Whether you’re a South African looking for a taste of home or a curious traveller interested in experiencing South African culture and cuisine, there are plenty of places around the world to satisfy your cravings. From biltong shops to boerewors grills, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you find a South African shop, restaurant, and other establishments abroad, where you can find everything from rooibos tea to koeksisters and everything in between.
This guide aims to cover well-known South African spots abroad, organised by region to make it easy to find something close to wherever you are. We’ve hand-picked some of our favourite spots, but feel free to browse the listing at the end of this post if you’re looking for something specific!
Europe (and UK)
Belgium
African Dream Foods – Antwerp, Belgium
A South African restaurant known for serving classic dishes like bunny chow, boerewors rolls, and chakalaka. It’s a favourite hangout spot for expats.
Netherlands
Die Spens – Amsterdam, Netherlands
A favourite for South Africans in the Netherlands, Die Spens offers an array of South African foods, including biltong, rusks, and Marmite. Die Spens is a go-to for braai essentials and nostalgic treats.
United Kingdom
The South African Shop – Slough, UK
The South African Shop is one of the largest and most well-stocked South African shops in the United Kingdom. Stocking everything from pantry staples to biltong, braai gear, and bottlestore products, this is a gem. For those looking to pick up some great memorabilia and SA clothing, this shop has it all!
Germany
Out of Africa – Munich, Germany
This South African shop offers a variety of South African wines, spices, and dried meats, popular among both locals and the South African expat community in Germany.
Ireland
The South African Shop – Dublin, Ireland
A small but well-stocked South African shop with biltong, boerewors, and other beloved South African snacks and pantry items. They often carry Mrs Ball’s chutney, Ouma rusks, and even Castle Lager.
France
Biltong & Co. – Nice, France
Specialising in biltong, this South African shop offers a variety of flavours as well as other South African meats and snacks.
Spain
SA2EU – Almeria, Spain
SA2EU is essentially an online store that aims to bring local South African tastes to saffas living in the European Union. From biltong to rusks and everything in between, the small family-run business is based in the south of Spain, but they offer deliveries throughout Spain and mainland Portugal.
North America
It’s easy to find a South African shop abroad if you follow this handy guide!
United States
The African Hut – California
The African Hut specialises in importing South African foods and beverages. Although the store is based in California, it ships products all across the United States.
Canada
South African Store – Toronto, Ontario
A speciality store with an extensive range of South African products, from rusks to Rooibos, and even Freshpak tea.
Australia & New Zealand
The South African Shop – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A popular store with a huge range of South African snacks, dried meats, and spices, The South African Shop is a haven for South African expats.
Inside Africa – Auckland, New Zealand
Inside Africa is jam-packed with South African treats and delicacies. The store has been a SAFFA favourite since it opened its doors in Auckland, and offers a taste of home for expats living in New Zealand.
| Name | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Delights | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | hello@africandelights.com.au | +02 96 517 422 |
| The South African Shop | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | thesouthafricanshoponline@gmail.com | - |
| Springbok Delights | Sydney, NSW, Australia | - | +29 42 75 168 |
| African Vibe | Sydney, NSW, Australia | - | +29 04 41 660 |
| Cape to Cairo | Western Australia, Australia | mindarie@capetocairo.com.au | +61 08 640 49789 |
| Mama African | Vienna, Austria | mamasgrill10@gmail.com | +43 67 657 29644 |
| African Dream Foods | Antwerp, Belgium | info@africandreamfoods.com | - |
| Biltongmakers | Brussels, Belgium | info@boerewors.be | +32 16 539 625 |
| SA Meat Shops | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | sameatshops.calgary@gmail.com | +40 32 700 739 |
| Safari Grill | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | - | +40 32 356 655 |
| Double 7 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | restobar@double7.ca | +61 37 411 256 |
| South African Store | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | - | +41 622 370 11 |
| Sedo Snax | Thornhill, Ontario, Canada | - | +90 573 11 779 |
| Hyperama | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | info@hyperama.ca | +16 47 899 0509 |
| Braai House | Vancouver, Canada | Braai@KeystoneHospitality.ca | +51 927 15 645 |
| Farmer Butcher | Beijing, China | - | - |
| Abigail's | Sulsted, Denmark | sales@abigail.dk | +20 396 2279 |
| Smul | Saint-Lyphard, France | smul2022@yahoo.com | +33 659 8172 36 |
| The South African Shop | Dublin, Ireland | info@thesashopireland.com | +04 36 676 752 |
| Die Spens | Amsterdam, Netherlands | info@diespens.nl | +31 061 769 60 82 |
| Proeflokaal A. van Wees | Amsterdam, Netherlands | jenever@proeflokaalvanwees.nl | - |
| South African Shop | Auckland, New Zealand | - | - |
| Inside Africa | Auckland, New Zealand | orders@insideafrica.nz | +09 273 5242 |
| Something From Home | Auckland, New Zealand | ask@somethingfromhome.co.nz | +02 24 59 5321 |
| Okumnandi | Auckland, New Zealand | reservations@okumnandi.co.nz | - |
| Biltong Plus | Wellington, New Zealand | online@biltongplus.co.nz | +09 423 7964 |
| SA2EU | Almeria, Spain | howzit@sa2eu.com | +34 711 058 026 |
| The African Hut | California, USA | sales@africanhut.com | +19 49 582 9546 |
| Aubergine Foods | Country-wide, USA | - | - |
| Land of Biltong | Texas, USA | info@landofbiltong.com | +68 223 72 330 |
| South African Food Shop | Matthews, NC, USA | papino@msn.com | +70 484 92 660 |
| Susman Best Beef | East Sussex, United Kingdom | sales@biltong.co.uk | +12 73 516 160 |
| The South African Shop | Slough, United Kingdom | - | +17 53 684 014 |
| YeboBox | Nationwide, United Kingdom | hello@yebobox.com | +440 117 287 0042 |
| SA eShop | Rugby, United Kingdom | info@thesashop.co.uk | +78 273 228 56 |
| The Savanna | Nationwide, United Kingdom | media@thesavanna.co.uk | +20 854 960 00 |
Did you spot your favourite South African shop abroad?
No matter where you are in the world, there are places where you can reconnect with the tastes and traditions of South Africa. From biltong shops in Germany to braai spots in the US, each destination brings a bit of home to South Africans living abroad.
Do you have any listings to add to our collection? Any edits to make? Are you an owner of any of the stores? Please let us know by filling out the form below or getting in touch on info@apostil.co.za!
