Port Elizabeth, South Africa Restaurants | Food And Places To Eat In Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Food of Port Elizabeth

While maize is a staple food in most of Africa, it is the Xhosa of the Eastern Cape who have refined its culinary usage to an art.The most famous maize dish in Xhosa cuisine is umngqusho. This dried maize and bean m_lange has been compared with Italian risotto and is delicious when served with a meaty stew. It is also Nelson Mandela's favourite food. Other than that, there is a good balance of meat and vegetables in their food. Due to the vibrant culture that South Africa shares, there is a diverse taste to dishes from different parts of the country which have unique and distinguishable influences._

Food for Indians in Port Elizabeth

Indian food is easily available in Port Elizabeth and is extremely popular. Some of the best Indian restaurants to go to are - Raasoie, Royal Delhi Restaurant, Hungry Peter. However, there are no Jain restaurants in Port Elizabeth but you can find plenty of vegetarian restaurants.