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The best curry in Johannesburg
Start with Dosa Hut in Fordsburg for masala dosa, Bismillah in Fordsburg for mutton biryani, paneer masala with naan and Daawat in Fordsburg for beef nihari, lamb karahi with naan. Here are all 6, with what to get at each.
- BismillahFordsburg · Fordsburg curry, biryani and samoosas
Get: Mutton biryani, paneer masala with naan
Food & Home reported a R20 Friday mutton biryani; the article is undated, so check prices.
- DaawatFordsburg · Fordsburg curry, biryani and samoosas
Get: Beef nihari, lamb karahi with naan
Pakistani kitchen on Mint Road.
- ShayonaMayfair · Fordsburg curry, biryani and samoosas
Get: Aloo dosa, deluxe vegetarian lunch
Gujarati and Jain vegetarian cooking.
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Where is the best curry in Johannesburg?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Dosa Hut (Fordsburg), Bismillah (Fordsburg) and Daawat (Fordsburg). All 6 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Dosa Hut, get masala dosa. At Bismillah, get mutton biryani, paneer masala with naan. At Daawat, get beef nihari, lamb karahi with naan. At Shayona, get aloo dosa, deluxe vegetarian lunch.
Which neighborhood is best for curry in Johannesburg?
Most of these are in Fordsburg. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Johannesburg: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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