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Humour 14: "Street Food of Gauteng: Where Flavor Meets Adventure!"

"Street Food of Gauteng: Where Flavor Meets Adventure!"


Ah, Gauteng! The province that's not just a mouthful to pronounce but also a feast for your taste buds. When it comes to street food, Gauteng doesn't hold back. It's a culinary carnival where flavors collide, and adventure awaits at every corner. So, grab your napkins and loosen your belts because we're about to dive into the delicious chaos of Gauteng's street food scene!

## **1. The Kota: A Carb Lover's Dream**

Picture this: a quarter loaf of bread, hollowed out and stuffed with a medley of mouthwatering fillings. It's like a sandwich and a treasure chest had a love child. The kota is Gauteng's answer to late-night cravings and midday hunger pangs. What's inside, you ask? Well, everything! Polony, viennas, chicken, steak, atchar, cheese, eggs, sauces, and slap chips – it's a meal on its own. The kota is so versatile that it could moonlight as a Swiss Army knife.

**Where to find it:** While the jury is still out on whether you'll find the best kota in Soweto, Tembisa, Atteridgeville, or your own 'hood, here's our roundup of five great places to try them⁶.

## **2. The Bunny Chow: Curry in a Bread Bowl**

Imagine a fragrant curry – chicken, beef, mutton, or mixed vegetables – nestled inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread. That's the bunny chow, born in KwaZulu-Natal by Indian laborers who needed a fuss-free lunch during short breaks. It's like a hug from your grandma, but spicier. Today, bunny chow has earned global repute as an intrinsic South African-Indian dish. Whether you go for a full, half, or quarter portion, one thing's for sure: your taste buds will do a happy dance.

**Where to devour it:**
- Cape Town: Sundoo (Sea Point), Indigo (Bellville), JJ's Indian Cuisine & Takeaway (Kalk Bay), The Burner (Century City and Bellville), Eastern Food Bazaar (Cape Town City Centre)
- Durban: Curry House (Rondebosch), The Golden Dish (Gatesville), Cape to Curry (Monte Vista Boulevard), Sunrise Chip 'N Ranch (Mowbray)
- Johannesburg: Moyo (Parkview), Banjaara (Douglasdale), Bismillah (Lenasia), Dosa Hut (Fordsburg and Fourways), Mr. Bunny Chow Restaurant & Takeaway (Dowerglen), The Indian Bay Leaf Restaurant (Fordsburg), Namak (Craighall Park and Blairgowrie)³

## **3. The Gatsby: A Submarine Sandwich on Steroids**

The gatsby isn't related to F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, but it's equally epic. Imagine a foot-long sub crammed with chicken, steak, seafood, polony, viennas, slap chips, salad, cheese, eggs, and sauces. It's like a food pyramid gone wild. Invented by Rashaad Pandy of Super Fisheries in the mid-70s, the gatsby could aptly be called the 'great gatsby' for its size and smorgasbord of flavors. Ideal for sharing, but who are we kidding? You won't want to share this masterpiece.

**Where to get your hands on the perfect gatsby:**
- Cape Town: Super Fisheries (Athlone), Cosy Corner (Wynberg), Aneesa's (multiple outlets), The Golden Dish (Gatesville), Mariam's Kitchen (multiple outlets), Steelies (Canal Walk and V&A Waterfront), Cut-in-2 (Bergvliet), Cape to Curry (Monte Vista Boulevard), Fisherman's Den (Bellville), Lekker Vegan (Fish Hoek), Sunrise Chip 'N Ranch (Mowbray), Durban Curry House (Rondebosch)
- Johannesburg: Industry Bakery (Sunninghill), Lekker Vegan (Fourways), Hunga Bustas (Ormonde), Jimmy's Killer Fish & Chips (Mondeor)
- Pretoria: Sizzlers Braai Atlyn (Atteridgeville), Grubhouse (Menlo Park), Cape Town Street Food (Maroelana)³

So, there you have it – Gauteng's street food scene in all its glory. From kotas to bunnies and epic gatsbys, this province knows how to keep your taste buds entertained. Next time you're in Gauteng, follow your nose (and the hungry crowd) to these street food gems. And remember, calories don't count when you're having this much fun! 😉🍔🌯
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