Bunny Chow Curry Review - Eating South African Indian Food in Cape Town, South Africa
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Come join us for Bunny Chow in South Africa! Bunny Chow is a popular South African fast food that originated from the city of Durban where there is a large Indian population. It is basically a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry that can be anything from vegetarian to chicken to lamb. It is unique South African Indian food that is well worth trying if you're visiting Durban or another city in South Africa.
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Bunny Chow Curry Review - Eating South African Indian Food in Cape Town, South Africa Travel Food Video Transcript:
Alright guys, it is time for another food video from Cape Town. Today we're at the Eastern Food Bazaar. I apologize if it is a little bit loud here. The music is just like blasting. But anyways, we're going to introduce you to a dish called Bunny Chow. And we first had Bunny Chow when we came to South Africa about two years ago on safari. It is actually a curry so it is a hollowed out loaf of bread stuffed with curry and this is a dish that actually originated in Durban where there is a large Indian population.
So yeah, I think it is time to dig in shall we?
So Sam is going to do the honors. First up. Yeah, so first up I am having the chicken bunny chow and before I have that I'll point out that the one you got is vegetarian and there was also lamb on the menu. So yeah, lots of options.
Lots of options and just look at how big this is. This is my hand. It is seriously like half a loaf of bread. Right there.
So I'm just going to dig right in. I'm going to try and get. Oh, wow look at that.
Nice big piece of chicken. I'm going to try and get a little bit of bread and try to get a bit of chicken. Should that piece of chicken is so big I think I'm just going to go for some sauce.
Oh la lah.
Oh, that is nice. Yeah? Oh yeah? It smells so good. I can smell the curry. That is a wonderful curry. It is rich it is a little bit spicy but not overpoweringly spicy and it kind of reminds me a bit of a masala. Of a masala curry. It has just kind of got that rich tomato base. Yeah. Oh my gosh that is good. I'm going in for a second bite.
You know it is good when I go in for round two. And I did get a little bit of bread from the side as well. Cool.
Mmmmm.
Oh yeah. That is so good. Loving the bunny chow. And how often do we get to have a meal inside of a bread basket? I know. It is so cool. It is so cool. Look, I'm ripping off a piece of bread.
Mmmmm.
This is awesome.
It is now my turn so I got the vegetarian bunny chow. And here is the bread that was hollowed out from inside the loaf. So I'm going to use this for dipping.
So here we go. I should mention if you compare yours is more of a brown color.
Whereas mine is orange. So yours should taste different.
That is good. How is that? It is good. Woah. I'm spraying everywhere.
We've got some lentils, potatoes, green beans. Not lentils. I mean peas.
It burns in the throat. Yours is obviously spicier than mine. Mine is spicy but just kind of mildly spicy.
This is such a fun meal as well. Like look at this. I have a tower of bread on my plate. Like how often do you eat out of a tower of bread?
Not very. Mmmm.
That is good.
Oh, I should mention it comes with like a coleslaw type of salad on the side. You're going to try that?
I've got the chicken and I've got the bread. Bunny chow!
Bunny chow in Cape Town, South Africa. Mmmm.
So yeah, anyways moving on to price point. So that came to 90 Rand in total. The vegetarian one was 40 whereas the chicken one was 50. So you're talking what was it $6 dollars and something?
Yeah, $6.60. Six dollars and sixty cents so incredible value and the thing I really like about this particular place is that it is a very local spot. You can see that there is a lot of locals eating here.
I mean obviously there is tourists as well but the prices reflect you know a fair price for a local as well. Yeah, and you can find it in Cape Town but your best bet is going to be the city of Durban. Durban.
So yeah anyways signing out from Cape Town, South Africa.
This is part of our Travel in South Africa video series showcasing South African food, South African culture and South African cuisine.
It's almost a sort of sin to use any type of cutlery when eating a bunny chow lol.
And the average person gets a quarter loaf, you guys got a half loaf bunny. You need a really big appetite for that
LOL, our mistake. We did use mostly our hands as time went on...
Oh my gosh, we're such pigs these days. First with the Gatsby and then with this. We definitely should have ordered the smaller portions ;)
foreigners are easily forgiven haha
South Africans Unite!!!!
I'm so pleased that you guys came back! I love your videos.
YES! so happy to see u out and about! so excited to see your back on the road! yessss
Thank you very much! We're so happy to be back on the road....YEEHAAA! Hahaha
WOW SUPER DELICIOUS !!!Thank you dear friend.
This is another awsome upload.
well done again!
Thank you very much! We loved Bunny Chow!
@@samuelandaudrey welcome dear 😍Will visit you again .You got awesome uploads 😍😍💯
That is deffo a bit of me , love a curry , these videos in South Africa are superb so keep up the good work
Thank you! That place in particular was awesome considering how many different options they had :)
OMG look at that dish ...awesome video guys ... you guys rock !!!
Thank you! It sure was good :)
Loved it, It reminded me of Home! Your South Africa Travel Vlogs are amazing, it really gets me nostalgic! As I grew up there and love the way you guyz are showing beautiful South Africa!
Thank you very much! Do you think you'll get a chance to revisit sometime soon?
Definitely! Sooner...
Very glad to have found your channel. I am really enjoying your videos :)
Thank you very much! Welcome :)
Watching you guys eat is my hobby lately!!! I really enjoy your videos...
Ah, thank you very much! We really enjoy making these casual food vlogs :)
I will be in Cape Town in October and will be definitely trying this!
You guys truely ROCK !!!
Ah, thank you! :)
This looks so good!!
Thank you! It is really tasty :)
Bunny chow looks yummy wow you guys eat all these great foods
Thanks! They some other interesting options as well. I wish we had more time to go back and sample them.
Love your video. I am South African and I will use it in English class this week here in Brazil.
Thanks William! We loved that food!
Ahhh - one of my favourite South African dishes - Bunny Chow - Lamb or Veg is always good. Used to eat this when I lived in Durban. Enjoy!
Thank you! That is cool to hear. We'd love to visit Durban someday.
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I stay in Durban and next time try to dig in with out the spoon bro ....that's the idea off a bunny chow no utensils needed ...I've been staying in Durban for 30 years I know the flavours of my town ....hit me up with an email if you in Durban any time ...denzil269naidoo@gmail.com
Excellent video
I’m excited I’m getting one today
Cool, we hope you enjoy your first bunny chow!
I specifically Google for this content. So glad you guys love the Bunny, it's basically our national dish.
Thanks Kelsey! We loved it :)
Hey, that was hindi song in the background - from 'Sholay' :D
Great video, guys! Much love
Thank you! You have a great ear! :)
the food looks great 😍 also loving the Indian interior in the restaurant
Thank you! It was really tasty and this place was huge!
Love you guys
Thank you! :)
As south African this is my favorite street food I have on a weekly basis.
So cool to hear! Fav spot for it?
This is new to me ...being a Indian I did not know about bunny chow curry -Thanks😊
Thank you! I hope you can try it soon :)
Hi I'm South African. It's coz its not a global Indian dish it developed over time in South Africa. That's why ur not aware of it even tho its considered an "Indian dish" its more of a "South African Indian dish".
wow that's something new and it's very suitable for the fast paced, always busy job goers..and the story of origin is very similar to Pav bhaji....now I am going to try making this one with buttery curry of Pav-Bhaji 😊 .
Thanks! It does make for a great quick meal. Let us know how yours turns out! We'll be very interested to hear :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos hahaha definitely guys....😁
Pratik Deshmukh... I was just thinking the same thing!
im from Cape Town and I must mention that Durban has the best bunnies!!!! Period
Would love to try one from Durban! Any favourite spot in particular to check out?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I have been to Canecutters in Durban and tried the Mutton Delux Bunny which was excellent and they have a great selection to choose from 😋
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Watched this this morning and was so inspired I made a vegan lentil curry and made my own version of bunny chow with a white loaf, it was amazing, thanks for the video guys. Happy travels and keep safe. Xx😊💖🛫🌍
Thank you very much! Oh wow! How did it turn out? Sounds amazing :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos it was delish if I do say so myself haha! Have a beautiful day 😊💖🌻✈️🌍xx
Love it! There's an izakaya restaurant in Las Vegas' Chinatown that serves a dessert called "honey toast" which takes the same bread bowl from a pullman white bread loaf, toasts, adds honey over ice cream - MMMMM! Shame this released after your LV visit.
Thank you! Oh, that honey toast sounds totally up our alley :) Mmmmmm...I want to come back to Vegas right now!
Audrey....its totally ok that you could not finish that...its sooo big lol :P
& Sam,you did extremely good to eat that much...hats off..... greetings from Kolkata
Thank you! It was definitely big.
Ah, we miss Kolkata :)
so delicious
Thank you! It sure was :)
I need to try this. Have yet to see one in Toronto though
We highly recommend it! The would be so cool if they had it in TO.
Unfortunately my friend bunny chows are indigenous to south african indians but mabye one day we come make one in canada
ultimate dears
Thank you! :)
You haven’t had a real bunny chow until you go to Durban. Nothing ever beats a Durban style bunny.
Hope we can try that next time!
Durban bunnies are best.
We need to visit Durban! :)
Please do. When you come through I will be glad to get the the best curries and bunnies Durbs as to offer. Will cook you one as well :)
100%Durban chow is the best... Overport and sparks Road or Hollywood's
Hell yes. Durban Bunny ROCKS!
However, hide the utensils. You might look like a tourist if they see you eat bunny with a spoon. :-D
Glad to see foreigners enjoying South African dishes. But next time please eat a bunny chow using your hands only lol, from start to finish. If you guys would like to prepare South African dishes at home, please check out my channel as I am a South African food blogger residing in Durban :)
Cape town ppl: this tastes lakka
Durbanites: aya cape town chow
Guys you's honestly have the best life , how many countries have you traveled to altogether 🌍
I'm not entirely sure but I think it must be in the range of 60-70.
Come chow at Medleys Kitchen for Durban Curries in Randburg :D
Where in Randburg?
Behind the dome almost, just down Northumberland@@thepatriotsrage661
I totally need to learn how to make this! The likelihood of finding it in Michigan is pretty slim. Lol
It would be fun to try for sure! Kind of like maybe a soup or chili bowl but then with a really nice curry inside.
Bunny Cow best eaten with your hands using the bread to hold the curry before popping into mouth
looks really tasty
Thanks! it seriously was.
lovely...both ...veggie much tasted better here...
Thank you! We sure enjoyed this :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos your videos killed my appetite darlings....200 percent 100 for Audi and 100 for Sammy
Honey Singh's Dope-Shope playing in background 😀
Good ear!
Lol when my girlfriend Nd I go out we always have a bunny and it's tops👍👌✌
Cool to hear!
beautiful
thanks
Bunny Chow is very nice, but I haven't had it in a very long time. Have you guys tried biltong and droëwors?
Thanks! It is a fun meal for sure. Ah, we snack on biltong whenever we're in South Africa.
Wow, Bunny Chow looks kinda difficult to eat but I would love to try it. I want to try Sam's chicken version but would prefer it really spicy. I wish if there was a South African restaurant near my place.
I wish we could share with you! It is a fun meal :)
You try mine, I try yours! Then they fell in love and got married. And they kept doing it while traveling all over the World :)
Safe travels!
Ah, thank you! That is basically our story ;)
nice
thanks
Don't be shy to use your fingers.. FORGET the spoon..LOL !!! You can wash your fingers with lemon water after you've done.. to get the yellow off your fingers :)
Ah, good idea and more fun :)
I have aspergers and I was wondering if you ever thought you might have it to? :)
The piece of bread that is taken out the centre is called the virgin
Thanks for letting us know.
No bunnies were hurt during this video..only taste buds tingled
Hehehe....good way of putting it :)
Did they provide multiple servings of curry?
We didn't go back to check but they might.
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u should try Naan bread
#food goals
Thank you! Naan bread from there?
Its a fact Durban makes the best Bunnychows😆. My combo of choice is a quarter mutton bunny with thee 300ml glass bottle coke to drink (for some reason it's better👌) accompanied by grated carrot salad and on the side curried or vinegar soaked chillies👌.The potatos should be firm to grab but easily mashed with fingers when eating (the local term is "melting moment" potatos😆). The meat should be tender but not compleatly falling of the bone. The curry should have a thick spicy ( not necessarily hot) gravy, it must not be drowning in oil. The spices should compliment the meat/veg not mask it👌and last but not least the bread. Not all bread are made for bunny making. The bread should be soft on the inside and have a fresh slightly crispy crust(if you gotta fight with the bread to get in there😅 the restaurant/take away got it wrong😅) and it should be able to soak up the gravy without becoming "slimy" . If you are lucky enough to get these qualities in a bunny chow... then you my friends have the true experience of a great bunny 👌 I'm glad to see people from around the world enjoying our South African cuisine . Thanks guys
Thanks for all of that! Would love to try one in Durban.
A version of Pav Bhaji...looks tasty...
It was gooooood
High five to all the foodies out here👏👏
Indeed!
You really need to try one from Durban that's the only place to get a true bunny chow
Ah, would love to do that! Durban seems like such a cool city as well. Would love to visit and make a guide.
The one rule of eating a bunny is never use any other tools to eat but your hand
Thanks for sharing that!
Tnks for replying samuel and audrey really appreciate it
Dope shoppe
Thanks! We loved it. So many options to choose from.
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As always Sam orders a better dish and Audrey steals.lol
Haha...the story of my life really ;)
Don't know who copied whom but this concept is similar to sourdough bread bowl of clam chowder or tomato bisque you get in US lol.
Ah, that is true or a chili bowl :) Fun to eat out of bread basket :)
SIX DOLLARS FOR THAT AMOUNT OF FOOD ISNT BAD.
if the bread make it smaller size will great, won't have too much wastage
Apparently you can get one that is half that size. We should have done that...lol
oic....
First mistake is eating a bunny chow anywhere else except Durban!!! it's just not the same!
Pav bhaji😋
the whole point is that you get your hands messed when you eating it you don't eat it with a spoon you eat it with the bread
Ah, we'll remember that for next time. Thanks.
Hi guys you must eat it with your hands and also eat a mutton bunny chaw please from durban.
Thanks for the tips!
@@samuelandaudrey np guys ❤️
Eastern Food Bazaar makes cheap food decent quality.
Their Bunny chows are not the best , but for the price you cant complain.
Next time have the Lamb Kathi roll or Lamb Sheek Khabab!
Thank you! Oh, those sound delicious!
@@samuelandaudrey
You are welcome ☺
Like a bread-bowl chili.
Yeah, exactly!
spicy ?
A bit but not too much.
hi
hey
That’s not a proper bunny chow. That one uses North Indian curries which often use cream or coconut milk. Traditional Bunny chows use South Indian curries which have a lot more flavor. The taste is very very different. Try The Burner in cape town for the authentic stuff…
Glad to know there was no bunny's used as an ingredient lol
;)
You can't get a decent bunny in the western cape, sadly found this out after moving from durban. PS use your fingers.
Where is the best bunny to try in Durban? Would love to have one there in the future.
I don't know who the best is but there are quite a few good ones around. They actually have a annual bunny competition which is a big thing! You can try places like Govenders, Goundens, Britania Hotel, Danny's House of Curries, , Curry O's, Cane Cutters, Hollywoodbets. the first 3 are old established venues, probably my favourites but all should be good. Before heading out to durbs pop in here mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/888478-Umhlanga-bunny-chows for any updates on bunny places, the folks will also assist with any other food & travel questions you might have ;)
Thank you very much for sharing all those places!
Only a pleasure.
reminds me of indian pav bhaji...
Quite similar!
you supposed to leave the knife and fork and use your hand! lmao
Durban bunny chow
It was good! Where is the best to have it in Durban?
u guys eat so much,stl so fit as well he CME???
Thank you! Audrey does a better job of staying fit than me ;)
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سلام . مرسی Well done آفرین goodbye . ok ok
Thanks!
its an insult eating a bunny anywhere else except Durban , also eating it with cutlery😒😒
Will have to try it in Durban next time. Too bad we just had an overnight stay on our trip arriving at night and leaving the next morning.
It's look like a sibling of pav bhaji...
Yeah, I was thinking that as well.
Looks like Pav Bhaji but in a bread loaf than with bun bread..
Very similar!
You can't review bunnies in cape Town and say you have done a bunny review. It's like eating Carbonara in Cape Town and calling it a review for Carbonara. You have to come to Durban.
As a Durbanite I will say though every time I go to Capetown I always go to eastern bizzare
Thanks! Would love to try one in Durban someday!
Nigga usin spoon😂😂😭😭😭😄😄
Cape Town bunny chows aren't as good as Durbans
Hope to try a Durban one!
Durban is the home of bunnies
If u like Asian good food and hospitality then u mast visit to Pakistan
Mostly Lahore
Would love to someday Rana!
Guys, for an authentic bunny Chow you have to go to durban... this is a fake bunnychow & eating a bunny chow with cutlery is not on...lOLllllll
Thanks! Hope we can try it from Durban.
This is similar to pav bhaji in india
Very interesting to hear!
I think the food during your wine tasting tours looked a lot better than that curry. The bread looks like conventional store bought bread.
Ah, this is definitely more of a fast food option for sure. Yeah, the meals we had in Stellenbosch were quite posh.
it's totally different from anything I have seen before .. but it also looks bit uncomfortable to eat 😀..
Thanks! It is kind of fun to eat once you get the hang of it because you can keep breaking off pieces of bread to sop up the curry.
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos 😁 .. I can imagine that .. back in India .. as kids we dipped bread slices in tea to eat and had similar experiences 😂😂
cant u collab with some of us fans in SOUTH AFRICA while ur around??
I wish we had of done a meetup!
Me too :( :D
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You're eating a bunny with a fuckin spoon????????? REALLY???
Our bad!
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We miss this food!
As a South African yourl need to drop the spoons and cover ur fingers in that curry his doing it wrong 😂
Go to India..Masala is just a name for a collection of spices either ground or whole..it's not a curry :-)
Thanks!
I like the way white people say curry lol like coory :)
Don't directly eat curry always should be eaten with bread