If travel opens you up to a whole new worldview, why not get a more frequent taste of it by exploring new cuisines without leaving the city?

Johannesburg is known for its versatility. It’s a young city that mushroomed from a small mining village just over a century ago and throughout its history it has attracted people from all over the world with its gold, making it a melting pot of cultures and foods.

Greek

Soul Souvlaki Rosebank

Soul Souvlaki serves up traditional Greek cuisine with a street-food flair. The menu ranges from mezes to mouthwatering skewers and pitas crafted with the freshest ingredients.

The restaurant has a few branches in the city, with Rosebank being their youngest one. Soul Souvlaki restaurants can also be found at the vibrant Market On Main in Maboneng on Sundays and at a cosy sit-down eatery in Craighall Park.

Address: 42 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Website: http://soulsouvlaki.co.za/rosebank/

Ethiopia

Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant is a great restaurant to try out a multifaceted plate of food boasting rich flavours. 

The menu offers satisfying vegetarian, vegan and meat dishes and puts a new spin on what South Africans call “7 colours” — a plate of food where dishes range from green and brown to orange and purple in hue.

This restaurant prides itself in its usage of fresh ingredients that are naturally grown and introduces diners to an authentic African experience.

Address: 106 Algernon Road & Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Website: Not available

Cuban

The Royale

Situated in Craighall Park, The Royale is a Cuban-inspired restaurant that will transport you to the streets of Havana. It epitomizes the colour and flamboyant flair of the Caribbean island. Here, you will be able to sample a variety of tapas plates and rum-based cocktails.

The Royale comes to life at night and is the perfect setting for dinner and drinks with friends.

Address: 357 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Website: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalesa

French

Old Ducky French Cafe

The Old Ducky French Cafe brings to the table traditional French fare that will have you saying “bon appetit”. 

The restaurant is known for its generous portions and excellent wines. Here, you can create your own wine pairings in an extended menu. The talk of the town from the list of desserts is the parfait.

Address: Shop GF22, Pineslopes Shopping Centre, The Straights Avenue & Witkoppen Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Website: http://www.oldducky.com/

Thai

Chef Micky’s Thai Dining 

Chef Micky’s Thai Dining is situated in the Johannesburg suburb of Birnam. Previously known as Sai Thai, it has revamped its exterior but kept its well-loved eats.

The restaurant’s menu incorporates signature dishes from the land of smiles such as pad thai and green curry.

Address: 102 Corlett Drive, Birnam, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Website: https://www.facebook.com/SaiThaiCyrildene/