SUMTING FRESH

BEST FOR Deep-fried indulgence. FOOD Sumting Fresh sells gourmet street food at Joburg’s most popular weekend markets, but now you don’t have to wait all week to tuck in. On weekends enjoy an Asian-American brunch of waffles, chicken, dim sum, biscuits and gravy, and churros. The rest of the week the focus is on fried foods. ‘Winging it’ – a basket of four deep-fried buttermilk wings dripping in sriracha mayo, with parmesan-caked corn on the cob and skinny fries, is delicious. There are two beef burgers on the menu and the sides are very tempting – think deep-fried mac-and-cheese balls and skinny fries topped with parmesan and Napoletana sauce. Don’t leave without trying a Sumting Fresh bao, served in pairs. DRINKS Happy hour is from 4pm to 7pm. SERVICE Restaurant space is tight and tables are few so there’s little room for your waitron’s attention to wander. AMBIENCE Relaxed and informal. (KK)