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The best shisa nyama braai in Johannesburg
Start with Chaf Pozi in Orlando Towers, Soweto for braaied meat with pap, Kwa Lichaba in Orlando West, Soweto for braai meats with traditional sides and Meat Meet in Diepkloof, Soweto for cuts of meat and sides. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Chaf PoziOrlando Towers, Soweto · classic
Get: Braaied meat with pap
A social, value-focused braai spot.
- Kwa LichabaOrlando West, Soweto · Shisa nyama braai
Get: Braai meats with traditional sides
Listed in Gauteng.net's Soweto food guide.
- Meat MeetDiepkloof, Soweto · Shisa nyama braai
Get: Cuts of meat and sides
Listed in Gauteng.net's Soweto food guide.
- Robbie's PlacePimville, Soweto
Get: Braai dishes and meat selection
Listed in Gauteng.net's Soweto food guide.
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Where is the best shisa nyama braai in Johannesburg?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Chaf Pozi (Orlando Towers, Soweto), Kwa Lichaba (Orlando West, Soweto) and Meat Meet (Diepkloof, Soweto). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Chaf Pozi, get braaied meat with pap. At Kwa Lichaba, get braai meats with traditional sides. At Meat Meet, get cuts of meat and sides. At Something Smoked Roadhouse, get mixed braai platter.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Johannesburg: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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