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Best Biltong & Droëwors in Cape Town

Biltong is South Africa’s beloved dried meat snack, cured with vinegar and air-dried as whole slabs. Unlike jerky, it is tender and sliced fresh in front of you at dedicated shops. Droëwors is the air-dried version of the traditional spiced boerewors sausage. The defining characteristic is the spiced fat that carries the flavor of coriander and clove. The trap is buying pre-packed biltong from a supermarket instead of having it sliced fresh.

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Biltong is South Africa’s beloved dried meat snack, cured with vinegar and air-dried as whole slabs. Unlike jerky, it is tender and sliced fresh in front of you at dedicated shops. Droëwors is the air-dried version of the traditional spiced boerewors sausage. The defining characteristic is the spiced fat that carries the flavor of coriander and clove. The trap is buying pre-packed biltong from a supermarket instead of having it sliced fresh.

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Where to eat Biltong & Droëwors

10.0/ 10

The Golden Dish

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Verdict: The Golden Dish serves the legendary Full House Masala Steak bunny in a cash-heavy environment. It is a pilgrimage site. — Athlone
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Go: 19:00 for busy dinner.
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20.0/ 10

Biltong Masters

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Verdict: Biltong Masters offers a wide selection of game meats including Springbok and Eland in Sea Point. The service is friendly. — Sea Point
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Go: 16:00 after a walk.
Price: $$
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30.0/ 10

Mama Africa

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Verdict: Mama Africa serves a hearty version of bobotie alongside live marimba music. It is a great cultural night out with a comforting meal. — City Bowl
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Go: 20:00 when the live music starts.
Price: $$
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40.0/ 10

Gardens Continental Butchery

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Verdict: Gardens Butchery is the most convenient high-quality stop for those staying in the city center. The cure is very traditional. — City Bowl
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Go: 11:00 for fresh cuts.
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50.0/ 10

Sampsons Biltong

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Verdict: Sampsons Biltong also makes excellent fresh boerewors for the grill. The value-to-quality ratio is very high. — Diep River
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Go: 15:00 for afternoon snack.
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60.0/ 10

Joey’s Vleisprodukte

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Verdict: Joey’s is a traditional butchery where the boerewors is made fresh daily with a family recipe. The coriander aroma is intense. — Brackenfell
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Go: 09:00 to buy fresh.
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70.0/ 10

J&M Famous Biltong

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Verdict: J&M is the recognizable gold standard for travelers with kiosks in major malls. Their Kudu biltong is a must-try. — V&A Waterfront
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Go: Anytime during mall hours.
Price: $$
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80.0/ 10

Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

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Verdict: FFMM offers a boutique butchery experience with boerewors made from grass-fed beef. It is the choice for top chefs. — Sea Point
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Go: 10:00 for morning selection.
Price: $$$
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90.0/ 10

The Boer & Butcher

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Verdict: The Boer & Butcher offers farm-to-table meats with a highly rated traditional boerewors. The snap and spice are perfect. — Durbanville
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Go: Saturday morning.
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100.0/ 10

Meat the Butcher

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Verdict: Meat the Butcher is a dependable neighborhood shop with very traditional flavors. The sausage is thick and juicy. — Kenilworth
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Go: Saturday morning.
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110.0/ 10

The Grounds

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Verdict: The Grounds is known for exceptionally lean boerewors with a strong toasted coriander flavor. It is a favorite for meat lovers. — Bellville
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Go: Saturday morning.
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120.0/ 10

Tigre d'Oro

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Verdict: Tigre d'Oro is a high-end deli that occasionally offers luxury Wagyu beef biltong. The fat-marbling is exceptional. — City Bowl
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Go: 12:00 for lunch.
Price: $$$
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130.0/ 10

Jonkershuis

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Verdict: Jonkershuis offers a sophisticated version of bobotie in a historic wine farm setting. It is the perfect place to experience the dish with premium wine. — Constantia
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Go: 12:30 for lunch under the oaks.
Price: $$$
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140.0/ 10

Karibu Restaurant

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Verdict: Karibu provides a reliable introductory version of the dish for international visitors. Their bobotie is consistent and well-presented at the Waterfront. — V&A Waterfront
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Go: 19:00 to enjoy the waterfront atmosphere.
Price: $$$
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150.0/ 10

Cosy Corner

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Verdict: Cosy Corner serves a rich and heavy curry platter that allows you to taste multiple variants. It is a local favorite. — Wynberg
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Go: 13:00 for lunch.
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