{"id":69361,"date":"2026-10-12T11:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T00:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=69361"},"modified":"2026-10-12T11:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T00:22:17","slug":"what-to-eat-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/what-to-eat-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Reasons to Come Hungry to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From Cape Malay curries to freshly shucked Knysna oysters and sausages sizzling over the braai, South Africa brings the spice, sea and fire to the table.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/country\/south-africa?srsltid=AU7gw4UOPrDRBrVthymy5TV6r0rlAsMyPdtdxzMB7FMjsZy-IirwmhI9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Africa\u2019s<\/a> cuisine reflects rich traditions shaped by diverse local communities and coastlines. From bobotie and bunny chow to biltong and koeksisters, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/how-to-experience-south-africa-like-a-chef\/\">plenty to discover.<\/a> Here are South African dishes to know and seek out next time you&#8217;re travelling to the Rainbow Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready for a taste? On their new Signature Series tour, Warren Mendes and Miguel Maestre take you from Cape Town through the Winelands and along the coast \u2013 with a hands-on Cape Malay cooking class in Bo-Kaap, a braai-to-table dinner at KOS\u00c9, wine blending at Rickety Bridge and oysters on a sunset cruise in Knysna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_3537b2519a050ea4951ffe3c6154c544\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Signature Series: 12-Day Exclusive South Africa Food Trail + Eastern Cape Safari with Warren Mendes &amp; Miguel Maestre by Luxury Escapes Tours\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-445aa9fd-9a20-4d29-a22d-0f45fbfb5735\/signature-series-12-day-south-africa-food-trail-warren-mendes-miguel-maestre-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Signature Series: 12-Day Exclusive South Africa Food Trail + Eastern Cape Safari with Warren Mendes &#038; 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fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Malay curry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cumin and coriander bring earthy warmth to this gently sweet curry. Cinnamon and cardamom soften the spice, while turmeric gives the sauce its golden colour. Recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen, so each cook balances the flavours in their own way. Tear roti to scoop up the sauce or pair the curry with crisp samosas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Braai and boerewors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meat sizzles over hot coals at a braai, South Africa\u2019s open-fire barbecue and a much-loved way to gather. A classic choice for the grill is boerewors, a coiled sausage seasoned with coriander and other spices. The fire gives it a smoky char and juicy centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape wines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order a glass of Pinotage, South Africa\u2019s signature grape, or taste crisp whites from the vineyards around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Estate tastings offer a chance to compare the wines and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/reasons-to-visit-south-africa\/\">learn how<\/a> the region\u2019s climate and soils shape what\u2019s in your glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_e8de975209a0f9857ecfda7edd656c62\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Deluxe 13-Day Southern Africa Safari 2027 with Victoria Falls, Greater Kruger &amp; Chobe National Parks by Luxury Escapes Tours\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-35cbb219-09e6-40d0-af6d-8e247e2a31eb\/13d-southern-africa-safari-2027-victoria-falls-kruger-chobe-national-parks-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Deluxe 13-Day Southern Africa Safari 2027 with Victoria Falls, Greater Kruger &#038; 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Chobe National Parks by Luxury Escapes Tours 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-35cbb219-09e6-40d0-af6d-8e247e2a31eb\/13d-southern-africa-safari-2027-victoria-falls-kruger-chobe-national-parks-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour deal_card LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Deluxe 13-Day Southern Africa Safari 2027 with Victoria Falls, Greater Kruger &#038; Chobe National Parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><span>Starts in <strong>Johannesburg<\/strong>, Ends in <strong>Chobe National Park<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Deluxe 13-Day Southern Africa Safari 2027 with Victoria Falls, Greater Kruger &#038; Chobe National Parks<\/div><div class=\"meta\">Operated by: <span>Luxury Escapes Tours<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\">13 days \u00b7 5 places \u00b7 4 countries<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">13 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$6,085<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$6,210<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,376<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-33%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &amp; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bobotie&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Cape Malay favourite starts with spiced minced meat, which is baked slowly beneath a golden egg topping. Raisins often add a little sweetness to the savoury filling. The mix of spice, fruit and rich, tender meat makes it one of South Africa\u2019s most distinctive comfort foods. Serve it with rice to catch its fragrant, savoury sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-bobotie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bobotie with rice and chutney in South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-69412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-bobotie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-bobotie-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-bobotie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-bobotie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bunny chow&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bunny chow packs cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli-seasoned curry into a hollowed-out loaf. Use the loaf as your bowl and eat it too. Tear off pieces of the soft centre to scoop up the sauce. Fillings and heat vary from shop to shop. Despite the name, bunny chow contains no rabbit. The name is commonly linked to the Bania merchants who sold it and the South African slang word \u2018chow\u2019, meaning food. While bunny chow originated in Durban, it is widely available throughout South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biltong&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick up air-dried, seasoned meat that you can snack on. Beef is common, though you\u2019ll also find game varieties at butcher shops and farm stalls. Pick some up for the drive and you\u2019ll have a savoury taste of South Africa between meals. 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Zimbabwe 2027 Tour with Five-Star Safari Lodge &amp; Victoria Falls by Luxury Escapes Tours 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-cc286762-b423-4025-b83e-9342255032ed\/12d-private-south-africa-zimbabwe-2027-tour-five-star-safari-lodge-victoria-falls-chobe-extension-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour deal_card LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Deluxe Private 12-Day South Africa &#038; Zimbabwe 2027 Tour with Five-Star Safari Lodge &#038; Victoria Falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><span>Starts in <strong>Cape Town<\/strong>, Ends in <strong>Victoria Falls<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Deluxe Private 12-Day South Africa &#038; Zimbabwe 2027 Tour with Five-Star Safari Lodge &#038; Victoria Falls<\/div><div class=\"meta\">Operated by: <span>Luxury Escapes Tours<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\">12 days \u00b7 4 places \u00b7 2 countries<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">12 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$5,519<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$5,690<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$7,171<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-20%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &amp; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pap and chakalaka&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair pap, a soft maize porridge, with your braai meat of choice. Chakalaka adds a lively kick with tomatoes, onions, carrots and beans in a tangy, spicy relish. Spoon it over the pap or serve it on the side. It\u2019s a hearty combination that brings warmth and a little heat to the plate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-chakalaka-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"South African chakalaka\" class=\"wp-image-69418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-chakalaka-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-chakalaka-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-chakalaka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-chakalaka.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potjiekos&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over glowing coals, meat and vegetables slowly simmer in a cast-iron pot to make potjiekos, a name that means \u201csmall-pot food\u201d. The slow cook makes a rich, tender stew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Umngqusho&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Samp and beans make up umngqusho, a hearty dish Xhosa families enjoy together at home. Samp comes from dried maize, which you can crush or break for a chewy texture. 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fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoorsnoek&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for snoek, a firm-fleshed fish, in Cape waters. For smoorsnoek, flake snoek and cook it with onions and seasonings for a distinct taste of traditional Western Cape cooking. Look for it on local menus, where accompaniments can vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vetkoek (magwinya)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These golden rounds of fried dough are crisp outside and soft in the middle. Eat vetkoek plain or split it open and fill it with savoury mince. It\u2019s an easy snack to look out for at bakeries and food stalls. The name magwinya is also widely used, especially for the street-side version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-vetkoek-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vetkoek in a bowl, a South African fried dough dish\" class=\"wp-image-69427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-vetkoek-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-vetkoek-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-vetkoek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-vetkoek.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Koeksister&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fry plaited dough, then dip it in syrup for a sticky, sweet finish. Cape Malay koesisters are a different treat altogether: spiced, doughnut-like and often rolled in coconut. The names are similar, but the two sweets have their own shapes and traditions. Try both if you spot them at a bakery or market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malva pudding and melktert&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-milk-tart-and-malva-pudding-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Milk tart and malva pudding on a table in South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-69417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-milk-tart-and-malva-pudding-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-milk-tart-and-malva-pudding-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-milk-tart-and-malva-pudding-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/south-african-food-milk-tart-and-malva-pudding.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a sweet finish, look out for two South African favourites. 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