Maharaja’s Deli-ish (also styled Deli-ish / Maharajas Deli-ish) at Watercrest Mall serves bunny chow as a core item on its menu of Indian/Durban-style street food.
Watercrest Mall is in Waterfall, KwaZulu-Natal (Upper Highway area near Durban), South Africa. The restaurant is on the lower level in/near the food court (shop LG23a; also described as Entrance 4, opposite the food court). It opened around 22 September 2025 and is one of at least two locations (the other is at The Ridge in Shallcross).
What they offer
Bunny chow (hollowed-out bread filled with curry) is prominently featured alongside:
- Curries
- Breyani
- Dosas
- Roti wraps / rolls (including popular chips, cheese & mutton curry gravy versions)
- Burgers, grills, parathas, samoosas
- Other Indian/Durban favourites
They promote authentic, bold, spicy Durban-style flavours (mutton curry bunnies get frequent mentions in posts and comments) at affordable prices, with options for meat-free days (e.g., sugar beans/bean curry bunnies). Social media from the mall and the restaurant highlights the bunnies as a standout—“incredible bunnies,” “so good you’ll be obsessed.”
Practical details
- Location: Watercrest Mall, Waterfall, KZN — lower level/food court area.
- Phone / contact: Listed as +27 66 381 0887 (mall directory); WhatsApp numbers such as 068 173 9476 also appear in local videos/posts. Confirm current details via the mall site or social media, as they can change.
- Vibe & format: Casual food-court style — grab-and-go or sit-down for curries, bunnies, wraps, etc. Suitable for a quick, messy, authentic street-food experience (bunny chow is traditionally eaten by hand).
Bunny chow itself is a classic Durban (Indian-South African) dish: a loaf (or quarter/half) of white bread hollowed out and filled with thick, spiced curry (commonly mutton, chicken, or beans/sugar beans), with the soft bread “plug” used for dipping. It originated as portable, utensil-free food and remains a messy, flavour-packed local favourite.
For the latest menu, prices, exact hours, spice levels, or specials, check the Watercrest Mall website/store directory, the restaurant’s Facebook/Instagram (search Maharaja’s Deli-ish or similar), or contact them directly—details can shift. Reviews and local posts describe the food as spicy, full of flavour, and a solid lunch/go-to spot for Indian/Durban eats at the mall.
