{"id":6327,"date":"2024-09-16T05:30:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T03:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=6327"},"modified":"2025-03-17T20:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:53:00","slug":"fantastic-lunch-dinner-specials-during-restaurant-week-at-choo-choo-junction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/fantastic-lunch-dinner-specials-during-restaurant-week-at-choo-choo-junction\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel the World with these Specials at Choo Choo Junction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Restaurant Week is back!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the time of the year, where\u00a0<strong>upmarket\u00a0restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices<\/strong>\u00a0either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/restweeksa\"><strong>Restaurant Week online portal<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Choo Choo Junction<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3-8w\">Choo Choo Junction is a neighbourhood gathering place for family, friends and friends-to-be. Choo Choo exists as a union of all that one loves &#8211; ease, warmth and simplicity with a focus on food. A bit of bar, a bit of restaurant, taking you on a journey around the world. We are the perfect venue for parties for up to 80 people. Enjoy a themed party: Steampunk\/1920 Speakeasy\/Grease\/The Crooners or 80\u2019s Rock. We aspire to make your time with us fun, and build a connection \u2013 where everyone is welcome to dream and steam away to new destination.<\/div>\n<h3>How to book?<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">From 27 September &#8211; 3 November, Choo Choo Junction will be serving a wonderful 2 course lunch menu for only R150 while a 3 course dinner menu will be available for R255.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>These themed menus are available that allow you to travel to a different taste destination with every course bringing exciting flavours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>2-Course Lunch Menu \u2013 R150<\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>3-Course Dinner Menu \u2013\u00a0 R255<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/restweeksa\"><strong>Book your seats now!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\">Delicious 2-course world tour lunch<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>_____<\/p>\n<p>STARTERS<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>Tunisian Albadhinjan Almurasae Bialjawahir (V)<\/b><br \/>\nRoasted Aubergine with Zatar, Spicy Pepper Feta Sauce, topped with Almonds, Cranberries and Avo<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Portuguese Peri Peri F\u00edgados (C)<\/b><br \/>\nChicken Livers Saut\u00e9ed with Peppers, Onions in a Lightly Spiced Portuguese Sauce with Ciabatta<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Vietnamese Rice Rolls (V)<\/b><br \/>\nRice paper filled with Lettuce, Cucumber, Carrots, Cabbage, Mint, Coriander, served with Peanut Sauce and Soy Sauce<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>SA Marrow Bones (B)<\/b><br \/>\nBaked with Karoo Rub, side Caramelised Onions, Citrus Salsa, Flatbread<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Mexican Calle Nachos | SHARING | (P)<\/b><br \/>\nHomemade Nachos topped with Beans and Corn, Jalapeno, Tomato, Onion, Yoghurt, Cheddar and Coriander<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p>MAINS<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>Flirty Florentine (V)<\/b><br \/>\nFlatbread base topped with homemade Tomato Relish with Caramelised Onions, Spinach and Mozzarella. Topped with fresh Tomato, Salsa Verde and Parmesan (V)<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Chicken Fajita (C)(S)<\/b><br \/>\nChicken Strips seasoned with Mexican Spices, served with Onion, Peppers, Avo and Bean Salad, Tortilla and Chilli Yoghurt<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Indonesian Nasi Goreng (V)(C)<\/b><br \/>\nStir Fried Rice, Vegetable and Chicken, tossed in Ketjap Manis. Served with a fried Egg and Peanut Sauce.<br \/>\nVEG OPTION: MUSHROOM<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Prego | Portuguese (B)(S)<\/b><br \/>\nToasted Bun topped with Chicken fillet in a Prego Sauce with Onions. Served with Pineapple, Cucumber, Feta salad<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Double Dutch (C)(P)<\/b><br \/>\nFlatbread base topped with homemade Tomato Relish with Chicken, Bacon, Carmelised Onions, Cheddar , Mozzarella and Spring Onion<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Spanish Fideo con Carne (B)(S)<\/b><br \/>\nMinced Beef spiced with Cumin, Garlic and Chilli cooked in Homemade Tomato Relish. Then tossed in pasta and topped with Tomato Salsa<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>British Fish and Chips (F)<\/b><br \/>\nHake Deep Fried with Dirty Fancy Chips (Parmesan, Herb Oil, and Spring Onion) served with Cucumber Citrus Salsa<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>2-Course Lunch Menu \u2013 R150<\/b><br \/>\n<i>V &#8211; Vegetarian | B &#8211; Beef | C &#8211; Chicken | P &#8211; Pork | F &#8211; Fish | S &#8211; Spicy<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Restaurant Week World Tour 3 Course Dinner Menu:<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n_____<\/h3>\n<p>STARTERS<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>Tunisian Albadhinjan Almurasae Bialjawahir (V)<\/b><br \/>\nRoasted Aubergine with Zatar, Spicy Pepper Feta Sauce, topped with Almonds, Cranberries and Avo<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Portuguese Peri Peri F\u00edgados (C)<\/b><br \/>\nChicken Livers Saut\u00e9ed with Peppers, Onions in a Lightly Spiced Portuguese Sauce with Ciabatta<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Vietnamese Rice Rolls (V)<\/b><br \/>\nRice paper filled with Lettuce, Cucumber, Carrots, Cabbage, Mint, Coriander, served with Peanut Sauce and Soy Sauce<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>SA Marrow Bones (B)<\/b><br \/>\nBaked with Karoo Rub, side Caramelised Onions, Citrus Salsa, Flatbread<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Korean Pabkon Chikin (C)<\/b><br \/>\nDeep fried Chicken and sprinkled with Asian spice. Served on cabbage salad with Tonkatsu Sauce<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p>MAINS<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>Italian Fungi Cacio e Pepe (V)<\/b><br \/>\nLinguine tossed with Pepper and Parmesan Cream. Served with Sage roasted Mushrooms and a splash of Truffle Oil<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Moussaka Melt | NO BUN (B)<\/b><br \/>\nAubergine topped with a Beef Patty, Onions, Tomato Relish, Bechamel and melted Mozzarella. Served with Potato Wedges<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Monte Mare | Creole (B)(F)(S)<\/b><br \/>\nMussels and Chorizo sauteed with Garlic, White Wine, Chilli and Cajun Tomato Sauce, then tossed in Linguine and topped with Parmesan<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Moroccan Zubdani Kalamary (F)<\/b><br \/>\nCalamari lightly Spiced Grilled and Fried Heads, in a Moroccan butter. Served on loaded Couscous with Date Chutney<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Cuban Bistec Moros (B)(S)<\/b><br \/>\nRump basted in Cuban Spices, with Paprika Butter, Potato Cubes, Beans and Corn Salsa with Pineapple Chimichurri<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Minorca Chicken Pintxo (C)<\/b><br \/>\nGrilled Chicken Skewers marinated in Spanish spice and, served with Tumbet (potatoes, aubergine, peppers, onions, garlic) with pineapple chimichurri<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Singaphore Siu Yuk (P)<\/b><br \/>\nPork Belly slowly braised in Port, Ginger, Soy and Star Anise in the wood fire. Served with Rice and Asian Salad<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Choo Choo Burger (B)<\/b><br \/>\nBun topped with Two Beef Patties, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, melted Cheddar, Bacon and a fried Egg. Served with Wedges and Aioli<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p>DESSERTS<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>Espresso shots<\/b><br \/>\nVanilla Ice Cream, Shot of Frangelico, and an Espresso<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Amaretto Caf\u00e9<\/b><br \/>\nCoffee, Amaretto &amp; Cream<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Flamb\u00e9 Bananas<\/b><br \/>\nBananas saut\u00e9ed in Cinnamon Sugar Butter, served with Ice Cream and Flamb\u00e9ed with Rum<br \/>\n<i>Or<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Orange Chocolate<\/b><br \/>\nChocolate Cake topped with Blood Orange Sauce , served with Ice Cream<br \/>\n_____<\/p>\n<p><b>Delicious 3-course world tour dinner \u2013 R255<\/b><br \/>\n<i>V &#8211; Vegetarian | B &#8211; Beef | C &#8211; Chicken | P &#8211; Pork | F &#8211; Fish | S &#8211; Spicy<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/restweeksa\"><strong>Book your seats now!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Restaurant Week is back! It\u2019s the time of the year, where\u00a0upmarket\u00a0restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices\u00a0either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the\u00a0Restaurant Week online portal. Choo Choo Junction Choo Choo Junction is a neighbourhood gathering place for family, friends and friends-to-be. 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