Category: The baking pan

The Baking Pan in Overport (Durban) is a long-established family bakery, takeaway, and caterer that serves classic Durban-style bunny chow (hollowed-out white bread filled with curry), along with biryanis, samoosas, cakes, pastries, breads, and other local favourites.

Location and Contact

  • Address: 277 Moses Kotane Road (also referred to as Sparks Road / Sparks Rd), Overport, Durban, 4067 (or nearby postcodes like 4091/4001 in some listings).
  • Phone: 031 207 3488 (or +27 31 207 3488). Some listings also mention WhatsApp options or a mobile number.
  • It has been operating for decades (over 40 years in some accounts) as a bakery and takeaway that later expanded into catering for large events.

Hours

Hours vary slightly across sources, but common ranges include:

  • Roughly 8:00/9:00 AM to 6:00/7:00/8:00 PM daily (or similar).

  • Reviews and Reputation for Bunny Chow

    Overall ratings hover around 3.9/5 (hundreds of reviews across platforms).

    Positive feedback often highlights:

    • Flavourful, fresh curry with good gravy that soaks into the bread.
    • Tender meat (especially mutton) and soft/melt-in-the-mouth potatoes.
    • Ample filling and value for money.
    • Friendly service and consistency from a long-running local spot.
    • Some reviewers specifically recommend the mutton or chicken bunny and note it as worth the trip to Overport.