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Just got in from an 8 plate menu at Joro in Sheffield. Simply fantastic. Every plate was nicely varied from the last and as Obi-wan said, vegetarian dishes as good as the meat ones. Desserts were excellent too, though we opted for the cheese course at the end which was probably too much and only a simple place of brie and sourdough. Wine was excellent and good value, got a glass of fizzy wine for nothing to start too.

All in all I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Service was very good too, not pushy or sniffy, just attentive, helpful and at the right pace of serving dishes. Took two hours to do the 8 plates and starter and never felt like they were coming thick and fast, or long pauses between each. Can't wait to go back again at some point, not too often but certainly will return.
 
Went to Joro last night for my other half's birthday. Probably had fairly high expectations after the reports on here, but it definitely lived up to them. The 8 plate menu was about right for us - almost 3 hours from arriving to paying the bill, so a very relaxed experience (maybe the advantage of a Wednesday night?). Good wine, good service. Just looking for excuses to go back again.
 
Off there on Saturday night for my B'day. :great:

Lad at work had a bit of poor lunch time experience, so good to hear its lived up to others expectations. (Sounds like he's just a bit fussy about his food and didn't like half the dishes, plus he was very hung over from the night before... nob).
 
andy popp said:
Has anyone eaten at Make No Bones, vegan place on Chesterfield Rd? Thanks.

Sorry for the slow reply, just saw this. We've been a couple of times as we have a few vegan friends, it's very good. Menu tends to be 3 starters, 3 mains and 2 deserts but these are all changed out fairly frequently. Portions are large and as is often the case with vegan food, it's quite carb-heavy so leave plenty of room.

They're very good at vegan versions of non-vegan dishes, I've previously had "fried chicken" made from broccoli and jackfruit and my other half had "fish and chips" which involved battered seaweed-wrapped tofu. They're very creative and the range of flavours they can achieve within the limitations of veganism is very eye-opening for none-vegans like me. I'd certainly recommend it.

For vegan food in Sheff there's also BurgerLolz on Abbeydale Road, they do properly "loaded" vegan burgers and milkshakes, had a couple of good meals with veggie/vegan friends there too.
 
AlistairB said:
andy popp said:
Has anyone eaten at Make No Bones, vegan place on Chesterfield Rd? Thanks.

Sorry for the slow reply, just saw this. We've been a couple of times as we have a few vegan friends, it's very good. Menu tends to be 3 starters, 3 mains and 2 deserts but these are all changed out fairly frequently. Portions are large and as is often the case with vegan food, it's quite carb-heavy so leave plenty of room.

They're very good at vegan versions of non-vegan dishes, I've previously had "fried chicken" made from broccoli and jackfruit and my other half had "fish and chips" which involved battered seaweed-wrapped tofu. They're very creative and the range of flavours they can achieve within the limitations of veganism is very eye-opening for none-vegans like me. I'd certainly recommend it.

For vegan food in Sheff there's also BurgerLolz on Abbeydale Road, they do properly "loaded" vegan burgers and milkshakes, had a couple of good meals with veggie/vegan friends there too.

There's also one on Sharrow Vale thats meant to be good. We tried to go for a work lunch there the other week but couldn't get in, guess that's a good sign.


And on that note, Joro is fuly booked up Friday and Sat night for the next 5 weeks!!!!
 
SamT said:
And on that note, Joro is fuly booked up Friday and Sat night for the next 5 weeks!!!!

Think the word is spreading especially now they have a Michelin 'Bib'. Doubt it'll be long before they get a star and will be tempted to put up the prices and possibly move out of Sheffield. Hoping that's not the case. Go whilst you can.
 
I'm not making it up...
Jöro, Sheffield: ‘Some dishes are merely extremely good, others are downright extraordinary’ – restaurant review

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/nov/03/joro-sheffield-restaurant-review-guardian-felicity-cloake
 
Want a proper family Italian restaurant experience in west side of Sheffield? had a super fun time in a four day old restaurant in woodseats.. Da Vinci.. just off A61. Just off the dale, where it meets the A61. Old burger joint. Proper family run place. 5 people, 3 courses, 2 rounds of drinks, 2 rounds of free lemoncello, 105 quid. I'm going back.

it's not fast, they dont want it to be, it's not overladen with fat, the pizza is top drawer, the gnocchi like what mamma makes, and the sausage starter was just like what you get in the motherland. I did not have a coffee, I should have tried that, my bad. and the stuffed pasta is really really good. Yet to try fish or meat mains. I doubt anyone will have a shit time there, unless you want to order, eat and leave... that's not the intent. Great looking little proseco and cocktail bar downstairs too.. a welcome addition to the area.
 
Some to avoid, mainly dodgy take aways, but surprised the Cross Sythes is listed. Only had a pint in there but looked fine.
https://www.thestar.co.uk/image-gallery/sheffield-s-zero-star-food-hygiene-gallery-1-8973387/8973392
 
Wasabi Sabi: always quite liked this place in the past, although it's never had especially good sushi it's passable and a pleasant evening. Went at the weekend, sadly seems to have gone downhill drastically. Restaurant almost empty on a Friday night, terrible service and really tired looking sashimi that had been cut ages ago. Shame, hope it perks up again
 
Obi-Wan is lost... said:
Some to avoid, mainly dodgy take aways, but surprised the Cross Sythes is listed. Only had a pint in there but looked fine.
https://www.thestar.co.uk/image-gallery/sheffield-s-zero-star-food-hygiene-gallery-1-8973387/8973392
The Cross Sythes has changed hands recently. Had some food there a few weeks ago and it was very tasty.
 
http://akentannos.co.uk

Brilliant place, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food.
 
Bored on a nightshift so thought I'd stick in some recommendations for my favourite 3 restaurants..

The Rutland Arms in town, check out the specials board, had some really nice dishes here including deep fried black pudding (nicer than it sounds)

Murpuri tawa on London rd tother side of car lot next to Ozmen's, order the special, more curry than you can eat for a tenner a head

Golden Taste up near Highfield library on London rd, Hunan style cooking, heavy on the chilli's and the texture. They also do that hotpot thing where you cook meat and things in a boiling broth, it's Chinese cuisine but not as you know it.

Enjoy!
 
dr_botnik said:
They also do that hotpot thing where you cook meat and things in a boiling broth, it's Chinese cuisine but not as you know it.

Hotpot is one of the main things in Chongqing where they host a Bouldering World Cup every year and we always get taken out for at least one hotpot each visit. I might have to check it out, maybe get Seb and Echo down there.
 
Went to Frehiwet Habesha for the third time last night. Its absolutely brilliant Ethiopian food mainly served on big sharing platters. Pretty cheap too. Would recommend getting one of the meat or veggie sharing platters if you go. Service is a bit slow but definitely worth the wait. Wear warm clothes as it is pretty cold inside, I don't think they have central heating.
 
Just Falafs - Middle Eastern vegan food on Chesterfield Rd. Tasty, fresh, interesting flavours, big portions, quick and friendly service, embarrassingly cheap, now deliver. Recommended!
 
Ajantas Vegeatrian curry , on Abbeydale Rd. Been a few times now, great thali trays, cheap, and bring your own booze (little Tesco over the road). It’s all freshly made to order so isn’t quick , but the guy who runs it is really friendly.
The Two Thirds craft beer place next door is OK if you like that sort of thing, A bit pricey, and rammed Fri/Sat night.
 

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