Freedom Cafe

Durban


An upmarket, colourful, funky place in an imaginatively converted space with a pebble-strewn courtyard. Asian-influenced food includes Vietnamese pulled pork; there are also vegetarian options and a kids' menu. The restaurant came under new ownership in 2017 and some loyal customers have reported a dip in quality during the transition. Note that alcohol is no longer served. It’s located on the grounds of the Concierge.


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