African Secrets - Walks in the Inner City of Johannesburg

we are meeting at China Gate at 10am on Saturday 10th May 2025
on the corner Friedland Ave and Derrick Ave , Cyrildene, Johannesburg ..
to explore the Asian Food markets with Chef Ishvara,
who previously taught world cuisine at Prue Leith Academy.

we will learn about various ingredients :
~ how to use them ...
~ how to identify them...
~ discuss simple recipes...
~ learn about medicinal properties in Asian food

• learn more about China`s impact in Africa
• visit Korean Kimchi shop
• visit a Chinese tea shop
• learn about Chinese medicine
• discover lots of Korean ingredients
• Asian fresh vegetable markets
• visit a Buddhist shrine
• visit a shop that specializes in Japanese foods
• learn how tofu is made
• visit a Thai Street food market
• visit an Indonesian store

optional lunch at your own expense,
after the walk at one of the many local restaurants..

Cost : R350-00 per person
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Banking details:
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743
Use Ref : yoursurname/Asia

• no credits or refunds
• no last minute payments on the day

If you intend to shop - bring cash as many shops don't take cards and there are no ATMs in the area

We are meeting in the square
at the Turkish Grill Restaurant :
52 Central Rd Fordsburg : at 10am on Sunday 18th May 2025
...to explore the Indian & Arabic Spice Shops in Fordsburg,

and learn about the new immigrant communities from
the Middle East and South Asia.
There are lots of stops along the way

to taste the various street foods...
Chef Ishvara will be your guide through Fordsburg. He has had years of experience traveling throughout India and the Middle East.
Ishvara previously lectured " World Cuisine " at Prue Leith Academy and regularly teaches cooking classes at people's homes.
The tour will include discussions about recipes & ingredients and lots of opportunities to taste street food.
some of the stops include :

• a Hindu prayer shop,
• a Pakistani sweet shop,
• an Ayurvedic shop,
• a Baklava shop
• a Syrian Spice shop
• a Lahore Ice Cream shops
• a Palestinian Shwarma shop,
• a Turkish kebab cafe,
• a henna and threading salon
• an Islamic clothing shop
• Bengali tailor shops
• Gujarati spice shops
• Arabic fresh juice bars
  We conclude with lunch at a traditional Indian or Arabic restaurant.
  (lunch is optional / at your own expense)
  Food tasting along the way ...
  Suggested parking along Central Rd
  Cost R350-00 per person

Banking details :
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743
Please use Ref your surname/spice

please send an email to ishvara@africansecrets.co.za with the full names attending and proof of payment.
No credits or refunds
Bring your camera and cash for shopping