What This South African Local Made Us Eat Will Shock You!

Meet Jabu, the local expert who will guide the food choices for the night.

Arrive at the Harves Table restaurant in Santon, Johannesburg.

Order cocktails while waiting for Jabu.

Jabu introduces the African table, which includes goat, lamb, cowfoot, ox tongue, and beef head.

Taste the ox tongue, which is boiled and then fried, noting its chewy texture.

Add chili to the ox tongue for extra flavor, as suggested by Jabu.

Try the cow head, noting its tenderness and similarity to oxtail.

Discuss the various meats on the platter, including goat meat and lamb stew.

Taste the beef head, commenting on its tender texture and similarity to oxtail.

Try the side of sal beans, noting its filling nature and smoky flavor.

Taste the soft popu, explaining how to eat it with the soup and meat.

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