Swaadisht Foods (also referred to as Swaadisht Foods Royale or Swaardisht) in Umhlanga is a well-regarded Indian restaurant known for its bunny chows, among many other dishes.
Bunny chow (or “bunny”) is a classic Durban/Indian-South African dish: a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry (the soft inner bread soaks up the gravy and is often eaten as a “lid” or mop). It comes in quarter, half, or full sizes. Swaadisht ranks highly among Umhlanga spots for it, with frequent praise for flavour, tender meat, good spice levels, and generous portions. Reviewers often call the mutton or butter chicken versions standout (some say among the best they’ve had).
Location & Contact
- Address: Oceans Mall, Lagoon Drive (also listed in some older sources as related to Umhlanga Centre / Ridge Road area), Umhlanga / uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320.
- Phone: 087 702 8269.
- WhatsApp orders: 067 424 5582.
- Email: info@swaadishtfoods.co.za.
- Website: swaadishtfoods.co.za (with a dedicated Umhlanga page and bunny chow menu section).
- Ample/guarded parking is available; the venue is upmarket and comfortable with a large dining area (capacity noted around 74–150 seats depending on source), suitable for groups, and it hosts buffets. It is licensed (unlike some other Swaadisht branches that are strictly Halaal).
