I have being going to Xai Xai for almost 17 years both as Melville and outside resident. The vibe, Food and melville local ambiance alway great...It's my wife's favorite place recently as she loves Xai Xai Prawn platter...never a dull moment...staff is great and food amazing.
Xai Xai undoubtedly has the best vibe in Melville: absolutely unpretentious, really good food and drinks at honest prices, awesome staff and the most laid back, eclectic, open, chat about anything and then laugh your head off crowd of regulars. It's very likely that you'll arrive for breakfast and stay all day (and night!)
Best spot in Jo'burg by a long distance.
I love the pizza, its so delicious, the chilli sauce is to die for, the ambience is amazing, the staff very friendly, will definitely go back,
One of the best pizzas I have had in my life! The vibe and people are pretty great and would definitely keep going there just to try everything on their menu!!! ✊🏼
This spot is a great hangout. If you're craving a good burger (just like I was) then I'd suggest trying the place out. The food was quite affordable and I was pleased with their potion size.
Amazing pizza 😍😍😍😍😍😍 best pizza I’ve ever had especially with the special chili sauce, I’ve gone here more than 5 times. And I’m never disappointed. Xai Xai pizza, prawn pizza is the best!
And their cocktails are very potent and cheap the Long Island
My favourite pizza joint. I usually get it take-away. I’m never disappointed. The best are The Godfather, Porra and vegetarian. I haven’t tried anything else on the menu.
I absolutely love this spot. The pizzas are amazing, my favourite is Godfather. The pizza bursts with flavour. The ladies are always pleasant, and the service is good.
This place has become a fav just to chill out at on a sunny day.. been here at night but didn't really enjoy it much.. seemed a bit too dark and loud or maybe I'm just old LOL! But great during the day.
We go here mainly for their finger snacks, the pizza cheese balls are so tasty 😋
The vibe is great and the prices are just too too reasonable.. you can eat and drink and not knock the wallet much.
They will definitely see more of me during the summer days 😎
Mpho Albertina Nocanda
+5
O.m.w the burgers at Xai Xai are the best and it's very affordable 😊 I would recommend the place to any foodie! It's really the best place hey
If youre in joburg and looking for bayside , almost the shore style Portugese prawns, Xai Xai is the closest to the ocean. Theyre menu is jam packed with flavour , if its not enough heat or spice for you, theyre side chilli sauce will challenge your pallate in all the right ways. From Trinchado, home baked portugese rolls to tge best peri peri chicken and pizza in town.
Besides their awkward service from waitrons that barely speak English this place is impeccable.
Creamy trinchado, huge helpings of ribs and chicken as well as a starter platter to die for!
Interior and service not up to scratch but would definitely recommend their food.
Daniele R (Beautiful Mistakes)
+5
Always good.even if you pop in for a drink or grab a takeaway. The staff are absolutely cool. Food is yummy and if there is sports, you can watch in one section, which is great, leaving the other sections to socialize.
Great service, friendly locals, definitely the best place in Melville to make new friends if you're a tourist or new in town. Great people, food, and prices. Music is always good, and if you need to watch a game that's not on one of the screens, they'll generally put it on one for you.
Super dope average Joe's pub in Melville. The atmosphere and staff are good.
Excellent place, with a superb variety of different Mozambican dishes. This place functions well even in case of load-shedding and attracts a wide and diverse crowd of locals. The food is mostly focusing on meat and fish and is quite delicious. I highly recommend the beers on tap and the steaks. Great place for dinner!
Very cool bar. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Need to try the food next time as the pizzas looked amazing.
My fav spot! Delicious pizza and affordable alcohol. Although a decor upgrade is not a bad idea
Great pizza and pasta and the bar is a great place to meet new people😀👌
Great bar to hang out in Melville. Food was also good, I had a seafood pizza and a slider, both excellent.
Xai Xai is one of my most favorite spots in Melville Joburg. I've frequented this place for years. If you're looking for chilled, laid back, cosmopolitan Joburg, this is the place
They also have my favorite pizza after Pizza e vino 🍷
Good specials on drinks and good food.. Friendly staff too
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