Comparing Biltong across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Biltong at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of dried biltong varied significantly — only one got it right. The smoky and braaied profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

the braai is a cross-cultural South African institution that transcends racial and social divides. The best version came from a shebeen township tavern, 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 Biltong is larger than you'd think.