Gounden's Restaurant & Take Away

I’m Nick Hamman and I’m looking for the best bunny chow in South Africa, and one of the most requested places I’ve seen in the comments has to be here — the iconic Goundens in Umbilo, Durban.

Going for a quarter mutton bunny chow, I paid R100. But does Goundens live up to the hype? This spot began as a humble petrol station canteen and quickly rose to legendary status among locals for serving unapologetically fiery curries. Family-owned since the ‘90s, it became a pilgrimage spot for workers, students, and spice chasers alike. No frills, no nonsense — just pure Durban soul dished up in polystyrene and fire.

The moment that mutton-soaked bread hits your hands, it’s hot, heavy, and dripping with the kind of rich, red curry that rewires your brain. The first bite is bliss — tender mutton clinging to bone, deep cumin, and masala heat building behind your eyes, while the soft, torn-out bread melts beneath it all. You don’t just eat this bunny — you surrender to it, in all its bunny brilliance.

I would highly recommend checking out Goundens and have left their details in the caption. But if this isn’t the best bunny chow in South Africa, I need you to let me know in the comments where I’m going next.

Address: 520 Umbilo Rd
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