Vegan dishes are gaining popularity across the world, and Sandton is no exception. Here is a glimpse of some of the vegan dishes you can try at this destination.

Introducing Sandton’s cuisine 
Greek-Mediterranean, Portuguese and Middle Eastern influences come to the fore in the dishes found in Sandton. Since the city is located within Johannesburg, South African cooking influences are evident in their dishes. The meals found here are cooked mainly using a variety of meat, but you do get vegetarian and vegan delicacies to satisfy your cravings. Visit some of the best restaurants in Sandton and you will be able to locate a few such delicacies.

Main courses and side dishes
Pap, a maize-based porridge, is the nation’s staple food. It goes hand in hand with relish, which can be prepared using vegan ingredients. Bunny Chow, which is generally made using meat, can be customised to include plant-based ingredients. Other popular filling meals you can explore include Potjiekos (stew) and Mahjouba (stuffed flatbread). NH Johannesburg Sandton offers vegan options for its guests. You can check the hotel’s Facebook page for posts which feature the vegan goodies they offer.

Snacks 
Maakouda (deep-fried potato fritters), chakalaka (a flavourful relish which is often served with bread) and samoosas (spicy lentil-filled pastries) are some of the popular snacks you can find in Santon. You can make sure that they are vegan versions and pick them up from any street stalls scattered around the city. They are ideal to take along with you on a road trip.

Sweet treats

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Those with a sweet tooth can sink their teeth into vegan Malva pudding (a sweet, spongy cake), and vegan cheesecake. A delicious goodie you can try includes the vegan version of the banana bread which is prepared including walnuts to add some crunchiness.