Zimbabwean & African food · StrandA good plate
of food.Right here in Strand.

Maguru (tripe), goat meat, road runner chicken, sadza and more. Browse the menu and order ahead for pickup.

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Maguru (beef tripe) in sauce, shown on the Jongwe African Restaurant menu
Goat meat, featured on the Jongwe menu
From the menuMaguru & goat meat.
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Welcome to Jongwe

Come in hungry.
Leave feeling at home.

Sometimes it’s beef stew and sadza. Sometimes it’s road runner chicken. Whatever you’re in the mood for, take a look at what’s on the menu.

About Jongwe

Signature Dishes

Road runner chicken, fish, goat meat and more. Choose your dish, then check the live menu for options and pricing.

Road Runner Chicken at Jongwe African Restaurant

Road Runner Chicken

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Free range chicken with your choice of sadza or rice.

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Fried Tilapia Fish at Jongwe African Restaurant

Fried Tilapia Fish

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A fish favourite. Choose how you would like it served.

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Goat Meat at Jongwe African Restaurant

Goat Meat

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A traditional favourite with sadza or rice.

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Gango at Jongwe African Restaurant

Gango

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Mixed meats, served with sadza or rice.

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Jongwe

(n.) Shona for rooster. A familiar name for a familiar kind of food.

About Jongwe

The food you know, in Strand

From road runner chicken and gango to maguru and pap, the menu is full of dishes that will look familiar if you grew up with Zimbabwean food.

Pick a complete meal or choose extra meat and a traditional starch. For prices and available options, take a look at our Havecy ordering page.

More about Jongwe

Three Ways to Jongwe

Your table. Your order. Your way.

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Functions

Planning a group meal? Tell us what you have in mind.

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At the table

The dishes do the talking.

A few familiar plates, straight from the current menu.

Roasted chicken at Jongwe African Restaurant, Strand
Roasted chicken
Goat meat at Jongwe African Restaurant, Strand
Goat meat
Oxtail at Jongwe African Restaurant, Strand
Oxtail
Tilapia fish stew at Jongwe African Restaurant, Strand
Tilapia fish stew
Sadza (white pap) at Jongwe African Restaurant, Strand
Sadza (white pap)

Images are illustrative of dishes on the menu. Presentation may vary.

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Order from Jongwe through our Havecy ordering page. Browse the live menu, choose your favourites and send your order to our restaurant for preparation.

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  • Support localEvery direct order supports a Strand kitchen.

“A proper plate of food can bring everyone together.”

The Jongwe Kitchen

Proudly Helderberg

Serving Strand and the whole Helderberg

Check with the restaurant for today’s opening hours. A short drive from wherever you are in the Helderberg.

StrandOur home Somerset WestJust down the road Gordon's BayA quick coastal drive Get DirectionsOpen in Google Maps

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Find us in the Strand

Jongwe is in Strand, Cape Town, a short drive from Somerset West, Gordon's Bay and the wider Helderberg.

Address
50 Fagan Street
Strand, Cape Town, 7140
Opening times
Please call or WhatsApp to confirm before visiting.
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Good to Know

Questions guests ask

What kind of food does Jongwe serve?

Jongwe serves Zimbabwean and African food including road runner chicken, beef stew, goat meat, oxtail, fried tilapia, maguru and sadza. See the current menu for choices.

How can I check opening hours?

Please call or WhatsApp Jongwe to check today’s opening times before visiting.

Can I order Jongwe online?

Yes. Our full menu is available to order online through Havecy. Start your order here.

Can I order on WhatsApp?

Yes. For online pickup orders, use the Havecy menu. For questions, call or WhatsApp us on 076 741 4521.

Where is Jongwe African Restaurant?

Jongwe is in Strand, Cape Town, in the Helderberg area of the Western Cape. It is a short drive from Somerset West and Gordon's Bay. Use the Get Directions button on our Visit Us page to navigate straight to us.

What does Jongwe mean?

Jongwe means rooster in Shona. It is the Shona word for rooster.

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