Afro's Chicken

Afro’s Chicken Shop in Durban is renowned for its tasty succulent flame-grilled chicken dishes. They are prepared using a unique blend of aromatic spices and special marinades using a secret recipe which has been passed down through the generations. They use no artificial preservatives or other non-organic additives. All sauces are made by their hand picked team which make Afro’s chicken the best you’ll ever taste. How cool is that?

When you go there. you’ll be greeted by the super friendly staff with a warm smile and accommodating nature. A few seconds later the intoxicating aromas of their secret spices hits you with full force. Before you know it, you’re suddenly getting super hungry as the smells drives your taste buds crazy.

As for the food, well lets run through our favorites. 

The chicken strips are tender, juicy and plentiful and come with a creatively spiced peri peri marinade. They are served with either a lemon sauce, which is cool and refreshing, or the no holds barred chili sauce which is super spicy and very hot. This dish never fails to hit the mark whichever way you go. They are accompanied with a side of perfectly crispy chips which are hot, well seasoned, and come in generous portions. 

The crispy chicken burgers are made with tender grilled chicken filets served on freshly baked buns. The chicken wraps contain succulent chicken strips, vegetables and their unique sauces all wrapped in a fresh made tortilla. They are great for a fast take away snack but if you have time to linger, the Chicken Platters are amazing and are perfect for sharing. 

They have a signature dish is their version of the Durban favorite, the Bunny Chow. The Bunny Chow is unique to South Africa and is essentially a hollowed out loaf of bread into which they pour rich tasty curry. This combination is just the best. If you haven’t tried a Bunny Chow before, then start here. Afro’s food is rated the best in Durban by many. It’s no wonder this is one of Durban’s top restaurants loved by locals and visitors alike.

Afro’s is a great place for early breakfast and their coffee is beautifully aromatic. It tastes like fresh ground coffee should. They have a limited number of dishes but what they make they are masters at. You can style the food to meet your own preferences. They make it the way you like it, custom built for you. Making it perfect every time you go there.

The ambience at Afro’s Chicken Shop is vibrant with alfresco seating as well as indoors style. The friendly staff are fun and engaging, creating a lively happy atmosphere for everyone. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on the go or sitting down for a leisurely meal with friends and family. Afro’s has you covered. There are number of branches all over Durban so check on their website for more information. When in Durban don’t miss out on the most delicious chicken dishes the city has to offer. 

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