Rocomamas Burger Joint

Rocco Mama's - new urban burger chain around

Is a hit for many!!!
The one I went to is in Sophiatown in Joburg at Campus Square Mall. Well I was disappointed by the taste of the food. The fries were extremely hard and oily, the burger was too saucy leaving an overwhelmingly sour aftertaste, the chocolate milkshake I ordered was generous but tasted like cocoa with water. You pay a copious amount for drinks bought a can of coke, the waiter presented a luke warm can, and a glass, no ice - had to ask for it. I don't know if it's standard with every rocomamas restaurant but I was disappointed with the one I went to. R140 for my meal, was full but not satisfied.

MAGWENYA -
aka Fat Cake - South African doughnut
Its street name literally means: "the swallows" making reference to its chewiness.

Always fresh, is the reprise and vice of many South Africans in Soweto, especially women. Usually enjoyed with Mangola and Mango Atchaar which are also common South African delicacies.

goes for R1.50($0.1)

DAGWOOD -
This is a South African classic: Toasted bread with tons of Bacon, Cheese, beef patty, lettuce, onion rings, anchovies
tomato slice, 1000 islands sauce, and chips

Damage: R45($3.5)

PAP EN VLEIS
South African porridge, 250g T bone Steak, Cal-slaw, Chakalaka
one of my favorites comfort foods on a cold winter day
just under $3(R35)

Bara

Diepkloof, Soweto
Bara aka Diepkloof - a keleidoscope of cultures converge here.
Nicknamed after the biggest hospital in the southern hemisphere - Baragwanath Hospital
Mofolo Towers in the horizon, you can almost see the iconic silos from every angle of the Sowetan landscape.

One can describe Soweto as a city by virtue of its development, a large demographic of its population are from other regions in South Africa. That's why you'll find an average Sowetan speaking sundry languages. I, being Sotho, personally became fluent in Zulu after a few months of living there - Tsonga, Shangaan and SeSotho are also common language along with Pedi and SeTswana. Everybody you meet has an interesting story to tell about the township. There's a magic in the air when walk around the street that one cannot feel anywhere. You can't help but acknowledge it's history, typified by its vibe.