In my circle of friends, there’s a bunch of people who worship at the Wimpy altar. They delight in the company’s burgers, which to me taste like a mixture of rubber, sawdust and vinegar. With cheese. I sort of get it. Wimpy has such a strong local heritage that it’s viewed as a uniquely South African chain. It’s not of course, having started in the US in the 30s, before moving to the UK and finally getting its first local store in the 60s.
I digress though. I’m not a fan of Wimpy – but to be fair I’m not much of a fan of any of our local franchises. Spur? Steers? No thanks. I might hit Rocomammas for a burger though. Debonairs sells a terrible excuse for Pizza, as does Romans. Mimmo’s is ok! Nando’s is terribly overrated. Actually, I’m a bit at a loss to think of a local food franchise that really sets my tastebuds alight. Perhaps I’m just a snob.
You tell us! What’s South Africa’s best/worst local food joint? Where do you go when you want a quick, easy nibble. Where do you avoid?
Last Updated: October 20, 2017
Lourens Corleone
October 20, 2017 at 10:35
Debonairs is probably the worst. Bad, generic pizza that is even beaten by other generic fast food pizza branches.
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:02
Worse than Dominos?
Allykhat
October 20, 2017 at 11:43
So sad that Dominos bought out Scooters, I actually really likes scooters.
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:45
I did too, wasn’t aware that they were bought out by dominos. Dominos to me is the closest thing to edible plastic. And it’s a direct formula for heartburn.
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:13
Way worse
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 11:58
Yes, I must agree there.
PoisonedBelial
October 20, 2017 at 10:35
Best – Nandos / Col’Cacchio
Worst – Debonairs
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 10:35
Franchise food is rarely, if ever, actually good.
If I had to choose then Rocomammas is the winner
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:43
Rocomamas wiiiiiiiiiings
Skittle
October 20, 2017 at 10:59
The wings are tiny though
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:00
So are their burgers 😛
Tasty though, but it’s more a slider than a burger.
Alessandro Barbosa
October 20, 2017 at 10:36
“Nando’s is terribly overrated”
Handing in my resignation now
Geoffrey Tim
October 20, 2017 at 10:42
Nandos is miserable. Tiny pieces of bland chicken. MEH DELUXE.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:43
^^^THIS^^^
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:45
Meh Deluxe sounds like a McD burger.
Caveshen Rajman
October 20, 2017 at 15:09
“Tiny” – this meme needs some fucking gravitas, man. The Nando’s closest to me serves bigger chicken than the ones you’d find at nearby meat markets.
PoisonedBelial
October 20, 2017 at 11:02
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VampyreSquirrel
October 20, 2017 at 12:10
Typical Porra response
Tracy Benson
October 20, 2017 at 10:40
Best: Rocomammas, by far.
Worst: KFC. Bleugh
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 10:42
KFC is definitely preferred over Debonairs
Tracy Benson
October 20, 2017 at 10:42
KFC literally makes me sick every time I eat it
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:51
Yah, there’s a reason I haven’t had Debonairs food in over a decade.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:52
https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/04/25/14/chicken-head2.jpg
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:53
Nee fok!!
That isn’t NSFW, it’s Not Safe For Life!
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:54
I didn’t tell you to click on it
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:57
The pic just popped up, no clicks required.
Says the severely grossed out heretic.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:57
If you think that is bad, check this one:
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Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:59
Is that a pic of you? You’re right, truly hideous.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:22
That’s my O face
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 11:34
My sympathies to your significant other.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:12
why
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:26
Probably better than Debonairs
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:27
It’s a topping from the “secret” menu
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:05
I hope they at least seasoned it.
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:03
I really don’t get the love for Rocomammas. I guess as far as franchises go they’re good, but there are way better burger places. Especially in Cape Town.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:43
Spur
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:44
That’s a vote for worst, I hope…
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:44
Indeed. Best is between Rocomamas and Burger Bistro
The D
October 20, 2017 at 10:44
To me, fellow brethren of the KFC Dunked Zinger Wings. My Dunked Knights.
Geoffrey Tim
October 20, 2017 at 10:44
Get out.
The D
October 20, 2017 at 10:45
NEEEEEVER
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:46
Ask Geoff if he wants Nando’s Dunked Wings?
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:45
Dunked wiiiiiiiiiiings!
Two sh!t things about them:
1. You have to go to KFC to get them
2. You experience violent sh!ttz the next day
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:46
3. They taste like old shoes.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:46
Damn son, gotta go hunt for old shoes then, cuz dey naaaais
justlikemo
October 20, 2017 at 11:08
what shit talk here also. chicken licken hot wings, with their hot sauce.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:10
Alas I have to leave this circle. I’ve been diagnosed with sever hypertension and now KFC is bad for my health… Even if their dunked wings are the best food ever
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 20, 2017 at 10:46
Debonair’s is the worst. All the rest are tolerable I guess, but it depends on the individual franchise. The KFC across the road from my office is fantastic, but I won’t set foot in the one near my home. And I’ll be damned if I don’t really like a Wimpy lemon freezo.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:47
True, location location location matters
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:47
At least they deliver. Unlike this crappy Pizza Perfect that has a passed out drunk driver that never delivers.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 20, 2017 at 10:50
So that’s why you were fired.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:52
Wrong guy. I can be blacked out drunk and still look busy…like right now
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 20, 2017 at 11:12
Wait a minute. I just realised why you think BK is the best. Cos you’re always hungover when you eat it, so the processed cheese coats your stomach comfortably.
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:21
It is the most logical explanation after all.
Warren K Smith
October 20, 2017 at 10:46
Best: Steers (their chips are definitely the best in SA)
Worst: Debonairs
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:16
Anat chips are better ;-p
Warren K Smith
October 20, 2017 at 11:19
Oooh forgot about Anat… and the tahina to dip the chips into… hmmmm
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:46
Best – Burger King
Worst – Nandos
Honorable mention: Romans Pizza
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:47
For best/worst?
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:48
Honorable means good.
Horrible mention I can add the crazy Steers prices.
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:49
Good food costs real money.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:49
That’s why I go to burger King 😛
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:58
Think there’s only one of those in PE. And it’s muy far from where I live. Not worth it when I have a Steers 2 min away.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:59
Here I have 3 of them in a 7km radius. I swear they pop up every fortnight
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 11:00
And then they have a battle royale?
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:01
Then PUBG can sue them all in one go
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:50
I disagree, HONOURABLE MEMBER means baaaaaaad
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:51
There are A LOT of honorable members in SA…
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:51
Jy sien!
Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:52
Don’t they call those “Spears”?
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:05
You can F.R.O.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:07
I will far away from that dry burger with a small piece of chicken that hardly covers half the bun xD
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:10
To a fat piece of ground gut and cartilage held together with chlorine.
on a bun
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:22
Making my mouth water here…
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:25
Don’t come crying to us when fabulous become FLABulous. >.>
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:25
To late for that xD
Skittle
October 20, 2017 at 11:13
You might have a tumor..
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 12:25
LULZ!
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:47
Burger king and Romans?
Really?
Are you an alien?
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:48
Thick base pizza or git in the sea.
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:50
I would take a Dominoes deep dish over the cardboard that is Romans.
And the dominoes deep dish is pretty much awefull.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:53
Dominos is not so bad, I have them when I go to Umhlanga for vacation. But topping quality is still below Romans.
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:00
I’d put both Burger King and Nandos near the top, but I rarely have Nandos.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:02
I’ve never had BK
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:03
O.o
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 12:03
Wow. Seriously try the Extra Long Chilli Cheese. Really good
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:05
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Original Heretic
October 20, 2017 at 10:47
King Steer Burger, with a side of cheesy jalapeno slapchips? Nothing better!
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 10:47
I like the cheesy slaptjippies with the crispy onions
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:48
I do miss when their hero steak rolls were actually good :<
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 10:53
KFC zinger wings (not the dunked kak) are really good. But Hooters hot wings are giving them a good go for franchise chicken wings. Obviously my own peri peri wings are undefeated.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 20, 2017 at 11:04
Wings are a waste of time, effort, and money. Especially in PoE.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:05
What does Path of Exile have to do with this?
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 20, 2017 at 11:06
Someone bought wings. 😛
justlikemo
October 20, 2017 at 11:08
what shit talk here. chicken licken hot wings, with their hot sauce.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:24
I have literally never ever been in one in my life xD
They are always located in the dodgy parts of a town.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:27
You are missing out. Serious. If you’re afraid, have them deliver. Seriously.
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:29
“If you are afraid, have them deliver”
The most obscure advice I’ve ever heard in my life.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:31
Closest one I see on google is 70km away. I think its a bit outside their delivery territory xD
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:31
Uh… Ok yeah, you’re gonna need to get in a car. Although I am not sure it’s 70km trip worthy
Skittle
October 20, 2017 at 10:57
Best: Del Fornos/Chicken Licken
Worst: McD’s (I still eat it though xD) and anything to do with fish
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:02
Well here’s an unpopular opinion. I find Roccomama’s meat to be of questionable quality. I’ll never eat there again.
Nandos is my jam!
Ross Woofels Mason
October 20, 2017 at 11:06
I don’t really have a worst fast food restaurant tbh I am not that much of a foodie. Best though just in terms of value for money and quality of food I’d saying KFC. Their pricing is decent for what you get and the food is filling (even if they are abit shy on the chips).
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:07
Yamazakis = Bestest /
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:07
“Franchises”
Not made up Tokyo gangs.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:09
Yamazaki Sushi restaurants are the best dude.
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 11:12
Best: Roccomamas
Worst: Wimpy, Mcdonalds and Debonairs.
Phew, well that was a good debate, glad we all agree with me.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:15
WHAT?? Ok agree on best being Roccomamas but Wimpy? The Double bacon and cheeseburger for breakfast is the best.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:16
My man. Wimpy rocks
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:16
Also Wimpy rocks. Haters gonna hate
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:20
Wimpy has its time and its place.
There is nothing better than their super greasy breakfasts, burgers and relish after a heavy night.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:21
This man knows
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:29
practise makes perfect.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:29
That relish is like a magic feel better sauce for hangovers
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:33
A giant cream soda and “burgers” that are basically just a thinly veiled excuse to sell meat (maybe) wrapped in grease and bread, smothered in enough of their godly relish to convince us it tastes good.
It is literally the best.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:34
I’m hungry now
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:37
I could go for a greaseball myself.
Its a friday. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/9e76dc28d06e4abdb6c7ea290df0a10fab7bfa718e5186a80b04c28ab4b7d0c1.jpg
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:37
I’ve already cheated this week. So I’m stuck using my imagination
*cries*
STUPID BLOOD PRESSURE NONSENSE!
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:46
So have half portion
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:23
The new range of burgers are good actually
justlikemo
October 20, 2017 at 11:17
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Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:20
I do enjoy their peri flavoured offerings.
justlikemo
October 20, 2017 at 11:20
orignal HotWings
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:21
I raise you one hungry lion
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justlikemo
October 20, 2017 at 11:22
I am hungry like a lion now, with all this food talk
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:23
Not hungry enough to eat at Hungry Lion though.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:23
Ok, can’t actually argue here
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:18
Worst – Debonairs – excuse for a pizza – my great great grand papa would be tossing in his grave.
Biggest Faller – Nandos overpriced and boring. Extra Hot isn’t even hot anymore I remember when they first launched it was really really good.
Best Pizza- Hello Tomato – as a franchise takeaway their pizzas are not bad. (Should be wood fired)
Best Burger – Probably roccos.
Geoffrey Tim
October 20, 2017 at 11:20
I remember a time when Nandos wasn’t rubbish.
justlikemo
October 20, 2017 at 11:21
they still better than most
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:21
Probably 8 years back now. Nando’s used to be good.
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:24
Agreed. They changed their sauces, shrunk the chicken spec and upped the prices to cover the medical aid on the birds. Big mistake.
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 11:18
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Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:19
Anat is my favourite
Most of the local pizza places are terriibad
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Alessandro Barbosa
October 20, 2017 at 11:20
If you ever, ever find yourself in JHB and near Norwood, try Shwarma Co. BEST SHWARMA
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:22
But I can’t trust you, you said you like Nando’s ;-p
They lost the plot when they changed their traditional sauces for the gooey crap they put on their chicken now and I used to purchase regularly from them.
Alessandro Barbosa
October 20, 2017 at 11:26
Liking Nandos is one thing, but trust me on this one 🙂 Blows Anat out of the water. Not surprising considering its in a predominantly Jewish area (and they love their humus)
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:33
Well it would make sense as they’re a restaurant and not a fast food place. They’re also not a franchise.
Def will give it a go though.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:47
Where’s the best Portuguese restaurant? Still by you and Matty?
I really need to make a trip some time for some eggs on everything.
Alessandro Barbosa
October 20, 2017 at 14:01
Princesa is still my favourite yeah 🙂
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:22
I’ve never tried anat
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:23
Change the ‘t’ to an ‘l’ and your comment becomes lulzy
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:24
ROFL!
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:26
I’ve never lried anat?
😛
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:28
There is a 24 hour Shwarma place across the road from Deco Dance in Green Point.
At 3am when you can barely stand up long enough to make your way across a road, there is pretty much nothing better.
By day its pretty average though.
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 11:34
Haha, I’ve enjoyed many meals at 3am that I wouldn’t touch if I was sob… in the daytime.
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 12:22
These remind me of british donner kebabs and the intestinal trouble that follows….
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 12:24
Never had a problem with them and I’ve been frequenting their outlets for 20 years now.
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 12:30
I’m sure they ok, In England however, you learn to fear those mystery meat rotating skewers of unknown origin….
Skyblue
October 20, 2017 at 12:31
Lol!
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:23
No one mentioned best Indian food. So for me is a place called Banjaraa, the store in Lonehill changed names to Vikrams, but the other store in Boskruin. The lamb korma or bunny chow or Chicken Risme Kebab’s. Mouth is watering thinking about it
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:25
There’s a plac in Douglasdale called Lugz.
Oh.My.Gosh. The food. #mouthwatering
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:28
Go there a bit, had serious runs last time after the Lamb Special.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:29
Eish, that’s not good. I’ve had a lot from there. Never any issues
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:27
Extra hot bru!
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:27
Indian food is by far my favourite. But I find Banjaraa to be average.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:32
Best sushi? Place in Rivonia called Japa Express Sushi Bar I quite enjoy. Reminds me it’s been awhile since I’ve had sushi.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:36
It’s been too long for me too.
Also, Yamazaki does the best sushi.
Actually I lie, it’s usually the non-franchise, family run ones that are the absolute best, but for a franchise. Yamazaki.
Worst Sushi:
Kung Fu Kitchen
Ocean Basket
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 11:37
100%
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:33
in my youth Warner Beach Casbah was the best! Everything was huge. nom nom nom.
Craig Lotter
October 20, 2017 at 11:37
I actually rather like Rocomammas (the one here at Somerset Mall is awesome). Their burgers and craft beer options are great. What I didn’t know is that Rocomammas is just Spur (whom I don’t particularly like – still better than Wimpy though) hedging their bets – had no idea that Spur owns them!
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 11:40
afaik it was started as an independent franchise and then sold to spur
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:40
When did that happen?
Geoffrey Tim
October 20, 2017 at 11:45
AGGGGGGGGGES AGO. Beginning of 2015.
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 12:09
I never knew lol
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:39
Anyone thought’s on Moyo’s, Mike’s Kitchen and Turn ‘n Tender?
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 11:40
Mike’s Kitchen has been shit recently for me, haven’t tried either of the others but these guys are in a different league really.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:49
New Turn ‘n Tender opening at Cresta I think end of Nov. Looking forward to it. I’m hoping they still have the 500g Jack Daniels Rump. Was so good last time I had it
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 11:41
Mike’s Kitchen has gone downhill in years.
Turn ‘n Tender I’ve only had once I think. It was good.
Moyo…. Who?
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:44
Moyo’s, one at Melrose Arch and Zoo Lake. Not good Value for money in my eyes. It’s African themed so some interesting dishes but way overpriced
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:47
Moyo’s: overpriced filth
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:42
Mayo’s in my opinion dived terribly since launch – haven’t been in a long time so cant say how they are now. Mikes Kitchen a little MEH …. good play area for kids. Turn n’ Tender has ups and downs. Best Steak consistently for me can be found at the Local Grill Park Town North which has a great place to sample some craft across the road at the Foundry.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:46
Same Moyo’s just went downhill and became so expensive. Mike’s Kitchen really is like Spur, no difference.
I’ll give the Local Grill a try, haven’t been.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:47
Mike’s used to be great…….10 years ago
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:50
Yip and there used to be so many. Now you don’t see them as much
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:50
Hopefully Spur soon too. Bastards
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:52
One I can’t stand is Panarottis. Went there for play area for my kids at Cresta. Food was so bad. Disgusting pizza and pasta’s. Never again
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:53
Agreed. My daughter loves the play area, I avoid it like the Spur
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 12:47
The most disgusting thing about Panarottis is the prices
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 13:04
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:53
NOOOOO!
My buffalo wings!!!!
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:54
Get them from Hooters or Rocomama’s. Much better
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:54
We should have a Hooter’s function. EAT ALL THE WINGS!
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:55
None of those here where I live. Only craft burger kak.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:55
Don’t put dung on burgers, that’s your problem right there
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:52
Moyo was fun when there was only one at Spier wine farm and they had cool tree house platforms to eat on.
But I never really liked the food.
Good desserts though.
But at the very least, it used to be an experience.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 11:56
Last time I ate at the Zoo Lake one it was Chops and pap. Cost R175. Didn’t taste good and was way overpriced. It’s really more a tourist type thing for some different African food choices at ridiculous pricing
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 12:02
last time I ate at the one at Spier, it was a R300 p/p buffet, which was like, actually decent African food. But that was like, 12 years ago or something.
Just wasnt to my taste.
But like I said, it used to be a real experience. So the cost was fine.
Now theyr just franchise resturaunts, its lost its authenticity.
FlyBrew
October 20, 2017 at 11:54
Can we get a poll?
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 12:04
Yeah it really should have.. makes seeing who wins easier
Raptor Rants
October 20, 2017 at 12:11
Add it in. Quickly!
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:56
I petition that every flame bait Friday debate should be food based!
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:56
Every 7th one should be about competitions
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:56
And the emotional stress of not winning
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 11:59
Hear here
Matthew Holliday
October 20, 2017 at 11:57
You mean a chance for Geoff to flaunt the superiority of his taste in food.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 11:58
That’s only like…his opinion xD
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 11:58
Steers is probably one of the lowest ones on my list, if not right at the bottom. Beaten only by Debonairs, which is by far the worst.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 12:01
I really enjoy their Double King Steers Cheeseburgers with large fries. So tasty. Why don’t you like them?
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:04
They’re crazy expensive for one, and their patties just taste off to me. But I get that a lot of South Africans love it, I just really cannot stomach it.
VampyreSquirrel
October 20, 2017 at 12:01
Worst – Tie between KFC and anything Famous Brands (Steers, Debonairs, etc)
Best – Banjaara/Kat’s Curries/Roccomamas
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 12:12
what is Kats’ Curries?
VampyreSquirrel
October 20, 2017 at 12:14
Lekker little curry place near Northwold Spar… i.e. around the corner from your place. 😛
Technically a franchise cos there’s one in Durbs too.
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 12:23
Oh they only do Durban curry though.. not a fan of that. I like real curry 🙂
VampyreSquirrel
October 20, 2017 at 14:07
I got very used to the Durban style of curry, but I do like the real proper curry more.
Guild
October 20, 2017 at 12:02
Reading and thinking about all the different foods. I’m hungry. Can’t decide now between Sushi, Curry or Burgers tonight
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:03
Curry burgers!
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:08
As far as pizza takeaways go, none of them are decent, but if you’re going into with that in mind and expecting more American style pizza then I actually enjoy things like Pizza Perfect, but it greatly depends on where it is.
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 12:45
Yeah… The Pizza Perfect near me makes soggy pizzas. They’re actually like porridge in the middle, I can’t stand it. But everywhere else it’s my go-to pizza place.
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:22
Nice and quiet in here… so it’s settled then. Burger King is the best.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:25
Lies, Rocomamas
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:25
Overrated
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:26
Good value for money if you take R spent per enjoyment
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:26
Was just about to say over priced as well xD
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:27
Well priced considering the taste. And I quite like the burger size since then I can also have the bombs and wings.
Those Chilli Bombs are epic
Captain JJ
October 20, 2017 at 12:28
thank you
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:28
Don’t think I don’t know that you said you liked Nandos
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:25
Aaaaaaaaaand the comments stopped updating, great, guess I’ll have to reload the page
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:26
Alt F4?
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:26
CTRL+SHIFT+Left arrow
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 12:28
I’m gonna add Akhalwayas in the good department, primarily cause it kicks Cape Town’s Gatsbys in the face….
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:29
Bunnychow > Gatsby
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:33
Come on guys, almost 300 comments!
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 12:35
It is done!
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:38
T’was meeeeeeeeeeee
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 12:41
Is 420 too much to ask for? We are the internet, after all
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:33
Fish Aways…….said NO one
DragonSpirit009
October 20, 2017 at 12:33
I don’t really have a specific one that I like. I’m fairly okay with most of the places. It depends on the mood and what the craving wants.
But I don’t like Debonairs. I’ve ordered once from them and never again.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:34
There you are!
DragonSpirit009
October 20, 2017 at 12:34
Of course… Not gonna miss the food talk XD
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:34
Woolworths Foods……overpriced, small AF portions, but the best tasting
Also, 300!
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 12:43
OBJECTION!
That’s two cons and one pro…
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:45
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Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 12:45
Woolworths are pure evil and therefore live in the loser category.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 13:03
Why?
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 12:36
Are Bimbos still around?
They were normally kak, but at 2am in the morning with all the drank, these were life savers..
Magoo
October 20, 2017 at 12:38
They are few and far between.. But even kakker now.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 12:39
Joost se Garage pies after a night in Hatfield Square
Gavin Mannion
October 20, 2017 at 12:40
Haven’t seen one in years.. they were the best 2am food
Ottokie
October 20, 2017 at 12:42
Those bacon and egg shawarma’s… oh how I miss them
Geoffrey Tim
October 20, 2017 at 13:17
My youth was 3am ham and cheese muffins (then later, breakfast pitas)
Sageville
October 20, 2017 at 15:10
…and today’s kids say they have it tough!
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 13:31
“Are Bimbos still around”
Sure, after the third tequila they start behaving like that
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
October 20, 2017 at 15:39
Yea, you find them driving Range Rover Evoques
Fox1 - Retro
October 23, 2017 at 09:38
Yeah, there’s a new one at the latest mall in Durbs. I hear they’re quite good.
konfab
October 20, 2017 at 14:05
Best food franchise is Woolworths, specifically the 24/7 ones at garages. I would also say Wild Bean Cafe is fantastic as well. They are the only places where you can get food that might be healthy.
As for a fast food restaurant, I would probably say it would be McDonalds. All the other ones have serious quality control issues. At least the junk you get at McDonalds is genuine junk food.
For the more sit-down restaurants, I would say Panarottis and Ocean Basket are about the best of the bunch.
Admiral Chief
October 20, 2017 at 14:36
Finally, someone agrees with the WW foods
Matthew Figueira
October 20, 2017 at 14:19
“Nando’s is terribly overrated”
HOW DARE YOU! xD
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 20, 2017 at 14:50
There’s a restaurant especially for you in CT:
http://www.savoycabbage.co.za/
Caveshen Rajman
October 20, 2017 at 15:07
I’m sorry, what? Wimpy burgers taste like dirt. I can only assume your friends are averse to good food and probably cook only with thyme and onions, and anything red scares their sphincters?
Anyway, there’s a Mugg & Bean in Durban that makes spectacular burgers, but it’s just the one particular place, not the franchise as a whole. I loved the shit out of a burger I had in CT when I was there. I think Gibson’s?
EDIT: Away from burgers, I love a cheeky Nando’s extra hot. 😉
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
October 20, 2017 at 15:38
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