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Experiencing a new cuisine is a form of armchair travel: an authentically prepared meal can crack open a little doorway into a whole other culture\u2019s childhood food memories and grandmother\u2019s recipes. This, like travel, can be pretty addictive.<\/p>\n
In South Africa, some of these cravings are easier to satisfy than others. While our restaurant industry shows a colourful variety of influences such as Indian, Malaysian and European flavours, there are some cuisines which are sorely missing. Luckily, these four pioneering restaurants are bringing those harder to find flavours to our plates.<\/p>\n
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While melting pot menus of South African cuisine can be found at many restaurants, individual local food cultures tend to be underrepresented. This is particularly noticeable in the fine dining sphere. One restaurant that addresses this lack is Emazulwini, the brainchild of chef Mmbatho Molefe. Situated at Maker\u2019s Landing at the V&A Waterfront, this tiny restaurant with a bold menu celebrates Mmbatho\u2019s ancestral Zulu cuisine. Each dish tells a story, and highlights a traditional Nguni ingredient such as mielies, beef tongue, or pineapple beer.<\/p>\nBook Now<\/a>\n\n