Joburg ranked among world's best cities for street food
South Africa has made another global list!
Pap with braaied meat, mogodu (tripe), diana (chicken offal), morogo (African spinach), chakalaka, vetkoek and the iconic kota are all readily available on the streets of Johannesburg.
These dishes are not only hearty and packed with flavour, but also represent the deep cultural roots of South African cuisine.
Food that is bursting with flavour and backed by cultural significance that stretches across demographic groups is sure to turn heads.
It is no wonder that the City of Gold has been ranked the eighth-best city in the world for street food in Time Out’s latest global ranking.
This ranking cements Johannesburg’s position as one of the most exciting places in the world to eat.
Johannesburg is being celebrated for its vibrant street food scene alongside cities renowned for their street food, such as Hanoi in Vietnam and Bangkok in Thailand.
The top 10 best cities for street food in 2026
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 63%
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 62%
- Jakarta, Indonesia: 59%
- Taipei, Taiwan: 59%
- Mexico City, Mexico: 58%
- Manila, Philippines: 58%
- Hanoi, Vietnam: 57%
- Johannesburg, South Africa: 56%
- Bangkok, Thailand: 56%
- Mumbai, India: 55%
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