Does Pantry by Marble in Bassonia have the Best Prego Steak Roll in South Africa?
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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman heads to The Pantry by Marble in Bassonia, South Johannesburg, where legendary chef David Higgs and the Marble Group might just be serving one of the best beef prego rolls in South Africa.
Located in the heart of Joburg South, Pantry is more than just a deli or takeaway spot. It’s a modern community food store, bakery, café and takeaway kitchen that combines restaurant-quality food with convenience, inspired by classic petrol station food stops and neighbourhood markets.
But the real question is: Can a fine dining chef create the ultimate Portuguese-style prego roll?
🍔 In this episode, Nick explores:
🔥 The Sirloin Beef Prego Roll – tender slices of marinated sirloin steak served on a fresh Portuguese roll, loaded with a secret prego sauce, peri-peri heat, and caramelised onions.
🥖 Freshly baked Portuguese rolls from The Pantry bakery that bring authentic texture and flavour to this iconic sandwich.
🌶️ Mozambican and Portuguese flavour influences, including peri-peri, garlic, and bold spice combinations that define great prego rolls.
🍟 Restaurant-quality takeaway food made with premium ingredients from the Marble kitchen.
🎤 Nick also chats to David Higgs about:
• Growing up in Walvis Bay, Namibia
• His journey through Cape Town hotels, fine dining kitchens and restaurants
• Building iconic Johannesburg restaurants and launching Marble
• How COVID lockdowns inspired the Pantry concept
• Creating restaurant-quality takeaway food for the Joburg community
This episode celebrates Johannesburg’s diverse food culture, where influences collide to create bold flavours and unforgettable street-style food.
From sirloin steak and peri-peri sauce to fresh Portuguese bread and caramelised onions, this is comfort food done at chef level.
🇿🇦 Is this the best prego roll in South Africa?
🔥 Can Pantry compete with the legendary Portuguese spots in Joburg South?
🥖 Is David Higgs’ prego roll worth ordering right now on Mr D?
Watch now to find out.
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8 Comments
That man loves cooking & how food brings people together
zamzam water from mecca saudi arabia tasty for me sir
fabricadoprego is best prego steak roll, has been for like 20 years
Ain't a prego if it don't have an egg
Try the prego at Mr George Melrose Arch!
If you go to the south have " Prego no Prato" Prego steak with egg and chips delish!!
I love this place, ever since Cassper Nyovest streamed buying here I've been going late evenings and it don't miss with celebs, trust😂❤️🔥
So agree with David’s comments re the constant energy and the social integration in Joeys. Unparalleled in beautiful SA