South Africa offers culinary delights from around the world. Each province in South Africa has its own characteristics and specialities.
Thanks to the different origins of the residents, the South African cuisine is very manifold, and defined by many European, Malayan, Indian and African influences.
A popular South African vegetable dish is called Chakalaka, which was born in the townships of Johannesburg. The braai is undoubtedly the country's favourite pastime, which is the South African equivalent to barbecue. A popular braai meat is Boerewors (homemade farmer’s sausage). Specially in the rural areas ostrich, antelope, buffalo and crocodile meat is often served.
You’ll find a wide range of restaurants in the major cities, specialising in anything from Italian and Indian to Thai and Chinese and everything else in-between.
