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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick heads to Durban, South Africa’s undisputed curry capital, to uncover what might just be the best curry in South Africa. It’s December, the humidity is real, and the flavours are even bigger as Nick visits Panaji, a cult-favourite Durban curry spot known for its bold masalas, custom-built curries, and legendary butter chicken.
Panaji is run by a former robotics engineer who followed his passion for food and spent years perfecting a unique Durban curry formula inspired by small Indian restaurants in the UK and traditional Goan flavours. The result? Fresh, made-to-order curries with layered spices, tailored heat levels, and a flavour profile that defines authentic Durban curry.
🍛 Nick eats:
🔥 The world-famous Durban butter chicken (possibly the best he’s ever had)
🍤 A rich Goan-style golden prawn curry
🥬 Spinach-packed chicken curry bursting with flavour
🍝 A surprising Indian-inspired fusion curry pasta
We go behind the scenes to see how Panaji builds curries from scratch using onion-tomato bases, ginger, garlic, hand-roasted spices, and custom masalas. No shortcuts, just freshly cooked curry every time.