Cape Town lands on global list of 50 Best Food Cities

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Cape Town named a best food city

Cape Town has bagged a spot as one of the best cities in the world for foodies on Big 7 Travel’s annual list of The 50 Best Food Cities in the World.

According to Cape Town Etc, the list was compiled based on insights gathered from over a million social media users and food enthusiasts who shared their beloved foodie destinations.

“Most of the world’s best food is found in dense, diverse cities, and many are historic trading ports where new spices and herbs are married with local cooking techniques. Whatever the reason for a city’s foodie status, we asked our readers and editorial team to tell us about their favourite food cities.” Big 7 Travel said.

The Mother City featured at number 22 on the list, with Big 7 Travel adding that Bunny Chow, Bobotie and Gatsby was what one should eat in the city.

“A bubbling, delicious melting pot of cultures and cuisines, Cape Town is a must-visit destination for any serious foodie. Braai is one of the first dishes that comes to mind – it’s barbecue at the next level, with ultra-high quality cuts of meat grilled over charcoal. It’s also a symbol of unity, community, and resistance against the apartheid. Much of Cape Town’s food is political, whether that’s due to colonial history, the slave trade, or apartheid. Cape Malay cuisine is an example of that – a combination of South African, Indonesian, and Malaysian flavours. Rich, deep curries are seasoned with vibrant spices and ingredients, such as cardamom, ginger, and chilli.” Big 7 Travel wrote about Cape Town.

The top 10

Here’s a look at the top 10 best food cities, according to the list:

Rank	City
1	Lima, Peru
2	Gaziantep, Turkey
3	San Sebastian, Spain
4	Huế, Vietnam
5	Naples, Italy
6	Osaka, Japan
7	Xi’an, China
8	Lyon, France
9	Thessaloniki, Greece
10	Kingston, Jamaica