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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to Café 28, tucked away in a quiet office park in Sandton, often called the best pizza spot in South Africa. But what makes this unassuming eatery such a standout? Spoiler: it starts with imported Italian flour, buffalo mozzarella from Naples, and a 72-hour fermented dough made with traditional techniques straight from Naples, Italy.
We chat with the passionate Italian-trained chef behind it all, a Neapolitan pizza maestro, who walks us through what it really takes to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. From four imported Italian flours and dehydrated sourdough starter, to San Marzano tomatoes (aka the "Champagne of tomatoes"), every bite tells a story of tradition, pride, and precision.
🍕 Nick tries:
- A classic Neapolitan pizza with anchovies and buffalo mozzarella
- A rich Italian cured beef pizza with cherry tomatoes and balsamic drizzle
- The “Giallorossa” with Italian sausage, ricotta, and imported semi-dried tomatoes
💭 We explore:
- Why true Neapolitan pizza must flop and never be crispy
- The South African–Italian connection, and the chef’s story of returning to his roots
- What sets Café 28 apart from other pizza joints in Joburg
- Why you won’t find pineapple on the menu (ever) 🍍🚫
🔥 Is this Johannesburg’s most authentic pizza?
🇮🇹 What does “pizza Napoletana” really mean — and how do you earn that title?
🏆 Can a tiny café in an office park serve up world-class pizza?
👉 Watch now to find out why Café 28 might just be South Africa’s best-kept pizza secret.
👍 Like this video if you're passionate about real Italian food
💬 Comment with your favourite pizza topping (but please, don’t say pineapple 😅)
🔁 Share this with any pizza lover who needs to try the real deal
✅ Subscribe to @HammyEats for more stories behind South Africa’s most iconic food spots
#Cafe28 #HammyEats #NickHamman #BestPizzaSouthAfrica #SandtonEats #NeapolitanPizzaSA #AuthenticItalianPizza #MrDDelivery #SouthAfricanFoodie #PizzaLoversSA #HiddenGemsSA #JoburgFoodie #ItalianChef #SlowFermentedDough #MadeInNaples #LocalLegendsSA #SouthAfricanCuisine #JohannesburgEats #RealItalianFood #HammyEatsApproved
To find a Hammy Eats Approved spot near you, go to: https://www.hammyeats.co.za
In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to Café 28, tucked away in a quiet office park in Sandton, often called the best pizza spot in South Africa. But what makes this unassuming eatery such a standout? Spoiler: it starts with imported Italian flour, buffalo mozzarella from Naples, and a 72-hour fermented dough made with traditional techniques straight from Naples, Italy.
We chat with the passionate Italian-trained chef behind it all, a Neapolitan pizza maestro, who walks us through what it really takes to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. From four imported Italian flours and dehydrated sourdough starter, to San Marzano tomatoes (aka the "Champagne of tomatoes"), every bite tells a story of tradition, pride, and precision.
🍕 Nick tries:
- A classic Neapolitan pizza with anchovies and buffalo mozzarella
- A rich Italian cured beef pizza with cherry tomatoes and balsamic drizzle
- The “Giallorossa” with Italian sausage, ricotta, and imported semi-dried tomatoes
💭 We explore:
- Why true Neapolitan pizza must flop and never be crispy
- The South African–Italian connection, and the chef’s story of returning to his roots
- What sets Café 28 apart from other pizza joints in Joburg
- Why you won’t find pineapple on the menu (ever) 🍍🚫
🔥 Is this Johannesburg’s most authentic pizza?
🇮🇹 What does “pizza Napoletana” really mean — and how do you earn that title?
🏆 Can a tiny café in an office park serve up world-class pizza?
👉 Watch now to find out why Café 28 might just be South Africa’s best-kept pizza secret.
👍 Like this video if you're passionate about real Italian food
💬 Comment with your favourite pizza topping (but please, don’t say pineapple 😅)
🔁 Share this with any pizza lover who needs to try the real deal
✅ Subscribe to @HammyEats for more stories behind South Africa’s most iconic food spots
#Cafe28 #HammyEats #NickHamman #BestPizzaSouthAfrica #SandtonEats #NeapolitanPizzaSA #AuthenticItalianPizza #MrDDelivery #SouthAfricanFoodie #PizzaLoversSA #HiddenGemsSA #JoburgFoodie #ItalianChef #SlowFermentedDough #MadeInNaples #LocalLegendsSA #SouthAfricanCuisine #JohannesburgEats #RealItalianFood #HammyEatsApproved