The best Lunch in Johannesburg | Sluurpy updated in April

Pron

86/100 (2993 ratings)

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"Good service and great food. It was an experience that we will most definitely return for. All the different flavours were great without being too..."

Ewert Snyman

"Lovely setting to enjoy the food. Try the tapas dishes for starters before deciding from a wide variety of Noodle dishes. End off the meal with..."

Gerald B Lau

"Authentic restaurant, the owner was super friendly and gave us a few suggestions to try on the menu and we were not disappointed. We tried an..."

Teznee Pillay

"First time in this restaurant in Linden and sure we’ll be back again , the beef potstickers were amazing and the pork and prawn dumplings fabulous..."

Mel Dep

"Pron is authentic Chinese after eating there I know what we eat at the local Chinese places are not the authentic Chinese food... Love it being there..."

Usha

"It's all about the noodles, the DanDan noodles was amazing, great falvours. The szechaun chicken noodles was also very tasty, the pickles bought the..."

Chris De Beer

"I walked in early tonight and thought it is real quiet.Grabbed a seat in the gas heated front and were immediately greeted by the friendly..."

David

"Owner run with fantastic service. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Food was fresh and tasty. Loved the bread and the chilli on the table since we..."

Lulu

"Brilliant food, a proactive manager, and a great looking restaurant - all of which make PRON the most genuine and delicious Chinese restaurant in the..."

Thabiso Camilo Christopher

"Had a wonderful time. Their tapas are tasty, especially the beans thing, and this weird bread dipped in the ramen is incredible. Waiters..."

Megtruter

"This is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Johannesburg. It has an authentic and genuine feel. Love the decor - and the spicy Sichuan chicken..."

Annika Forsberg Langa

"Visited on a Monday night and was pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant sufficiently busy. You will be welcomed and treated with the best..."

Nick Song

"Great service, great experience very cozy resturaunt and the owner is friendly too. I ordered 3 different dishes and they were all good ...."

Tebogo Ngodela

"Emma Chen, you've done it again. What a fine establishment! Fantastic starters for a variety of tastes: the hand-break bread and the green beans are..."

Angelo Aquilano

"As the name suggest -Peoples Republic of Noodles - delicious and homemade noodles are the main theme and ingredient.Chinese restaurant in Linden..."

Francois Marais Van Zyl

"Tonight we tried Pron. I’m quiet the broth addict at the moment, so the beef flank noodle soup attracted me. Making a reservation is best..."

Verushka Bhagaloo

"Great service, fantastic food, lekka ambiance! We felt really welcome and the food was explained to us with the same passion that it was made..."

Kenneth Leibowitz

"Great spot for Northern Chinese food (especially noodles). We love their spicy dishes! And the atmosphere and service add to the authentic..."

Niel Knoblauch

"We love the beef noodles here. The menu is short and sweet but food is really delicious. Service is great as well. Have recommended it to several..."

Nicole Rossouw

"Pron is a great little find with an alternative Schezuan menu. The menu has some very different dishes, such as their chilli Tofu dish. Overall a..."

Ashdesai5

"Great restaurant with a great atmosphere! And the food is phenomenal. Portions are nice and big, so they are well worth the price. The staff are very..."

Maja

"Ah. PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF NOODLESI'd emigrate here if it was an option.Its highly recommended by some people. We arrived for lunch on..."

Saul Ben Smith

"Wow where do I start with this hidden gem of Johannesburg 😅went in a group of 6 , some veg and some non veg ... cause we were super starving we..."

Renata Kara

"Finally had a chance to have lunch @hot_at_pron in Linden!Very simple menu with only tapas and noodles options. This restaurant has no frills..."

Su Abdool

"We loved the food and the hostess was so helpful with explaining the menu. Can’t wait to go back! The chili oil and hand break bread are amazing! I..."

Marina Patuel

"Amazing little Asian spot with the tastiest noodles! It's a simple no-fuss noodle bar with HUGE portions, but extremely reasonably priced! The..."

Jolene

"My friend and I went on a ramen restaurant finding taste adventure. We stumbled on PRON via reviews on Google.So the noodles aren't ramen..."

Schan Everton

"Wonderful experience.Wonderful food.Wonderful serviceFriendly. Welcoming. Accommodating. Delicious.A fresh taste of Chinese food...."

Janet Kilian

"All that can be said.........is in the experience!!!If you have not eaten at PRON, you are doing yourself an awful..."

Gio

"Literally my favorite restaurant these days. No fancy, complicated menu or inflated prices. Just great hearty Asian food packed with flavour. The..."

Monique Steenekamp

"Such an unassuming restaurant with amazing food, great service and viby ambience. You must try their handmade signature bread. Brinjal salad was..."

Prelene

"Simply... sensational food and wonderful service.Portions are massive as seven of us shared two starters (beef short ribs and spicy lamb) and 4..."

Hena B

"Solid take on "authentic" Chinese. Will go back to explore more of the menu. A dash more seasoning will go a long way. But good for a Friday night..."

Supervundu

"The food is just amazing here - I’ve loved everything.. chicken in red chili oil, dry fried beans, sichuan chili chicken noodles, dandan noodles,..."

Megan

"What a nice little place. Popped in the other day for supper. Really authentic Chinese flavours, well prepared food and very friendly and..."

Nick

"Delicious food!! Very tender and fresh beef.Noodles were amazing.Waitress was very insightful and so friendly.Owner came round to..."

Amir Shneor

"PRON is definitely a gem. The decor is beautiful, cosy and inviting. The service was fantastic, very attentive and our waiter was very knowledgeable..."

Varushka Padayachi

"Great foodAmazing service Always consistent Very well run Cucumber salad is delicious Great vegetarian options Rainy..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"One of my favorite little restaurants. Incredibly comfortable and loving atmosphere. Food wise the portions are big and keeping in..."

Dani Gama

"Great place and great food!!!Menu is a bit limited but i was very impressed with what i had. What i mostly appreciated is the fact that the..."

Cuppycake

"Awesome food and amazing flavor especially the chilly sauce ! The hand break bread is must have will definitely come again. The staff is so friendly..."

Ivan Huang

"excellent service - the hostess explains the menu and made a great recommendation. we had the spicy chicken noodles which was good but the tapas fish..."

Reema Vather

"Very interesting northern Chinese cuisine. Not your run of the mill Chinese restaurant. Noodles and bread being the main starch. Not a massive menu,..."

Bernard Ben Nel

"We had such a nice meal at Pron last night. I really enjoyed the Satay Beef and my husband had the Sichuan Chilli Chicken noodle bowl. Oh and the..."

Zané Aspinall

"Pron is definitely one of my top 3 restaurants. The dry fried green beans, the tofu and cucumber salad and another menu item I had last summer, cold..."

Deez Beez

"Best restaurant for vegans and non vegans alike! This one is a favourite. Have the wood ear mushrooms, spicy brings, hand made bread and tofu soup..."

Salmon22

"Amazing restaurant! Authentic food, friendly service and awesome decor. I loved every minute of it. Definitely will be back! The hand bread is..."

Jess Morris

"Such an amazing experience. The hostess explained all the dishes to us first timers. The flavones were explosive and the service was outstanding. We..."

Dagggers

"The service is great and the food is simple and delicious in flavoring! The hostess gives a really nice feel and happy to help choose from the..."

Robert Nel

"Pron is undoubtedly one of my favourite places to eat. The décor is striking, interesting and incredibly meticulously chosen. The Char Sui..."

Danielle Botha

"Let's just start by saying I'm a big Emma Chen fan. It took me a while to visit Pron but I finally did. I enjoyed it. The food was flavourful and..."

Sharima Bramannan

"My first time here and I'm very impressed. I had the fish flakes as starter and Beef flank soup noodles as main. I can strongly recommend both, the..."

Karine Bezuidenhout

"Such a cute place tucked in Linden. I loved the decor ,so authentic. The owner is hands on, felt very welcomed :). We ended up sharing Tapas and the..."

Maria Mallick

"Very welcoming with great food. Great for ordering an assortment of the starters to share. No deep fried items dripping in oil or gelatinous sweet..."

Paul Scott

"A bunch of my friends and I went here on a cold winter's night a few weeks ago and it was heart and belly warming. We ordered a variety of the tapas..."

Taralyn Moodley

"Extemely good food. The owner is passionate and involved and the service efficient. Just great food! This is a place that can easily become your..."

Cobus Berner

"We started with the authentic pig ear salad - slightly spicy, textural and utterly delicious. Spicy aubergine salad was a revelation in its..."

Nikolayenkostacy

"We tried most of the vegetarian and pescatarian dishes. The dorado fish dish was a standout, and the others were pretty good too, and generally good..."

Grant & Sam

"Awesome!! Girls dinner filled with loads of different foods, wines and laughs and of course vanilla bean ice cream. Absolutely delicious food and..."

Nicole Kruger

"One of my favourite places .. unpretentious, everything consistently delicious (I have dreams about the bread and green beans), small winelist with..."

Louise Perold

"Had a FANTASTIC time at PRON, delicious Chinese style "tapas". The Thinly sliced pork was especially delicious, as were the green beans and garlic...."

Wesley Hattingh

"I had a great time at the people's republic of noodles. Definitely worth a visit try the black pepper chicken noodles and the fried green beans. If..."

Dewald Katzke

"I absolutely loved this place! The decor is fabulous and our waitress was super friendly and attentive. The owner gave us some background about..."

Steph Glover

"PRON is where noodle broth dreams come true. Having been on the hunt for simple, authentic, no-frills traditional broths and soups, PRON was a..."

Likecaramel

"Lunch yesterday, lamb with cumin and the sea weed salad amazing the dry fried string beans very average, overall not bad, service friendly and..."

Foodie Lover

"PRON - People's Republic of Noodles, Linden. Authentic North Chinese cuisine. Like nothing we've ever experienced, absolutely delicious from..."

Lauren

"Absolutely loved PRON! The food was so delicious! I wanted to eat everything on the menu. Had a lovely bottle of wine to accompany the menu. The..."

Nicole Kayley Langsford

"If you are looking for authentic chinese noodles then this is the place to visit! It's owned by a Chinese lady who was seating her guests, running up..."

Diana Mak

"The food as good but if you have fussy eaters with you this is a no go restaurant. If you like Asian food PRON is great and very seasonal...."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Please let me know if you manage to find a restaurant more authentic than PRON, especially ones that are not catered just to the westernized south..."

Emily Pun

"I totally loved this restaurant. the food tasted like genuine Chinese food the last time I tasted yummy food like this was definitely in china...."

Thembi Lizza Nazo Skele

"We had a Friday evening out at this quaint restaurant. Service was prompt, the hostess was great- gave good advice and took orders quickly. The..."

Gerlind

"We decided to come on Valentines which saw the service stretched to it limits however that did not affect the entire experience at all, and a great..."

Thozi Sejanamane

"A very small menu (which is great for indecisive people like myself) and everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. Great vibe. Amazing service...."

Emma Swanepoel

"What a delightful dining experience - PRON was busy and buzzing on a rainy Thursday evening with lots of happy diners. We found the service to be..."

Justine Potter

"This place is really awesome... I might not have enjoyed the taste but I love the intentionality of the owner explaining the why behind the what. A..."

Rebeca Clark

"If you are looking for something fresh and satiating at the same time, then this is the place. Had some stuff of the tapas menu (the irony is not..."

Nadz

"Fantastic restaurant with a great menu! We went for dinner and enjoyed the food and the vibe! Can definitely recommend the pork mince noodles and the..."

Janine Howard

"Chante Daries Loved the food. Great portions. Description of the menu would be useful although a sense of surprise is also good. Great..."

@ShassyTricia

"We tried this place tonight and it was so unexpectedly good! The other reviews have been good but driving by it seemed a bit unassuming. How wrong..."

Debra Nortje

"Great food with amazing flavours. The staff know what's good, and will make good suggestions. Pricing is decent, if you aren't big eaters, the..."

Matthew Boardman

"Noodles - wet your lips worthy ! Memories of Emma from Red Chamber. The hostess, one of Emma's peeps runs the place so well. Even made us try a..."

Bean

"Husband and I came for an impromptu late lunch on a Friday. The service was majorly slacking, but we got there after the lunch rush when the waiters..."

Carien Jakovljevic

"From the owner of The Red Chamber in Hyde Park comes this great little noodle place in Linden. The menu is simple and limited to a few tasty small..."

Emily Smith

"Wonderful Szechuan food in a lovely bright setting. The owner is fantastic and will come right over and help you order. I think sticking to the tapas..."

Falafelix

"PRON is the perfect mix between good food, friendly service and beautiful, colourful decor.The owner/manager is always extremely friendly and..."

Amanda Van Der Walt

"Pron is such an experience. From the music to the chopsticks and the food. It really challenges the idea that most of us know as Chinese cuisine and..."

Chante Daries

"One of the best experiences in Johannesburg. The best service I have had in a while, the lady who was assisting us ( assuming the manager ) was very..."

Ann Khosa

"Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. A new favorite spot for me and company. If you're looking for interesting and flavorful noodle soups, this..."

Alex Muller

"Everything about this place was perfect. The host is such a lovely person. She's welcoming and helpful. She curated our entire meal, and we were not..."

Viroshnee Naicker

"OMG the best meal ever. I can’t wait to go back. The small plates were mouthwatering- cumin lamb / beef short rib / dumplings -..."

Joanne du Toit

"The food here does not disappoint. We really enjoyed all the dishes so don't feel nervous to try something new. The service was a bit slow but..."

Eric Zacharie

"The food was amazing! Took a while before the waitress gave us our menus and then came to take our order. Other than that everything was..."

Jasmine

"Delicious food and friendly service. I ordered the Kimchi and Pork Belly Noodle Soup, veg potstickers, and the milk drink. All so tasty! Highly..."

Kirsten Hoffman

"Best Asian food and noodles in all of Johannesburg. Beautiful setting. Delicious dishes. Friendly service. My favourite spot for noodles in the city...."

MJ Scholtz

"What a wonderful experience. The service is great and the food is delicious. We had chicken and pork dumplings, sticky chicken wings and green..."

Eleanore Viljoen

"Fantastic service and food. Would recommend their dumplings (their specialty. Heads up, it takes 20..."

Irakli Rekhviashvili

"I love it here. It's a down to earth place with great tasting food and an amazing host. They always make space for us even though we don't book. Just..."

Lesedi “The Story Oracle” Mogoatlhe

"Best sweet and sour chicken around! Had a great vibe, the friendliest staff and quick and delicious meal. Great restaurant full of authentic..."

Jessica

"This place is magic, the hostess was brilliant and guided me into ordering delicious food. The atmosphere is unique and beautiful. I admire the way..."

Victor

"Oh my gosh! The food was amazing, the vibe was amazing, the owner has such a friendly and welcoming presence. There is a lot of food! 😂 One noodle..."

Megan Miller

"Absolutely amazing food. Friendly staff. And gorgeous venue. My favourite- Beef shank noodles which are to die for. That broth is life..."

Angie

"Chinese street food. There is a traditional menu, but it's the small plates that are the real thing here. Be warned that the noodle bowls are huge,..."

John Haenen

"What a lovely evening. The service was great and the waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. Just note the prices as it's..."

G C

"Food never disappoints. Attentive service and warm..."

Nokukhanya K

"The food was so good & by far the best dumplings I’ve had. The decor was amazing & the service? Even better!..."

Nikita Pillay

Mr. George

86/100 (6531 ratings)

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"Great food and service. Best meal we have had in a long time. Fantastic atmosphere in a very relaxed restaurant. We went with family from Sydney...."

Ronald Levy

"Its no longer jbs corner its called George now Cand they try add a variety..."

Tsholofelo Lesego Makgeledise

"The atmosphere definitely adds to the rating, it’s very sophisticated but homely, the staff is friendly. Went there for a breakfast and another..."

Loveroffood

"Service great, buzzy restaurant with a modern vibe. Portions are generous and tasty. Well situated, great to place to eat on a night out with..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"First of all, I love JB’s corner in Sandton. So I had really high expectations. And Melrose was even better especially because of the location and..."

Sean William

"Our go to for delicious salads, which hit the spot every time. And these are half portions, perfect when paired with a nice Chardonnay and some..."

Heidi Bantam

"Always the best service! The sushi menu is much better than the Sandton JB’s. Affordable and great size sushi! Yummy platter and..."

Azra Karim

"I had the Hot Pot Penne Bake Pasta with the JB's Appletizer Mojito. I honestly enjoyed my meal. It was served hot, the cheese melted in your mouth..."

Gontse

"This place makes the best strawberry shortcake sangria and the food is delish! With great portion sizes and admirable service! The staff is friendly..."

TheGirlWithTheBlueHair

"I was very impressed with JB’s corner. FoodWe ordered some sushi and the chicken prego. The sushi was unbelievably good, with a..."

Matt Roos

"Pretty as a picture ! This is the 4x4 no.2 meal. I love the variety on the menu - but not so much that most items come in portions of 8. The tempura..."

Sushi-Sue

"Im sitting here after my Bacon and Egg burger wondering would i order that again? Yes! It was great and the cocktail to top it off. What a way to..."

Bryanston Boytjie 💪

"JB’s is that perfect all rounder. With something for everyone, and everything being delicious it’s a great option when going out with a group or..."

Deon Louw

"Brought my friend along. Had very good pasta and burger. The coctails still need a bit of improvement. Got served by a big short waitress who seemed..."

Jerome Taylor

"Top Class- need to stock up on some Gorgonzola Cheese I really like the new menu as it's has pretty much everything and don't specialise in..."

Paul Habib III

"The food and cocktails were amazing! I had ribs and chips - amazing! My mother had schnitzel- more amazing! And the men had burgers which looked the..."

#rateaplate

"Great experience. Excellent recommendation from the waiter Ashley. Their burgers are simply the best. The 30 min wait was worth it. Will do it..."

Jerome Taylor

"Meetings, meetings, meetings. The only place in Melrose Arch that serves amazing coffee, cocktails & sushi while your meetings take place...."

Nolene Du Preez

"My favorite place. You'll see me once in 10 days surely. I really don't have to say more. Must have the Pesto pasta in penne, my wife loves the..."

Hitesh

"What a great experience. The vibe was awesome. The staff is friendly and always checking up to see if you are still happy and OH MY WORD the food was..."

Stevenalexkarr

"JBs corner has a nice vibe to it. Service was excellent, I did not expect to unearth amazing pizzas here. Pleasantly surprised and I am heading back..."

Grayson Vadival

"Always loved their cajun chicken salad, and hands down to their sweet sesame chicken salad too! Lovely service, good cocktails, bustling vibe! Thank..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"We went for a work lunch to JBs Corner (14people) and had the most wonderful time. The food is great, the nachos in particular are awesome and their..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Whether it's a cold day and I've Popped in for a coffee, or sitting down for a warm lunch. This place doesn't disappoint. jBs is in my good books...."

Jacqueline De Sousa

"One of my favourite corners of Joburg. Melrose Arch is a beautiful place to visit alone, but when you sit at JB's enjoying one of their..."

Foodie And The Feast

"Great service with attentive staff. Lovely vibe for any occasion. Definitely a place I could go to at least once a week. Their rainbow cake is the..."

Sibusiso Radebe

"You would think it be empty for a Sunday but nope it was packed which was great gave the place a lively vibe. Service was good, food was absolutely..."

Silindile Mncwabe

"This rating is for their sushi platters. Amaaaazing and delicious. Been back a few times for these. Pricey but worth it. Was a friends birthday and..."

Sana

"JB's Corner: We had been here for our 3rd Month Anniversary lunch. This place has a warm vibe and is usually crowded during the weekends. I love..."

Swetha Suneja

"10 years ago I said Jb's Corner made the best burgers in town. I stick to that statement today. They make the BEST burgers!!!!They win..."

Laura Broccardo

"Not my favourite place but hey - for the sake of Zomato, I'll make the concession. It's very noisy, the tables are squashed together and it attracts..."

Jill Nudelman

"Boi do I love this place. Went to the one in Sandton mall with 2 friends, I found it a bit difficult to choose what I wanted to eat so I had some..."

Kadija Di Allo

"My partner & I came on a relaxed Sunday mid-morning. He enjoyed a well-prepped breakkie & I had a fillet steak. I requested medium done but it was a..."

Amanda Ngcobo

"Amazing lunch spot! Good vibey ambiance. Had a fantastic time with friends..Great service, friendly staff! Amazing food and perfect seating...."

Kelly Steenberg

"This is the first time I've been to.this branch in years. I was quite disappointed with the lack of vegetarian options. I ended up trying 'The Blues'..."

Deepa Daya

"JB's Corner stays a winner! I have only been to the one in Sandton and was very keen to try this one. It certainly didn't disappoint. The space is..."

James Marsh

"Been coming here for years , the food is always exceptionally tasty , burgers I rate as one of the top in town , pasta and salads are excellent ,..."

Russel Roth

"Happy start to a new year! 👌Four of us had an awesome New years pre-celebration here at JB's!The vibe is so welcoming & the décor is..."

Angie

"The service, food and vibe are all good!! I have always been a fan of JBs. On this occasion we went for a friend's birthday brunch and the meal..."

Dani Kofsky

"Lindt Chocolate Brownies! I first fell in love with them at this particular JB's, 8 years ago, when I was on my first real date with my now husband!..."

Nabihah Plaatjes

"I've only been at this JB's twice and I've only ever been here for drinks. I like the setting here more than the others because this one is more..."

Jolene

"Lovely warm feeling to the restaurant. Additionally they have an easy pick up and go process for takeaways. So you call to place your order..."

Chanel Pillay

"Jb's Corner in Melrose is a popular choice for business folk during the week and it can be difficult getting a table at meal times. Luckily, as its..."

Bridget Meyer

"Went to JBs yesterday (30 October 2016) for a friends birthday lunch. The service was really good and really friendly.The food..."

Tiffany

"You have to make a reservation if you wish to get a table here ! Take a side walk table.their cheesy bacon fries are very good. their cocktails are..."

Eve

"Recently went with my son for quick breakfast and then decided to take my in-laws, nephew & his partner who rave about the salads .. They have..."

Sally Downie

"JB's is a great place for some drinks. Their cocktails are delicious and priced well. The food is quite good, I especially enjoy the nibbles and..."

Jenny Louw

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Joburg and is a great choice for a brwakfast, lunch or dinner venue. The range on the menu is quite..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"JBs is my regular spot. Every single dish you order at JBS is brilliant and you can order just about anything. This is my go to spot for something..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Always excellent and has a great variety! Caters to my healthy needs, that's for sure. Try their roasted butternut as a side order and their sushi..."

Healthy Heart

"A great place for after work drinks and a good bite. Apparently the place to be with electric charging parkings for fancy cars right at its..."

Marie

"Atmosphere: outdoorsy chill spot, popular in both the winter and summer months. Great location in Melrose Arch for meeting up with friends for a..."

NazmiraS

"Jb's corner is a lovely choice of restaurant at Melrose arch. I ordered their chai latte and it was delicious. For food I decided on the chicken and..."

Francesca Favero

"Now apparently this is the place to be. Very busy and very popular in the Melrose arch area. Food is good and good quick service. Can move in and get..."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"The atmosphere at JB's is lively, making it a great meeting place. It’s consistently good and extremely popular and while you may have to wait for..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"So that was probably the best prawn tempura Iv had. I'll give them that sushi !! I often come to jbs and that was unreal! I sat at the bar; this is..."

Yair Bisno

"This place is always packed. During summer, its great to sit outside and watch the energy around you whilst in winter, there's very limited warmth...."

Rea Realm

"Always loved this place for its location at Melrose Arch given it's an up market styling for a drink and quick meal occasion. This JBs franchise is..."

Amit Govind

"Simply love this place. Their service is great and friendly. It is hard to find a better eggs benedict than the one they make. Their cappuccinos are..."

Willem Du Plessis

"JB's has never failed me. There's nothing to fault about this place. We got there and it was FULL but they assured us 20 minutes and within 20..."

Zama Sand

"This establishment has been around for years. It's consistent and the food has always been tasty. Big portions and good flavor. The service is..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Ate at JB Corner Melrose Arch, the food quality was not as great as the last time I visited, but it's still an awesome restaurant - Ended the meal..."

Cavalli & Caviar

"What awesome pizza's!! We randomly decided to pop in on a Friday night and found JB's to be warm and the staff super friendly and helpful...."

Megan Fisher

"Great location with a good mixed crowd. A variety of foods are available and the sushi is the best. Really recommended for just a few drinks after..."

Sean Bacher

"This place is really starting to grow on me. I always judge a place by its versatile environment. Can you have a quiet romantic dinner here? Yes. Can..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"JBs is situated in a great location They have increased their prices quite a bit.I preferred their previous menu before they..."

Dean Jared Sacher

"Always good service, a good crowd/vibe, good food (great pizza, grain-free salads and chicken breasts) and yummy coffee. I come here often and always..."

Smelly Celly

"JB's offers big portions, great food, friendly staff and really fast service. They've got a 'beach body eating' and an extensive salad..."

HungryLamb

"No matter when you go to JB's corner, you're almost sure you will have a great time. I have been many times - breakfasts, dinners, drinks, lunch, and..."

Dinika Singh

"A lovely central place to meet friends, lovely pavement vibe with seating both inside and out, the food and service are superb and it is a highly..."

Annie Hodes

"Melrose Arch has a great vibe and JBs is always busy regardless of the time of day. The chicken breasts were good and the service is good overall. If..."

Bleedingears

"Loved the aesthetic of this place, the design was quite memorable. It is advisable to make a reservation or get there early because it does get quite..."

Junior

"My all time favourite JB's! the vibe, the interior and... yes!- even the corner on which this classy eat-good-feel-good establishment rests on is..."

Philisiwe Mahlangu

"Great place for dinner, good portions and good options. Breakfast is very average. I had the egg's Benedict. Couldn't taste the ham at all and the..."

Ian Burrows

"Lovely day out in jhb and went to Melrose Arch to get some lunch. JBs has a great location (get to see the fancy cars going up and down). I got the..."

Shilan Govender

"This is the closest JB's to me, however I always find myself at the Sandton branch. My brother introduced me to this restaurant a few years ago, he..."

Nkateko Nkuna

"JB's Corner is a great place to pop in for a quick lunch or Friday/ month end drinks and sundowners. We were in between meetings in the..."

Vivien Natasen

"Afternoon rain and traffic last night meant the I would be home too late to prepare my own meal but that's just another excuse to eat out. Decided on..."

Xoliswa Mdladlamba

"Such a delicious restuarant for sushi Went there yesterday for lunch and had a freezo and the vegetarian sushi platter both were delicious and..."

Dani

"Sunday lunch @ Melrose arch was great👌 beautiful environment with a busy trendy bustling vibe. Awesome food & great service too. Will definitely..."

Lebohang

"I have visited JB'S many times and tried various dishes and am never disappointed.... this evening I ate the peri peri grilled chicken breast with..."

Santham Naicker

"Had an amazing lunch with fantastic service. When my steak was a little less than rare our waiter insisted on taking it back and bringing me a rare..."

Jo Tonks Bishop

"Came here for lunch. As usual the food was excellent and the portions huge. Waitress was friendly and the food of a very high standard. Point taken..."

Natasha Lutz

"It took me about 30 minutes to decide what I wanted to eat. The menu is extensive and really caters for every type of neo dietary re-invention..."

Cimone Jae

"One of the great restaurants at Melrose. The food is great esp the pesto pasta . Service is good , although you're likely to be given more attention..."

Nikita Daya

"This is a great spot for us to visit as a family because the menu offers a decent number of vegetarian options. Last night we were a large table of..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Spontaneous little date night with the boyfriend and JBS was just the best 👍 We stopper for dessert and coffee and it was more than a pleasant..."

Nicola Fox

"Been here numerous times since they opened. Tried many different items on the menu. Definitely recommend their breakfasts! My absolute favourite on..."

Cassi Ozen

"Lovely location in one of the most lively places. The place is busy often, even till late. The food is good, and service is prompt. I liked their..."

Imtiaz Ahmad

"JB's caters for absolutely everyone! I find it amazing how this restaurant has such a wide selection of dishes and manages to deliver every single..."

The Big Mouth

"Went here for a few drinks after work but we ended up getting pizza (& other delicious snacks) The vibe is so great you literally don't want to go..."

KaySoo Mosopa

"One of the pinnacle corners of Melrose Arch is JB's corner, a place where businessmen can do business over coffee, friends can catch up over a snack..."

Matthew Kanniah

"I went there for dinner 3 weeks ago. I ordered the Combo sushi platter and although it looked measly, it was so filling that I didn't have any room..."

Andrea Altgayer

"I have eaten at this establishment on a number of occasions and each time I have found it excellent in all respects food , service and decor . The..."

John

"Fantastic vibe on a Friday✔️ Attentive manager ✔️ Fresh Sushi ✔️ We ordered the Deep Fried Roll and the Shrimp Tempura and it..."

Inge Nefdt

"This place is amazing I really wonder why I always pass here the food is so yummy and the customer service is great and I'm actually enjoying the..."

Carol Ceecee Phakade

"We had a quick family dinner. Excellent service , good wine list and great food. The menu is huge with lots of options for vegetarians and..."

Nicky Godwin

"Whether I'm stopping by for a breakfast on the run, meeting up with a friend for a lovely lunch in the sun, or meeting my entire extended family for..."

Likecaramel

"Having visited this JB's a good few times, I've never had a bad meal. Their prices are competitive and their portions pretty decent. The waiting..."

Jade Roberts

"Went to JBs tonight to watch the rugby. Perfect view of the screen. The manager was very happy to move our table so we could get a better view. Had..."

Sharima Bramannan

"A firm favorite in and around Johannesburg. We went for sushi and cocktails and were not disappointed. Sitting under the summer night sky,..."

Jill Okkers

"Massive fan of their Red velvet cake above all! Wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Had dinner with my friends and would definitely recommend it to..."

Michelle

"Thank you for making our stay an awesome one! We had great food and good service!!! We really enjoyed ourselves and loved the atmosphere and vibe of..."

Kgadi

"Absolutely love this spot! The vibe is fantastic. Was super impressed with the menu and all the vegan friendly options. Great service, lovely food,..."

Maria Kalymnios

"JB's Corner has become a tradition for a bunch of the varsity girls and we use almost anything as an excuse to go there. Our most commonly used..."

Nikki Alice

"Oh my word came here for my birthday and it was absolutely fantastic.. the moment we walked in the friendliness and the warmth of the staff was..."

Cecilia

"Service was on top form today. I was a bit disappointed with my order today. The butternut side that came with the grilled calamari was literally..."

Georgina Katz

"Are we in Europe or Joburg? Absolutely love everything about this place! From the delicious menu, that supplies a health foodie with all the goodness..."

Bianca Schulz

"Location (5/5) , Ambience (4/5) , Food(5/5) , Service (5/5)Melrose Arch is an amazing place with multiple choices of great restaurants...."

Guruprit

"When I think JB's corner, I think burgers. The best burgers! And until my most recent meal there I have only ever chosen the burgers. This time I..."

Lauren Frade

"Excellent, quick and friendly service combined with a vast and delicious menu make this a great place for casual meetings or nice meals with friends...."

Zoe Hawkins

"Mushroom burger is divine! Lindt chocolate brownie also fabulous. Good service, good prices, good vibe, nothing but good feedback from me. Nice..."

MJ

"The best of the JB's franchises. While identical menu to Sandton, the service is on a different level. Managements/staff exceptionally friendly and..."

JR

"This restaurant is very popular and often full on weekends. Great place to sit outdoors in summer. The menu offers a wide selection of good foods...."

Travis

"What I love most about the JB's franchise is their consistency. I've been to both the Melrose Arch and Sandton City branches on countless occasions..."

Thirusha Reddy

"This has a wonderful atmosphere and it's a great place to go for a casual and healthy meal. Their menu has so much choice, something for everyone...."

Michelle Levy

"JB's has been an old friend of mine, but it was a first at the Melrose Arch one. I expected a bit more from this one, but the service was a bit poor...."

Ieatjozi

"JB's is consistently good across the board which is super impressive for a restaurant that is as busy as they are. The service is aways fantastic &..."

TheJoburgFoodie

"JB's Corner is the go-to restaurant for any occasion at any meal time. The menu has a wide variety of healthy options, the portions are huge,..."

Lynzi Bee

"Well established venue in Melrose Arch that is definitely a great spot to enjoy a Friday evening dinner. We had the Sweet Potato & Chicken..."

Matthew Alford

"If i had to pick, id definitely choose this one over Sandton..they get the sushi so right..as well as the amazing rainbow cake 😋😋😋😋 i..."

Sbusi Dlamini

"A favourite for years! Great to sit inside or outside, you can view all the happenings of Melrose Arch. Have to try their Lindt chocolate..."

Jozi Poppy

"One of the top restaurants in SA, have been going for years , always exceptional food and service , their salads are outstanding , no other..."

Helga De Vasconcelos Sarria

"The food is amazing from breakfast to dinner. The waiters are friendly. The portions are very generous sometimes even overwhelming. There a lot of..."

Tshepi M

"In my opinion this is the best JB's Corner in the country , always top class service, amazing food which will satisfy everyone craving from food to..."

Tony Pearce

"We went to Soweto for a concert and we slept at the Protea hotel unfortunately we slept in and missed the continental breakfast so we ended roaming..."

Divine Rakau

"MUCH better than the Sandton JB's. Great cocktails, service isn't bad either. Food was great and desserts looked awesome but we were too full to..."

JR

"I can't deny it!!! My love for this specific location is true... From the amazing service, to the yummy treats! I think I'm in love 😍😍😍!..."

Portia

"Always a pleasant experience. The food is consistently great, the service is efficient and the staff are always friendly and willing to assist!..."

Jessica-Mary Kuzlo

"Great for brunching 😊 had a lovely brunch with a friend here over the weekend. Loving the Melrose arch vibe, and JB's isn't too close to the..."

Karin Victor

"JB has some good food. They offer a wide variety. It's close to the gym and actually very good for some healthy eating too. It is a bit noisy if you..."

Thys Geldenhuys

"This is my resident carrot cake and cocktails joint on Sundays. Hmm besides that, brownies are gpooooooood!! I haven't been here in a..."

Heena Ramjee

"I love this spot. The atmosphere is always lively, no matter which day of the week. They have such a great selection of salads, sandwiches and now a..."

Zara Abdulla

"A Bit pricey but consistent good food at both the Sandton and Melrose Arch branches. I've noticed that portion sizes are larger at lunch than supper,..."

Neelaм

"If you are in the mood for some good old fashion burger and chips, look no further. Great burger joint overlooking the streets of melrose arch...."

Philip Goosen

"Today i had brunch with a friend at this branch. I am use to the sandton city one which i kinda have a liking towards. Inside this one..."

The Food Musketeer

"I went with my friend visiting from Australia to this beautiful venue and I must say I was highly impressed as was she. Our waitress Nokz was so..."

Jackie De Boer

"Best burgers in Johannesburg never been disappointed! Many different types of dishes to choose from. Alot of vegetarian options. Stunning cakes and..."

Michelle Lee Pieterse

"I really like JB's Corner , they make amazing food and the money is well worth it. What ever you order here will taste great. What keeps me coming..."

Tshego Makoe

"Brilliant cheese burger. Never ordered anything else because it's so good! And the salt caramel peanut milkshake. The service is also so friendly and..."

SianWhitney

"JB's Corner is one of those restaurants which is unlikely to ever let you down. My first time at JB's Corner was nearly 10 years ago - a recent trip..."

Christine M

"I love this restaurant, they definitely need a bigger space. Always busy and full, irs understandable cause the food is delucious portions are very..."

Maimoona Sheila Omuabor

"Came here for breakfast. A large and very diverse breakfast menu with plenty of healthy options - my kind of breakfast menu. Portion sizes are VERY..."

Jacqueline Koch

"Great venue. Nice outside area. I had the lamb burger which I thought was fantastic. Fries are nice and crispy. Service was a little delayed which is..."

Chris Ballie Yannakakis

"Nice ambiance. Good brownie dessert. Wings were good, sushi was good. Waitresses were nice. Prices are on the expensive side but comparable to the..."

Chrissy P

"The burgers and sushi platters are so good! Tasted both he skinny fries and the sweet potatoes fries and they were great. Took a while for the food..."

Rich Torlage

"JB's Corner in Melrose Arch has a very casual ambience, and a large menu with lots of variety. It gets very busy on the weekends but the service is..."

Lauras World

"I really like this JB's Corner. The service was great and timely, and the waiters were really friendly and open. The location is also pretty..."

Balungile

"Love love love the sweet potato fries, they are different & absolutely delicious. They are very generous with their portions, huge, value for money...."

Sharon Mj Manyike

"Really enjoy this restaurant. It has a nice vibe to it but you will have to book especially on weekends. Only eaten here twice and both times I had..."

Hana

"The glory that is Jbs corner Melrose.....food , drinks, ambience and service 10/10 , these guys have mastered the art of being..."

Andile Coffy Magiba

"Now this is the place to have lunch when catching up with an old friend. The vibe...service and food are conversation friendly...could sit there form..."

Reneè K

"Another wonderful staple for me and the family to go to- seriously if my parents could have shares in this place they would! The only reason it isn't..."

Alexis Assimacopoulos

"Even though it's a chain, but really guys - what isn't a chain in SA these days... I digress. It's one of my favourite places to have a chilled..."

TheOne

"Nice new healthy options on the menu. Really good poached eggs and staff that are awesome. Management is very hands on and it shows! Lots of variety..."

Wendi Kark

"Lovely atmosphere, good service, veg stir fry was a good sized portion 2 people can share. It was tasty but not necessarily something that I would..."

Nazira Hoosen

"This Jbs is nice. They make really good cakes. It's great to go here for dinner, lunch or coffee. There is a nice ambiance. It's always busy..."

Jozie Foodie

"JBs corner has a great vibe and is usually quite busy, for good reason of course! My girlfriend swears by their strawberry daiquiris!..."

Bradley Streak

"Had a quick dinner at JBs last night. Place was very busy but found a table and service was prompt. Really enjoyed the selection of craft beers. Had..."

JC

"*** Late Review *** September ReviewGrabbed a take away pizza and salad from their awesome drive through service! Can't rave more how..."

Garth Balabanoff

"If you want one of the best salads around, you have to try JB'S. Their salad are amazing and great value for money. Two of my favourites are the..."

St. John Leech

"Food has been good at every visit. The Prego chicken burger is delicious, simple and tender. Sweet potato crisps are an amazing alternative to the..."

Bhavesh

"The food is really good. They have an extensive menu which usually worries me because I always wonder how they can keep everything fresh. But it is..."

Michelle

"Awesome place. great location, great food!! wonderful location. Staff are helpful. Nice for an evening night out with friends. Gets very..."

Mandisa

"Amazing..."

Michelle Papavarnavas

"Consistantly good meals at relatively high prices but definately worth trying. This place is very good for couples, family, friends, functions, and..."

Gary Greenberg

"Service excellent. cosy atmosphere. we had sushi which was good, but not extraordinary. definitely will go there again and try their burgers, they..."

Da Moase

"I went to JB's corner on Saturday morning, I loved the vibe of the restaurant, not like your usual décor, it has a cute wall that looks like a..."

Micaela Lo Russo

"Reasonably priced (with a few exceptions). High quality food, great staff. Good lunch spot for during the week. Burgers are top..."

Invalidusername

"Always good quality food, large portions and reasonably priced for the amount of food you do get - which I can never finish. It's great for a lunch..."

Tanja Horn

"Love this place for lunch, even in Winter. The decor is chic and the service amazing. Love the pizza's and salads! Awesome chilled vibe at the..."

Amy Rusike

"This is my favourite JB's. The setting is beautiful, the staff are lovely and the food is reasonably priced; and you have the option of sitting..."

Natalie Katz

"Great vibe and centrally located. Love the Prego..."

Connie Perumal

"Peanut butter chicken burger? It is actually pretty good, a bit sweet but overall enjoyable. The slim sweet potato chips are very tasty. Great..."

Dean Gatinho

"Melrose Arch is awesome at night, especially on the weekends. Lots of restaurants, lots of people, lots of energy. JB's corner is a great option for..."

Justin Doshi

"One of the best burgers around.They also make a good breakfast.The service is also always good.This is a really good place for..."

Jason Campbell

"Lovely, relaxing afternoon spent here with my bestie :)Food was amazing!Two thumbs..."

Palesa

"The JB's in Melrose Arch is usually extremely busy. But if you do manage to get a table, it's a great lunch spot. The salads are fantastic (but..."

Aliaksandra

"With out doubt my favorite JB's ! Always an awesome party like vibe at Melrose Arch ! Service is ok thought when busy it can deteriorate ! Menu has a..."

The Foodie

"Best Blondie omelette and iced coffee! Love the decor! Wish i cld hve breakfast there..."

Carla Orr

"JB's Corner is great, salads are amazing and the breakfasts are really good, we have been there several times and never been disappointed and the..."

Michelle

"I always enjoy going the JB’s. The perfect place to meet a friend for after work cocktails. Service can be a little slow and food can take a..."

Yolandi

"Restaurants that are part of a franchise generally have to work harder to stand out and make me want to come back for more. Melrose Arch is not one..."

Blue-genie

"For lunch, I've only ever ordered one item off the menu at JB's Corner - the cheese burger. If you are craving a great burger, a few beers and a..."

Jonathan Bown

"This original landmark of Melrose Arch has become quite an establishment for informal or business lunches as well as weekend brunches and late..."

The SA Food Guru

"Awesome place love it so much..."

Deborah Essien

"This JB's Corner gets very noisy over the weekend and during the usual meal-times. I usually go when it's a little bit quieter so I can enjoy my meal..."

Zaheda

"The food at JB's is great value for money, big portions with the option of super sizing. The desserts are delicious too. The atmosphere of Melrose..."

Rebecca Franks

"The brownies here were among the best in Johannesburg. In 2010 they would serve them 3 on one plate as a serving. they now serve 2 on a plate with..."

Zaahirah Bhamjee

"JB's Corner has a fantastic menu - a huge variety of great-tasting food and generous portions. There are also some nice cocktails.The vibe and..."

Martha Van Zyl

"I enjoy having brunch at JB's Corner as it a lot quieter than the rest of the day.Their Nutella French Toast is a favorite of mine...."

Hasina Gori

"So after hearing a lot of good feedback from friends regarding JB's Corner in Melrose I decided to go and check it out. My friend and I went on a..."

Yusuf Dangor

"Been to JB's corner couple of times - once for lunch and once for drinks.They have a good collection of drinks and snacks. Nachos..."

Unknown Foodie

"A great spot for lunch, situated in the 'hustle and bustle' of Melrose Arch. Menu has a large variety of options, including gluten-free or low GI..."

Nafisa Akabor

"The menu is quite varied and has something for everyone, from a polenta vege stack to brioche french toast, pizzas (with gluten free option) and..."

Faranaaz

"Always get a good "medium" burger in fact always get a nice plate of food, also fun sitting outside having sundowners watching the arseholes revving..."

Philip Duffy

"The sushi tastes delicious especially the crunchy prawn rolls and the SUV combo. The ribs were okay, not the best but okay. The prawn curry was nice..."

Nonny Masango

"This place was great, very chilled and nice environment and the setting is very good. We had a very friendly waitress take care of us for the..."

olance gemini mkhize

"Tried the French dip sandwich. Beef fillet was tender and the dipping sauce was rich and full of flavor. The rest of the group had the sushi, poke..."

Waseem Samsodien

"Second time going to this restaurant. The staff is amazing. There’s no way you will leave without giving someone a tip. The food is amazing. The..."

Sihle Lutya

"Fantastic place for warm sunny days to eat great food outdoors. Great..."

MJ D

"Wow! Never been disappointed by the food, service or atmosphere. The manager Nishal is amazing along with his remarkable staff. Salmon..."

Nalini Wolaganandan

"Faultless experience from the warm welcome to attentive service and great food at affordable prices. We enjoyed a delicious hummus starter and..."

Peter Tobin

"Thank you so much to gwembetsha for your kind services. Food is really very high quality in..."

Ali Suhail

"Excellent service, the waiters are very friendly. We enjoyed the food, unfortunately the veggie burger was out of stock. The price is a bit high but..."

Gavin Hsiao-Ying Kung

"The sushi was smaller than I thought it would be, but it was tasty. One of the best mocktails I've ever..."

Bongiwe Nyembe

"I went there for dinner on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Food was superb and the service was great. I was with a group of 6 people and we got the..."

Tony

"My mother and I had a delightful evening at Mr George’s on Saturday night. They managed to squeeze us in at 8pm. We had a table inside and the..."

Jessica Bushell

"Went with a friend for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience! The manager was attentive, informative, and had great suggestions. Our..."

Lakisha Nicole

"Allll there food was amazing!!! We will be back!!! How do you get a pizza base like that, best..."

Deon van Aarde

"This curry is so delicious!! My colleague said the salmon very tasty and cooked exactly right to keep it moist and flavorful. Really nice place with..."

Paul Drew

"Outstanding serivce, food tastes like heaven. My wife said that was the best poke bowl shes ever eaten..."

Rafael Yuri

"There are many restaurants in Melrose but I chose Mr George for experience ,it was a good choice indeed ,I loved..."

Khethiwe Matiti

"This is a brilliant restaurant that serves very good quality food in an upmarket setting at the popular Melrose Arch. They have a diverse menu..."

Mark Stillerman

"Great place to come get a quick bite to eat or to come with colleagues or friends for a nice chilled meal I've eaten here several times and the food..."

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