Windhoek Beer Reveals South Africa’s Top 5 Real Food Legends Ahead of Komdraai Market Takeover
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Mzanzi has spoken. The realest one-handed food spots are in. Catch the Top 5 at the Windhoek Real Food Market on 28 February 2026 in Jozi. Entry is free. Book your spot now.
Johannesburg, 12 February 2026 – South Africa has voted. Loudly. After more than 25,484 votes from food lovers across Mzansi, Windhoek Beer can officially reveal the Top 5 Realest One-Handed Food Legends in the country.
These are the flavour heroes who’ve had the streets talking and the timelines buzzing. They’ve won over South Africans – and impressed celebrity judges J’Something and Coco, Chef Benny Masekwameng, and Dali Danger – and now they’re stepping into the national spotlight.
And it’s not just bragging rights on the line. One of these legends will walk away with a major national prize of R200,000.
Since launching in October last year, the Windhoek Real Beer, Real Food (#RealBeerRealFood) campaign has grown into one of the country’s most talked-about foodie movements. This was a nationwide call to celebrate the meals that matter – the ones served through a hatch, enjoyed on the stoep, grabbed on the go, and shared in conversations that fix life’s problems. The kind of food you eat with one hand… because the other one’s holding an ice-cold Windhoek.
From kasi corners to city hotspots, thousands of stories, tags and videos flooded social feeds as Mzansi rallied behind their favourites. It was street-level love meets national flavour – celebrating the people who serve with both hands, so the rest of us can eat with one.
After a combination of public votes and scoring from the Real Beer, Real Food judging panel, these five have earned their spot:
- Disoufeng – Soweto
- Chaf Pozi – Soweto
- Marks Pub & Shisanyama – Pretoria
- Boipelo’s Kitchen – Mobile Kitchen
- Sasko’s Kitchen – Vosloorus
“These aren’t just food spots – they’re memory makers,” says Keval Ramraj, Windhoek Beer SA Marketing Manager. “This campaign connected people through pride, nostalgia and a real love for local flavour. South Africans showed up in full force for their favourites, and this Top 5 truly represents the best of real food and real moments – best enjoyed with an ice-cold Windhoek.”
Each finalist has now earned their place at the Windhoek Real Food Market at the Kromdraai Creativity & Impact Hub on 28 February 2026 – a full-day celebration of food, music and culture in one iconic setting. And here’s the twist: guests at the Real Food Market will have the final say.
There’ll be one last round of live voting on the day to crown South Africa’s ultimate Realest One-Handed Food Legend. The winner walks away with the national prize and serious bragging rights.
All five finalists will also receive national exposure, including short film profiles and publicity across Windhoek’s platforms.
Entrance to the Windhoek Real Food Market is free to the public.
Visit http://vpas.im/MzA5NTQ4Mg to book your spot at the market now. Space is limited.
The Real Food Market will also feature performances by: Chad Daniels & Casper Saul; KitchenMess; Elaine; Mpho.Wav; Zoe Modiga; DJ Kent; Shekhinah; Jeremy Loops; Mi Casa; and JayEm.
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Diana Kinyanjui 
