From uMlazi to Moses Mabhida Stadium: A Taste of Legacy at Fresh Food with Thuladu
Some restaurants are built on trends.
Others are built on something far more lasting—memory, resilience, and the kind of food that tells a story long before the first bite.
Fresh Food with Thuladu is one of them.
Where It All Began
In 2015, founder Thuladu Mngadi made a decision that would change everything.
After losing her job, she invested her pension payout into a small food stand at Durban Station. There were no guarantees—just a belief that good food, made with care, would find its people.
“I didn’t know if it would work,” she says. “But I knew I had to start.”
That start would grow into something far greater than expected.
A Restaurant Rooted in Real South African Flavour
Today, Fresh Food with Thuladu operates from one of Durban’s most iconic locations—Moses Mabhida Stadium—bringing authentic, home-style South African cuisine to a wider audience.
The menu is a celebration of tradition:
- Hearty breakfasts with pap, wors, and chakalaka
- Slow-cooked oxtail potjie and rich Durban curries
- Classic favourites like umngqusho and vetkoek
- Nostalgic desserts like malva pudding and koeksisters
Every dish is made using recipes passed down through generations—food that feels familiar, comforting, and deeply rooted in culture.
Signature Dishes Worth Experiencing
Some meals have become defining favourites among visitors:
- The Station Special Breakfast – the original dish that built the brand
- Thuladu’s Famous Chicken Curry – rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying
- Moses Mabhida Lamb Curry – a dish that reflects the journey itself
- Family Legacy Oxtail Potjie – slow-cooked and full of flavour
“These recipes come from home,” Thuladu explains. “We don’t change them—we honour them.”
A Space Designed for Gathering
More than just a restaurant, Fresh Food with Thuladu offers an experience.
From weekday breakfasts to its popular Sunday buffet, the space brings people together over shared meals and familiar flavours. Families, friends, and visitors gather not just to eat—but to connect.
A Legacy in Motion
Today, Thuladu runs the business alongside her daughter, Maluti—creating a balance between tradition and growth.
“My mother built this from nothing,” says Maluti. “Now we’re building the future together.”
It’s this combination of heritage and forward thinking that continues to shape the brand.
Why It Matters
In a time where many businesses chase trends, Fresh Food with Thuladu remains grounded in something real.
It’s a reminder that:
- Authenticity resonates
- Consistency builds loyalty
- And the most powerful brands are built on real stories
Plan Your Visit
Located at Moses Mabhida Stadium
🕒 Open daily (8am–8pm, extended hours on weekends)
📞 Sunday buffet bookings available
Final Word
Fresh Food with Thuladu isn’t just a place you visit.
It’s a story you experience—one plate at a time.