Mzansi Restaurant

Mzansi Restaurant is a township restaurant in Langa, offering what it calls an authentic South African experience away from the city centre's tourist restaurants. The restaurant serves buffet-style food with vegan options available, and bookings are essential as it does not accept walk-ins.

Reviewers on TripAdvisor, where the restaurant holds more than 1,600 reviews, describe being given an introduction to the history of the restaurant and the area, with staff on hand to talk through the experience. Live music and entertainment form part of a visit, and the restaurant arranges transport for guests who need it, given its location in a township.

It suits visitors who want a guided, hosted introduction to township dining, food and music rather than a typical sit-down restaurant visit.