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THE pOpuLAR

HALAAL gOOdS

MARkET IS bACk!

The reboot of the acclaimed Halaal Goods adventure as one of the market’s biggest
appeals is its unique take on halaal
Market (HGM) reignited the South African spirit cuisine. Some of the most popular
dishes included deconstructed Pani
of community and enjoyment when it was held puri, fillet steak burgers, wagyu and
Angus steaks, Asian bao, wontons and
at Waterfall Park, adjacent to the Mall of Africa, loaded boerewors rolls. Meanwhile,

in the spring of 2021. mocktails and bubble tea were a
hit amongst HGM’s drinks offerings.
Those with a sweet tooth could also
T he return of South Africa’s beauty and skincare. “HGM feels like savour artisanal ice creams, chocolate-
artisanal halaal food and design
the heartbeat of our collective South
dipped strawberries, gourmet waffles,
African spirit. It’s throbbing, happy
market came after a forced
baklava and milk tart-stuffed churros,
hiatus following months of
lockdown. But its founder, Fehmida and exciting,” she explains. “You see amongst other delicious delights.
people you haven’t seen in forever; you
Jordaan, was thrilled to welcome back spend the day catching up; and you The playful and unconventional nature of
their loyal and diverse attendees, who leave with a full belly and a full heart.” the halaal food offering at HGM was vital
were spoiled by over 100 vendors for Jordaan when she established the
selling everything from delicious food Apart from reuniting the community, market back in 2017. “We wanted it to be
and beverages to clothing, jewellery, HGM took Joburgers on a taste something interesting that showcased

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