Best Burgers in Durban: Florida Road to Umhlanga

The best burgers in Durban are found on Florida Road in Morningside, in the cafés of Glenwood and Musgrave, along the Golden Mile beachfront and in Umhlanga, north of the city. Expect flame-grilled patties, beachside takeaways and a kitchen that knows its chilli.

Durban is home to South Africa’s largest Indian community, and to the bunny chow, a hollowed-out loaf filled with curry that the city claims as its own invention. Durban curry is known for its heat and its deep red colour, and that taste for spice carries over to the grill: chilli and peri-peri sauces are a normal request here. The warm, humid climate and the Indian Ocean set the rhythm, with weekends spent on the beachfront and the promenade.

Burgers in Durban: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: Morningside (Florida Road), Glenwood, Musgrave, the Golden Mile beachfront and Umhlanga.
• Local specialty: the bunny chow, ordered as a quarter, half or full loaf of bread filled with curry.
• Spice: Durban curry sets a high bar for heat, and grills follow with chilli and peri-peri sauces.
• Climate: subtropical and warm all year, which keeps beachfront takeaways busy in every season.
• Currency: the South African rand, ISO code ZAR.
• What our guides check: that each venue is open, its full street address, a dated menu price in rand and the burger it is known for.

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