Taking a walk to see Joburg’s public art would be incomplete without a few stops, so here’s my favourite 4 snack stops in the city.

 

1. Velo (photo from Yaela’s Stage blog)

Where: The Grove, Melle Street, Braamfontein

What it is: A gallery/coffee shop/hangout/with free wifi/fresh food/great coffee. The kind of place you can stay for an hour/or a day.

What it has: The most delicious croissants, cappuccino and sandwiches, and proximity to real street life (plus parking under Hotel Lamunu).

See more about it on JHB Live, and Braamfontein.org.za

 

 

2. Mikayu

Where: Cnr Simmonds& Anderson Street Marshalltown

What it is: an Asian/everything  diner near Standard bank’s headquarters so prepare yourself to be surrounded by the villains of 2011 – bankers.

What it has:  delicious sushi, artfully prepared by the friendly chef and great service too.

3. Golden Peacock

Where: Oriental Plaza, Fordsburg

What it is: one of the oldest samoosa take-out joints in the city. It’s been there since I was a kid and is as good as ever

What it has: hot samoosas, mutton, chicken, pea and potato, cheese and onion and a whole more in between. Not the friendliest faces but the samosas make the trip all worthwhile. Plus note the sign:

 

 

4. Ramen

Where: The Grove, melle street, Braamfontein

What it is: a little misleadingly named as you won’t find real bowls of ramen here – but the stir fries are tasty, the menu simple and it’s a good lunch stop.

What it has: chicken stir fry with fresh crunchy vegetables

* See Public Art in Joburg – the west side story Part I for how to spend the rest of your time.