Comparing Braai across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Braai at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of chakalaka relish varied significantly — only one got it right. The robust and satisfying profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

Cape Malay cuisine reflects the heritage of enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia. The best version came from a Cape Malay restaurant in Cape Town, which felt authentic. Castle Lager was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Braai is larger than you'd think.