Delicious dishes: These SA dishes are rated as some of the BEST in Africa

These are the best rated SA dishes in Africa. Photo: canva

Traditional South African dishes are in a class of their own, and according to recent research, these SA dishes are considered some of the BEST in Africa. Take a look…

These are the best rated SA dishes in Africa. Photo: canva

Food, glorious food: SA dishes shine

Many South Africans would certainly agree that if there’s one thing that South Africa has always done well, it’s food! We’ve done it so well, in fact, that some of our traditional SA dishes and beverages have taken spots on the ‘100 Best Rated African Foods & Beverages’ – one even at number FOUR!

The list, researched and created by Taste Atlas – one of the top travel guides to traditional foods around the world – highlights 100 of the best rated and loved dishes in all of Africa.

Here are the 17 SA dishes and beverages that took spots on the list:

91. Hoenderpastei

78. Pampoenkoekies

77. Sosatie

71. Droëwors

66. Pinotage

Pinotage is proudly South African. Photo: canva

56. Malva Pudding

Heart-warming and delicious. Photo: canva

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53. Boerewors

What’s better than Boerewors on a braai? Photo: canva

51. Bobotie

37. Koeksister

Golden, syrupy Koeksisters are a treat! Photo: canva

31. Biltong

Quintessential South African snack food. Photo: canva

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29. Rooibos

Proudly South African rooibos has become popular throughout the world. Photo: canva

21. Roosterkoek

Sandwich bread like no other. Photo: canva

20. Potjiekos

18. Bunny Chow

A famous SA dish from Durban, South Africa. Photo: canva

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10. Blatjang

5. Amarula

4. Braai

Nothing beats a South African braai. Photo: canva

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Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.