07/11/2026
This is not a standard food tour, and it’s not a traditional history walk. It’s a layered journey through one of Johannesburg’s most complex and flavour-packed neighbourhoods — where every stop tells a different part of the city’s story.
Our first stop is Shalimar Delights, where the journey begins with traditional Indian sweet meats — rich, nostalgic confections that immediately set the tone for the cultural depth of the area.
Next door, we visit Delight Spice Shop, where the air is thick with the scents that built entire communities.
We then head to Archie’s, a true old-school Joburg dive bar.
From there, we move deeper into the story of Fordsburg — how food, trade and migration shaped Johannesburg during the mining boom.
At the iconic Oriental Plaza, we unpack a powerful chapter of Johannesburg’s history: apartheid-era forced removals, and how displaced traders rebuilt their lives.
We continue to the historic Hamidia Masjid, one of Johannesburg’s oldest mosques, where we explore the lesser-known story of Mahatma Gandhi’s time in South Africa.
We stop at the legendary Kentucky Milk Bar, a Johannesburg institution frozen in time.
Then we enter the market heart of Fordsburg, where the streets become the kitchen. Here you’ll find samosas, spring rolls, rotis, pies, grilled meats and freshly prepared snacks!
We continue to Syrian Rose and House of Baklava, where Middle Eastern sweets and flavours tell another layer of the neighbourhood story.
Finally, we end at The Juice Den, where freshly squeezed juices bring a refreshing close to a rich and immersive walk
By the end of the experience, you won’t just have tasted Fordsburg — you’ll understand how it was built, who built it, and why it remains one of the most important cultural crossroads in Johannesburg.
🚶 This is a walking tour
⏰ Start: 11:00
📍 Start point: 59 Lilian Road
📞 Bookings & enquiries: 083 206 2262
🗓️ 21 November
R300 per person (exc. food & drink)
Bring comfortable shoes and an empty stomach
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