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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to Ballito, just north of Durban, to visit Soi 55 Thai Eatery, a buzzing local favourite serving modern Thai fusion with deep roots in authentic Thai flavours.
Soi 55 is run by a Thai-born chef who moved to South Africa as a teenager and has spent over two decades in hospitality, from classic Thai restaurants to hotels and finally his own passion project. The name “Soi” means alleyway in Thai, and 55 comes from the unit number, a nod to the street-food culture that inspires the menu.
🌶️ Nick dives into:
Crispy Thai pancakes filled with cucumber, pickled ginger, beansprouts, and hoisin
A signature Goong Squid dish with baby squid, lime, chilli, garlic, and herbs
A fiery, flavour-loaded Tom Yum seafood soup
A bold fusion spinach salad with Thai seafood dressing and grilled chicken
The bestselling crispy chicken sushi, topped with red curry, coconut milk, basil, and peppers
Along the way, we talk Thai food culture, spice levels, balance of sweet–sour–salty flavours, and how Soi 55 adapts authentic Thai cooking for South African palates while still keeping it real.
🔥 Is this one of Ballito’s best hidden food gems?
🌶️ How spicy is real Thai food, actually?
🍜 Which dish is the ultimate introduction to Thai cuisine?
👉 Watch now to see why Soi 55 has become a must-order spot on Mr D in Ballito.