Harden's survey result
Summary
Even four decades on, this “bucket-list canteen” in the Northern Quarter is “still super value”, turning out “unimpeachable home-style curries” that “would grace anywhere” – and where, though “prices creep up, you can still get three curries and rice for about six quid for veggies”. “If you are ever in the area you need to try it” – just “get there early to avoid the social media types” (perhaps drawn by the fact it’s good “for occasional celeb spotting as actors and musicians often pop in”).
Summary
“Still the best-value food in Manchester city centre – perfect for a good cheap daytime filler” (not least their famous ‘rice and three curries deal’, inching up in price but only at a snail’s pace); “apart from a minor refit a few years back”, this Northern Quarter curry house “has been doing the same thing since forever – and when it remains this good, why change?”
Summary
This legendary cheap ’n’ cheerful Northern Quarter curry canteen is “still the best-value food in Manchester city centre” – as it has been for almost 40 years. “If you’re a veggie you can choose rice and 3 curries for under a fiver: an absolute bargain”. It even inspires poetry amongst some fans: “steaming-full plates of flavour-packed nosh, all of them served for v little dosh”.
Summary
“No change at this Manchester institution and why should they?”. “The curt service is not what you go here for”, nor is the “no-frills” decor – you go for the “best value-for-money curry out there”. PS – “if you're veggie you can get rice and three curries for less than a fiver” (and it's only £6.50 if you go for the carnivorous option).
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3 Soap St, Manchester, M4 1EW
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
3 Soap St, Manchester, M4 1EW
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑8 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑8 pm |
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