. You must eat it with chop sticks. The staff is fun and friendly. Nice for a sit down or take way

Le
Review β„–35

Really good food. Trendy venue. Good service. Fast and well presented. Pork belly seems to be the thing. Menu design needs a bit if work. Very difficult to read.

Sh
Review β„–36

Has to be one of not the best Thai food restaurant in kzn. U wont be disappointed.. Keep it up guys

Br
Review β„–37

Great Thai food offering. Small menu but food was delicious and service was good. Also served some good craft beer (which is always a bonus).

Pa
Review β„–38

Takeaway and quick lunch favorite but their dinners are packed. Not the place for a long comfortable dinner with there bench style seating but that is on purpose as they are a small restaurant and want to turn tables. Crispy chicken, duck or pork belly and all winners but they do this vegetable soup with noodles for those not eating meat that since trying I go back regularly for.

Jo
Review β„–39

Just been there (4pm) advertised as open till 8pm and it is closed until 5pm

ro
Review β„–40

Freshly prepared thai food, owner run, high standard and authentic

Al
Review β„–41

Food is super quick and always delicious. Ask for Gift to be your waiter, he is an absolute super star with a super memory! You wont be disappointed, consistent food and service which makes it a winner in my book!

Ca
Review β„–42

Love this place, atmosphere, food and service thank you Gift

Al
Review β„–43

Epic food and massive portions.. its awesome value considering how fantastic the food is. Definitely worth a visit.

As
Review β„–44

Consistently good food. Much better than the competition.

Ta
Review β„–45

Food is good. But I warn you, do not sit inside the restaurant on a hot day - the booths back of the chairs are high and no wind is able to reach you. Makes your visit uncomfortable

Br
Review β„–46

Amazing food and venue! Love how consistent the quality of food is. Would recommend the prawn & coconut with plain rice πŸ‘πŸ½

Pa
Review β„–47

Great food. A bit small but its great. Limited beer options but you have Connors across the street after you have a good chow

An
Review β„–48

The food is excellent and the service outstanding. I only come here 2 or 3 times a year and they remember me. Their prices are great too!

Ka
Review β„–49

The closest to authentic Thai food weve had in SA (and we really love Thai food). In fact, we honeymooned in Thailand predominantly because of the food. Wok box never disappoints.

Ad
Review β„–50

Really good! Had the spicy peanut pork with noodles and loved it. Service was fast and friendly

Et
Review β„–51

Great food and good service! One of the best thai places in Durban North! Massaman Curry is def one to try!

Ma
Review β„–52

Goodness me, this food was so delicious, every tasty bite! The desert was dinine as well.. Yummy!

Su
Review β„–53

Poor service and below average food on a quiet Saturday night. Something has changed at Wok Box and its not for the bettet

Da
Review β„–54

Good food. Well priced. Great location.

Th
Review β„–55

Absolutely love this little shop! The food was amazing and we even added some money from our home land, South Africa, on the wall!

Mi
Review β„–56

Delicious food, and VERY fast service. Dont think I have ever waited longer that five minutes between ordering the food and it being served. I really love the Chili peanut and toasted coconut dish, and my mother is obsessed with the Beach Garden salad.

He
Review β„–57

Wontons were terrible. Garlic and black wok fry was mediocre. Didn’t even taste any garlic.

Am
Review β„–58

Best authentic Thai food in durban. The service is great however it is most disappointing to know that the restaurant doesnt allow their staff to take their tips. The tips are absorbed by the restaurant and the waiters get a basic. This is off putting as I tip very generously and it is upsetting to learn that the money never reached the intended recipient.

La
Review β„–59

Walked in. .. No service. None whatsoever. Small menu. No atmosphere Walked out. Wont be back.

Za
Review β„–60

Excellent vibe as with most places on this gem of a Durban road. The food is authentic and tasty and the specials seemed to be quite creative with flavour. The service was good.

CO
Review β„–61

A popular place on a Friday evening and if youre looking for dinner with fresh crunchy veggies or stir fry thats Thai, this is the place. My favourite dish is prawn fry rice ...on a Friday evening with a friend.

Ke
Review β„–62

Very tasty Thai food, I shall return . What did I eat ?...oh, sweet and sour crispy chickenWith noodles. Yum yum

Ma
Review β„–63

Decent Thai food. Serious about the authentic spiciness of some dishes, so if it says spicy watch out for whole chillies.

Ti
Review β„–64

Niece place to eat . And well priced

Je
Review β„–65

Some of the best Thai food in town. Must haves are the Wox Box Beach Salad and anything with their crispy pork belly.

fa
Review β„–66

Good noodles. Similar to simply asia.

Pe
Review β„–67

One of the best casual restaurants in Durban. The range of Asian cuisine is interesting and delicious and the staff are top notch.

Ti
Review β„–68

We went today, 3 of the items we ordered were not available. In the end we had to leave. Really poor show.

An
Review β„–69

Love this restaurant. But you get one star for saying you are open from 11:30 until 9pm- but when we rock up at 3:30pm on Sat- you are there but closed!. Sort out your info on the internet- misleading

Ni
Review β„–70

I love the food. Gift is a great manager.

Ho
Review β„–71

One will have to travel a very long way from The Wok Box to find better Thai food!

Sa
Review β„–72

Eaten here many times but level of service tonight was unacceptable

Fr
Review β„–73

Good for a small healthy quick meal

bh
Review β„–74

Yah if you are not workng there it gud for you i wish i didnt start working here cos you do all as you told but you get shouted at the end damn place

Ne
Review β„–75

Bought Angry chicken on ThursdayLovely meal although a little less chicken.Bought it again today - what a disappointing mealHardly any vegetables and no chicken to speak of!Would have gladly paid extra for a decent portion.

te
Review β„–76

Lovely food and good friendly service.

Go
Review β„–77

Healthy fast food that arrives quickly. Fantastic flavors and service.

Bh
Review β„–78

The food as amazing !!!

Le
Review β„–79

Some dishes are good and some are not to my taste. It is not authentic Thai food but more fusion cuisine to suit the Durban palate (maybe).There is a lot of sugar added into the dishes. Flavours really not balanced and I dont get the taste of real Thai food . The Tom Yum definately needed to be more spicier and was more like tom yum kha without the spicyness and all the coconut milk, the curries are like cream soup and the pancakes for the duck are like roti. I like the steam fish, wok box beach salad..without the crispy spinach, but if you are not on a diet then you should have it with the deep fried spinach.The wok dishes are okay... the black bean option was more like watery soup of seasoning sauce and no different to the sweet basil option except it didnt have the basil of course l. Actually it looked disgusting and watery. I do not think the bar next door make the dim sum fresh, and rather that they are purchased from the local chinese supermarket. I have traveled to many asian countries and lived in them too , so for me ...Overall, the food is okay but would not even suffice in Asia . Btw ... it is not yakitori bar, it is izakaya ... yes lots of fusion and confusion at this place.

Cr
Review β„–80

The most delicious lunch .Will definitely be taking friends

Sh
Review β„–81

Great Thai food, salted calamari is great. Booking is essential as often busy.

Di
Review β„–82

Service, food, price excellent

Sh
Review β„–83

Really enjoy the food here ... close to home lots of parking...

Ma
Review β„–84

Great food and good service

De
Review β„–85

Great quality food and nice ambiance.

Cr
Review β„–86

Hands down my favourite thai restaurant. Will even give the thai restaurants in Thailand a run for their money. Been here many on occasions. Dont have a favourite dish, like them all esp there daily specials. If you like super hot and spicy they cater for us chillie fanatics too

Sa
Review β„–87

Love love love their food. Could eat here every day

Ca
Review β„–88

Consistently good food, excellent service!

Di
Review β„–89

Great good great service and affordable prices

Pr
Review β„–90

With all the hype about this place,I found it very strange that I was told that plastic spoons are not given for take-aways!We jusr finished the Tom Yum we ordered,with a fork from Checkers.I suppose you guys assume all take-aways go straight home to be eaten,or we bring our cutlery. This is our 2nd &last time we will ever visit your cheapskate establishment. We eat @ alot of Chinese/Thai restaurants & this is the 1st that does not supply the items to eat take-aways with. Thank God we didnt order any of the dishes that need forks,knives or chopsticks! To think I recommended this place to friends!

Su
Review β„–91

For quick and tasty freshly prepared Thai food.

Fa
Review β„–92

Informal and trendy, I had an excellent slow roasted bbq pork and it was absolutely excellent. Very good food for money!

Sh
Review β„–93

Good food not bad price..

de
Review β„–94

Delicious food

Sa
Review β„–95

Best fusion Asian food. Cant go wrong

ed
Review β„–96

Great atmosphere

Ro
Review β„–97

Great food basic decor

Tr
Review β„–98

Excellent crispy garlic pork and noodles

De
Review β„–99

Food always good. Staff always very friendly.

Ke
Review β„–100

Amazing food and excellent service. The pork belly is to die for!

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  • Address:8, 10-D, 12 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.thewokbox.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 31 564 2939
Categories
  • Thai restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11:30AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:11:30AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:11:30AM–3PM
  • Thursday:11:30AM–5PM
  • Friday:11:30AM–3PM
  • Saturday:11:30AM–3PM
  • Sunday:11:30AM–3PM
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