Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kempton Park

Wasabi

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"Absolutely amazing Sushi! I am beyond impressed, with the freshness and selection of sushi that Wasabi has to offer, all the combinations and..."

Ashley

"I haven't had such incredible veggies in the looongest time. Their baked potatoes and mash was amazingly creamy and absolutely delicious. Service was..."

Keabetsoe Phello

"Thee best Sushi, I have ever had. Got the tiger platter(forgot the menu item, overhead the waiters) the different flavors and textures...Going back..."

Bongani Magwebu

"Yummy sushi, one of the best in Joburg. Worth the drive out for a work lunch or an early dinner. Bustling restaurant, enjoy some salmon roses with a..."

Natalie Lazaris

"An oasis of pleasure in Kempton Park of all places! There is no better Peking duck in all of South Africa, and then there’s the sushi ...There is a..."

Veruschka

"Stunning menu, amazing service and completely wonderful food! One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in this country and many others. If you..."

Jessica Henderson

"Staff were polite, friendly and extremely helpful.We had the dragon Rose's and the springbok carpaccio.It was absolutely delicious..."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"Service is consistently excellent! Waiters and Managers are friendly but what is more refreshing they are flexible and nothing too much trouble! ..."

Tracy-Ann Peacock

"Best sushi I've ever had full stop. Absolutely nothing compares. Only downside is that it's very very expensive. But worth every cent if you love..."

Justin Faill

"Awesome sushi as always!Had the Dragon vs Tiger roll comboDelish!! My husband had the salmon sashimi and the Rock shrimp sushi, and my..."

Carin

"THE best sushi we've ever had, and we've had a lot of sushi! We would certainly recommend trying the African Platter - it's a fantastically out of..."

Marzahn Genis

"Wasabi Restaurant serves the best and most tastefull sushi I have ever tasted in South Africa. There are so many dishes to choose from, so it is a..."

Helène Du Toit

"Food is excellent. Not cheap but certainly well worth it. Main problem is the service. Two weekends in a row now and I have to go looking for..."

Alex

"Easily the best sushi I've ever had in South Africa. Despite the higher price; it is well worth it. The variety and sure magnitude of flavours served..."

Keanu Gil

"I am super impressed. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Excellent tasty food. Had the minestrone soup, grilled kingklip and the best for last..... the..."

Hesti Botha

"Visited here towards the end of last year and I was actually quite surprised with this place as it was quite different and had a nice ambiance. It..."

Gary Greenberg

"I'm always on the look out for good reasonably priced sushi,so I've been eyeing this place for a while.so eventually went to see what's that all..."

Evesen Jay Moodley

"Well located place with ample parking. The set up is nice and simple. The waiter was fantastic she knew the menu in detail and helped us make..."

Yasser Adamo

"Been twice. On both occassions my palate was pleased. Actually, blown away the first time around!Their sushi is unusual. Which is what..."

Saaleha Bhamjee

"Supper with family at last night. Friendly welcome from happy staff. Craft lager beer starter was too malty for me. Tried the Weiss. Much better...."

Pakman

"After a few great reviews on here (and elsewhere) I finally got to have my gluttonous indulgence of Dim Sum at Wasabi Restaurant. It was really..."

LLDash

"Great service but mixed comments on the sushi. The springbok and duck was magic but the stuffed jalapeños sushi was huge to eat so by eating it in..."

Rob Marshall

"So we grabbed our passports and made the trip down to Kempton. Man alive was it worth it. The food was sensational. Not to mention Arthur the owner..."

Sandy Marcal

"Looks very good but I think a bit overdone with the sushi. The duck is the best I ever had. Really give the duck a try. Was recommended by a friend...."

Andries Christine Van Staden

"We visit Wasabi once in a while and the food never disappoints. The service is good and the owners/management always pop by to have a quick chat and..."

Kitty

"Finally managed to pay this place a visit after having seen the incredible pictures of their sushi! Unlike most places, I was highly impressed..."

Nikita

"After hearing about Wasabi for many months, I was lucky enough to be treated to a family dinner at this unique restaurant. The menu left me..."

Kirst Talbot

"Wasabi is a true hidden gem!! They have the best sushi and dim sums and it is always so fresh! Although they have the normal sushi, they also have a..."

Monique Pereira

"Best gourmet sushi under the sun! Hong Kong pears a pleasant and delicious surprise. And crab cream cheese dim sum surpassed divine! Very yummy!..."

Ugeshni Naicker

"I generally stay away from anything that is not traditional sushi, but at the same time, I don't like being limited in what concerns to food choice,..."

Meraj Chhaya

"Wasabi is how every restaurant should be, the signature sushi is such an experience really good quality and out of the ordinary. The service is..."

Peter Mourinho

"So other took my family from America to this new restaurant. I can say that I was impressed and I can say the quality and quantity is perfect . They..."

Chadwick Broadbent

"Our first trip to Wasabi was a good one; an easy place to recommend to those who enjoy original fusion dishes.Our service was so attentive..."

Nicole Tobias

"Wasabi is a slick sushi restaurant situated in Kempton park. It is designed to look modern and fresh, and the outdoor seating is ideal if you're with..."

Genevieve Law

"The sushi is absolutely amazing. Service not good at all. Waited 30 minutes for a sushi order & had to remind them of a drinks order. The manager..."

Martin Joubert

"Without a doubt the most incredible sushi ever ! Koi and Beluga have nothing on Wasabi 😍 The nacho libre sushi is a must try 😍 well done on..."

Leigh-Anne Povey

"The best Sushi I've ever had hands down. Wasabi signature dishes are a must! The waiters are extremely professional and know all the dishes off by..."

Dane Becker

"Been wanting to visit Wasabi for a few months now as I kept seeing my friends post pictures on Instagram! I recently paid them a visit with..."

Kelly Rodger

"Love, Love, Love this place. This is gourmet sushi - on steroids! My personal favs are the Hong Kong Pears and the Dragon Roll (their house..."

Preethi Jayrajh

"Dumplings, sushi and wasabi creme brûlée. What more do you need? A must try is a salmon rose with a delicious deep fried cream cheese pearl. Great..."

Claudia Nel

"In my whole life..... I have never tasted sushi so good infact I have never tasted anything so good.. I had it as a starter I think it was a shrimp..."

Kuziva Mupfumira

"Fantastic amazing reboot on sushi .... highly skilled and creative staff prepared to take you on a gastronomic odesy you will be missing out skipping..."

Gregory Nietsky

"I have never used Zomato, but because of my most amazing experience at Wasabi restaurant I had to download it! Every1 needs to know about..."

Maria

"Caution!! Berry sauce, yakitoru sauce, tempura, bean curd, Peking duck, curries = ADDICTIONWasabi is always a treat for us! They really..."

Stevan

"What a please an atmosphere!Right from the second you walk into the door! All the staff are so willing to help and make you feel..."

Gale

"New. Fresh. Different. Who needs the Parks strips...? Just visit Brabazon Rd.If Villa Bianca wasn't nice enough we now have dedicated..."

Donovan Lawrence

"I visited Wasabi with some close friends and family for my birthday. The experience was lovely. I felt the staff were very well clued up, the use of..."

Paula Baetu

"Great place for all your favorite Asian dishes fresh sushi, dim sum, and Peking duck and more! great ambience and great service. Give it a try...Lina..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"We were so pleasantly surprised when we ordered a standard platter and the staff asked if we were new to which we replied yes and Welcome "the..."

Jason Christopher Hartog

"I am a frequent visitor of Wasabi Restaurant and it never disappoints. By far the best Jozi/SA has to offer. Staff are well trained...."

George Nicolopoulos

"The most incredible sushi I have EVER had - and I have sushi at least twice a week. The service was awesome! As it was my first time I was introduced..."

GiaCostella

"Hands down the best sushi I have had!Every time I come here the standard seems to improve. Great variety, unique fusions and perfect execution!..."

Bevan Boote

"Wasbi is known for their fusion sushi.. Their sushi is rich and exquisite, with so many different fusions of taste(combining savory with..."

Micaela Serralheiro

"Wow!!!! Spoilt by my friends for my birthday.... a spoil it was!!!! It was my first visit... but certainly not my last!!! Stan our waiter was great!..."

Esmé Swanepoel Cremer

"Last night was my 4th time at wasabi at it seems like it gets better and better ! The food is amazing , we usually have dim sum and then Peking duck..."

Kirsty

"Again a fantastic experience.Been here 3 times in 3 weeks and ao far consistency has been epic.This time i took a photo of my..."

Wayne Potgieter

"Wasabi is fantastic, the food is delicious and the service is off the bat great. From the sushi to the dim sum, mouth watering. The mains will not..."

Dwain Margro

"Great food, awesome service. Ray our waiter was informed and attentive. Dragon Rolls were amazing - highly recommend trying this dish, filling..."

Karen Swanepoel

"What awesome food... best dish is definitely the #tigerroll and #dragonrolls. Good company great service and very kind and welcoming..."

Vanessa Hall

"I've been to Wasabi a couple times now and it just seems to get better and better! The sushi is delicious and the service is impeccable. I honestly..."

Kirsten Jean Smith

"I've been driving past Wasabi every single day and finally went for dinner on Monday night. Wow! The food is fantastic. Hands down the best sushi..."

Hildegard

"3rd time we have been to this amazing restaurant!! It's our fav hang out! We all love their sushi and always end off with the Peking duck!! Never go..."

Natalie

"The dragon roll is phenomenal! Not currently on the menu, it was recommended. The waiters and staff in general are very attentive, great experience...."

Claudia Dantas

"Had a awesome lunch at Wasabi today, service and food is excellent, staff was very friendly. I will definitely be back soon with my whole family. FYI..."

Andrea Le Roux

"First time at wasabi restaurant on Tuesday night after being recommended by friends. Such an amazing eye to detail and service is fantastic! Food..."

Tammy Van Rooyen

"This was my first time at Wasabi after hearing about from a few people. Although it was a Monday evening the restaurant was quite and I felt lacked a..."

Marc Forrest

"Best dimsum and sushi I've ever had. This is a definite try before you die. The service and staff are so attentive and pleasant . Ray, you were a..."

Isabel Venter

"Came here for a birthday dinner. The food and the cocktails are excellent and well worth it, the sushi and dim sum are tasty and fresh, full of..."

Lorcan Carlsen

"This was the 2nd time we've been here. The sushi is so fresh and the dimsum are phenomenal. Overall the restaurant was empty when we went but it was..."

Simon Trollope

"What a mind blowing experience. Service excellent! Knowledgable staff. Taste explosion and out of the box fusion of tastes. We had the Peking Duck..."

Karen Van Zyl

"Superb Peking Duck! Great ambience and exceptional service! Definitely recommend Wasabi and look forward to trying the sushi and other dishes...."

Dianne Davies

" Very professional and helpful.I was so surprised when we arrived there for Mother's Day for a table of 13 guests.The restaurant was..."

Yianny Jameson

"Worth our trip out! We have been meaning to come here since it opened.We finally took the trek all the way from Sandton and wow! Everything was..."

Jacob Smit

"Wow wow wow! The most amazing food and fantastic service! Didn't want to leave! Can't remember the last time I enjoyed a restaurant that much!..."

Kate Tarry-Smith

"The service is FANTASTIC. Staff helpful and will assist you till you happy, rare in todays restaurants. Food was very good, and although we ordered..."

Walter Dell'Erba

"What a wonderful experience. Excellent food, and sushi with a twist ?. Excellent service from all the staff. Highly recommended for a night out with..."

Karin Bonthuys

"By far the best sushi in the east rand. The tiger roll had me feeling good in all types of ways. Excellent service from both staff and..."

Manana Tenyane

"Had lunch with a friend this afternoon at this establishment and experienced friendly atmosphere and great tending to by both management and service..."

Daniel Wu

"This restaurant has the best milkshakes ever! Sizzling beef never disappoints and service is always great! I love taking family here and my family..."

Amber Leigh Van Niekerk

"Visited wasabi last week with my girlfriend for a dinner. We had been very excited to try it, and we're definitely not disappointed!! The fusion..."

Foti

"Can really recommend the pecking duck! Well prepared, big portion! All food freshly prepared, great athmospere! Excellent sushi selection!! Great..."

Annemarie Engelbrecht

"Always delicious! Caters for both the adventurous and classic tastes. A bit on the pricey side, but well worth every cent. Not really child friendly,..."

Jacqueline Joubert

"Amazing.... Great service and the most incredible..."

Gracy Fish

"Best sushi ever and great service! Rather pricey but worth..."

Christel Opperman

"What an atmosphere. The food is amazing and so are the staff. They need their food and have so much knowledge of their dishes. You just want to go..."

Blessing

"Fantastic food, the sushi is really something different.Tiger versus Dragon is one of my favorites and is definately an explosion of delisiousness...."

Catherine Reynolds

"As far as South African sushi experiences goes, this was by far the best I have had. The fried haloumi starter was so-so, with the sauce pour over..."

Pieter Du Preez

"This is a wonderful experience. The place is easy on the eye and a wonder when you step through the door. It is filled with hospitality when u take..."

diane carreira

"Wide variety of foods. Very much gourmet foods. Very upmarket sushi and drinks. Great atmosphere with cozy seating. I wouldn't say good value for..."

Hanna Butler

"I loved Wasabi restaurant! The atmosphere is warm, cozy, however, there is more than enough space for you to enjoy your meal privately, the cocktail..."

Therusha Govender

"Wow best food and service..."

Riaan van Heerden

"What a great experience. The food was fantastic with a great wine list and welcoming service. Would recommend it..."

Ruan Verwey

"My favorite restaurant of all times!!! Best sushi! Amazing..."

Li-Anne de Lange

"It's very nice and good,just a pitty they didn't had Crayfish,but I will come back..."

Gillys Gilfillan

"Friendly owner. Went above and beyond what is expected. Made nice veg sushi and mud..."

Chinmay Bafna

"Unique trendy different and traditional sushi. Exceptional quality. Original dishes and variations on the ordinary. Funky modern..."

Donovan Lawrence

"Great atmosphere. Enjoyed the seafood platter... my wife liked it. #NhlaLeWorld ...So Live..."

Nhlanhla Tshabalala

"Excellent sushi, and the ability to cross order from the two other restaurants it shares premises..."

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Jose's

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"01.08.2020 My 900th Review woohooSo let me first start off by saying these are not the best pictures of the food, so it doesn't do it ANY..."

The Food Musketeer

"This is our favorite restaurant. Have been going there for almost 20 years and never been disappointed.Keep it up Jose, Danial, Fernando ....you..."

Vinesh Chiba

"One of our favourite places to go to for date night, their prawns are fresh and you know what you are getting everytime! Last time we had a starter..."

Sheri

"Have been going here for years and recently returned. They have certainly reasserted their position as one of the best seafood restaurants around...."

Natalie Coker

"Great restaurant with fresh fish and very good steaks. The owner did a great job in bringing the tasty flavors of the Mediterranean Countries to..."

Bart Kieffer

"I came here with my wife for lunch on the recommendation that their oysters and prawns are very good.My Oysters came with lemon that seems..."

Byron Botha

"Cannot say I have ever had a bad time at Jose's. Food is always great and staff are always friendly. Love love love. I've had oxtail, kleftico,..."

Nicole Simmonds

"Great prawns and calamari! The service can be improved though. Danny and the owners are great at welcoming you but the waitrons let the team down...."

Jacqui Edgar

"Great seafood and atmosphere. The seafood layout was fabulous. The chicken schnitzel I ordered was a bit overfried and dry. We enjoyed the 1st visit...."

Vin And Mandy

"Love the steak, the oysters the service .....everything about itThis is what I call a honest restaurant.....good food with affordable..."

Timothy Lu

"Authentic and traditional setting with a homely feel to it! We ordered the prawn special- it was to die for, the sirloin and steak combo and the..."

Maxine Bastos

"Best prawns in town which has kept us coming back for years, snail starter is also a definite win, good atmosphere with friendly, fast service. Joses..."

VisZA

"I can recommend Jose's Tavern and Oyster Bar to anyone that's looking for something different from the mainstream. The meat dishes are..."

Wynand De Beer

"The seafood was good, the place was a little dark but overall not a bad experience. We got a platter for two, was slightly expensive but the portions..."

Shontell Van Vollenstee

"Great seafood and the value for money really fits. Not fancy but very solid.We where having a seafood platter for two and oysters. Both was..."

Matthias Grabe

"Jose's is a homely restaurant which gives off quite a traditional Portuguese vibe. The decorations are quirky and you're greeted by two lovely macaws..."

Akira Wing

"If you're ever Glen Marais and need a good spot for some wholesome food, this would be a good choice for Portuguese. Family environment, good food..."

Sarah

"This is and will always be my most favourite place. It is that "death row last meal" kind of place. They have been in the area for many years. Other..."

Jeanette Roos

"Good old Jose's. Been here many times. Jose's is like that friend that always lends you his lawnmower. Reliable. Whenever I go to Jose's I know I'm..."

Sean Van Zyl

"You cannot beat R7.98 for a delicious medium sized oyster and Jose never lets down! The complimentary bread is worth coming for even on its on..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Best restaurant in Kempton Park if you are not in the mood for the run of the mill chain restaurants. Had a lovely meal and good service. Super..."

Lizl Hesom

"A very bad start to the evening. I booked several days before hand and when i got there, they doubled booked, stood and wait for more than half an..."

Theo Cheung

"This was the best find in years. The place is really nice. Great interior, fantastic staff and attentive owners. The food was the best i have had in..."

Peter

"Great restaurant with a bustling atmosphere and good food to match. The portions are so generous that you often feel too stuffed to have dessert...."

Luis

"Fantasic experience, first the warm welcome by the owner, then the romantic music while we're getting serviced, and then the salivating fooood! We..."

Blue Jiay

"The Oysters were some of the best I have had in a long time. The chicken was also very well prepared. The prices are reasonable especially the..."

Andrew Turner

"After a few poor experiences in the past (and a rating of 2,5 that I'm busy updating) this place has improved in the food area. From what I had, and..."

Simon Trollope

"The size of the oyster is amazing. R6 for promotion. If u went to the oyster festive before u will find out that it's a real oyster. Service is also..."

Ronan Lee

"I don't understand the poor reviews for this place. The restaurant has so much to offer apart from the occasional rumored bad service. We had..."

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"Been a while since we came here. They have redeemed themselves. Lovely kingklip and prawns. Sirloin yummy tender. Waiter gave excellent service. We..."

Dorea

"Had lunch their today; never been before & read very mixed reviews. Great vibe; attentive staff & management. Chicken well cooked & moist - left out..."

Nasrin Sayed

"Jose's has the good habit of giving a free 2nd main courseas well as daily specials, all of which gave us a delightfull meal at a good price. We had..."

Amanda Claassens

"Jose has always been a family favourite. I have not been back for years and they have moved since the last time I was here. Jose's does not..."

Annagret Booyse

"Jose's has been a staple in my life since the age of 5, since then it has been consistently amazing! Their Oysters and prawns are the best I have..."

Stacey-Leigh Coombs

"When ever you walk in the door here, you are made to feel at home, relaxed and welcome. The food is top class and affordable. A restaurant to take..."

Shanon Greef

"We have been regulars at Jose's since it was in downtown kempton close to Arwyp. Great place with fantastic food and service. Love this place and the..."

Marizanne Visser

"Always good great meal full plate with bread while you wait with interesting spreads Good atmosphere the last time a went Friday night, Greek dancing..."

Nick Smout

"WOW!!! Now this is the place to eat at. Oh my goodness I have never had prawns as good as they make it. Vegetables aren't nice and the rice needs to..."

Tanya Vorster Bezuidenhout

"I am soooooo impressed! Food and service were great! I will defs go back for more! Really enjoyed the vibe and on top of that... a perfect..."

Johann Terblanche

"The oysters at Jose's are always the freshest. Everything else they cook and I've tried is also very good, be it the chicken schnitzel or the prawns,..."

Jenny Savelyeva

"We enjoyed the lunch in Jose s Taverna. Delicious and fresh oysters and nice white wine. We had the king plate with lobster and it was amazing. Real..."

Miki Miki

"This is beautifully appointed haven with Jose's personal touch bringing out the ambience of homely comfort. The service second to non furthermore..."

Steve musundi

"Top notch food, beautifully seasoned and generous portions. Each cooked meal came out fast and hot and seasoned to the max, the flavours are..."

Tammy Bray

"I absolutely love everything about José resturant..."

Lavonne Guthrie

"Needed a place that did take away to help me with delicious meal for my dad's birthday. Jose's did not disappoint got everything perfect. Nice and..."

Bert den Teuling

"Really a gem in Kempton Park. Lovely food and atmosphere. We've been going there for more than 10 years and will definitely keep on visiting. Their..."

Paul van der Walt

"Been wanting to explore this restaurant for a while now! Was worth the travel! Awesome atmosphere - great setting At first was tad bit rocky -..."

Cee R

"Best Prawns in the Country. So Grateful that Jose's is in our neighbourhood. Excellent Food, Great Service. The Staff are so friendly, the service..."

Louise Read

"Was there on 2023.05.06. Oysters were awesome as usual. Prawns, erm ja, tasted like it was boiled in milk or cream, needed butter. Good manager..."

Johann Van Wyk

"Most amazing food ever!! My folks have been going there for around 40 years, as well as the rest of our family! Seafood is incredible as well as the..."

Nadine Ninaber

"Food was delicious, manager and waiter made us feel very..."

Cal B

"Sea food was amazing 👏🏼..."

Mads Fourie

"Some of the best prawns I’ve ever had, and such a cosy interior, service was wonderful, everything so good..."

Tlhogi

"So let me first start off by saying these are not the best pictures of the food, so it doesn't do it ANY justice. It was cold, we were hungry and the..."

The Food Musketeer

"My gosh the food here is out of this world ! I am not usually fond of fish, but their fish and prawn combo is unbeatable ! I am an expat living and..."

John

"I haven't been to José in a while, so I'm very glad yo report that their food is excellent. We were litteraly greeted by a pair of african grey..."

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