On 16 October 2025, John Dory’s proudly participated in the White Star Miss Soweto Top20 Finalists event held at the Johannesburg Country Club, delivering a one-of-a-kind sushi masterclass experience. In a pioneering collaboration with White Star, John Dory’s introduced an innovative twist by incorporating South Africa’s beloved staple, pap, into the art of sushi making.
The finalists engaged hands-on in a vibrant masterclass led by John Dory’s sushi master, Dumisani Lukhozi, who guided them through the sushi-making process using White Star pap instead of traditional rice. This first-of-its-kind experience celebrated local culinary heritage and showcased the versatility of pap, blending cultural flavours with contemporary gastronomy.
John Dory’s commitment to creating unique, inclusive dining experiences was clearly demonstrated through this event, reflecting the brand’s dedication to culinary innovation and community connection.
The Sushi Masterclasses are held regularly at all John Dory’s restaurants nationwide and are open to anyone interested in sushi, from casual diners to culinary hobbyists. Private group sessions are also occasionally offered for corporate events or special occasions. It is recommended to book in advance, as spots can fill quickly.
Reservations can be made at the John Dory’s location nearest to you for only R249.90 per person.
For more information, please contact:
OnPoint PR | Lungile Nyembe | lungile@onpointpr.co.za
Customized Sushi Made for White Soweto Finalists 2025:
California Roll 4pc
Ingredients:
Steak strips 20g
Chakalaka 10g
Pap 60g
Method:
Make a California roll with chakalaka and steak strips inside.
Springle some sesame seeds on top, shape and cut into 4 pieces.
Serve on sushi plate upside down with ginger and wasabi on the side.
Bean Curd 2pc
Ingredients:
Bean curd pockets x 2
Pap 40g
Coleslaw 10g
Fried chicken strips 20g
Method:
Make bean curd with pap inside.
Topped with a mix of coleslaw and chopped chicken strips
Server on a sushi plate with ginger and wasabi on the side
Mini Poke Bowl
Ingredients:
Pap balls fried x3
Chakalaka mix 10g
Avo10g
Boerewors cubes 20g
Sesame seeds mix 2g
Tempura flour 10g
Tempura batter 60ml
Tempura crumbs 5g
Oil 5m
Method:
Make pap into balls
Dust in tempura flour, batter, crumbs and fried at 160 degrees until golden brown
Place fried balls at the bottom of the bowl
Add boerewors cubes on top of the pap
Add chakalaka on top of the boerewors
And finished with avo cubes and sesame seeds.
About Spur Corporation:
Spur Corporation is a leading casual dining franchised restaurant group with over 738 outlets throughout South Africa, Africa, India and Mauritius. Spur Corporation’s brands include RocoMamas, Spur Streak Ranches, Panarotti’s, John Dory’s, The Hussar Grill, Doppio Zero, Casa Bella, Pizza e Vino, Nikos and Modern Tailors. For further information, please visit https://spurcorporation.com/.
For further information about Spur Steak Ranches in South Africa, please visit https://www.spursteakranches.com/za
