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The best kota in Johannesburg

A quarter loaf of white bread hollowed out and stuffed with fries, polony, Russian sausage, cheese, egg and atchar. The dish to eat here, and the three places that do it best. Recipe at chefamazing.com/food-travel/dish/johannesburg.

3 places in Johannesburg · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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  1. 1

    Kota King Roadhouse

    Protea Glen, Soweto

    Get: A loaded kota with Russian, cheese, egg and atchar

    A Soweto spot known for big, loaded kotas.

    Also on the list: Old-school favorites in Johannesburg.

    13942 Belhambra Crescent, Protea Glen, Soweto · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  2. 2

    2Selai

    Diepkloof, Soweto

    Get: The house kota with chips and Russian

    A Diepkloof kota shop popular with locals.

    28 Blackchain Shopping Centre, Diepkloof Zone 6, Diepmeadow, 1862 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  3. 3

    Chilli Pepper

    Diepkloof, Soweto

    Get: Kota with polony, egg and cheese

    A Soweto favorite for kotas and township street food.

    Also on the list: Johannesburg: what to eat and where.

    15369 Immink Drive, Diepkloof, Soweto · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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