The Burner Restaurant is a casual dining restaurant specializing in Durban-style Indian Cuisine. They are a family-owned business established in 2010. They strive to ensure that each pot of curry is cooked to perfection with only the best ingredients for their guests.
Whether you’re looking to pick up a hot curry and enjoy it in the comfort of your home or dine at their restaurants, their food always leaves you satisfied. Their portions are generous and their famous lamb bunnychows will have you hooked and coming back for more, using the best quality meat cooked in a deliciously spicy and hearty gravy, with the softness of potatoes.
The menu is delicious, and pocket-friendly, and includes Starters, Light Meals, Bunny Chows, Roti Rolls, Curries, Biryanis, Kiddies Meals, Desserts, and Extras. The staff here is friendly and well-trained. With the great taste of food, and the quality of service, this restaurant has become a go-to destination in South Africa.
The Burner Starters
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Samoosas | Available in: chicken, lamb mince, tin fish, potato, sweet corn & cheese | R29.50 |
| Spring Rolls | Available in: Chicken, Vegetarian served with dipping sauce | R32.50 |
| Spicy Fish Cakes | Served with dipping sauce | R53.50 |
The Burner Light Meals
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Chicken Wings | Spicy Chicken Wings | R64.00 |
| Chicken Livers | Chicken Livers | R64.00 |
| Potato Paratha | Served with dhal & sauce | R76.00 |
| Chicken Paratha | Served with dhal & sauce | R89.00 |
| Lamb Curry Sandwich | Toasted, served with chips | R79.50 |
| Chicken Curry Sandwich | Toasted, served with chips | R72.50 |
The Burner Bunny Chows
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R109.00 |
| Chicken Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R89.00 |
| Sugar Beans Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R79.00 |
| Broad Beans Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R79.00 |
| Mince Kebabs Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R95.00 |
| Trio of Mini Bunny chows | Served with carrot salad | R148.00 |
| Boneless Lamb Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R149.00 |
| Boneless Chicken Bunnychow | Served with carrot salad | R105.00 |
The Burner Roti Rolls
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Roti Roll | Served with carrot salad | R105.00 |
| Chicken Roti Roll | Served with carrot salad | R89.00 |
| Mince Kebab Roti Roll | Served with carrot salad | R99.00 |
The Burner Curries
| Item | Description | Size | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Small Medium Large | R109.00 R149.00 R194.00 |
| Chicken & Potato Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Small Medium Large | R98.00 R126.50 R164.00 |
| Tripe | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R117.00 R137.00 |
| Prawn & Chicken Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R182.00 R209.00 |
| Fish Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R148.50 R175.00 |
| Sugar Beans Curry (VEGETARIAN) | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R75.00 R97.00 |
| Broad Beans Curry (VEGETARIAN) | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R75.00 R97.00 |
| Butter Chicken Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R139.00 R179.00 |
| Trio of Veg Curries (VEGETARIAN) | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | N/A | R119.00 |
| Prawn Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R182.00 R209.00 |
| Masala Chops Chutney | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | N/A | R175.00 |
| Trotters | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | N/A | R142.00 |
| Fish Roe Chutney | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | N/A | R89.00 |
| Samp & Lamb | Not served with rice or roti | Medium Large | R127.00 R139.00 |
| Boneless Lamb Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Small Medium Large | R138.00 R169.00 R208.00 |
| Boneless Chicken Curry | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Small Medium Large | R99.00 R129.00 R169.00 |
| Mince Kebab Chutney | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | N/A | R125.00 |
| Paneer & Peas Chutney (VEGETARIAN) | Served with rice or roti and a carrot salad | Medium Large | R82.50 R105.00 |
The Burner Biryanis
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Biryani | Served with dhal and a carrot salad | R120.00 |
| Chicken Biryani | Served with dhal & carrot salad | R105.00 |
| Vegetable Biryani (VEGETARIAN) | Served with dhal & carrot salad | R86.00 |
The Burner Kiddies Meals
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Fingers & Chips | Includes a free juice | R65.00 |
| Chicken Strips & Chips | Includes a free juice | R65.00 |
The Burner Desserts
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Vermicelli & Sago | R43.00 |
| Soji | R43.00 |
| Fruit Salad & Ice-Cream | R41.00 |
| Ice-Cream & Chocolate Sauce | R41.00 |
The Burner Extras
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Sauce | R17.00 |
| Pickles | R18.00 |
| Chips | R29.00 |
| Roti | R11.50 |
| Ice-Cream Scoop | R17.00 |
| Cream | R17.00 |
| Dhal | R26.00 |
| Lamb Curry Gravy | R36.00 |
| Rice | R23.00 |
| Basmati Rice | R29.00 |
The Burner Specials
| Day | Special | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Chicken Roti Roll Special | Served with carrot salad | R69.00 |
| Wednesday | Chicken Biryani Special | Served with dhal & carrot salad | R79.00 |
| Thursday | Lamb Bunnychow Special (on the bone) | Served with carrot salad | R95.00 |
| Saturday | Chef’s Choice Special (Changes weekly) | Changes every Saturday | Varies |