Last Friday, 25 July, the Korean Cultural Centre in South Africa (KCCSA) partnered with KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), Korean restaurant Banchan, and streaming platform Viu to present Taste of K-Mzanzi — an exclusive food industry event held in Johannesburg.
The event was designed to introduce premium Korean food products to the South African market, while also exploring the creative potential of Korean–South African fusion cuisine. Culinary professionals, chefs, and food industry insiders were invited for a curated tasting experience that highlighted the versatility and depth of K-food.
Dishes served on the day reflected a bold fusion of cultures — bringing together the flavours of Korea and South Africa in innovative ways. Attendees had the opportunity to discover new ingredients, taste reimagined classics, and engage with Korea’s growing food industry presence in the region.
This unique collaboration offered more than a culinary showcase, as it served as a platform for meaningful cultural exchange and reaffirmed KCCSA’s ongoing commitment to fostering closer ties between Korea and South Africa through food.
Korean Cultural Centre in South Africa (KCCSA) | 주남아공한국문화원
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