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California Restaurant

4.4 (76 reviews)
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Pap with ox liver or ox head meat with salad

Specifically mentioned as a delicious kasi style African food, highlighting traditional flavors and paired well with salad, making it a standout dish repeatedly praised in the reviews.

Location details

Manyalo Blvd, Soweto, 1875, ZA

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Hours

Monday 9 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM to 8 PM
Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM
Friday 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM to 8 PM

About California Restaurant

California Restaurant is a restaurant in Soweto, South Africa serving African and traditional food. Reviewers consistently praise the food, friendly service, and clean, hygienic environment. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining. It also has a casual, cozy atmosphere and is accessible for wheelchair users.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Frequently asked questions

What is California Restaurant known for?

It is known for kasi style traditional African food, including pap with ox liver or ox head meat with salad. Reviews repeatedly highlight the delicious food, clean environment, and friendly, efficient service.

What dishes are most recommended at California Restaurant?

Reviewers specifically mention pap with ox liver, ox head meat with salad, and traditional African meals in general. The most common theme is that the food is delicious and arrives on time, with strong value coming from the generous, home-style meals.

What is the atmosphere like at California Restaurant?

The atmosphere is described as easy, relaxed, casual, cozy, and trendy, with a clean and hygienic setting. It suits solo dining as well as groups, and reviewers say it is a good place to hang out with friends or family for lunch.

Is California Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?

The listing does not provide a formal price range, but reviewers describe the meals as best meals, enjoyable food, and good value because the service is strong and the food is consistently praised. It also offers quick bite and small plates options, which fits an affordable, casual dining style in Soweto.

Does California Restaurant get busy, and when is it a good time to visit?

Reviews say the food is always on time, which suggests efficient service even when people are coming in for lunch or dinner. Since it serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, it is set up for different times of day, including late-night food.

Is parking available at California Restaurant?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.

Is California Restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes, California Restaurant is good for kids.

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