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Chowz Authentic Durban Experience
Shop 7, Cnr Straight & Forst Road, The Straight Ave, Lone Hill, Johannesburg, 1730, South Africa
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Chowz Authentic Durban Experience

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Pr
Review №1

Friendly service by the staff and ownersgood selection of food optionsGood portion sizes of the breyani and curries.We enjoyed the option of a smaller portion of bunny chow(Mini Bunny Chow) . I had the mix broad beans with sugar beans and was yum.

Ne
Review №2

Great restaurant, has a very Durban feeling to the place and the staff are friendly. Food was good and tasted like authentic Durban food. The restaurant has large spacious tables and they were well spaced apart. They also seem to offer a venue for card games (Thunee Specifically). Prices were moderate and portions more than enough for one person. Will definitely be a regular place to visit when looking for Durban food

Ra
Review №3

We go there almost every weekend. My boyfriend always orders the mutton bunny and loves it! I personally prefer the sugar beans bunny (best thing on the menu). The samosas and other snacks are also really good👌😋

st
Review №4

Ordered a mutton curry today. Food was very tasty and spicy. Great good. Very impressed.

Ta
Review №5

Great, wholesome flavours. Could do with tad bit more heat, but thats just me :) Would definitely come here again.

we
Review №6

Very good bunnies. very happy after eating that. :)2020-12-16back again. still good. :)2021-03-19i swear i got an entire chicken in my quarter bunny. score!

Sh
Review №7

Many local Indian take away claim their food is authentic durban style curry but on tasting it we beg to differ. Curry is not about just having spicy food where you have to sip something cool just to eat it. Its more about a balance of flavour and just not the Chilli heat level. Being on a search to find a place of this nature over many years has been a challenge due to the inconsistency if these places. Chowz has been my go to place when I am feeling for curry in a hurry. Their food is consistent and freshly made. I can already taste the food when walking through their doors and know what I would be expecting. Portion sizes are generous and consistent. Staff are pleasant and serve the food in a reasonable wait time no matter how busy they are. I have used the word consistent many times for obvious reasons due to many other establishments not following this golden rule. So far its been so good at Chowz. If you are looking for a genuine durban style authentic curry up here in GP which will put a smile on your face I highly recommend them.

Te
Review №8

Good food, and vibe. Very friendly people, Covid protocols were in place. however I found the food to be a bit mild.

Na
Review №9

Delicious quality food every single time without fail coupled with great service. Had mutton briyani and mixed platter of snacks for the family today. And everything was perfectly delicious. Tasted like home

Eu
Review №10

Cannot believe the lack of caring and apathy displayed by the owner Rodney. My past 3 orders delivered have been unsatisfactory and I continued to hope that there would be a change, to my great sadness we will never support Chowz again. My 3 orders below.1. Order delivered close to 1hr30min after placing the order, and the bunnies arrived ice cold, reheating ice cold bunnies provides a horrible meal. Rodney blamed the weather and said he will investigate the delivery time although I have the full conversation over whatsapp. No feedback as yet.2. Order included extra roti with my meal to ensure I enjoyed my mutton and cabbage as I wanted, with roti and not bread. I was charged and the extra roti was not delivered. I am expected to order more food from this useless provider to get a discount for the amount of the roti?? Maybe Rodney does not understand that people do not want to pay for bad food and service.3. Ordered a large family meal close to a R1000, deconstructed mutton bunnies this time to ensure we get a good experience. The mutton curry delivered was salty as experienced by all who tasted it. Rodney insists everyone who tasted the curry is wrong and only he could be right cause he knows his pot.So Rodney;s solution to rectifying me spending money at his store for substandard food and service is to tell me it is the weathers fault and me not tasting food correctly, and I should order more food from him to get a R20 discount on roti for food i dont really want from his store. NO apologies or promises of better service. He really believes it only could have happened the way he says although he was never present for any of the deliveries or food.Not sure if Rodney thinks his lack of service and caring in the food provided, is the authentic durban experience. SAD he thinks this way.Really hoped to find a decent provider of Indian food, with good service in the North. DISSAPPOINTING!

Tr
Review №11

Had a mutton on bunny there last night and it was extremely dissapointing. The quality of the meat is terrible will never be returning there again.

Ne
Review №12

Its been a while since I had a good burger.Good quality , well preparedTastyWell done .Thank you to Chowz , Fourways

N
Review №13

They make prawn curry on weekends. Its honestly the best Ive ever had.Highly recommended.

Ch
Review №14

One of the best restaurants in the fourways area, its a little tucked away but its a hidden gem.

Ze
Review №15

Rocked up, was greeted and assisted by super friendly staff. The place is nice. The food is cooked properly, but it isn’t Durban spicy. To be honest, it didn’t taste like Durban curry at all.Update: I am now dropping Chowz to 1 star. Three meals three disasters. The last one was a piece of plastic peb in my broad bean bunny. Three chances are more than enough.

Ke
Review №16

Now I know why everyone was talking about Chowz. Their food is top notch . Amazing mutton curry and chicken bunnies. The chicken samosas are the best I have had . In the words of Arnold Schartzenegger, Ill be back, and soon. Yummy.

Su
Review №17

1st time I ate there the mutton bunny was amazing. 2nd time it was complete horrible. Meat tasted as if it was off. Hopefully 3rd time is a charm. Service is generally slow and you will wait at least 15 minutes for your food.

Lo
Review №18

Great taste but the quality of the meat has got to improve

Ki
Review №19

Good Durban food. However, waiting times can be very long.

ka
Review №20

Awesome service and food was amazing. Thank you for hosting us with so much hospitality

Cr
Review №21

Most authentic Durban style curry in Jhb Northern suburbs that Ive tried.

Po
Review №22

Had a lamb bunny from this place. The best bunny I’ve had by far! Worth it.

De
Review №23

How I never knew about them till now is ludicrous.Really loved the food, tasty, generous portions and affordable.Will definitely indulge my spice cravings more often.

Te
Review №24

Excellent service, tastes like home.

Me
Review №25

Really good food. Was in search of a good lamb burger and they exceeded expectations. We will be back

De
Review №26

Its hard to get at durban style bunny chow in Joburg (I know there will be some suggested spinoffs from this), but this is one of the places where you can. The bunny was tasty, hot and fresh.Good Effort!

Er
Review №27

Awesome curry, 5th visit to this establishment from the time Ive been up in Jhb...clean, well organized, fast service even when this place is extremely busy.

Va
Review №28

Food was good and one of the better bunnies in the fourways area. The chips could be better, perhaps the old fashioned masala chips made from real potatoes and a little vinegar.The mutton burger is a winner and they should definitely keep that on their menu.The letdown was the service. The teller was not friendly and doesn’t provide any suggestions on what to order. Hopefully this establishment doesn’t lose the authentic Durban taste. Will definitely give it another try.

Jo
Review №29

Amazing food at a good price, highly recommended.

Ra
Review №30

Review to follow...

Vw
Review №31

Genuine authentic Durban curries. Nice setup and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. Keep it up

Da
Review №32

What a wonderful restaurant.Simple menu, absolutely delicious food, clean and tidy establishment, helpful and speedy service. Keep up the great work and tasty food.

Do
Review №33

Always happy with the food, truly Durban style curry if you know it. Tops

Na
Review №34

Excellent food!! Great service and very fair price! Definitely an authentic Dbn experience! Well done guys!

Da
Review №35

Best place for a Durban chow in Jhb. Awesome foods awesome service.

An
Review №36

All youre missing is the sound of the ocean crashing!

Ur
Review №37

Amazing food and management. Love this restaurant, feels like home

St
Review №38

These bunny chows are the best Ive had in a very long time. Affordable, tasty and large.

Le
Review №39

Excellent Service. Very clean. Good Food. 👍

Sa
Review №40

The place is great neat and tidy, the curries are good I was really impressed by the burgers as it was a proper Durban style Pattie that was used unlike most places in JHB. Will surely be back.

Sa
Review №41

Great South African Indian food . Highly recommend the veddas and the tin fish samoosas, they were amazing. We going to be a regular

Vi
Review №42

Mutton bunny and mutton burger was very tasty . Will definitely be going again.

Su
Review №43

The service was very disappointing, with all the good reviews about the food we were looking forward for the visit to Chowz But should say good food and service is whats we would demand as a customer.Dont take it for granted after all if you keep on doing this you will really not be able to make the good will you have earned on your quality food. Just to remind you loosing a customer is easy but its really hard gaining one.

Ra
Review №44

Service - 8Cleanience - 10Covid protocols - 5Mutton bunny - 5Mince samosa - 0Tin fish samosa- 0Drove from the west to experience the taste of Durban bunnies. Quite a stretch, neverthelessThe bunnies were presented beautifully, I think they used tomatoe which perhaps gave that orangish colour to the curry which I personally do not like. You could taste the tomatoe, however it was very tasty but not a Durban taste. Could have had more of a kick too. Was it worth the drive, no....would I recommend no, have I tasted better bunnies in JHB, definitely yes!Mince & Tin fish samoosa tastelessIn terms of covid protocols, there were group of 7 people seated not wearing masks, not eating , next 2 their table there were 2 people eating and one lady of that group was going upstairs not sure what is upstairs walking without a mask. I think management should look into this to protect the health and safety measure of other guest sitting in the restaurant.

Qu
Review №45

Very good, the food is akso consistent, something which is difficult especially when it comes to curry or bunny chows.

Ez
Review №46

Great burgers, great bunnies (best bread in Joburg) and reasonable prices. Get the soji if they have it.

Sh
Review №47

Great place, very clean and neat. Friendly service, and above all ... food was awesome. Will certainly be back!!!

Sh
Review №48

What a lovely experience... Mutton bunny was amazing... Great service, so welcoming... Will definitely be back!!!

Kh
Review №49

Great food always! It certainly fixed the curry craving!

Ku
Review №50

Best Durban experience for food in Jozi by a long shot!!Kubenator

De
Review №51

Amazing Lamb and Chicken curry, needs to up the service game to get 5 stars

Je
Review №52

Potato samosas, fantastic

Da
Review №53

Pretty good mutton bunny, if a little expensive.

Ro
Review №54

Amazing authentic Durban chow...new favourite spot.

pr
Review №55

Everything 5 star... Well done..

Ma
Review №56

Top chowz, loved it ❤️

Le
Review №57

Fantastic service and awesome food, it was like I was sitting in the heaven of Indian food.

As
Review №58

Amazing food!!!

Ni
Review №59

Great food with very fast service.

Pr
Review №60

Food always good....nice vibe

eb
Review №61

Best Durban curry in JHB

Pr
Review №62

Best burger I ever had..

Ro
Review №63

Excellent food and venue

Es
Review №64

Amazingly delicious food!

Wa
Review №65

Food was fresh and tasty

Cu
Review №66

This bunny is was tops

DE
Review №67

Best bunnies in Fourways

SA
Review №68

Authentic Durban Bunny

Ka
Review №69

Awesome food, great service!

Ca
Review №70

Really good food!

As
Review №71

Food is always excellent

Na
Review №72

Food was very good

So
Review №73

Food is divine

Ve
Review №74

Awesome food...

pi
Review №75

Terribly poor service.

Pa
Review №76

Mutton curry: 3/5

Bo
Review №77

Brilliant brilliant

Th
Review №78

The chows at Chowz.....always on point 👍

Da
Review №79

Food is tops

Th
Review №80

Tops 👌👏

Vi
Review №81

Really Good Food, it was my second time there, Service is Appauling but I could tell the Regulars get real good service. If you can soldier past the bad service given to the newbies and get to regular customer status, you will love the place.I wont be going back there.

Ri
Review №82

The food is exactly what it is meant to be....Authentically Durban!! Absolutely amazing bunny chows on our first visit and the owner and staff are awesome!!! Well done... and without a doubt...we WILL be back!! Thanks Rodney for a really lekka experience!

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  • Address:Shop 7, Cnr Straight & Forst Road, The Straight Ave, Lone Hill, Johannesburg, 1730, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 10 822 1424
Categories
  • Indian restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–8PM
  • Thursday:9AM–7:30PM
  • Friday:9AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9AM–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Gender-neutral toilets:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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