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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to Achilles on the M1, the home of the AK 47, the Wonder Why Pizza, and the famous Wits Special toasted sandwich.
If you grew up in Joburg, you already know. If you didn’t… this is your introduction to a true South African fast food institution.
This isn’t just takeaway. This is heritage. This is halaal-certified indulgence. This is chips, cheese, masala, sauces and flavour packed into oversized portions that have defined generations.
🍔 In this episode, Nick dives into:
🔥 The legendary AK 47, Johannesburg’s answer to the Gatsby, loaded with steak, chicken, polony, slap chips, masala spice, sauces and mountains of cheese, all packed into a footlong roll.
🥪 The iconic Toasted Wits Special, arguably one of the most famous steak toasted sandwiches in South Africa, stuffed with chips, steak, polony, onions and bold spice.
🍕 The monstrous Wonder Why Pizza, a thick, fully-loaded fast food pizza piled high with chips, processed meats, cheese and sauce. Once you see it, you’ll understand the name.
Nick also chats to the new generation behind Akhalwaya's on the M1 about:
• Taking over a community institution
• The pressure of running a high-volume fast food kitchen
• What halaal really means in South African food culture
• Keeping a legacy brand alive while modernising for a new audience
This is Joburg fast food at its most unapologetic. Messy. Indulgent. Over-the-top. And absolutely iconic.
🇿🇦 Is the AK 47 better than a Gatsby?
🍟 Is this the ultimate halaal fast food experience in Johannesburg?
🍕 Is the Wonder Why Pizza South Africa’s wildest pizza?
Watch now to see why Achilles on the M1 remains a must-visit destination for lovers of authentic South African takeaway.