10 essential South African dishes and where to find them

Whether you’re referring to its diverse heritage or the colourful people who call it home, South Africa is big on flavour. From Table Mountain to Soweto, the country has a cultural identity entirely its own. But its tastiest offerings are the dishes you’ll sample in the various restaurants, delis and farmstalls along the way. Drawing on cuisines from the Xhosa, Cape Malay and Afrikaans cultures, South Africa’s culinary offerings are anything but boring. We’ve put together a list of must-try South African dishes and the best spots you can enjoy them.

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Boerewors at Lucky Bean Restaurant in Melville

South Africa’s national sausage of coriander-spiced, coarsely ground beef or pork is the stuff of afternoon braai’s and rugby matches. But finding it in a restaurant setting may be tricky. Fortunately, Lucky Bean perfectly mixes African and Afrikaans traditions with its boerewors and umnqgusho, a combination of sugar beans and…