The city’s street food culture has become an international attraction, highlighting the entrepreneurs, small businesses and communities that are shaping South Africa’s evolving food economy. In 2026, Johannesburg was ranked among the world’s top 10 street food cities by Time Out, placing eighth in its global list of the 20 Best Cities in the World for Street Food. For Johannesburg, street food is not only about meals. As international visitors discover the city’s food scene, restaurants, vendors, markets and food trucks have opportunities to grow their customer base and reach new markets. The city’s food businesses are proving that global recognition does not only come from large corporations or established brands.