About CHOW
CHOW is a social food discovery platform connecting diners with restaurants through authentic community reviews and curated recommendations — proudly South African.
Our Mission
To connect South Africans through their shared love of food. From street food to fine dining, Bunny Chow to Boerewors rolls — every meal tells a story. CHOW is where those stories live. We're building the most authentic food community map of South Africa, one review at a time.
Built by Netbay
CHOW is developed by Netbay (Pty) Ltd, a South African technology holding company building high-performance SaaS systems that solve real operational problems. We don't chase trends — we engineer solutions that outlast them.
Founded
2019
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Registration
2019/505218/07
Compliance
POPIA compliant
What We're Building
- Community-driven reviews that reflect real South African food experiences
- Scout Points gamification — earn rewards for every review, beacon, and post
- Beacons — let your crew know where the chow is happening right now
- Restaurant owner dashboard — claim your venue, manage your listing
- AI-powered food recommendations tailored to your taste and location
Contact
Questions, feedback, or support? Use our contact form or email us at admin@netbay.co.za.