Migrant Cuisines Tour
Our ultimate food-tasting tour. Johannesburg is known for its incredible mix of migrant foods and freshest ingredients. Our tour includes some of the most significant migrant foods on offer in Johannesburg and involves a combination of restaurants and deli shops. Of course, along the way, Charlie tells mesmerizing stories about the migrant communities of Johannesburg and the cuisines they introduced to the local culture.
The tour typically runs from 10am-6pm. The itinerary below is indicative and may be adjusted depending on which venues are available on the day of your tour, or the size of your group. We have a wide array of possible stops to choose from and guests can know that the combination of venues chosen, will always make for a spectacular experience.
All meals and any drinks consumed along the way is for the customer’s own account on the day, paid directly to the relevant shops and restaurants.
Typical itinerary:
10:00am: Pickup at your hotel in Rosebank, Sandton, or the Parks Suburbs
(Pickups further afield are possible but please check with us when booking as it will influence the schedule/timing of the tour. It could also incur an additional cost depending on the location.)
10:30am: STOP 1: Super Sconto Deli & Restaurant (Italian)
We start the tour with the fascinating story of Italian migration to South Africa and Johannesburg. Guests can also enjoy browsing the incredible deli shop, enjoy coffee or a snack.
11:20 Depart
11:45am STOP 2: Sui Hing Hong
A brief stop at one of Joburg’s longest-running supermarkets in First China Town. A great place to buy Chinese food ingredients for cooking at home. We may also pop in to Swallow’s Inn for some Chicken Chow Mein.
12:30pm Depart
12:45pm: STOP 3: Fordsburg Market & Juice Den (Indian/Pakistani)
We visit the Indian/Pakistani/Middle Eastern, Muslim-dominated neighbourhood west of the inner-city, best known for its incredible cuisine and lively streets. We browse the Fordsburg Market for samoosas and enjoy the freshest mango lasi at the legendary Juice Den.
1:30pm Depart
1:40pm STOP 4: Nestanet, Little Addis (Ethiopian)
Our favourite part of the inner-city is known as Little Addis, right next to the Fashion District. Here you will find buildings full of Ethiopian coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, fashion stores, barbers and more. Guests enjoy delectable, traditional Ethiopian njera with a range of toppings at Netsanet. We also gather for a coffee ceremony on the first-floor balcony, while guests can browse the bakery and delight of trading stores too.
2:40 Depart
3:00pm STOP 5: Mankrii’s Kitchen
Near the lively and arty neighbourhood of Maboneng, we sample the best local. South African food beside a carwash – a complete Jozi tradition and a taste sensation!
4:00pm Depart
4:15pm: STOP 6: Troyeville Hotel (Portuguese/Mozambican)
An absolute Joburg institution is the Troyeville hotel. The food options are endless. Their peri-peri chicken and the prawn curry are legendary.
5:30pm Depart
6:00pm Depart for hotel drop-off
RATES:
Only available as a private tour, 7-days a week, subject to availability.
We charge separately for guiding and for transport:
The minimum guiding charge is R5000 for up to 3 guests or R1500 per person if you are more than 3 guests.
The minimum transport charge is R3000 in total for up to 3. We will quote for groups of more than 3 depending on the group size.
Rates DO NOT include food and drinks. We will make suggestions of what to order and taste but how much you spend on the day at all the establishments is your choice.
BOOK NOW:
To book your tour, send an email to gerald@localplaces.co.za or a WhatsApp to +27 82 894 5216
Please do not phone as we are mostly busy hosting guests.
Send a message and we will contact you as soon as is possible.
Terms & conditions:
We will respond to your booking request and provide an online payment link for you to pay by bank card to secure the booking.
A tour booking is only secured upon payment.
Provisional bookings will automatically be cancelled if not paid within 48 hours from making a booking.
Bookings cannot be cancelled once paid for any reason whatsoever and no refunds will be offered for cancelled bookings.
Bookings can be postponed to another date if postponed more than 30 days in advance of the booked date. However, bookings cannot be postponed for any reason whatsoever within 30 days of the tour date, as we would lose the opportunity to take another booking for that slot.
tour booking is only secured upon payment.
Provisional bookings will automatically be cancelled if not paid within 48 hours from making a booking.
Bookings cannot be cancelled once paid for any reason whatsoever and no refunds will be offered for cancelled bookings.
Bookings can be postponed to another date if postponed more than 30 days in advance of the booked date. However, bookings cannot be postponed for any reason whatsoever within 30 days of the tour date, as we would lose the opportunity to take another booking for that slot.
STARTING POINT
For driving tours pick up and drop off from your hotel or accommodation (one address) is included as long as it is within the northern suburbs of the city or at the airport.
