Istanbul Palace opened its doors a mere 8 months ago but has already started creating a buzz…read moreamongst local foodies. A Turkish restaurant with Iranian owners might seem a strange mix at first but the unique Persian themed establishment turned out to be a perfect scenario for a Eastern cuisine aficionado like me when I visited recently. The restaurant is surprisingly big with 75 covers and decor is nothing short of stunning. The walls adorn Persian art and each diner also gets to dine with their own unique table cover art. The food isn't bad either. Having chosen a weekday for my latest foodie adventure I wasn't expecting it to be overly busy and it wasn't. This meant I could have a proper gander, take plenty of pics and chat to the manager. It turned out to be a great choice resulting in a fantastic first impression which concluded with me letting the chef pick my two mains (Which at £12.95 I thought was decent value given the quality of the food) So, what was the food like? Well, I started with the 'Olivieh' which was a mild yet utterly delicious side to go with the Lamb sizzler main. At first it looked like a yogurt based chutney type concoction that usually goes with the lamb, but upon investigation turned out to be something much better. Made with shredded chicken, potatoes, egg and mixed with some mayonnaise the recipe seemed so simple yet laced with genius (According to my taste buds anyway) I'm definitely making the stuff at home and cheat claiming it as my own at my next shindig. The lamb sizzler was the main attraction however and boy was it box office. Cooked in some special sweet (Chinese style sauce) the meat was tender but had a barbecue like taste and the vegetables that were cooked and served with it were divine. The accompanying rice and salad complemented its taste perfectly and though I forget the name of the two sauces served on the side (I MUST have them again) they were sensational. The incredible, belly busting night was rounded off with a special home made ice cream. I'd never tasted anything like it. It was the culinary equivalent of some kind of weird yet wonderful foodie dream. It completely confused the hell out of my foodie senses. It looked like ice cream but tasted like.... hmmm how shall I put this.... a cross between Turkish delight, frozen yoghurt and ice cream. Daaaamn it was good though. The only downside was I was too full to finish it, doh! (The lamb sizzlerwas a sizable main and had wiped me out) The only slight downside to this place is its location in the heart of Stockport. Let's face it, it's not like everyone from Greater Manchester flocks here for a night out/dining out experiance when Friday comes knocking. But perhaps, just perhaps... Istanbul Palace can change that (They have a belly dancing entertainment night, which looks ace and I might check out) It certainly has changed my mindset about coming to these neck of the woods. It's a smashing little foodie hidden gem which is guaranteed to be not as busy and rowdy as most of the city centre haunts if you're looking to get away from the kitchen and dine out. Despite a bit of a parking nightmare on the road, it gets much better after office hours (After 6pm parking is free) when it's quietened down. With it being only 10 minutes walk away from Stockport train station (which in turn is around 10 minutes away from Piccadilly) it's not that difficult/time consuming to get to from the city centre. The bus routes are also quite good with the restaurant being 5 minutes walk from the central station. In fact I like the place so much I might register a yelp event for those interested in checking the place out with me when I return. So watch this space, or if you're not a space watcher check it out your yelpity yelp self!

From the owner: Istanbul palace (rayhoon) is located in the centre of Stockport providing authentic high quality…read morePersian& Turkish cuisine and offers the versatility of an intimate dinner for 2 up to a large party. The Venue can cater for your private or corporate functions, weddings or special events for up to 80 guests. Banquets are available at the Restaurant for groups of 10 or more. You can customise our menu for your party. The comfortable chairs and tables are designed in a modern way, the traditional Persian decor and food of Istanbul palace brings back Nostalgic memories to many. We also provide an excellent selection of fine wines, liqueurs and Spirits. We have Egyptian Nights every week with a belly dancer!

Really nice food. The atmosphere is really cozy. The…read moreMoussaka was beautiful. The service was really good too. Price was fine too. Good food, good price, good place

I've only been here a couple of times, the first time I ate in and the serving time was very good…read moreas it was quite empty, there was only one other table full there. However this time, I got a takeaway on my way back from the cinema (the savoy, I would 100% recommend) and ordered it before I went to watch the movie and told them to have it ready for 8:30. I was early and ended up getting there at 8:15 so fair enough it shouldn't have to be ready for that time but I ended up getting the food at 8:40 and when I got back home I realised that I hadn't exactly got the food I wanted. They gave me about 5 boxes of rice instead of 2 of chips and 2 of rice. I also ordered the meze which should've been 2 of 3 different things, I ended up getting 2 of 2 different things but I did get a free garlic bread (because the order was over £20). This was a little annoying but the food that I did get was great so I would recommend.

My favourite Shisha cafe in Rusholme for quite some time was Wanasah. That changed recently thanks…read moreto Antalya. The aptly named establishment (Antalya is one of my fav holiday destinations) not only has a much better interior, staff and vibe but also serve some decent grub. A barbecue style grill has you in a foodie tizzie with the delicious aromas before you've even entered. The recent heatwave has meant the outside seating area has been a beehive of activity. The atmosphere is always relaxed and the shisha is always of the highest quality. Pomegranate and Guava are mixture of flavours I'd recommend. I'm slowly working my way through the food menu and tried the chicken skewers and wings thus far. Both were delicious with a healthy side of salad and amazing Turkish bread. Next on my list to try are the lamb livers. Slowly working my way through the best Shisha spots in Manchester. Might make a list... Watch this space.

Not sure whether I enjoyed this place or not... I've only visited at 2am whilst on nights at work…read more The food itself is very nice and cooked to order but I did feel a little uncomfortable when I walked in to pay (you place an order at the counter but the go into the restaurant to pay)... It was full of people smoking shisha which put me off a little bit. Portions are massive for what you pay... Decent for a change from the usual along the curry mile late on.

The food in Kosmos Taverna is just fantastic! Authentic Greek style food that comes in loads of…read morevarieties will leave you full and wanting for more at the same times. When I ask for a mint tea, most of the times I get also a fresh mint in addition to a teabag. The place is not cheap, but I say it's worth it! The only dish I didn't like was seafood meze (I haven't tried other mezes after that). With the rest you can't go wrong really!

Apparently this is a Manchester institution, serving authentic Greek food from this site for 30…read moreyears (estimate by my drunk friend last night - may not be 100% accurate). Despite passing this place on my school bus for 5 years however I'd never spotted it before. I now realise this has been a huge oversight on my part! I went with a group of 10 people for a bday celebration of an ex housemate. The staff coped really well with a big group and we were taken very good care of. They don't put a tip on as standard even for a large group - I prefer this practice, other restaurants please take note! The interior is nice, basic rather than luxurious but this adds to the atmosphere. They have a good drinks menu, I shared a carafe of red wine with someone and it was decent for the price. The menu has lots of choices, too many - I wanted everything! I had the deep fried halloumi in batter. It was delicious, perfectly done but I'd have preferred a better salad garnish, it just had 3 wedges of raw tomato with balsamic glaze. Friends shared the mezze platter and this looked great. Everyone said the starters were fantastic. I then had a steak casserole dish with star annise and cinnamon. The mains come with a choice of rice, chips, salad or roast potatoes. I went for chips and they were perfectly cooked, the rice looked good on other plates too. The meat was tender and the onions in my dish were lovely and sweet. I really enjoyed it. They brought out a piece of chocolate fudge cake with candles and sang for my friends bday, a nice touch. We all tried a bite of cake and the fudge icing was delicious. I had a medium sweet coffee which was the only down side of this meal for me. The Greek delight it came with (a piece of pink sweet very like Turkish delight) was amazing but the coffee itself was very bitter and full of grainy residue. Overall I loved it, really want to go back and try someone dishes. Needs to go on the list for yelp events I think!

I received a most excellent service from Jandol and the products I ordered for a wedding…read morecelebration were of the highest standard, extremely tasty baklawa. I visited the premises to collect my goods and was impressed by the high level of cleanliness and hygiene. i would highly recommend this company.

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I've recently been getting into Iranian food and trying out a few of them along Wilmslow Road…read more Ariana, although not bad, wasn't my favourite (this is still Caspian). The lamb in Qabili Pilau here was a little over done for my liking and in slices rather than a big piece. I'm not sure which is more traditional but I much prefer the lamb shank style. The starter of mint, parsley, raddish, feta and walnut was quite tasty although a little different to what I'm used to. If your new to this style of food then Ariana is a safe bet but I would reccomend trying elsewhere.

Good crafted food Relaxing environment…read more Nice mango lassi and good chilli sauce definitely

Being brand new to the world of Yelp, I'm very disappointed to find one of my favourite cafes in…read moreManchester being so obviously misunderstood. The Rusholme Chippy is not a chippy at all. Yes they do serve some English food but despite the name, which has obviously confused so many on here, it is the place where you will find the best Kobeda Kebab in Manchester! They've been serving these mouthwatering kebabs for over 30 years & were the first to do so in the area. The kebab is a minced lamb sausage style much like a kofte kebab, but infinitely better and is served on fresh naan with salad and extremely tasty sauces. For those with a healthy appetite, try a double - highly recommended! I hope this has cleared up the situation & will lead to other kebab lovers like myself visiting this fine and long-standing establishment.

I stumbled upon this gem from a tip of an Uber driver. Every aspect of the experience was great. It…read morewas fast, affordible, and delicious. The breaded chicken was still hot after my walk to the hotel and the monstrous portion filled my jet-lagged appetite quickly. There is a chili sauce in the wrap I want to steal and put on everything I eat. I'm only in Manchester 5 days and I plan on making a return trip. UPDATE: I ate here three of the four nights I had in Rusholme. I'm still as satisfied with the visit! The absolute best kebab is the kobedah. I recommend getting the Chili and Yoghurt sauce on the side - you get much more and it's fun for dipping! I don't intend on staying in Rusholme during my next visit, however if I find myself in the area I'll absolutely stop by.

Saajan has become one of my favourite Kebab house recently. It may not look the best but believe me…read morethe food is excellent. The chicken I always have is succulent and juicy and so is the lamb, always cooked slightly pink which is a first for me in a kebab house!! There is all your usual kebabs including chicken tikka, lamb tikka, donner, chicken donner etc. As well as various currys, starters, lamb chops, fish. Prices are very reasonable for what you get, about £5.50 for 2 meats on nann with salad and sauce cannot be beat for quality and price. There is a decent sized seating area upstairs as well as down stairs. This place is always busy, even at 2am in the morning! The only let down is the onion bhajis which are just microwaved and go a little soggy and loose there fresh crispiness but this is not a reason not to try here. If you are after decent food at decent prices then you must try. Just don't expect the Ritz...

Saajan is another mediocre looking eat in/take out in Rusholme but the food here can be amazing…read more Even moi, who usually turns her nose up at any form of kebabs has been known to frequent Saajan. And it is a bit of an institution (there's another one on Wilmslow Road down in the Fallowfield end). Saajan has been rustling up asian cuisine for about fifteen years now, I believe. They must be doing something right. Saajan promotes itself as only using the finest ingredients and things like that - but its definitely all 100% Halal and the food really does taste good. Fresh starters, unusual mains - like prawns - and a great, fast service make it stand out from some of its rivals. This one has plenty of seating upstairs, and a few tables downstairs, so you don't have to only enjoy their delights in the cold outside. I hate the cliche bright orange and red of the counter and its still not something I would think of as a proper restaurant though, but still.