The South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025 lit up the luxurious Lodge Sky Sandton on Monday night time. The ceremony celebrated the nation’s culinary stars in a stunning ceremony.
Hosted by entrepreneur Jordan Kensington and media persona Nicole Watson, the occasion honoured cooks, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESTAURANT AWARDS
All these people have elevated South Africa’s meals scene to international acclaim.
With over 950,000 votes forged by the general public, the awards highlighted excellence throughout various classes, from advantageous eating to family-friendly institutions.
The night was broadcast reside on VooVix TV, bringing the glamour to tens of millions of South Africans at dwelling.
The awards showcased South Africa’s vibrant meals tradition, with winners representing innovation and mastery.
BEST CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESTAURANT AWARDS
TANG Asian Restaurant & Bar in Sandton took dwelling Finest Culinary Expertise 2025, whereas Cape City’s Salsify was topped Finest Restaurant in Cape City.
Moses Moloi earned the coveted Finest Chef 2025 award, sponsored by Crispa Gold.
Nicole Watson captured the spirit of the night. “This celebration is about recognising not solely distinctive delicacies but in addition the individuals and experiences that form our meals tradition.”
HEARTFELT TRIBUTES
The ceremony featured heartfelt tributes and moments of pleasure as winners have been introduced. Amongst them:
- Mamasamba (Rosebank): Awarded Finest Hospitality 2025 for its excellent service.
- Golden Hour: Named Finest New Restaurant 2025, showcasing contemporary innovation.
- Sin + Tax: Secured Finest Bar 2025, proving its mixology prowess.
- MasterChef South Africa and Expresso Culinary Hotline: Shared honours for Finest Cooking Present 2025, inspiring dwelling cooks nationwide.
Jordan Kensington emphasised the significance of meals as an artwork kind. “Tonight is about celebrating creativity and keenness in each dish served throughout this nation.”
THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESTAURANT AWARDS
The awards celebrated prime eating places from every province:
- Jap Cape: Muse Restaurant (Port Elizabeth)
- Western Cape: Salsify on the Roundhouse (Camps Bay)
- KwaZulu-Natal: The Livingroom at Summerhill Property (Durban)
- Northern Cape: Klein Jan
- Gauteng: Trumps Grillhouse & Butchery
These regional winners mirror South Africa’s culinary range, from coastal flavours to hearty inland dishes.
The awards additionally recognised rising expertise and groundbreaking ideas.
THE GOLDEN HOUR
Golden Hour’s win as Finest New Restaurant highlighted daring concepts shaping South Africa’s eating panorama. In the meantime, Tempo in Sandton earned Finest Restaurant in Sandton, showcasing native excellence.
Sara Kensington, Partnerships Director of the World Restaurant Awards Group, shared her satisfaction. “We’re thrilled to honour South Africa’s culinary group. Their dedication evokes us all.”
The South Africa Restaurant Awards proceed to raise native expertise on a worldwide stage.
RISING STARS
With public voting driving recognition, these accolades have fun not solely established icons but in addition rising stars within the trade.
Because the night closed with applause and cheers, attendees left impressed by the creativity and dedication behind each plate served throughout South Africa.
From advantageous eating to informal eateries, this yr’s winners remind us why South African delicacies is among the many world’s most fun culinary scenes.
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