Sakhumzi Restaurant

Honestly some of the best home cooked and braai-ed meat in SA! Tried alot of shisanyama places across the country but this takes the cake. All you can eat, delicious SA classics for only R250.00 - what could be better! Set in the heart of historic Vilakazi Street in Soweto, you'll find this absolute gem. Definately worth a visit if ever you're in Joburg. Planning on visiting with my wife hopefully in the new year. Food: 5/5 ***** Service: 3/5 **** Atmosphere: 4/5 ****

There on a bus trip on a Sunday for lunch & it was crazy busy. Shown to a table with benches at the front, our drink order was quickly taken & processed. Went to get our meal - no plates available, shortage of cutlery, some dishes empty & not replenished, & no food tags to identify the food available. Tge ice cream was so hard, 1 guy collapsed the ice cream shelf in the self serve freezer The food itself was quite nice - home style & I assume genuine South Africa food, based on the number of locals dining. A pleasant & good local experience in Soweto.

We dropped in for lunch and ended up staying longer than planned. The street hums past your table while plates of chakalaka, pap, and grilled meat arrive at an easy pace. Staff were warm without hovering and the vibe felt like a family gathering you’ve been invited to. We swapped bites across the table, ordered a second round of sides, and watched tour groups drift by. What I liked most was the mix of visitors and locals in one space. By the time we left, we’d shared a laugh with the folks at the next table and promised ourselves we’d come back on a Sunday when the street is in full voice.

Beautiful place with great vibe, however, be prepared to wait for over an hour for your food….service is very slow, seems like preference is given to the tourists over the locals, very sad.

Had local cuisine buffet, R270 per person. Was a good experience.

Amazing experience and service .Had to even buy a souvenir hood ...Great and beyond expectation.

Finally made it!!! It's always been packed the times I have been to Vilakazi Street and I'd end up at another restaurant, but today I had the Sakhumzi experience. The food is delicious 😋, well prepared I honestly can't complain. The service is a bit slow though, could be due to the busyness of the restaurant. I'll definitely pop in again.

Very nice restaurant and delicious food. I had a lunch in the restaurant on 27 November 2025 after visiting the Mandela's house in Soweto.