A taste of Africa in Korea, Braai Republic serves South African barbecue, hand-made sausages and homemade meat pies. Way back in 2006, expat rugby players in Seoul started making biltong and boerewors (South African air-cured jerky and sausage) for their post-game get-togethers, which led to food festivals, online sales and then co-founders Roddy Bancroft and Chris Truternow opening their first restaurant in the back streets of Itaewon in 2011.