Kora Restaurant Opens in Sandton with Mi Casa Live on May 1 |
New fine dining destination at The Marc Shopping Centre opens May 1 with a six-course experience and live music from Mi Casa |
A new fine dining destination, Kora, opens at The Marc Shopping Centre in Sandton on Friday 1 May 2026. The restaurant promises an elevated experience that blends food, music, and stylish ambience.
The Opening Night Experience
Kora is launching with a six-course dining experience priced at R2,500 per person. The menu includes amuse-bouche, heirloom tarte tatin, short rib, cured seabass, and dessert. Drinks include a marula mirage cocktail and Provence rosé.
Signature drinks include a marula mirage cocktail and Provence rosé.
South African band Mi Casa will perform live. Lead singer J’Something, also a cook and restaurateur, makes the collaboration a natural fit.
More Than a Restaurant
Kora doubles as a bar and lounge designed for connection and relaxation. The name is inspired by the kora, a traditional West African string instrument known for its rich, rhythmic sound.
What You Need to Know
Kora is set to bring a new rhythm to Sandton’s dining scene, where fine food meets live music. |
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