Why Locals Love 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
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What Makes This Place Friendly
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Great coffee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Toilet
- Casual
- Trendy
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Free parking lot
Real Reviews from the Community
- Mar 12, 2026
Kauai King Shaka airport . Service was brilliant friendly and very efficient had a breakfast pesto hot pot to my surprise the infusion of flavour with added avo was beyond my expectations . My tastebuds were blown away with the infusion of basil rocket pached egg's..... Very impressed all round well done
- Feb 8, 2026
5 star! Not all Kauai is the same, clearly. In Cape Town your wrapped is stuffed with Lettuce, Durban you get the real deal! Check the size of this chicken wrap! Toppings filled with all the right things. #SameAsPic #5star
- Jan 18, 2026
Always a go to spot for breakfast before flying. And the ladies are always friendly. All of the food is delicious
- Jan 17, 2026
Excellent service from kauai stuff We had 2sunrise wrap n 2 Chai latte we thank you so much guys
- Jan 13, 2026
Amazing service from Thandeka and Precious. Super quick meal and smoothie preparation and they were really delicious! The wrap was warm and crispy and the smoothie was icy cold and refreshing. Keep up the great service guys
- Jan 11, 2026
Very much enjoyed a spicy chai with almond milk while waiting at the airport. The flavor was good, and I appreciated that they could customize the milk and temperature of my drink. I didn't enjoy anything to eat. The waiting area was okay, but nothing to write home about.
- Jan 5, 2026
The hot drinks and muffins were decent, but were quite sweet. Being a store known for selling healthy foods, it's a bit disappointing how sweet they were. They aren't the cheapest too. Staff were friendly and brought the order to our table.
- Dec 3, 2025
My family and I were there on a Sunday , 15 minutes before they closed. We enquired about placing an order so close to their closing time, they said it was fine. We ordered 4 meals and hot beverages and received it so quickly. We were pleasantly surprised.
