Harden's says
This branch of the growing group of Indian cafés was the fourth dining venue to open in Manchester Hall, a Grade II listed building in the Spinningfields area of Manchester. It opened alongside Masons Restaurant Bar, pan-Asian restaurant Fable and Leeds-based Basque-inspired Pintura.
Harden's survey result
Summary
With its “lovely setting” (in a grand, Grade II listed former Freemasons’ Hall), “perfectly balanced service”, and “wide-ranging, out-of-the-ordinary menu” of “impressive and unusual food”, this branch of the retro Bombay-inspired Indian group is firing an all cylinders, with all the usual favourites – “okra fries”, “the famous black daal”, “chicken ruby that I dream about” – plus the local speciality, “superb Nihari biryani”. Top Delivery Tip – “the dishes are so beautifully presented, you could buy a delivery for someone as a great birthday treat – and they arrive very fast!”.
Summary
“Impossible to fault and always totally reliable” – this charismatic Indian group has stormed Manchester as it stormed London before it. “The building is fabulous and beautifully fitted out and the waft of incense as you walk into the restaurant sets the scene for what’s to follow” – “extremely authentic cuisine that tastes as good as it looks, with staff who are very informative and helpful when choosing dishes you have not come across before”: “perfect chicken tikka, ruby murray and house black dhal are must-tries” not to mention “THE best okra fries”. Early morning here is an attraction too, but they are “busy! Get there early for the best breakfast naans ever!”
Summary
The all-conquering chain brings its “fabulous menu” of “inventive Indian dishes”, “full of really great surprises”, to a “stunning, evocative room” in a former Freemasons’ lodge. “I haven’t missed a meal here in my last 15 trips to Manchester and for a good reason!”. “The millennial metropolitans (my daughters) may have decided that it is over-rated, but for me it’s a wonderful experience”. Top Tip – “the lamb shank biryani, which is unique to Manchester, is always top-notch”.
Summary
In a “fabulous” grade II-listed former Freemasons' lodge, this northern outpost of the upwardly rising street food chain is “the high-end Indian Manchester needed!” by all accounts; “excellent 'Wrestler’s naan'” and “there is no better biryani” – with “superb and genial” service to round out its charms.
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"A very excellent dining experience."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £33.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.70 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.20 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑12 am |
| Saturday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | 9 am‑11 pm |
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