Solly's Corner

Johannesburg


Solly's Corner, a legendary cafe in Fordsburg serving Indian-style comfort food, is most famous for its masala-seasoned fish and chips. But the menu includes many other specialties, including the 'Mother-in-Law special': a sandwich stuffed with spicy chips, frikkadels (South African meatballs), and various condiments. Order for take-away, or eat in the tiny dining room through a door behind the counter.


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