OHCH.CAFE
Authentic African cuisine
for every occasion
Great food. Big flavour. Made with love.
Find us
Erf 1474 ArcadiaShorburg Building429 Helen Joseph StreetPretoriaWe cook the recipes we grew up with, source from growers we know by name, and price our plates so students, families and professionals share the same room on the same evening.
Fresh ingredientsAuthentic recipesFair pricesWarm hospitalityComfortable spaceStudent friendlyFamily friendlyMeeting spotFast takeawayPrivate events
One plate, five stories
Steamed bread
Ujeqe — soft, pillowy steamed bread, torn by hand and made for soaking up gravy.
From the pot
Mala Mogodu done exactly right
Tripe is not a dish you rush. Ours is washed, trimmed and simmered low for hours until the broth turns creamy and the offal softens to a velvet bite. Every spoonful tastes of patience, tradition and the kind of home cooking that makes you close your eyes.
- Slow-simmered for hours
- Cleaned and trimmed by hand
- Served with pap or bread
- Rich, warm, deeply savoury
Traditional meals
Maotwana, sticky and slow
Chicken feet braised down until the collagen turns to silk, then glazed in a dark, peppery sauce with chilli, garlic and sesame. Eaten with your hands, shared around the table — the most honest plate on our menu.
- Braised until fall-apart tender
- Dark chilli-garlic glaze
- Finished with sesame and coriander
- Best with pap or steamed rice
Our story
Built around a table, for everyone.
OHCH.CAFE began with a simple belief: African food deserves the same reverence, craft and atmosphere as any celebrated cuisine in the world — without ever losing the warmth of a family kitchen.
Our vision reaches further than one address. We are building one of South Africa's most recognised African hospitality brands, through restaurants, catering, events and dining experiences that stay with people long after the last bite.
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Straight off our pass, nothing staged
Magwinya
Golden fat cakes, fried to order.
Shisa Nyama
Ribs, wors and steak off the flame.
Burgers & Wings
Basted, sticky, chips on the side.
“At Ohch Cafe, we believe food is the language of love. Every recipe carries tradition, every meal creates memories, and every customer becomes part of our story.”
Come hungry. Leave happy.
Student corner
Made for long afternoons
- Meals from R49
- Study-friendly tables
- Free high-speed WiFi
- Under 10-minute service
- Daily lunch specials
- Combo deals
What's on
Every Friday · 19:00
Live Music Fridays
Afro-soul, jazz and amapiano from local artists.
Last Saturday · 18:00
Cultural Nights
A rotating menu celebrating a different African region.
Mon – Thu · 11:00 – 16:00
Student Specials
Combo deals, free refills, study-friendly seating.
Match days
Sports Screenings
Big screens, bigger platters, best atmosphere in town.
Monthly · Sunday
Community Gatherings
Local makers, markets and neighbourhood tables.
Coming soon
Durban July Experience
Our flagship fashion-and-flavour celebration.
Guest voices
“The pap and steak tastes like home, but plated like fine dining. My new Sunday spot.”
“Studied here three days a week last semester. Fast WiFi, great coffee, unbeatable kota combo.”
“We booked the back room for a work function. Warm service, beautiful space, everyone asked for the address.”
“Live music Fridays feel like a celebration of who we are.”
