Spatlo or Kota is the Stuffed Bread of South Africa. It is also known as “hambone”. The origins of the Kota have deep roots in the apartheid-era migrant labor system and the backbone industry of mining, which led to millions of black laborers working in pitiful and near-slave conditions to unearth the deep reserves of gold in Gauteng that propped up the economy of the white minority regime.
The kota is made from a hollowed-out quarter loaf of bread and filled with various ingredients, often potato “slap” chips, sausage, egg, beef patty, cheese, polony, and achar. In townships, kotas are generally filled with slap chips and sausages such as viennas and sold for about R15. Last year’s Soweto Kota Fest proved that the South African street food favorite has gone to private school and now twangs.
Idyllic Menu
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chips | R36.00 |
| Atchaar | R36.00 |
| Vienna | R36.00 |
| Cheese | R36.00 |
| Round Cut Bacon | R36.00 |
| Polony | R36.00 |
| Yolk Egg | R36.00 |
| Lettuce | R36.00 |
| Cucumba | R36.00 |
Unique Menu
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Atchaar (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Cheese (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Round Cut Bacon (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Chips (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Polony (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Yolk Egg (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Lettuce (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
| Cucumba (Unique Kota) | R30.00 |
Euphoria Menu
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chips (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Russian | R53.00 |
| Beef Patty | R53.00 |
| Vienna (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Cheese (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Round Cut Bacon (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Polony (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Yolk Egg (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Atchaar (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Lettuce (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
| Cucumba (Euphoria Kota) | R53.00 |
Pluviphile Menu
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Polony (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Russian (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Chips (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Vienna (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Cheese (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Round Cut Bacon (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Yolk Egg (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Atchaar (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Lettuce (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
| Cucumba (Pluviphile Kota) | R42.00 |
Hot Selling Items
| Item | Description | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Peri-Peri Chicken Kota | Hollowed bread filled with spicy peri-peri chicken, fries, and sauces | 70-80 |
| Beef Kota | Hollowed bread with juicy beef, topped with cheese, fries, and sauces | 75-85 |
| Vegetarian Kota | Hollowed bread filled with grilled vegetables, cheese, and sauces | 65-75 |
| Chicken Burger | Grilled chicken patty with lettuce, tomato, and mayo | 50-60 |
| Beef Burger | Beef patty with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sauce | 55-65 |
| Loaded Fries | Crispy fries topped with cheese, bacon bits, and special sauce | 40-50 |
| Chips | Classic crispy fries | 30-40 |
Latest Deals
| Deal | Description | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Combo Special | Any Kota, small fries, and soft drink | 90-100 |
| Chicken Burger & Chips Combo | Chicken burger, chips, and soft drink | 70-80 |
| Beef Kota & Loaded Fries Deal | Beef Kota with loaded fries | 110-120 |
| Vegetarian Kota Special | Vegetarian Kota, chips, and soft drink | 85-95 |
| Family Pack | Two Kotas, large fries, four soft drinks | 200-220 |
| Lunch Special | Any Kota, small fries, coffee or tea | 80-90 |
Competitors and Alternatives
| Restaurant | Type | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Woolworths Cafe | Fast Food/Cafe | 60-120 |
| Nando’s | Fast Food/Grill | 80-150 |
| Steers | Fast Food/Grill | 50-100 |
| McDonald’s | Fast Food | 40-90 |
| KFC | Fast Food/Chicken | 50-120 |
| Spur Steak Ranches | Family Restaurant | 100-200 |
| Burger King | Fast Food | 50-100 |
Party Boxes
| Party Box | Description | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Party Box | 6 assorted Kotas, 2 large fries, 6 soft drinks | 350-400 |
| Mini Kota Box | 12 mini Kotas, 2 large fries, 12 soft drinks | 400-450 |
| Chicken and Chips Box | 6 Chicken Kotas, 3 large fries, 6 soft drinks | 300-350 |
| Vegetarian Party Box | 6 Vegetarian Kotas, 2 large fries, 6 soft drinks | 320-370 |
| Combo Party Box | 3 Beef Kotas, 3 Chicken Kotas, 2 large fries, 6 soft drinks | 350-400 |
Birthday Packages
| Package | Description | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Birthday Package | 10 Kotas, 2 large fries, 10 soft drinks, birthday decorations | 500-600 |
| Deluxe Birthday Package | 15 Kotas, 3 large fries, 15 soft drinks, birthday cake | 700-800 |
| Premium Birthday Package | 20 Kotas, 4 large fries, 20 soft drinks, birthday cake, party setup | 900-1,100 |
Local Meals
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Beef Stew & Pap with Chakalaka | R117 |
| Chicken Stew & Pap with Chakalaka | R107 |
Braai Combos
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Steak, Quarter Chicken, Wors & Pap (Single portion) | R225 |
| Quarter Chicken, Wors & Pap (Single portion) | R135 |
| Steak, Wors & Pap (Single portion) | R165 |
| Steak, Quarter Chicken & Pap (Single portion) | R170 |
Kota Spathlo
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Egg Kota Spathlo | R61.60 |
| Vienna & Russian Kota Spathlo | R68 |
| Standard Kota Spathlo | R51.20 |
| Budget Kota Spathlo | R43 |
| Dagwood Kota | R99 |
| Bacon and Egg Kota | R99 |
| Special Kota Spathlo | R84 |
| Russian Kota Spathlo | R55.20 |
| Vienna Kota Spathlo | R52 |
Flam Grilled and Braai
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Quarter Chicken & Pap | R107 |
| Beef Steak (200g) & Pap | R115 |
Burbs Kota Menu
| Kota Type | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Morningside Kota | Kota Bread, Atchaar, Lettuce, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese | R43 |
| Houghton Kota | Kota Bread, Atchaar, Lettuce, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese, Vienna | R58 |
| Ruimsig Kota | Kota Bread, Achaar, Fried Chips, Chicken Polony, Cheese, Chicken Vienna | R73 |
| Fourways Kota | Kota Bread, Atchaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese, Vienna, Egg | R73 |
| Athol Kota (Vegetarian) | Kota Bread, Achaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, Cheese, Egg, BK Special Avocado | R88 |
| Bedfordview Kota | Kota Bread, Achaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, Chicken Polony, Cheese, Chicken Vienna, Egg | R88 |
| Bryanston Kota | Kota Bread, Achaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese, Pork Russian, Egg | R88 |
| Waterfall Kota | Kota Bread, Achaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, Chicken Polony, Cheese, Chicken/Turkey Russian, Egg | R102 |
| Hyde Park Kota | Kota Bread, Atchaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese, Russian, Egg, Rib Patty, Avocado | R120 |
| Westcliff Kota | Kota Bread, Atchaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, Chicken Polony, Cheese, Egg, Chicken Breast, Avocado | R140 |
| Melrose Kota | Kota Bread, Atchaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese, Egg, Beef Steak, Avocado | R150 |
| Waterkloof Kota | Kota Bread, Achaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, Chicken Polony, Cheese, Chicken Breast, Egg, Marinated Chicken Patty, BK Special Avocado | R160 |
| Sandhurst Kota | Kota Bread, Achaar, Lettuce, Tangy Carrot, Gherkins, Fried Chips, French Polony, Cheese, Beef Steak, Egg, Marinated Pork Ribs Patty, BK Special Avocado, Pork Bacon, Pork Russian | R200 |