Situated
in Grimesthorpe Road is the Somali run café called Awrfuul
and from were I stood outside the main front door, I could see a
game of pool taking place. Making my way further inside and towards
an eating area, I found myself quickly sat at one of the finely
laid tables.
The Awrfuul
café’s proprietor soon introduced himself as a Mr Ibrahim
Jama and he’d been expecting my arrival. Inviting me to sit
and eat he began to explain the many dishes and delicacies that
he and his little chef Mohamed Abdula, prepared on a daily basis.
Swiftly placed in front of me was a bowl of hot soup quickly accompanied
by a plate of small meat and vegetables alongside a dish of salad
and a large square shaped chapati. Smiling as he sat opposite, the
proprietor explained that this café had been open for nearly
three years and that he cooked the best Marak in Sheffield. Of course
he had to explain to me just what Marak was. “A chicken dish.”
he added saying that they also cooked fresh Halal meat dishes. “
Fresh lamb and beef, meat sauce and soft drinks, salad everything,“
I could see
he did a Take Away service as people came and left with carefully
wrapped containers of food. “We also do deliveries “Ibrahim
added observing me watching those around me. The food was very nice
and allowed me a real true taste of Africa’s South Coast,
without stepping out of the community I reside in. This is Rob Smith
reporting from a very tasty position in Grimesthorpe Road Burngreave.
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