Best Indian in Manchester

[topgunkos]

I'm in Manchester for a few days, and would love a good curry or two. What are your favourite spots?

[Nezquick]

I'd recommend either Dishoom, Rajdoot or Scene depending on where you are staying.

They're all decent. Rajdoot is probably the more authentic of the three.

[alistair1234]

Definitely Mughli on the curry mile, (but it's not like the normal curry mile places where you turn up after 10 pint). Much more refined.

You have to have the lamb chops, have them as a starter or fit them between your starters and mains to share.

[KungFuPanda]

If it's casual dining during the day, there are a few 3 curries and rice places in the Northern Quarter. ThisnThat cafe is one of the best. I also go to Al Faisal on Thomas Street at least once a week. Note that Al Faisal changes it's menu to a more traditional takeaway one in the evenings.

If it's slightly more formal you're looking for, the earlier suggestions are all sound. Asha's on Peter St is high end dining but I've not tried it.

[anonymous-user]

Mughli currently my favourite and I'd also be giving somewhere like rusholme chippy a go for a mixed grill.

[VAGLover]

Dishoom
Mughli
Mowgli

If you like Beer
Bundobust

And if you want Rice and Three
This & That

[WCZ]

Dishoom imo
really impressed with it

Mughli is good too but not quite as good as dishoom

I personally still like East Z East

[escargot]

Ashas was brilliant last time I went.

This and that in the NQ is also brilliant but a totally different dining experience (canteen style).

[KungFuPanda]

Do you reckon Asha’s is worth the money then?

[thebraketester]

This and that. It’s fantastic.

[anonymous-user]

KungFuPanda said:

Do you reckon Asha’s is worth the money then?

I suppose it's the law of diminishing returns.

I really enjoyed it, and I doubt you would have a bad meal, but I prefer the menu at Mughli.

Rice and three and this and that is a different experience to both.

[Countdown]

I'd also recommend Akbar's near MOSI.

At the risk of stating the obvious I assume people know that the "Rice'n'Three" type places are the indian equivalent of "Beans on Toast"? Don't get me wrong, it's decent food and if you want something cheap and cheerful at lunchtime it's fine, but I wouldn't class it as "going out for something special" food.

[Fane]

I'm probably a bit late to the table, but I can highly recommend Lily's Vegetarian Indian in Ashton-under-Lyne. I'm a carnivore but didn't miss the meat at all.

[KungFuPanda]

Countdown said:

I'd also recommend Akbar's near MOSI.

At the risk of stating the obvious I assume people know that the "Rice'n'Three" type places are the indian equivalent of "Beans on Toast"? Don't get me wrong, it's decent food and if you want something cheap and cheerful at lunchtime it's fine, but I wouldn't class it as "going out for something special" food.

You’re right. I suppose someone who isn’t used to the concept of 3 curries might presume it’s more formal than it is.

Canteen style dining. You queue up along a counter and you get a big plate with a bed of rice on and you choose which three type of curries you want on top. Usually priced around £6 for the lot.

[Tickle]

Not sure what it's like, but I have just walked out our office past the Indian Tiffin Room on First Street and it smells amazing!

[VAGLover]

Countdown said:

I'd also recommend Akbar's near MOSI.

At the risk of stating the obvious I assume people know that the "Rice'n'Three" type places are the indian equivalent of "Beans on Toast"? Don't get me wrong, it's decent food and if you want something cheap and cheerful at lunchtime it's fine, but I wouldn't class it as "going out for something special" food.

Well that's why I listed it under its own section in my recommendation. I would fully expect someone to google the options given as well.

Also, I'm sorry. Akbars isn't that good.

[JimmyConwayNW]

Akhbars used to be good. Gone massively downhill.

Mughli is great. I also personally think East Z East is quite good. Heard only good feedback on Dishoom but yet to get the chance to go.

[NicheMonkey]

Vermillion in sportcity is a nice mix of Indian and Thai food in nice surroundings with a cocktail bar upstairs.

[AlBondigaz]

Another shout for Dishoom from me.

[Firestick]

East z East isn't bad at all and they will valet park your car!

It' serves more traditional (read spicy and flavoursome) food, whereas Dishoom is more for the British palette. Breakfast at Dishoom is something everyone should try at some point...

The Curry Mile can be fantastic, but only if you know where to eat and as a visitor, I'd stick to the city centre to be honest.