Sunrise Chip 'n Ranch aka Johnny's
12 March 2009
Sunrise/Johnny's is most likely the stalwart hangout for bunny chows and rotis in Durban. This hole in the wall (literally) is buzzing till the wee hours of the morning and is a traditional stopover on the way home after a long night out on the town.
These guys specialise in rotis that could sink a ship (see image below) and their triple chip and cheese roti (with mutton gravy!) is probably their most famous 'dish' - you might just regret it later but it tastes flippen good!
I can remember back in the early 90's, working around the corner, when I could purchase a sugar beans bunny for 95 cents. Was pretty much all the money I had in my pocket back in those days! Johnny’s has been around since the 80’s serving folks from all walks of life, from local celebs to 'outies' having a tussle outside.
They're also known to have the best slap chips in town.
Photos: Luke Comins
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I chow Sunrise at least once a week and I can honestly say it's the best value for money you can find in Durban, and trust me, I chow roti and bunny everywhere. If you want the real taste experience, don't be a muppet and order the chip, cheese and gravy option like every other unimaginative customer. The secret is to ask what curries they have in the bain maries: usually they have at least four or five freshly-made curried that can be anything from yellow potato and green herbs, mushroom and spinach, dhall and brinjal or...you get the picture.
By far the best value, always a tasty meal and despite what the naaiers say, never been sick from anything I chow there.