{"id":18917,"date":"2025-09-03T22:03:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18917"},"modified":"2025-09-03T22:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:03:14","slug":"a-proud-classic-reimagined-ox-tongue-at-protea-hotel-balalaika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/a-proud-classic-reimagined-ox-tongue-at-protea-hotel-balalaika\/","title":{"rendered":"A Proud Classic Reimagined: Ox Tongue at Protea Hotel Balalaika"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"561\"><strong>There are some dishes that feel like a nod to heritage, and others that surprise you with just how elegant comfort food can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"561\">At the <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"446\">Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"473\">Ox Tongue special<\/strong> manages to be both\u2014a proudly South African favourite, reimagined with sophistication.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"946\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For just R145, guests can savour tender, melt-in-your-mouth ox tongue, paired with a smooth mild chakalaka pur\u00e9e that brings just the right touch of warmth.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"946\">To complete the plate, two golden <strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"787\">crumbed pap balls<\/strong> make their entrance, crispy on the outside and fluffy within, while a drizzle of <strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"887\">balsamic glaze<\/strong> and a garnish of fresh rocket balance it all with flair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1251\">It\u2019s a dish that celebrates tradition while adding a modern twist\u2014proof that heritage flavours can be dressed up without losing their soul. Available at <strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1166\">Lords Bar, Destination Lounge &amp; Bar, and through room service<\/strong>, it\u2019s the perfect way to enjoy a taste of home with a touch of fine-dining polish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1403\"><strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1269\">The Details:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\" \/>\ud83e\udd69 Ox Tongue Special \u2013 R145<br data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\" \/>\ud83d\udccd Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton<br data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\" \/>\ud83d\udcc5 Available September \u2013 November 2025<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1517\"><strong>Because sometimes, the most memorable meals are the ones that honour the past while making it deliciously new.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0+27 11 322 5000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0reservations@balalaika.co.za<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are some dishes that feel like a nod to heritage, and others that surprise you with just how elegant comfort food can be. At the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, the Ox Tongue special manages to be both\u2014a proudly South African favourite, reimagined with sophistication. 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