Review The Oriental Restaurant - Durban

When I visit Durban, KwaZulu Natal, I have to follow a family tradition and go to The Oriental Restaurant. They used to be at The Workshop in the heart of the city. They may have relocated, but the flavors have remained consistent. I've always had the same order: their famous Mutton Bunny Chow with a Coke. Nothing else will suffice.

Was feeling for a Orientals mutton bunny. And boy it did not disappoint. Awesome tasting bunny, sojee and keer was divine 😋. To top it off was delivered to me all the way in Illovo beach. That's 5stars from me..

Orientals Restaurant is undoubtedly one of the best dining establishments in Durban! The restaurant never fails to impress, and the food is consistently amazing. However, the standout dish has to be their crab curry. It is simply the best curry I have ever tasted, and I am a self-proclaimed curry aficionado. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the crab meat is cooked to perfection, resulting in a succulent and flavorful dish. I am extremely particular about my curries, and this is the only restaurant from which I would order a curry that's not homemade. Aside from the crab curry, the extensive menu offers a wide selection of delicious dishes. The ambiance is also fantastic, and the staff is friendly and attentive, making for a superb dining experience. Whether you are in the mood for spicy or mild, seafood or vegetarian, you will not be disappointed by the variety of exceptional dishes that Orientals Restaurant has to offer. I highly recommend Orientals Restaurant to anyone looking for fantastic food.

I once visited The Oriental back when it was at The Workshop - I always tell everyone who will listen, that they had served the best Bunny Chow I had ever tasted. Now that it's at Galleria Mall, we tried the mixed platter for dinner which was absolutely delicious. We loved it so much, the second time we ate here, we ordered mutton biryani for lunch. Be prepared to wait for a long time for your food though! It gets really busy and it's easy to understand why. Definitely a must try more than once! Also halaal.

Visited on a Friday midday. Was quiet busy, but we were seated and attended to promptly. The take away patrons formed a small line at the store, adding to its popularity. We opted for the junior T bone steak and chips, and a quarter lamb bunny, which they are apparently famous for.We had to. (Would you go to Nandos and order just the veg?🙄🤣 ) Ok so the steak, juicy, tender flame grilled and basted with a light bbq basting sauce. Accompanied by grilled mixed peppers, and crispy chips, it was really good 👍. Then.. the bunny. I believe this to be the quintessential "durban bunny" . A spicy curry, loaded with lamb, bursting with flavours of cumin, cinnamon, tumeric and cloves. Encasing the curry was a slab of fresh white bread, that gorged itself on the curry and took on the gravy and flavor of the curry with ease. Really good! Prices are reasonable 👍 Fully Halaal. Recommended 🙌

A very well spiced mutton bunny chow. Good pieces of meat, fresh bread. Good service from the gentleman serving us. There are renovations being done currently in the vicinity that should be completed soon

If you love a breyani full of flavour....get it from these guys. We go to Durban every month and this is our first stop. They also make excellent mutton bunny chow.

I simply love Oriental for a good mutton curry. I always opt to sit inside the restaurant and not at the takeaway. Ask for uncle Collin, who will provide you with exceptional service! My usual order is boney mutton curry with basmati rice, a delicious bunny that’s dripping with gravy (be sure to request a lot of gravy) or a mouthwatering mutton biryani, which is served with dhal. If you’re looking for the best bunny in town, this place will offer you that!

Visited this place after Year's and was not disappointed at all. Fresh hot spicy mutton curry Bunny Chow, which all of us indulged in. The wide array of salads and amazing fresh taste of the pickles really enhanced the spicy kick of the bunny chow. It was very filling and I didn't have much space for dessert after. Need to patronize again soon as I'm salivating

The best mutton bunny! Delicious, Halaal and well sized portions. Meat is tender. Seating area is available. The area is clean and service is good.

Very good Indian food. Casual place. Food tasty and service was good. Halaal so no alcohol is served although non alcoholic cocktails are on the menu. Portions of food are very generous. Frequented by locals which is always a good indication of authentic local cuisine, for visitors and tourists.

Mutton biryani and kheer was delicious! Please open a branch in Ballito, the area needs one desperately.

Had an amazing breyani and bunny chow. We know Durban has thee most tasty curries in SA!

The Restuarant is nice and revamped since my last visit a few years ago. The best prawn bunny and prawn curry I had. Seating is spacious and the place is clean. Some waiters are great and friendly while some need to learn to smile.