Xai Xai
Restaurants operating in Johannesburg face real constraints that don't exist everywhere. Load shedding disrupts kitchens mid-service. Summer storms knock out power just when you're packed. Water supply can be unpredictable in certain areas. Xai Xai navigates these pressures while keeping a menu that requires precision and timing. The kitchen has to work around Eskom's schedule, maintain cold storage reliability, and source consistently in a city where supply chains flex depending on the week. Getting food cooked properly under those conditions—where backup power costs eat into margins and infrastructure isn't always stable—requires discipline and adaptation that casual diners rarely think about.
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