KAUAI King Shaka

Nestled within the bustling King Shaka International Airport in Durban, KAUAI King Shaka offers a vibrant and nourishing retreat for travelers seeking healthful, flavour-packed meals on the go. Specializing in health food with a focus on fresh, wholesome ingredients, this juice and health food restaurant crafts a menu that excites the palate while fueling the body.

KAUAI King Shaka’s menu is a celebration of clean eating and creative combinations. Popular wraps like the New Chicken Feta Crunch blend tender free-range chicken with crisp carrot, cabbage, gherkins, and juicy rosa tomatoes, all tied together with a dreamy creamy feta dressing—a dish that electrifies your taste buds with its balance of savory, tangy, and fresh textures. For plant-based lovers, the Avo Falafel wrap is a vibrant mix of chickpea falafel, creamy avocado, sweet red pepper, and crunchy cucumber, topped with rocket and a luscious vegan nut butter dressing, offering a harmonious burst of flavour in every bite.

The juice bar is a sanctuary for recovery and refreshment, boasting blends like the New Tropical Electrolyf, a revitalizing large (500ml) drink packed with essential electrolytes including magnesium, potassium, and sodium—a perfect energizer after a long flight or an early morning start. For those craving something heartier, the Ultimate Recovery smoothies combine pineapple, mango, banana, coconut milk, spinach, and coconut water, infused with beneficial BCAAs and glutamine to rejuvenate your body and mind.

Families traveling together will appreciate the thoughtfully crafted Kids Smoothies, like the Strawberry Stinger made from fresh strawberries, banana, frozen yoghurt, and pressed apple juice, or the Peanut Butter Berry blending blueberries, banana, dates, and sugarfree peanut butter, providing both nutrition and delight for little ones.

The atmosphere at KAUAI King Shaka is warm and inviting, with friendly, efficient service that has won accolades from travelers. Eugene Dharmalingam praises the breakfast pesto hot pot, marveling at the “infusion of basil, rocket, poached eggs, and avocado” that blew his taste buds away. Similarly, Asad’s enthusiastic shoutout highlights the generous, flavor-packed chicken wraps that stand out from other locations. The genuine smiles and swift service—from Thandeka and Precious, as Jordan Leppan notes—make each visit a little moment of comfort amidst the hustle of the airport.

Whether you’re a health-conscious traveler or simply in need of a delicious meal that feels both fresh and indulgent, KAUAI King Shaka delivers consistently. It’s a heartfelt stop where nutrition meets vibrant flavour, and every dish is prepared with care to energize your journey ahead.

Contact Details:
King Shaka International Airport King Shaka Drive, La Mercy, Durban, 4407, South Africa
Phone: +27 32 436 6206