Bunny chows are selling for R400 in international South African restaurants
Updated | By Stacey and J Sbu
People across the world have a major taste for traditional SA cuisine!
There is nothing like coming home to your mother cooking or enjoying a boerewors roll that your dad just took off the braai.
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Food is a big part of any culture and we're not trying to say that South African culture is the best, but we definitely have the best food.
Just like the people that make up our country, traditional South African dishes are diverse, colourful, and full of flavour!
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From spicy Durban curries to Cape Town's larger-than-life gatsbys and, of course, the classic shisanyama.
Is your mouth watering right now or is it just us?
Anyway, as it turns out, South African cuisine is taking over the world (as it should) and for those of us who might one day find ourselves travelling abroad and craving some lekker local delicacies, there are a few options out there.
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The only problem is you could end up paying R118 for a mielie.
Of course, the prices of these menu items are relative to the local economies, but if you move to one of these areas, end up getting a bit homesick, and want a little taste of home, you might find you can't bring yourself to fork out that amount of cash for a samoosa.
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Here are a few SA-themed restaurants from around the world and what their menus look like:
1. Kaia Wine Bar, New York
The top-rated South African restaurant in the city is run by South Africans, which is clear to see after one look at the menu.
- Mielies: R118 each
- Bobotie: R355
- Gatsby: R281
- Malva Pudding: R133
- Springbokkie: R148 each
- Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc: R237 per glass / R947 per bottle
2. Braai Republic, Seoul
A very popular restaurant amongst ex-pats in the community, this South African-run establishment specialises in everything braai.
- Karoo Surf and Turf: R423
- Lamb Potjie: R282
- Boerewors Roll: R154
- Malva Pudding: R64
- Springbokkie: R64
- Wolftrap White: R512 (bottle)
3. Restaurant Savanna, Munich
One of the few South African-themed restaurants that boasts a wide range of meals and even has droewors and biltong on the menu!
- Biltong and Droewors Plate: R166
- Small Boerewors & Chakalaka: R140
- Bunny Chow: R402
- Bobotie: R323
- Ostrich Burger: R306
4. Leopard Lodge Steakhouse, Perth
Since there are so many of us in Australia, it only makes sense that there are one or two popular SA dining options.
- Boerewors Taster: R152
- Cape Malay Bobotie: R381
- Durban Curry: R327
- Zulu Ox Tail: R381
- Voortrekker (Malva) Pudding: R131
- Castle Lager: R93
- Don Pedro: R152
5. Shaka Zulu, London
London's largest South African-themed establishment is an extremely popular restaurant.
- Peri Peri Chicken Wings: R195
- Lamb Samosas: R205
- Boerewors (200g): R513
- Beef Bobotie: R431
- Milk Tart: R143
- Rooibos Malva Pudding: R174
- Don Pedro: R226
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Unsurprisingly, malva pudding and bobotie are regulars, but it's the Springbokkie shot in South Korea that was the unexpected feature.
Now you know - if you ever find yourself watching the Boks in Seoul, at the end of the game you can cheers with a proudly South African shot!
Main image courtesy of @thetheleopardlodgesteakhouse/Instagram
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