Fast Facts

Restaurant Name: Kasi Cookhouse 

Address: 5387 Mnyezane Street, Pimville Zone 5, Pimville 

Contact Number: 071 684 9013 

Opening and closing times: 12noon to 5pm 

Average price of main course: R100 

Parking: Parking is on the street 

Food type: South African homestyle cooking/ Shisa Nyama 

Best for: Lunch with friends, celebrations, quick lunch on the run, takeaways.

Food 

Kasi Cookhouse makes their own burger patties. These are huge patties made with beef mince and spices. This goes into a colossal burger creation that actually needs a skewer through it to hold up the plethora of ingredients. At just R80 this enormous burger contains bacon, fried egg, mushroom sauce, cheese and ham as well as lettuce and tomato. 

 

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If you want to sample a bit of everything and get the shisa nyama experience try a mixed grill with steak, pork and wings. Shisa nyama is aways cooked well done so don’t expect medium rare steak but even with being well done the chuck steak is tender and juicy. The wings are succulent and liberally spiced. The ribs meals at Kasi Cookhouse is particularly good. It’s a large portion of ribs for just R100 that are juicy and tender. 

 

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The marinade is sweet, sticky and savoury and the ribs fall off the bone. Kasi Cookhouse does not serve alcohol or any beverages at all, but Lesiba and Tsepi are so accommodating they will happily purchase soft drinks for you at the tuckshop next door. The best part of your meal at Kasi Cookhouse is sure to be the homemade chips, they are some of the best slap tjips you’ll ever have – some crispy, some sloppy, with a spicy seasoning.  

 Drinks

Kasi Cookhouse does not serve drinks but you can bring your own or the owners will purchase soft drinks for you from the tuckshop next door.  

Service 

Lesiba and Tsepi at Kasi Cookhouse are so welcoming and friendly. From the minute you arrive you feel cared for. They pay attention to detail and put a lot of effort into making your experience a good one.  

They are knowledgeable about the menu and give good suggestions and advice on ordering. They are also very attentive to diners.

Ambience 

Kasi Cookhouse is an authentic kasi experience in Soweto. The vibe is warm and welcoming. You feel immersed in the community and are treated like you are actually visiting the owner’s home for a meal. The decor, furniture and crockery is simple but appropriate for the setting.  

There is a festive atmosphere as neighbours and other diners greet you and start up conversations. Kasi Cookhouse is the place to go to make friends and experience the best of South Africa.  

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