I visited from the US and was pleased to make a return visit to Dishoom on my next visit as well…read more Personally I felt that dinner was better than breakfast, but only because i wanted a fully Indian meal rather than a mix of UK & India? breakfast was still amazing though!

Great food and amazing atmosphere! I visited this place in Manchester twice...once for breakfast…read moreand the other time at lunch. Both times were great, but their breakfast menu is different vs lunch and dinner. All the staff are very friendly and responsive, and they offer a variety of items on their menu. The Manchester exclusive (Nalli Nihari Biryani) special was amazing...highly recommend it.

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.

Good food, nice atmosphere and service. Food was decent too 8/10. Seating was nice as it was both…read moreoutdoors and indoors.

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.

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

I had heard quite a lot of hype about this place so went to check it out myself this week. I booked…read morethrough Toptable so I was seated with two friends at one of the best tables. However the service after that was a let down. The waiters are very dour and unfriendly so any advice on secection was not very forthcoming. I will not be rushing back although my food was good. I had a salmon steak in a mild curry dressing as a starter and my lamb dish of mogul fame was also very good. Like Paul said this place has a lot of competition and needs to improve its service image.

This restaurant is near the crown court in the city centre. This restaurant is a little more…read moreupperclass and sophisticated, meaning its a great setting to impress someone on a date!! Everything is very high quality, they have a lounge area with leather seats and couches that you can move to once youve finished your meal. It has a lovely atmosphere and is a really nice settting. The service is a very high standard and although the menu is more expensive than your average indian restaurant, the quality of the food compensates greatly for this.

I've been eyeing EastZEast out of the window of my chambers for months now but ended up here…read morerandomly off a pub crawl* because the American client/friend of my bf's that we were showing around Manchester turned out NEVER TO HAVE TRIED INDIAN FOOD. The doorman dressed in gorgeous Indian finery was an exciting start and we were warmly greeted on arrival. Drinks were served promptly from the friendly bartender. Downstairs in the fancy dining room we enjoyed some poppadoms with a stellar pickle tray - much wider choice than usual including my favourite lime pickle and a couple of other unusual choices. For mains I had the peshawari chicken, a new dish from their punjabi specialities section which was rich and flavourful, I'd recommend it. I also ordered an aubergine side dish which I thought was absolutely excellent although i could barely eat it as my mains portion was so generous. This is easily up there with Akbar's and Zouk as one of the premium Indian restaurants in Manchester city centre.

I cannot knock the dedication of East Z East's host. In all weathers he stands outside in full…read moreregal regalia, greeting patrons and pointing them in the direction of the valet service, something it's taken us so long to grasp on this side of the pond. How handy is that for a city centre? Located right on the edge of the heart of Manchester's shopping district, it's a great spot to stop off on the way home or make an effort for in the context of a night out. And its riverside location certainly doesn't hurt. The Punjabi themed menu is delicious and inspiring. One of my favourite accompaniments is the aloo paratha, a chapatti which you think looks dry but is actually chockfull of coriander and tender, moist mashed potatoes. The Karahi section is truly amazing, with a tasty chickpea dahl, paneer shahi (Indian cheese with cream of cashew nuts, mustard seeds and tomatoes), and some incredible, melt in the mouth meats. Seafood is super too, the tiger prawns with peppery leaves being an excellent choice. We had delicious marinated white fish, tandoori chicken, mixed starters and a truly awe-inspiring giant naan on a tree. Wowsers! It was a great place to bring my London colleagues for a lovely bit of dinner on a Tuesday night. They were so accommodating, and brought all our food over speedily, even bringing us extra mango chutney and onion and tomato for our poppadoms. It's not formulaic or over-traditional, and it feels special. This place has a modern twist, and housed in one of the most impressive riverside buildings the city offers it makes for a delightful dining experience with its soft neon lighting, urban styling and water feature. It's definitely for connoisseurs who are looking for something slightly different, and it's a great place to bring a date or a family member... anyone you're looking to impress really!

Probably one of the best desi food place in the city centre. They adjust the taste according to you…read moreand give you a very warm welcome.

Best hidden gem/ hole in the wall in the UK. Phenomenal Indian food, friendly and warm service, and…read moreeven open on Christmas Eve! Truly had to beat. We got 6 curries, garlic naan, chapati, onion bajhi, and samosa! Hard to beat- and only for £25!

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.