Is This The Best Indian Fast Food Joint In South Africa?

22/09/2025

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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman visits the legendary Harry’s Cafe in the heart of Oriental Plaza, Johannesburg, a place steeped in history, heritage, and flavour.

Run by the beloved Uncle Harry, this humble takeaway has been feeding Joburg locals since 1976, surviving forced removals, evolving food trends, and the test of time to become one of the city’s oldest fast food institutions. From homemade masalas to fresh vegetarian burgers and tender curried mutton sandwiches, this place is the definition of slow food made fast.

🍔 Nick gets a taste of:
A spicy soy cheeseburger toasted sandwich
A mouthwatering macon steak sandwich
A towering Dagwood triple stack
Crisp, flaky samosas with surprise fillings
A golden vegetable spring roll that tastes like Sunday lunch wrapped in deep-fried bliss

We go behind the scenes with Uncle Harry to hear the inspiring story of his family's journey filled with resilience and determination.

From hand-ground spices to secret recipes passed down from his wife of 46 years, everything at Harry’s Cafe is made with love, passion, and old-school Indian cooking traditions.

🔥 Is this Joburg’s most authentic takeaway?
🧡 What makes Harry’s curry unlike anything you’ve had before?
🏆 Why has this spot lasted nearly 50 years in the competitive South African food scene?

👉 Watch now and discover why Harry’s Café is more than just a takeaway.

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