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Friday Debate: What’s SA’s best/worst food franchise?

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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

293 Comments

  1. 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.

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    • Magoo

      October 20, 2017 at 11:02

      Worse than Dominos?

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      • Allykhat

        October 20, 2017 at 11:43

        So sad that Dominos bought out Scooters, I actually really likes scooters.

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        • 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.

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      • Captain JJ

        October 20, 2017 at 12:13

        Way worse

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    • Captain JJ

      October 20, 2017 at 11:58

      Yes, I must agree there.

      Reply

  2. PoisonedBelial

    October 20, 2017 at 10:35

    Best – Nandos / Col’Cacchio

    Worst – Debonairs

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  3. 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

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 10:43

      Rocomamas wiiiiiiiiiings

      Reply

      • Skittle

        October 20, 2017 at 10:59

        The wings are tiny though

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        • Ottokie

          October 20, 2017 at 11:00

          So are their burgers 😛

          Tasty though, but it’s more a slider than a burger.

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  4. Alessandro Barbosa

    October 20, 2017 at 10:36

    “Nando’s is terribly overrated”

    Handing in my resignation now

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  5. Tracy Benson

    October 20, 2017 at 10:40

    Best: Rocomammas, by far.
    Worst: KFC. Bleugh

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    • Gavin Mannion

      October 20, 2017 at 10:42

      KFC is definitely preferred over Debonairs

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      • Tracy Benson

        October 20, 2017 at 10:42

        KFC literally makes me sick every time I eat it

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      • Original Heretic

        October 20, 2017 at 10:51

        Yah, there’s a reason I haven’t had Debonairs food in over a decade.

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 10:52

      • Original Heretic

        October 20, 2017 at 10:53

        Nee fok!!
        That isn’t NSFW, it’s Not Safe For Life!

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 10:54

          I didn’t tell you to click on it

          Reply

          • 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

          • 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

        Reply

      • FlyBrew

        October 20, 2017 at 11:26

        Probably better than Debonairs

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        • Ottokie

          October 20, 2017 at 11:27

          It’s a topping from the “secret” menu

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      • Captain JJ

        October 20, 2017 at 12:05

        I hope they at least seasoned it.

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    • 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.

      Reply

  6. Admiral Chief

    October 20, 2017 at 10:43

    Spur

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    • Original Heretic

      October 20, 2017 at 10:44

      That’s a vote for worst, I hope…

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief

        October 20, 2017 at 10:44

        Indeed. Best is between Rocomamas and Burger Bistro

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  7. The D

    October 20, 2017 at 10:44

    To me, fellow brethren of the KFC Dunked Zinger Wings. My Dunked Knights.

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    • Geoffrey Tim

      October 20, 2017 at 10:44

      Get out.

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      • The D

        October 20, 2017 at 10:45

        NEEEEEVER

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        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 10:46

          Ask Geoff if he wants Nando’s Dunked Wings?

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    • 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

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      • Original Heretic

        October 20, 2017 at 10:46

        3. They taste like old shoes.

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        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 10:46

          Damn son, gotta go hunt for old shoes then, cuz dey naaaais

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    • justlikemo

      October 20, 2017 at 11:08

      what shit talk here also. chicken licken hot wings, with their hot sauce.

      Reply

    • 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

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  8. 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.

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 10:47

      True, location location location matters

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    • 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.

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        October 20, 2017 at 10:50

        So that’s why you were fired.

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        • Ottokie

          October 20, 2017 at 10:52

          Wrong guy. I can be blacked out drunk and still look busy…like right now

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          • 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.

  9. Warren K Smith

    October 20, 2017 at 10:46

    Best: Steers (their chips are definitely the best in SA)
    Worst: Debonairs

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    • Skyblue

      October 20, 2017 at 11:16

      Anat chips are better ;-p

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      • Warren K Smith

        October 20, 2017 at 11:19

        Oooh forgot about Anat… and the tahina to dip the chips into… hmmmm

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  10. Ottokie

    October 20, 2017 at 10:46

    Best – Burger King
    Worst – Nandos

    Honorable mention: Romans Pizza

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 10:47

      For best/worst?

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      • Ottokie

        October 20, 2017 at 10:48

        Honorable means good.

        Horrible mention I can add the crazy Steers prices.

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        • Original Heretic

          October 20, 2017 at 10:49

          Good food costs real money.

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          • 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

          Reply

          • 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.

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      • 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

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        • Magoo

          October 20, 2017 at 11:10

          To a fat piece of ground gut and cartilage held together with chlorine.

          on a bun

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          • 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..

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      • Sageville

        October 20, 2017 at 12:25

        LULZ!

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    • Matthew Holliday

      October 20, 2017 at 11:47

      Burger king and Romans?
      Really?

      Are you an alien?

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      • Ottokie

        October 20, 2017 at 11:48

        Thick base pizza or git in the sea.

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        • 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.

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          • 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.

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  11. Original Heretic

    October 20, 2017 at 10:47

    King Steer Burger, with a side of cheesy jalapeno slapchips? Nothing better!

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 10:47

      I like the cheesy slaptjippies with the crispy onions

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    • Matthew Holliday

      October 20, 2017 at 11:48

      I do miss when their hero steak rolls were actually good :<

      Reply

  12. 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.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      October 20, 2017 at 11:04

      Wings are a waste of time, effort, and money. Especially in PoE.

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      • Ottokie

        October 20, 2017 at 11:05

        What does Path of Exile have to do with this?

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          October 20, 2017 at 11:06

          Someone bought wings. 😛

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    • justlikemo

      October 20, 2017 at 11:08

      what shit talk here. chicken licken hot wings, with their hot sauce.

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      • 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.

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        • Raptor Rants

          October 20, 2017 at 11:27

          You are missing out. Serious. If you’re afraid, have them deliver. Seriously.

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          • 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

  13. 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

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  14. 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!

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  15. 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).

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  16. Raptor Rants

    October 20, 2017 at 11:07

    Yamazakis = Bestest /

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    • Ottokie

      October 20, 2017 at 11:07

      “Franchises”
      Not made up Tokyo gangs.

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      • Raptor Rants

        October 20, 2017 at 11:09

        Yamazaki Sushi restaurants are the best dude.

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  17. 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.

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    • 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.

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  18. Raptor Rants

    October 20, 2017 at 11:16

    Also Wimpy rocks. Haters gonna hate

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    • 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.

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      • Raptor Rants

        October 20, 2017 at 11:21

        This man knows

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        • Matthew Holliday

          October 20, 2017 at 11:29

          practise makes perfect.

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          • 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

          • 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

      Reply

  19. justlikemo

    October 20, 2017 at 11:17

  20. 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.

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    • Geoffrey Tim

      October 20, 2017 at 11:20

      I remember a time when Nandos wasn’t rubbish.

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      • justlikemo

        October 20, 2017 at 11:21

        they still better than most

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      • Guild

        October 20, 2017 at 11:21

        Probably 8 years back now. Nando’s used to be good.

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      • 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.

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  21. Sageville

    October 20, 2017 at 11:18

  22. Skyblue

    October 20, 2017 at 11:19

    • Alessandro Barbosa

      October 20, 2017 at 11:20

      If you ever, ever find yourself in JHB and near Norwood, try Shwarma Co. BEST SHWARMA

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      • 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.

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        • 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)

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          • 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.

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        • Alessandro Barbosa

          October 20, 2017 at 14:01

          Princesa is still my favourite yeah 🙂

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    • Raptor Rants

      October 20, 2017 at 11:22

      I’ve never tried anat

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      • Admiral Chief

        October 20, 2017 at 11:23

        Change the ‘t’ to an ‘l’ and your comment becomes lulzy

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        • Skyblue

          October 20, 2017 at 11:24

          ROFL!

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        • Magoo

          October 20, 2017 at 11:26

          I’ve never lried anat?

          😛

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    • 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.

      Reply

      • 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.

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    • Sageville

      October 20, 2017 at 12:22

      These remind me of british donner kebabs and the intestinal trouble that follows….

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      • Skyblue

        October 20, 2017 at 12:24

        Never had a problem with them and I’ve been frequenting their outlets for 20 years now.

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        • 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….

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          • Skyblue

            October 20, 2017 at 12:31

            Lol!

  23. 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

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    • Raptor Rants

      October 20, 2017 at 11:25

      There’s a plac in Douglasdale called Lugz.
      Oh.My.Gosh. The food. #mouthwatering

      Reply

      • FlyBrew

        October 20, 2017 at 11:28

        Go there a bit, had serious runs last time after the Lamb Special.

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        • Raptor Rants

          October 20, 2017 at 11:29

          Eish, that’s not good. I’ve had a lot from there. Never any issues

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    • FlyBrew

      October 20, 2017 at 11:27

      Extra hot bru!

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    • Magoo

      October 20, 2017 at 11:27

      Indian food is by far my favourite. But I find Banjaraa to be average.

      Reply

  24. 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.

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    • 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

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      • Magoo

        October 20, 2017 at 11:37

        100%

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  25. FlyBrew

    October 20, 2017 at 11:33

    in my youth Warner Beach Casbah was the best! Everything was huge. nom nom nom.

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  26. 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!

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  27. Guild

    October 20, 2017 at 11:39

    Anyone thought’s on Moyo’s, Mike’s Kitchen and Turn ‘n Tender?

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    • 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.

      Reply

      • 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

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    • 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?

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      • 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

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        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 11:47

          Moyo’s: overpriced filth

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    • 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.

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      • 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.

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 11:47

      Mike’s used to be great…….10 years ago

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      • Guild

        October 20, 2017 at 11:50

        Yip and there used to be so many. Now you don’t see them as much

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        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 11:50

          Hopefully Spur soon too. Bastards

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          • 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.

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      • 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

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        • 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.

          Reply

  28. FlyBrew

    October 20, 2017 at 11:54

    Can we get a poll?

    Reply

  29. Ottokie

    October 20, 2017 at 11:56

    I petition that every flame bait Friday debate should be food based!

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 11:56

      Every 7th one should be about competitions

      Reply

      • Ottokie

        October 20, 2017 at 11:56

        And the emotional stress of not winning

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        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 11:59

          Hear here

          Reply

    • Matthew Holliday

      October 20, 2017 at 11:57

      You mean a chance for Geoff to flaunt the superiority of his taste in food.

      Reply

      • Ottokie

        October 20, 2017 at 11:58

        That’s only like…his opinion xD

        Reply

  30. 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.

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    • 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?

      Reply

      • 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.

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  31. VampyreSquirrel

    October 20, 2017 at 12:01

    Worst – Tie between KFC and anything Famous Brands (Steers, Debonairs, etc)
    Best – Banjaara/Kat’s Curries/Roccomamas

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    • Gavin Mannion

      October 20, 2017 at 12:12

      what is Kats’ Curries?

      Reply

      • 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.

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        • Gavin Mannion

          October 20, 2017 at 12:23

          Oh they only do Durban curry though.. not a fan of that. I like real curry 🙂

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          • 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.

  32. 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

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 12:03

      Curry burgers!

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  33. 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.

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    • 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.

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  34. Ottokie

    October 20, 2017 at 12:22

    Nice and quiet in here… so it’s settled then. Burger King is the best.

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 12:25

      Lies, Rocomamas

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      • Ottokie

        October 20, 2017 at 12:25

        Overrated

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        • Admiral Chief

          October 20, 2017 at 12:26

          Good value for money if you take R spent per enjoyment

          Reply

          • 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

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          • Ottokie

            October 20, 2017 at 12:28

            Don’t think I don’t know that you said you liked Nandos

  35. Admiral Chief

    October 20, 2017 at 12:25

    Aaaaaaaaaand the comments stopped updating, great, guess I’ll have to reload the page

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    • Ottokie

      October 20, 2017 at 12:26

      Alt F4?

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      • Admiral Chief

        October 20, 2017 at 12:26

        CTRL+SHIFT+Left arrow

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  36. 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….

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  37. Admiral Chief

    October 20, 2017 at 12:33

    Come on guys, almost 300 comments!

    Reply

    • Magoo

      October 20, 2017 at 12:35

      It is done!

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief

        October 20, 2017 at 12:38

        T’was meeeeeeeeeeee

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        • Magoo

          October 20, 2017 at 12:41

          Is 420 too much to ask for? We are the internet, after all

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  38. Admiral Chief

    October 20, 2017 at 12:33

    Fish Aways…….said NO one

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  39. 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.

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 12:34

      There you are!

      Reply

      • DragonSpirit009

        October 20, 2017 at 12:34

        Of course… Not gonna miss the food talk XD

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  40. Admiral Chief

    October 20, 2017 at 12:34

    Woolworths Foods……overpriced, small AF portions, but the best tasting

    Also, 300!

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  41. 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..

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    • Magoo

      October 20, 2017 at 12:38

      They are few and far between.. But even kakker now.

      Reply

    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 12:39

      Joost se Garage pies after a night in Hatfield Square

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    • Gavin Mannion

      October 20, 2017 at 12:40

      Haven’t seen one in years.. they were the best 2am food

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    • Ottokie

      October 20, 2017 at 12:42

      Those bacon and egg shawarma’s… oh how I miss them

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    • Geoffrey Tim

      October 20, 2017 at 13:17

      My youth was 3am ham and cheese muffins (then later, breakfast pitas)

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      • Sageville

        October 20, 2017 at 15:10

        …and today’s kids say they have it tough!

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 13:31

      “Are Bimbos still around”

      Sure, after the third tequila they start behaving like that

      Reply

    • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

      October 20, 2017 at 15:39

      Yea, you find them driving Range Rover Evoques

      Reply

    • 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.

      Reply

  42. 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.

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    • Admiral Chief

      October 20, 2017 at 14:36

      Finally, someone agrees with the WW foods

      Reply

  43. Matthew Figueira

    October 20, 2017 at 14:19

    “Nando’s is terribly overrated”

    HOW DARE YOU! xD

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  44. 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. 😉

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  45. Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

    October 20, 2017 at 15:38

    Beira Alta.

    My Altar

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