Dukkah Restaurant

If you’re looking for the ultimate dining experience in Durban, look no further than Dukkah Restaurant & Bar. Ideally placed on Durban’s vibrant Florida Road, Dukkah offers sophisticated fine dining with a vibing upscale cocktail bar and lounge. It’s one of our favourite haunts as we love how this restaurant embodies the essence of the Durban Vibe, celebrating the city’s rich cultural mosaic through its creative cuisine. One of the best restaurants in Durban, Dukkah offers a culinary journey inspired by the eastern coastline of Africa.. 

The menu is something special. What do we recommend? Well we suggest you start with the West Coast Mussels, which you can have steamed in white wine with a chorizo and tomato reduction or alternatively simmered in Chardonnay with bacon and garlic. The other starter we always go for is the Korean Pork Belly Bites. Beautifully crispy, they come with a wonderfully sticky Korean sauce, spicy cucumber pickle, and a fresh crisp coriander salad. 

When it comes to mains, if you’re with friends, you absolutely have to try one of the sharing platters like the African Twist Selection. This dish features a mouth-watering array of grilled East Coast meats including Dukkah chicken, spicy wings, sticky ribs, coal-grilled venison, grilled Karoo lamb chops, and sliced rump. If that is not enough then it also comes with chakalaka, coconut rice, rustic chips, and a refreshing salad.  Not ready to explode your belly? Then go for the Crispy Pork Belly, with its tender meat, crackling, cauliflower puree, and sweet and sour red cabbage. It’s a must-try for those who love their crackling.

If you’re a vegetarian, we would recommend the Dukkah Roasted Cauliflower with chickpea and butternut curry, roasted carrot hummus, and their amazing yoghurt coriander sauce. It’s a true celebration of flavours. Their desserts are not to be missed, especially the dreamy Chocolate Crumb with vanilla ice cream. It comes with Rooibos tea and Vanilla Panna Cotta, to ease you into the perfect end to a meal.

What makes Dukkah one of the best restaurants in Durban is not just the food but the entire experience that encapsulates the Durban Vibe. The creative and artistic presentation of dishes, the ambiance, and the friendly service all contribute to a dining experience that is second to none. On Sunday check out their live Jazz music. The perfect ambiance to a wonderful meal.  As it’s on the popular Florida Road, why not take some time to go walkabouts and explore the nearby attractions such as the African Art Centre or the bustling craft markets that showcase Durban’s unique cultural rainbow?

So our final thoughts? Dukkah Restaurant & Bar is a culinary gem in Durban, where every visit feels like a celebration of the city’s diverse cultural tapestry. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this dining spot offers an exquisite taste of the Durban Vibe and stands out as one of the best restaurants in Durban. A great dining experience and if you’re visiting a Durban attraction nearby, it’s a must visit.

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