After a hectic evening of Christmas shopping at Cheshire Oaks outlet mall, we decided to try this local South African restaurant which sits in the new development surrounding the National Waterways Museum, near the Holiday Inn Express.
The museum itself is well worth a visit as it has many of the old working ships and tugs which plied their trade on the Mersey and the Dee as well as many narrow boats of different vintages. It is connected to the Shropshire Union canal on which you can take boat trips, and sits beside the Manchester ship canal. So too, does the restaurant as was demonstrated when a large cargo ship eased past the window as we were dining. I understand the ship canal trip is also a very interesting and enlightening experience, from Liverpool to the heart of Manchester and back.
Now, back to the restaurant. Jabula is a very cosy place, run by a predominantly South African staff and the menu is reflective of their roots. While we did not sample tohe starters, they were mainly substantial soups and traditional Western style dishes with a hint of Africa added to them via the sauces or accompaniments.
The main courses were all very African and included Bobotie, which SWMBO had, Pap en Wors and Vetkoek. They also served game including Kudu, Springbok
and Crocodile. I had a Crocodile Pot which was basically a stew, and very tasty it was too.
All was washed down with a bottle of beer and it was very reasonable at less than £40. If you are in the Ellesmere Port area and want a change from the chain restaurant dominated Cheshire Oaks food court, then give this a try.
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