Found along Hyde Road in the Gorton area of Manchester, the Jollof Café brings an authentic taste of Africa to the north of England. A friendly, family run African restaurant, diners can sample dishes from a variety of African countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco. The word Jollof means “One Pot”, a word which represents the typical cooking method of many African countries, and the Jollof Café serves various dishes of this type.
The menu spans the African continent, offering the opportunity to try some rather tasty, wholesome dishes. Tuck into the delicious Safari beef strips cooked with garlic, tomatoes, ginger, herbs and African spices and accompany with some Jollof rice, plantain or yam. The Moroccan chicken is superb whilst there are a variety of soups to sample including the lamb pepper soup from Nigeria and the light goat soup from Ghana. Fish lovers simply must try the Cape coast fish dish whilst the Koose nuggets are a popular dish at the restaurant.
Jollof Café carries its African theme well through its décor with special seating in the colours of Africa and various authentic African artefacts adorning the walls. The staff are a dedicated bunch and their passion for their heritage is lovely to see. Service is really friendly and servers are happy to help with menu choices.
Discover a new culinary world at the lovely Jollof Café and enjoy a true taste of culinary Africa in the outskirts of Manchester. The local African community adore the place whilst those new to this kind of food will certainly be back for more.