5 Popular South African Foods For Nigerians To Try

You will be introduced to five popular South African foods in this blog post. But before then, it is interesting to note that South African cuisine is as colourful as its people – who speak 11 official languages and unofficial languages such as the Tsotsitaal. Despite this, I’ve realised that most Nigerians in South Africa are yet to try South African food.

This is why I’ve decided to write this article about five popular South African foods for Nigerians in South Africa to try.

Remember the saying: when in Rome, you do what the Romans do? I think it is applicable in this case. Here is my recommended list of South African food that will give you a good taste of South Africa.

Vetkoek/ Magwinya

• Pair with curried mince
• Shop at Vuyo’s Restaurant in Soweto

Tribe/ Mogodu

• Pair with Samp, Dumpling Or Papa
• Shop at Pata Pata Restaurant in Jeppestown or Vuyo’s Restaurant in Soweto

Dumpling/ Dombolo

• Pair with your favourite stew
• Shop at Vuyo’s Restaurant in Soweto

Chicken Feet/ Maotwana

• Pair with Gravy and Pap
• Shop for chicken feet at Ayepyep Lifestyle

Boerewors

• Pair with Pap and Chakalaka
• Shop at Lucky Bean Restaurant in Melville or Chaf Pozi at the Soweto Towers.