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| - Braai is an Afrikaans word that roughly translates to "barbecue," but it encompasses the whole culture of the practice (a social event with friends, lingering over good food and conversation with some good beer and wine, specific foods that are always present, etc.), not just the food itself--perhaps the closest thing in American English would be the phrase "backyard barbecue."
When I saw the word braai on the door, I instantly knew this was authentic and that I had to stop in, even though I had intended to go elsewhere for lunch.
Peri-peri chicken is so moist and flavorful. Delish. Spicy is actually not very spicy, so order spicy even if you're not a capsaicin-head. (If you like REALLY spicy, you may be disappointed and might want to ask if they have anything hotter.)
Secret weapon on the menu is the boerewors roll. It's a homemade sausage in a hot dog bun. Hard to describe for Americans, but think of something in the size/shape of a hefty bratwurst but with a much softer, crumblier texture (sort of like a Turkish Adana kebab or something) and a soft, meaty flavor (not salty or spicy or anything). Literally just like the boerewors I had in my friend's back yard in Cape Town. Here's the kicker: it's $3.95 AND comes with a huge glut of steak fries. Best deal in Ohio.
GO.
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