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The best kota in Johannesburg
Start with Amanda's Fast Food in Naturena, Soweto for starter kota at R14, or loaded at R45, Kota King Roadhouse in Protea Glen, Soweto for king Feast Kota and 2Selai Diepkloof in Diepkloof, Soweto for beef, pork, hake or vegetarian kota. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Amanda's Fast FoodNaturena, Soweto
Get: Starter kota at R14, or loaded at R45
The kota that Time Out's 2026 street food ranking centred on.
- Kota King RoadhouseProtea Glen, Soweto
Get: King Feast Kota
Generous portions with rump steak and signature sauces.
- 2Selai DiepkloofDiepkloof, Soweto · Kota
Get: Beef, pork, hake or vegetarian kota
Customisable toppings.
- Ntsitsis FUN FoodsDiepkloof, Soweto
Get: Kota with a choice of fillings and sauces
Affordable and consistent, popular with locals and visitors.
- Chilli PepperDiepkloof, Soweto · Kota
Get: The spicy, tangy kota
Reported to have over 2,000 positive reviews.
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Where is the best kota in Johannesburg?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Amanda's Fast Food (Naturena, Soweto), Kota King Roadhouse (Protea Glen, Soweto) and 2Selai Diepkloof (Diepkloof, Soweto). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Amanda's Fast Food, get starter kota at R14, or loaded at R45. At Kota King Roadhouse, get king Feast Kota. At 2Selai Diepkloof, get beef, pork, hake or vegetarian kota. At Ntsitsis FUN Foods, get kota with a choice of fillings and sauces.
Which neighborhood is best for kota in Johannesburg?
Most of these are in Diepkloof, Soweto. 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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