Are these the best noodles in South Africa?

17 August 2026

Order authentic hand-cut Chinese noodles and traditional street food from PRON (People's Republic of Noodes) on Mr D and use code HAMMY30 to score a tasty discount! 🍜πŸ”₯

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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman meets a true legend of the South African culinary scene: Emma Chen, founder of the iconic Red Chamber and People’s Republic of Noodles! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ₯’

Emma shares her extraordinary life journey. Growing up in a military camp in Taiwan to parents who fled Northern China, studying English literature, moving to South Africa over 40 years ago, and revolutionising how South Africans view authentic Chinese cuisine. Moving away from westernized takeaway tropes, Emma introduced Joburg to authentic dim sum nearly four decades ago and continues to celebrate real regional street food flavor.

Nick sits down with Emma to taste PRON’s famous hand-cut wheat noodles, slow-simmered beef flank broth, home-style Sichuan chili sauce, and even a celebratory shot of 58% Baijiu! πŸ₯ƒπŸœ

πŸ₯’ Nick gets stuck into:
🍜 Hand-Cut Wheat Beef Flank Noodle Soup – Rich, slow-simmered bone broth paired with freshly kneaded, egg-free hand-cut noodles and tender beef flank
🌢️ Signature House Sichuan Chili Sauce – Spicy, fiery, and packed with authentic regional heat
πŸ₯’ Crunchy Pickled Sides & Fresh Toppings – Adding essential textural contrast to hearty noodle soups
πŸ₯ƒ Traditional 58% Baijiu – A high-proof Chinese spirit for the ultimate toast

Whether you are dining in or slurp-tested in your pajamas at home via Mr D delivery, PRON delivers an unmatched taste of Chinese food history right to your table.

🍜 Have you tried the hand-cut beef flank noodle soup at PRON?

🌢️ How much Sichuan chili sauce can you handle in your broth?

πŸ₯ƒ Would you brave a shot of 58% Baijiu with your meal?

πŸ‘‰ Watch now to explore the fascinating history of authentic Chinese cuisine in South Africa!

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