About Roots Restaurant & Gallery
Roots, which seats 100 patrons, attracts local residents and tourists alike because it not only serves genuine township food but has an added vibe that celebrates Soweto life. Every dish on the menu has a story and an interesting name: Ivy League Steak, Model C Sticky Wings or Shisa Nyama Platter.
Although it's primarily a restaurant, the section next door houses an art gallery. The gallery showcases the artwork and handcrafted items of local residents.
Directions: Take the M1 South & take the Soweto offramp you should be on Old Potchesroom road go past 13 robots & take a right into roodeport road at the 2nd robot( engen garage on left ) take a left into Dimakatso street dirve about 7km's. The Restaurant is on the left opposite Morris isaacson high school.
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