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3.5 (39 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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The many dips for the poppadoms
Penny L.

I had seen this place a few times but only decided to give it a go recently. The garish lights make it look like a night club, but the waiting metal studded sofas made it look chilled. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table so we perched ourselves at the bar. Browsing the well stocked menu I chose a passion fruit Collins for £6.95. For a nice change it was served in a long glass and NOT full of Ice. It was flavoursome and full of fresh passion fruit. A waitress collected us,and led us downstairs with drinks in hand. Downstairs looked manic but the lighting was ambient ..especially with the giant painted Tarje Mahal in the background. Poppadoms were immediately placed at the center of the table with the most condiments I had ever seen. Each dip was flavoursome and unexpected. Starters aside, I dived straight into the fish section of the menu..despite the choice of sea bass, tiger prawns and tika salmon I chose the mixed seafood balti, rice and peshwari naan. Once again these arrived promptly , and was served in a hot curry dish. The fish was spiced just right and there was more than enough rice. There was so much food that the naan bread lay untouched. Overall service was attentive, food tasty and reasonably priced. I would have to try this place again to see if it deserves a five star..

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Ian D.

Great food, as always. Went there to catch up with a friend from my Warrington days. I ordered 2 starters for my main, and my friend ordered a regular dish. The Fish Pakora was delicious, as was the Paneer Tandoori. A bit dry, so I should have kept the poppadum dips.

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Alfie B.

I really like this curry place too. For me it joins Moon and Punjab in the five star curry category. Really authentic Indian food in classy surroundings, and no more expensive than the plethora of average curry houses in Manchester. Situated alongside the river, this beautiful sheek restaurant serves food of the highest quality, with friendly service and good drinks. The sheer size of the menu is remarkable, with almost every conceivable Indian dish available, from samosas and kebabs to tiger and king prawn curries. I recommend the sharing starter for two, so that you can try a few of the different delicacies. In terms of the main meals, the Balti Sea Food is one of the most delicious Indian meals I've had, consisting of Tiger Prawns, King Prawns and Fish, cooked in Balti paste and fresh coriander. As well as an extensive wine list, they do a range of 'Mocktails', cocktails without the alcohol. These are delicious blends of fruit juices for those who don't fancy a night on the lash. This place is really worth a visit. Its won several awards and deserves every one of them.

A C.

The concierge at our hotel recommended this place. Probably his brother-in-law's restaurant. This is not an Indian restaurant. This is a Pakistani restaurant, according to our waiter, cooking approximations of Indian dishes, and not very well. Our butter chicken was 50% oil. Not ghee. Oil. Very oily ! Vindaloo was awful. All chicken was frozen. Waiter kept harassing us to write a great TripAdvisor review. Not a chance. I would skip this place.

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Shrimoyee C.

Well I am not the biggest fan of Indian Restaurants here, the food they serve here is equal to having a ready made steak you get in Tesco. I am used to really good Indian food (obviously because I lived in India for 20 odd years and have a mum who is a fantastic cook) so I have always been very reluctant to go to an Indian restaurant in England. I went to EastzEast for a friends birthday dinner (I wouldn't have gone there out of choice) on a weekend. We had pre-booking so didn't have to wait in a queue and got seated immediately. The place is obviously very well done up and looks quite posh so I actually wouldn't mind going the place if the food quality was good. We ordered for different curries, and honestly all of them tasted the same (not surprised because I have seen this is most Indian Restaurants here). I always feel like asking these kind of places that why don't they make authentic Indian cuisine because I can bet on this that everyone would appreciate this much more. None of them have any good starter, even Indian drinks or good desserts for that matter. There are so many different kind of Indian drinks like Aam Ras, Chas and many more which are really easy to make and feel would be a big hit but sadly none of the places serve these ever! Verdict: Definitely not going back here.

Gaudy appearance but at least the food isn't!
Ken C.

Quite good Indian restaurant, specializing in Punjab Lahori dishes, and in a great location at Manchester city center. My only ding against the place was that it looked more like a nightclub than a restaurant, so I would hope that if they ever redecorate, that they improve the lighting and do away with the gaudy discotheque trappings. Such good fare as they offer should have a more sophisticated ambiance. That being said, the food was excellent, as well as the service. My colleagues and I started off with a complimentary stack of papadum with an assortment of relishes and chutneys, both sweet and savory types. We then shared main dishes of: Lamb Sookha Bunah, Chicken Massala Desi, Lahori Jhingha King Prawns, and Butter Chicken; these came with sides of basmati rice. We also ordered some naan and a couple of vegetable side dishes, the aloo gobi and palaak paneer. The dishes were made "medium hot" (by group consensus!); though for my palate, I did not find it to be very hot. Call-outs to the lamb sookha (tender and flavorful) and the butter chicken (creamy and unctuous). A very satisfactory meal and we were happily replete and relaxed afterward!

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realy great food with great service... nicest chatny i ever had wiv pompodoms.... nice seating... fantastic....

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“The decor is like a very stylish function room and it's right on the river which gives it that chic big city feel.”

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Scene Indian Street Kitchen - set menu dishes

Scene Indian Street Kitchen

3.8(29 reviews)
0.4 mi•Spinningfields
•££

The food here is fantastic and tastes quite authentic, I loved the grilled dishes like the chicken…read moretandoori and chicken tikka. A lot of very spicy stuff. They have tons of stuff on the menu all categorised into things like fish, chicken, lamb, vegetarian, and also have set menu options and sides, and give allergy information. portions are very large like most Indian restaurants, so just a main would be more than enough for most. The restaurant is really spacious with tons of seats, and a shisha bar outside. I don't do shisha but all my colleagues enjoyed it. They have some heaters outside for the cold, but I suspect this would be great in summer. Prices are moderate, all the starters are £5-7, mains are all under £20. Overall, great tasting quality Indian food and a good place for large groups and parties.

I have never heard of the scene before, but the 50% off offer was too tempting to refuse, and my…read morefriend and I decided to try it out. The place is just fantastic! On you entrance, you are greeted, the staff is incredibly friendly and smiley. The menu features 'chilli scale', so you know how spicy your dish is. Although you can ask to 'tone down' the level of heat. The food itself was just fantastic, and I can see why the place is so expensive. Mango lassi was served in authentic metal glasses, adding a finishing touch to the meal. Portions are huge, we really regretted we didn't order one dish instead of two, as none of us finished what we ordered. However, this is not a problem as you can ask to takeaway the leftovers, which in my case was a half of the dish. The waiter packed us two box each - rice and the main dish separately. The place is huge, and has an interesting decorum. It also got busy very quickly, despite it was Monday, so might be worth make a call for a reservation, especially if you are going during the peak times.

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Akbar's - packed house! rightfully so, not too overly noisy

Akbar's

4.1(120 reviews)
0.6 mi•Castlefield
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Northern England is home to some of the best South Asian food anywhere in the world, including the…read moreIndian subcontinent itself. Manchester is home to the iconic Curry Mile. In these competitive environs, Akbar's holds its own with its gigantic naans and its flavorful curries. The offal-based offerings, such as maghaz (sheep's brain) masala and chicken liver tikka, are my personal favorites. The maghaz has a creamy, buttery texture and loads of flavor. The perfectly chewy naan is a great accompaniment to both dishes. A steaming cup of the sweet and salty Kashmiri chai is a perfect way to finish a meal on a cold Manchester winter evening (I usually find myself in Northern England around Christmastime).

This is a fantastic place and I wish I'd known about it earlier! However, there are a couple of…read morecatches one needs to know about! For example, bookings in small numbers are not allowed, so if your party is less than 10 you would have to wait in the lounge. Moreover, you wouldn't be put in the queue for tables until all the people from your party have arrived! Once they have, you are given a device which will start flashing once your table is ready. For us it took just about 30 minutes (on a Thursday evening), so make sure you have no other plans this evening or come earlier. The place was full, we load to squeeze behind other guests backs - shows how popular the place is. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel welcome immediately. Despite the venue being packed, food arrived quickly, and it was just delicious - couldn't find any faults! For those who feel adventurous, there are chef's challenges with spicy food (I heard you get s free dessert if you finish it- however , can't vouch for this). I have tried a tiny piece of this challenge from my friends plate, and almost cried from the amount of hot spices! Despite the wait, very enjoyable experience, and prices are more than friendly, which is very unusual for the city centre.

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Spice Lounge

4.4(5 reviews)
0.5 mi•Northern Quarter

Excellent service and food. Quick serving, even the plate was warm. The chicken was juicy and the…read morelamb was cooked just right. Will definitely come again for other dishes.

When I first moved to Manchester this was the first Indian restaurant we stumbled across…read more Apart from the garish green lighting and glittery walls this a nice place. When you walk in you are asked to seat at a small coffee table bearing Bombay mix then ushered to.a table. The furniture is swish, with cream leather seats and sturdy tables. Opening a new looking menu it contained the same exciting variety as last time ;). For seafood lovers you can choose from lobster, salmon, sea bass and prawns. For veggies they offer standard veggie dishes to some special Himalayan ones..And for meat eaters the world is your Oyster! We ordered two pints of kingfisher and starters only, wanting to take our time. So two poppdums and daal soup later and we were happy ;) the dips accompanying the poppdums were well made , they consisted of generic mango chutney, lime pickle , raita and a curry sauce. The soup was of perfect consistency .. Potentially a dash more of lemon was required. Starters gone I then chose the curried seabass, rice and chappati. Himself selected the chicken curry. The sea bass was one of the most expensive dishes but when it arrived sizzling on a hotplate I was pleased. On the side it came with a gorgeous veggie curry sauce. The portions were massive unlike some places you go that offer no more than a sliver of fish. Even digesting this with red wine I waved the white flag at half way point. To end we were given segments of orange and the bill. Everything was reasonably.priced, well made and the service attentive. I had the feeling they were offended when we kept telling them we weren't ready to order the main but again we did it so we were not rushed. Honestly try this place I much prefer it to Akbar's

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Bundobust Manchester

Bundobust Manchester

4.1(24 reviews)
0.6 mi•Northern Quarter
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What a fun brewery with such a unique concept! I am a big beer fan and travel the world to find the…read morebest brews, chasing local craft breweries. This definitely hit the spot! These guys had an excellent and a vast selection for any beer fan! All styles and with something tasty for everyone! The Indian street food was a very interesting twist to a regular food offering at breweries. Lots of fantastic veggie options and I really loved that they have so many small (inexpensive) dishes which are perfect for sharing with your group! Have fun!

Was excited to try this place out because this is one of the top places to eat in Manchester and it…read moredid not disappoint at all. When you first arrive, the waiter will sit you down on a table and then you order by scanning a QR code or going to the bar area. Didn't make a lunch reservation in advance but was still able to get a good table. - Bundo Chaat - Probably one of the best reinvented Indian dishes I've ever had and is a MUST at Bundobust. The crispy samosa pastry mixed in with the creamy yogurt and slightly hot chili sauce is maybe one of the best dishes I've ever had. Usually I'm not a huge fan of cold food, but this was actually so unbelievably good, like eating an unhealthy salad. The potatoes and chickpeas on top were also fantastic. - Chole Saag - Not as big of a fan but still great nonethless. It's kind of exactly what you would expect: chickpea and spinach curry paired with some kind of bread. I will say that for the price, it is incredibly nice and generous that they give you the puri on the side because usually at other Indian places in London, you do need to order it as an extra. Overall, absolutely fantastic place to eat while in Manchester. Do not sleep on the Bundo Chaat at all, probably one of the best Indian foods I've ever had. Also during the weekday they have a lunch deal where's its 2 for £9 which is honestly super nice of them to do and also very filling too.

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Bundobust Manchester - Tarka dhal & bundo chaat (2016)

Tarka dhal & bundo chaat (2016)

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