Indian teas in Manchester

“Dishoom Spinningfields is one of my favourite restaurants in Manchester. When it first opened back in 2018, it was Dishoom’s first restaurant in Northern England, and since then they’ve set a remarkable standard of both food and service quality and certainly left me coming back for more. The interior is super impressive, cool and unique. Dishoom is based on the old Irani cafés in Bombay, and the interior is so large and feels like no other restaurant in the city. My go-to dishes are the Chicken Ruby with Basmati Rice and occasionally the Gunpowder Potatoes. The portion sizes are generous, and the rich spices of the curry are super good — it’s obvious they use great quality ingredients and seasonings. For drinks, again the selection is vast, with my favourites being the regular Chai and the Mango Lassi, which are both really good. There is always a staff member walking around topping up tap water, so you’ll never go thirsty. The pricing is a little high, but I feel it is worth it for the quality. Matka Holders can also roll a dice at the end of their meal to potentially earn everything for free, food and alcohol included, during certain times. This makes it all fun, being able to put the meal on the roll of a dice. Due to having an allergy, I can scan a QR code on the menu for the latest information, and all the staff members are well trained in dealing with allergies. They’re aware of coeliac disease and the danger of cross-contamination, and always keep my items separate from my friends’ when I dine in a group. Overall, this is one of the places to be in Manchester if you’re looking for good food with fantastic allergy awareness, overall ambience/vibes, food and service quality. It’s a place that you can go for a special occasion or even a quick lunch (although a lunch menu / meal-deal offer would make it even more enticing for sure!).”

“WHAT A FANTASTIC PLACE TO EAT! THE FOOD IS AMAZING AND THE VIBES ARE GREAT! MORE IMPORTANTLY THE STAFF ARE VERY WELCOMING, WITTY AND WARM! BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WITH GREAT HEARTS AND WILL CERTAINLY RETURNING! MAY A SWT PUT AMPLE BARAKAH IN THE BUSINESS AAAMEEN RIZ”

“Really lovely place to eat. Always happy to serve and go above and beyond for you. Hussain always is very kind and is very attentive to his customers! The food is lovely which is great :) Good for kids too”

“We've used Kamrans for years. Consistently high quality food delivered promptly. A particular favourite of ours is their Jal Masala. Highly recommended.”

“Amazing place for authentic Indian street food! Every dish was bursting with flavor and reminded me of home cooking. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommended for anyone craving real Indian flavors.”

“Gokulam Groceries has truly become my go-to spot for authentic Indian, Sri Lankan, and Malaysian products! Their selection is impressive, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences, and they stock many items that are otherwise hard to find in the area. From spices and masalas to specialty rice and fresh vegetables, they carry everything you need for an authentic cooking experience at home. The store is well-organized, making it easy to locate items, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help with any queries or recommend products. I was especially pleased with their frozen section, which includes a variety of parathas, dosas, and even desserts—perfect for quick and delicious meals. Pricing is reasonable, and they often have promotions, which is a nice bonus. Whether you're cooking up a Sri Lankan curry, Indian biryani, or Malaysian laksa, Gokulam Groceries has everything to bring out the authentic flavors. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the cuisine of these regions or find specialty items with ease!!!!!!”

“What can I say, this was my first time visiting Asha's and it definitely won't be my last! I booked for a group of six and we were treated exceptionally well by Ryan and his wonderful team. The food is out of this world, the drinks menu is perfectly paired and the staff were attentive, friendly and just knew our next move. Thank you for a wonderful evening, we'll definitely be back and recommending you to our friends. X”

“It was fantastic meal with great taste and quality Would recommend to anyone looking for nice food”

“Loved the food, service was exceptional. The food came earlier than expected and was amazing!! I will definitely order again from here:)”

“I ordered the Lamb Shank Curry, Grilled King Prawns, and a Plain Naan with sesame seeds. The lamb shank was outstanding, tender, and fell straight off the bone. The naan arrived hot and the chef was kind enough to add seeds on request. The prawns were full of flavour and cooked perfectly. The food carried deep spice, great texture, and rich aroma. The ambience was warm and stylish. Staff were polite, though more welcoming recommendations would help. • Lamb shank was tender and rich • Prawns were cooked well and full of flavour • Custom naan was a nice touch from the chef • Lovely ambience and great flavours”

“Best pizza slice money can buy, with the friendliest service! I love the ancient Roman memorabilia all over the place too - a must try”

“✨Amazing Indian Vegetarian / Vegan Cafe✨ We visited for the first time today as my partner is obsessed with Chai at the moment. For drinks I had the biscoff coffee shake which was sensational, the coffee wasn’t too overpowering and the roast / blend choice was delicious. My partner had the home brewed Masala Chai which he thoroughly enjoyed, and the pot of tea he received was massive! (We stayed a bit longer just so he could finish it as it was that good) For mains we had the Indian breakfast muffin (vegan sausage, Indian spiced hash browns, and a bbq tamarind chutney) and the Chai Buckwheat pancakes which came with syrup and berries. I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich, the chutney was amazing and really pulled everything together. Though I didn’t try the pancakes they were gone within minutes. Both me and my partner agreed portion sizes were bob on, we felt full without feeling overly lethargic. Though we didn’t have the opportunity to try them the cakes and Indian deli looked delicious. Our entire meal with drinks cost under £20 which I think is ridiculously reasonably priced considering the quality and portion sizes of the food and drink. (Not to mention the very quick service!) It is also worth noting they seemed to have an extensive ice cream range. All staff were super friendly, the woman serving us really seemed to care about our experience there and we were given customer service you can’t simply buy without there being a true passion for what she was serving. I would highly recommend dining here, and we look forward to visiting again.”

“I would highly recommend this place if you are love Indian cuisine, I had gone there for dinner with my wife and we absolutely loved the food. Good food quality wonderful presentation and delicious taste we both enjoyed the food and would definitely visit again. Hats off to the chef for the amazing food and very friendly staff.”

“Wanted to try the food from the cafe since it opened. The food always looked amazing & some great reviews. I went for veggie Thai green curry & Jasmin rice. The food arrived on time. Smelt lovely & Piping hot. The food tasted delicious, the fresh veg not soggy. The whole dish was full of flavour not overpowering. Highly recommend. Delivered with a smile. Give this place a go if you enjoy Thai food.”

“Just been. Nom nom nom very tasty! We had a single meat handi which was a tender lamb curry, a mixed salad, a cheese and chilli naan, and the tandoori mixed grill. All very good, there wasn't anything left on our plates. We're very full now. The Indian soundtrack was a bit erratic, it kept skipping and stopping, but the ambience was nice and plush, the food was tasty, and reasonably priced, and the bill came out really reasonable for 2 people who have eaten as much as they physically can- £38. It was so reasonable because we didn't buy drinks- they don't have an alcohol licence yet, so they let you BYOB! So we brought a few lagers, and they provided glasses. A very good evening. They do takeaway also, and cater events, and have a banqueting hall upstairs. It's a very big building the former Greaves Arms.”

“Excellent friendly welcome, the owner took our order. We had to wait for our starters which meant they were freshly prepared (the restaurant was quiet with it being during the week), some restaurants just warm up the starters but not here! We really enjoyed our starters. The main courses arrived & were excellent! Also desserts were good and we ate everything. My wife enjoyed her wine and I had an excellent ice cold pint of water!(I was driving). Top marks for everything here. They are very child friendly too. Our waiter was extremely friendly and the owner was too! We will be back!”

“I came here for my 30th birthday. The staff were so attentive and friendly, they honestly can not do much more for you here they are lovely. All the food was just gorgeous and fresh! Especially the chicken bhuna , lamb khari and biriyani. In fact it was all so nice including the starters and even the chutney tray with poppadoms , I’m making my self hungry thinking of it all. Thank you for a wonderful day and we can’t wait to come back! Even my kids enjoyed it. If I could more stars I would :)”

“I visited on Saturday evening as I was very hungry- the atmosphere was welcoming. The menu has variety of options and the girl who helped me to choose the menu recommended Keema Pav and I was also looking for fish she suggested Tava fish with garlic naan - awesome choice of her's which I liked. Staff was even checking to see if everything was good and the food is top-notch quality. Highly recommended place!”

“Great food in here, draught beer good too. Had chicken tikka rogan Josh with rice and chips, really good. Service can be a tad slow when busy on a Saturday, but good to see a local business doing so well.”

“Excellent... really enjoyed an evening here on a recent visit... fine service and menu.”

“fantastic food and service, we’ve been coming here for years and love the place. food is always hot and tasty with a great choice and nice atmosphere. clean and tidy too. check out the Thali on a Sunday great value for money.”

“Please ignore the low reviews because they are simply not true. I've had many curries but Mister Ali's hits the spot! Me and my friends spend the evening dining here and the staff were amazing, the food was fabulous and always has been. I came here many years ago and the service and commitment to the food has not changed. Keep doing what you are doing, ignore the haters and thankyou so much!”

“First time eating in as usually order takeaway. Went for son’s birthday and couldn’t have had a better evening. Staff so lovely and food excellent. Moved out of area so no more takeaway but will definitely be back to eat in the restaurant.”

“Great value for money, tarka dahl is great, as is everything else! These guys really care about their customers and are super friendly and welcoming. We've been a few times and will definitely be coming back.”

“What is not to like! Great food, quick service, good prices...... all with a smiling Nila behind the face of the business! This is a frequent place for me and a number of my collegues to go for lunch and I cannot recommend it enough. I would suggest getting the mixed curries to take advantage of as much of the menu as possible.”

“As regular customers here we cannot praise Farouk and his staff highly enough. Freshly prepared cuisine is exceptional. Their attention to detail and superb service cannot be rivalled.Each dish is uniquely crafted to perfection. Peter Dawn and Laura Taylor”

“Just like say thanks for the amazing quality of food and services and just had new naga stir-fry it was most nicest thing I’ve ever had in my life try lot stuff from hear and this was best yet so if you like spicy food then you should try this one it’s new so may not be on menu thanks again guy keep up good work Duane and Saskia ❤️”

“Tried the Dahi Poori, Tandoori Lamb Loin Chops, Moradabadi Chicken Biryani and Mango Lassi. Everything tasted delicious. If l was to nitpick I’d have liked a little more lamb for a £15.95 starter. Service was attentive. Definitely try the Biryani one of the better variants.”

“Went today 10-1-2025 at 16:00. It was a team meal we are all gas engineers couldn't park in the car park as are vans height is 2.4meters and the car park limit is 2 metres so had to park on a dark road, really wasn't impressed, took the first picture of the back, well make your own mind up, the front entrance is a little dated but clean and warm, very welcoming staff, was shown to our designated table at the far side of the restaurant, 8 men ordered their food with impressive staff and knowledge, drinks came first with no wait, then the poppadoms came crispy and plenty of sauces, , 15 mins later the starters came, I had the garlic chicken, it looks great chicken was dry but kinda edible, all the lads ate theirs, to be honest think the starters are expensive and small in portion size, mains came I have a mixed tandoori sizzler looks a bit of all the same, a bit of a mishmash, but it was tasty and the curry sauce that it came with was ok, it's a messy dish but didn't get much for 18quid, the staff hovered around felt somewhat uncomfortable, so the meal finished all in all was ok, would I ask or want to go again definitely no, coming out to the main road as it was dark their are small floor metal 12 inches high barriers couldn't see them fell and made a mess of my knee going to off my legs for a few weeks now really not impressed if I could had parked in the car park this wouldn't have happened”