{"product_id":"south-africa-gauteng-thava-indian-restaurant","title":"Thava Indian Restaurant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThava is an Indian restaurant in Johannesburg serving Kerala and Durban-style dishes. The menu draws from family recipes passed down through generations, with biryanis, tandoori grills, and curries made from locally sourced ingredients and blended spices. Owner Mathew Abraham built the menu around his mother’s recipes, blending Hindu, Christian, and Muslim culinary traditions from Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kitchen prepares dishes like lamb, chicken, and seafood specialties, alongside vegetarian options and freshly baked breads. Chutneys, pickles, and sides accompany the meals, and desserts include traditional Indian sweets and masala tea. The restaurant has won the American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award for four consecutive years, recognized for consistent service and food quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiners often mention the biryani as a standout dish. The restaurant operates branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, but this location sits at the corner of The Avenue and Grove Road in The Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932847767772,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/thava-indian-restaurant-indian-restaurant-the-gardens-johannesburg-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783217987","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-gauteng-thava-indian-restaurant","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}