Chinese Fondue and dumpling house.
162 London Rd
Sheffield
S2 4LT

Ever fancied coming on a forum foodie meet but felt too scared to make that first move? Ever wanted to put a face to a forum username or get to know someone a little better while being surrounded by food, laughter and a warm atmosphere? Then this might just be for you!

It's always great to welcome people - old and new. So, whether you're a familiar face or a complete newbie, if you're at a loose end that night, why not give it a try?

We're a warm, friendly and welcoming bunch, so don't think you'll be sat on your own, staring at the walls. ;)

There are a couple of reviews for JABU here (http://www.thestar.co.uk/food/FOOD-REVIEW--Jabu-162.6241739.jp) and here. (http://www.sheffield-eating.com/33060.htm)

I strongly recommend that you read the reviews as they give insight into how things work around there.

If you wish to bring your own wine, there is a corkage charge of £2.00 per table which is more than reasonable

I normally try a place out before arranging a foodie meet as I like to ensure quality, but I've been told about this place so many times that I thought I'd take a chance. Hope it doesn't disappoint!

The table is booked for 8pm and I'll confirm final numbers a couple of days before.

If you want in, just drop me a PM. :)

*Just a couple of polite requests.

Firstly, please take responsibility in terms of paying for whatever you eat/any service charge if appt. We don't want to be left paying someone else's bill.

Secondly, No avoidable last minute cancellations/no shows please. I won't appreciate it and the restaurant certainly won't.

Definites:
Stagewalker/partner
Focusedhypno
KTHFB +1
Rad
SHsheff
GazE
Moke
DarrLaura
Shiesh
Ando
Dark Moomin +1
SplodgeyAl
Komal
Ednakrabappe
Itosan

I need to double check my diary but pretty sure I can make it!

Count me in, please :)

oooooooh!

this is my favourite restaurant in sheffield! :D

please can i confirm later to the date- im not quite sure how my workload is going to pan out at the mo.


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I need to double check my diary but pretty sure I can make it!

Goodo! :)

Count me in, please :)

Sorted! :)

oooooooh!

this is my favourite restaurant in sheffield! :D

please can i confirm later to the date- im not quite sure how my workload is going to pan out at the mo.


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Nay worries love. x

Again I'm a provisional yes... would love to come but go back to work the day after so will have to confirm nearer the time. But at the moment can't see why not.

Some friends are going tomorrow night so i'll let you know their review. x

cool!

as a new-ish sheffielder with only a handful of connections up here, as well as a foodie, this sounds great! i'll see if i can clear it with my missus (so long as you don't mind a loudmouthed southerner coming along with a bottle of rioja.... :D)

sounds good, but still quite some time away!
why don't you keep this thread active and remind people days before event (so that you confirm booking) and we can confirm attendance?!
i'd love to try the fondue place, the steam inside the windows in winter is something to be envied about!

as a new-ish sheffielder with only a handful of connections up here, as well as a foodie, this sounds great! i'll see if i can clear it with my missus (so long as you don't mind a loudmouthed southerner coming along with a bottle of rioja.... :D)

bring the missus too!

i think you know a friend of mine- you had stalls next to each other recently....nanny may jewellery? (http://www.facebook.com/nannymaymakes?ref=ts)

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I've really been looking forward to the resumption of the foodie meets...really,really!
Unfortunately for me I will have to wait on because this clashes with something else...bugger!
Have a lovely evening folks...I'm sure you will!

Again I'm a provisional yes... would love to come but go back to work the day after so will have to confirm nearer the time. But at the moment can't see why not.

Some friends are going tomorrow night so i'll let you know their review. x

Okies, I'll put you down then and let me know nearer the time. :) x

cool!

as a new-ish sheffielder with only a handful of connections up here, as well as a foodie, this sounds great! i'll see if i can clear it with my missus (so long as you don't mind a loudmouthed southerner coming along with a bottle of rioja.... :D)

You're more than welcome matey. Why don't you bring her along too? :)

sounds good, but still quite some time away!
why don't you keep this thread active and remind people days before event (so that you confirm booking) and we can confirm attendance?!
i'd love to try the fondue place, the steam inside the windows in winter is something to be envied about!

I always plan foodie meets a few weeks in advance to allow people to make plans. The thread will probably bubble away nicely till then anyway, but yeah, I'll refresh it a few days before the event. :)

Hope you can make it.

I've really been looking forward to the resumption of the foodie meets...really,really!
Unfortunately for me I will have to wait on because this clashes with something else...bugger!
Have a lovely evening folks...I'm sure you will!

I got your PM love, no worries. :)

bring the missus too!

i think you know a friend of mine- you had stalls next to each other recently....nanny may jewellery? (http://www.facebook.com/nannymaymakes?ref=ts)

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i do indeed know jemma (well, traded next to her and have her on facebook!). are you trading at the NEAD event in hillsborough next month as well?

i would bring the missus along, but we'd probably struggle to get someone to look after our toddler for the night.. :(

looks like i am on for this though! whoop whoop.

Well, it looks like we're already going so count us in! :D

I've wanted to try this place for ages, and the OH has already been and he loves it. It'll be a nice start to our jollies :)

and incidentally, if anyone hasn't been to a chinese fondue before and wants a preview, i've got a chinese hot pot at home that we bring out every now and again - it's a great way to eat. :D

moke...will pm you.

dont my wrists slapping by stagey for derailing his thread! ;)


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looks like i am on for this though! whoop whoop.

Nice one! :)

Well, it looks like we're already going so count us in! :D



It'd be rude not to! :)

and incidentally, if anyone hasn't been to a chinese fondue before and wants a preview, i've got a chinese hot pot at home that we bring out every now and again - it's a great way to eat. :D

You offering? ;)

moke...will pm you.

don't want my wrists slapping by stagey for derailing his thread! ;)

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Slap you? Never. But yah - thanks for not cacking on it. I don't mind related banter but get niggled when it goes off-topic. The former Mod in me just wants to jump into action. ;)

Nice one! :)
You offering? ;)

well, almost!

i've been fancying the idea of doing an anti-restaraunt, or at least advertising it and seeing if i get any takers. but then i loose my arse at the last second, and doubt my cooking ability. :D

who knows, if i get on with you lot, i might start throwing invites around - i adore cooking for people.

Slap you? Never. But yah - thanks for not cacking on it. I don't mind related banter but get niggled when it goes off-topic. The former Mod in me just wants to jump into action. ;)

i know! :hihi:

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I'm a definate ...hopefully Ando may come along too but I'll let you know asap

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I'm a definate ...hopefully Ando may come along too but I'll let you know asap

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Great! :) x

well, almost!

i've been fancying the idea of doing an anti-restaraunt, or at least advertising it and seeing if i get any takers. but then i loose my arse at the last second, and doubt my cooking ability. :D

who knows, if i get on with you lot, i might start throwing invites around - i adore cooking for people.

Find your arse and make it happen! I think it sounds great! ;)

Hi Stagey!

Me and 'im are up for this, will be my first day at new place of work, so seems a suitable celebration/recovery! Been wanting to eat here for aaaages!

Thanks for organising!

DM

Hi Stagey!

Me and 'im are up for this, will be my first day at new place of work, so seems a suitable celebration/recovery! Been wanting to eat here for aaaages!

Thanks for organising!

DM

No worries. I've popped your names down. :)

Seems like 400 years since I saw you last - and I bet neither of us look a day older. ;)

Hope the work thing goes well.

Thanks for the message, Stagey; Jabu is a great choice! I've been a bit of an absentee on the forums until recently; lots going on. Pencil me in as a yes because I've sinced moved to the middle of Sheffield and now live just a couple of minutes walk from Jabu. I'm not sure how work commitments are going to unfold in the meantime though, so I'll let you know if it changes.

No worries. I've popped your names down. :)

Seems like 400 years since I saw you last - and I bet neither of us look a day older. ;)

Hope the work thing goes well.

Thanks!

I bet we look younger in fact, we must do, its the only way these things can work ;o)

Pencil me in as a yes because I've sinced moved to the middle of Sheffield and now live just a couple of minutes walk from Jabu. I'm not sure how work commitments are going to unfold in the meantime though, so I'll let you know if it changes.

Okies, no problem. Will be great to see you again.

:)



Thanks!

I bet we look younger in fact, we must do, its the only way these things can work ;o)

You seen Death becomes her? hehe ;)

I might actually be +2 for this one, Stagey. My friend needs to check his finances, but he wants to come if he's got enough spends. I'll let you know before you need to tell them final numbers though.

I might actually be +2 for this one, Stagey. My friend needs to check his finances, but he wants to come if he's got enough spends. I'll let you know before you need to tell them final numbers though.

Cool. Is it who I think it is?

Cool. Is it who I think it is?

Probably. But then, I don't know who you think it is? You met him NYE a few years ago, but you looked a little different :hihi:

Probably. But then, I don't know who you think it is? You met him NYE a few years ago, but you looked a little different :hihi:

:hihi: Then it's who I thought it was.

Just re-checked my inbox, and saw your message, Stagey!

Like many on here, I'm in new job territory, but I've already started, and now know that I can get back in time; and as it's after payday, my finances will have recovered from having to buy motor insurance for the first time in years, so count me in please!

See you all there! Oh, and Moke, looking forward to meeting another fellow southern refugee! :thumbsup:

ok I think I'll come never been to one before but what the hell

as it's after payday, my finances will have recovered from having to buy motor insurance for the first time in years, so count me in please!

Ouch. Hope you shopped around. ;)

Be good to see you again matey.

ok I think I'll come never been to one before but what the hell

Sure, you're more than welcome. :) I've added your name.

Just a reminder that this is a week on Wednesday.

If anyone else wants in, just give me a holler.

:)

I'm a defo now Stagey.

Just a few pointers from when my friends went the other week.

The pot is regardless of the party size (2-20!) so dependant on numbers might be worth specifying doing as two parties so we get more choice of pots/sauces.

My friends didn't do this, were in a 14ish and only had the one pot between them all(it's split into two). 3 people were veggies so they had to keep one side veg and therefore the meat all went into other pot so although you got to choose what you put in, it really was a bit mish mash when it came out. But they said it was delicious, just this would have improved their experience.

So also it might be worthwhile finding out who is veggie, pescatarian, and full monty.

I'm veggie. :D

I'm veggie. :D

I eat anything.

The OH isn't much of a fishy person, but I don't care!

I'm a defo now Stagey.

Cool. :)


Just a few pointers from when my friends went the other week.

The pot is regardless of the party size (2-20!) so dependant on numbers might be worth specifying doing as two parties so we get more choice of pots/sauces.

My friends didn't do this, were in a 14ish and only had the one pot between them all(it's split into two). 3 people were veggies so they had to keep one side veg and therefore the meat all went into other pot so although you got to choose what you put in, it really was a bit mish mash when it came out. But they said it was delicious, just this would have improved their experience.

So also it might be worthwhile finding out who is veggie, pescatarian, and full monty.

I'm veggie. :D

I have absolutely no idea as to what you've just said!

My brain hurts. :help:

Cool. :)



I have absolutely no idea as to what you've just said!

My brain hurts. :help:

:hihi::hihi:

Basically, I think you get one pot per table. There's a divider in the middle so you can put veg in one side and meat/fish in the other. Only thing with this is, for you to get the food YOU chose back, you'd all need to cook your own items separately - so it would be easier if we had a few pots on the table.

At least, that's what I think.....

Cool. :)



I have absolutely no idea as to what you've just said!

My brain hurts. :help:

I get it - basically, it will be to our advantage if we book in as two or three smaller, separate groups on the night. Otherwise, we will ALL be sat around sharing one pan of soup which will create problems for the veggies.

I get it - basically, it will be to our advantage if we book in as two or three smaller, separate groups on the night. Otherwise, we will ALL be sat around sharing one pan of soup which will create problems for the veggies.

Super. Now I understand! Ta Danny. :)

I'll have a word with Edna via PM and sort this out.

:hihi::hihi:

Basically, I think you get one pot per table. There's a divider in the middle so you can put veg in one side and meat/fish in the other. Only thing with this is, for you to get the food YOU chose back, you'd all need to cook your own items separately - so it would be easier if we had a few pots on the table.

At least, that's what I think.....

Agreed! Would be good to have (at least) two pots, so the veggies can eat their halal vegetables :)

:hihi::hihi:

Basically, I think you get one pot per table. There's a divider in the middle so you can put veg in one side and meat/fish in the other. Only thing with this is, for you to get the food YOU chose back, you'd all need to cook your own items separately - so it would be easier if we had a few pots on the table.

At least, that's what I think.....

God! that sounds like hard work! Do I get a prize if I get my own prawns back?

Worth it though when you finally get to eat. You'll have to mark them with an "X" before you put them in the pot...

Cool. :)



I have absolutely no idea as to what you've just said!

My brain hurts. :help:

Lol! What you like!
The others have understood perfectly well

anyway here's a doodle poll to make it easier to collect answers.

http://www.doodle.com/evz85s595gitadkf

Worth it though when you finally get to eat. You'll have to mark them with an "X" before you put them in the pot...

Or stare at them continuously while they're bubbling in the pot to ensure no unfortunate mix-ups. I'd hate to get my button mushroom replaced with a pig's nad or something.

On second thoughts, continuously staring at vegetables might look a bit 'special'. I'll bring my marker pen. :D

Oh no! Typical! I've just had a phonecall - My new job starts on Wed September 1st! Sadly, I am now a no. Sorry about that :(

Lol! What you like!
The others have understood perfectly well

anyway here's a doodle poll to make it easier to collect answers.

http://www.doodle.com/evz85s595gitadkf

I'm not feeling myself at the moment (metaphorically speaking) so I'll just blame it on the drugs. :) Same for the poll. Sorry for the cock-up. x

Oh no! Typical! I've just had a phonecall - My new job starts on Wed September 1st! Sadly, I am now a no. Sorry about that :(

No worries matey. Priorities and all that. Congratulations on the new job! I hope your first day goes well. :)

Just a quick reminder that this is on Wednesday, folks. :)

Could everyone that's going please take a moment to add their name to the poll that Ednakrabappe has created - this way we know how many pots to order.

The poll is here. (http://www.doodle.com/evz85s595gitadkf)

Also, if anyone else wants to come along, just shout up. :)

Cheers chaps.

Hiya Stagey :wave:

Many thanks for the personal invite. I've left it to the last minute to reply as I've not wanted to confirm and then possibly have to cancel.

This date coincides with full council meeting and I now know that when the council meeting concludes, I'm having to go straight to another meeting, alas! :(

Have an enjoyable meal and a great time everyone!

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Hiya Stagey :wave:

Many thanks for the personal invite. I've left it to the last minute to reply as I've not wanted to confirm and then possibly have to cancel.

This date coincides with full council meeting and I now know that when the council meeting concludes, I'm having to go straight to another meeting, alas! :(

Have an enjoyable meal and a great time everyone!

red

Not to worry matey. :)

Thanks for letting me know.

Oooh, I'm just a +1 now Stagey. My friend is working now as they've offered him some overtime. He couldn't turn it down :(

Don't forget the doodle poll to say what you want to eat ish..... at the moment there are only two of us veggies, veggies don't leave me hanging.
http://www.doodle.com/evz85s595gitadkf

Don't forget the doodle poll to say what you want to eat ish..... at the moment there are only two of us veggies, veggies don't leave me hanging.
http://www.doodle.com/evz85s595gitadkf

I might go veggie for the night myself, Edna to be a bit healthier. There's hope yet! :D

Cool KTHFB :D . I've prodded Ando and Shiesh via facebook, can someone prod Dark Moomin, Komal and any others I've missed?

Oooh, I'm just a +1 now Stagey. My friend is working now as they've offered him some overtime. He couldn't turn it down :(

Okies - thanks for letting me know. x

Cool KTHFB :D . I've prodded Ando and Shiesh via facebook, can someone prod Dark Moomin, Komal and any others I've missed?

Done.

See you tomorrow.

What happens if your BYOB is a screw top? :confused:

So excited about this, and great idea about the poll, Rachel.

What happens if your BYOB is a screw top? :confused:

I think they might use a term which would be equal to telling you to get screwed. :P

So excited about this, and great idea about the poll, Rachel.

Hey :D Glad you are coming, not seen you in ages x

I think they might use a term which would be equal to telling you to get screwed. :P

My, how rude! :hihi:

Don't forget the doodle poll to say what you want to eat ish..... at the moment there are only two of us veggies, veggies don't leave me hanging.
http://www.doodle.com/evz85s595gitadkf

Another vote for veggie!

Hey,

have added myself and mr to the poll. Not sure if it makes much difference but he is not overly fishy/seafoody I'll eat anything. Seems worthwhile doing anything to get several pots of soup on the table.

looking forward to meeting you all tonight. is anyone meeting at a nearby hostelry beforehand? :D

looking forward to meeting you all tonight. is anyone meeting at a nearby hostelry beforehand? :D

That'd be good, but in my case the OH won't be getting here until 7.30 so unfortunately we'll have to go straight there. :(

Cheers everyone! Great night. Sorry for putting you off your food by being too noisy (again) Edna. :P

Well, that was entertaining... but next time I'll wear a boiler suit.

I enjoyed the evening. Very glad to have had the experience (thanks, Stagey) and have to say it was good being with people eating the same kind of food (ie meat eaters with meat eaters, veggies with etc)

But agree with rad, bibs would have been useful! :roll: :)

Apart from GazE never shutting up;), it was a lovely enjoyable messy evening.
Thanks Stagey x

Fab night and I too dribbled but **** it was worth it!!

Thanks for arranging Stagey!!!

Til next time x :)

nice to meet you all - or at least those i got to chat with!

hope i wasn't too gobby - i have a tendency to run on a bit when i have a drink in my hand... :)

good times! lets have some more!

Thanks for a great one again Stagey! I managed to just have a couple of dribbles, but thankfully nothing too major (this is why I didn't wear a plain top).

Extra special thanks to moke and Komal for their company - the smaller table was the best one! :D

Aye, thanks stagey, for another great night. Have to agree that is one of the messiest meals I've eaten since I was a toddler :) but great fun once the initial trauma had passed!!

Cheers everyone! :thumbsup:

Well, that was entertaining... but next time I'll wear a boiler suit.

LOL!!!

With you on this one, sister! Or a nosebag, snorkel and some flippers. :D

Anyway, nay problems all - glad you all enjoyed yourselves. It was definitely one of the more bizarre dining experiences that I've had, I must admit - but it was fun, and made a change to how we normally dine out.

Thanks for your company, chaps. We both enjoyed ourselves too.

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Apart from GazE never shutting up;), it was a lovely enjoyable messy evening.
Thanks Stagey x

No worries, love.

I agree about Gaz. I get tired of trying to get a word in with this guy around! It's exhausting! :hihi:

Can someone please tell me the name of the fish that came in the long shell? It looked squid-like, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was called! :help:

Yeah sorry about that again. It's just so difficult with quiet, reserved people like Edna and Stagey about. This image you have of them getting up and dancing on the tables is a real let down when you meet them in real life.

:D

Thanks to everyone and Stagey for organising it! Perfect 1st date dining!!!! :D

Great conversation from the veggies and lefties ;) And to all I had not met before!

Can someone please tell me the name of the fish that came in the long shell? It looked squid-like, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was called! :help:

I wasn't there but I'm guessing it was razor clam. I know for a fact they have it on their menu too.

Can someone please tell me the name of the fish that came in the long shell? It looked squid-like, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was called! :help:

it was definitely the razor clam - and lovely it was too (just wish we had ordered a few more!).

oh and give a wave to your fella - i'd be delighted to bore him to tears about the intricacies of designing packaging over a few beers next time there's a social gathering! :D

mmmm, thinking about razor clams again now... want more!!!

Hello folks. Im knew to this site and have been reading with great interst this thread:roll: I am very very interested in any foodie meets. When and where is the next one:loopy: Im not from the Sheffield area adn would need to dust off my Sat Nav:loopy: I know London road:help:

Any future foodie meets lined up? Wouldlove to come along.:roll: New to area...:confused:

I take it there has been a recent foodie meet then?

This one happened last year but I'm sure Stagey will organise another one soon enough. Keep your eyes open and I'll give you a heads up if he does :)

This one happened last year but I'm sure Stagey will organise another one soon enough. Keep your eyes open and I'll give you a heads up if he does :)

TBH Edna, I rarely spend any time here these days.

If you want to organise something, be my guest.

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