Manchester - To Eat 19Apr26 (Blacklock Manchester - Sunday Roast)

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Blacklock Manchester
(for Sunday Roast)
(Recommended by Harold.N)
*Reservations recommended for groups larger than 4*

*Capturing the season during the visit*

A british classic that's best enjoyed as a group. Every single table had ordered the same thing!
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The British Sunday roast dates back to 18th century medieval England, when large cuts of meat were slowly cooked over an open fire after church on Sundays. It later evolved into a regular weekly tradition, especially during the Industrial Revolution.

In British culture, it represented family time, routine, and comfort. Even today, gathering for a Sunday roast (at home or in a pub) reflects values like togetherness, tradition, and a shared national identity, linking modern life back to historical habits.

Ordered on:
19Apr26
All IN Roast for 3 at £28/pax

Additional Cauliflower Cheese £6


Food 4/5

*Pork, Lamb, beef. That was how we felt were the most prefered to least. The pork wasn't at all dry, the crackling was spot on and condiments like the horse radish wasn't over bearing. Their gravy was perfectly salted and went amazingly well with everything, but especially so with the golden crispy potatoes and best yorkshire pudding had. A wonderful meal, enjoyed more with others.*

Service 4/5
*The bill was easily split three ways at the table and staff were great to share their insights on the history of Sunday roasts as well as the how-tos to best enjoy the meal.*
Ambience 4/5
*Nice underground seating that's quite assuming from the outside extierior. For a similar unassuming, to wow gatsby-like dinig environment, check out Brasserie Zedel in London,(michellin recommended).*

Value 3.5/5

£33.75/pax after service charge 

Though it was a bit on the pricier side of things, but the experience of dining on a litlte bit of history, the ambience and by far the best yorkshire pudding made it a hugely enjoyable meal. There are roasts for indiviuals as well. Highly recommend to try a Sunday roast if you've never had one before.

You maybe interested in these brit classics.
- Pieminister (Manchester)

My selections of some of the best fish and chips in London.
- Hobson Fish and Chips (LON)
- Kerbisher and Malt (LON)

- The Perfectionist Cafe by Heston for his world famous fries and fish and chips.

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Manchester - To Eat (26Oct24 Curry Mile - My Lahore Manchester)

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My Lahore Manchester
@ The Curry Mile

The curry mile - The name is earned from the large number of restaurants, takeaways and kebab houses specializing in the cuisines of South Asia and the Middle East, thought to be the largest concentration of South Asian restaurants in the United Kingdom.

Ordered On:
26Oct24

Butter Chicken - £13.95
*Karahi, meat - traditional dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, green cardamom, cinnamon cloves, green peppers, ground cumin and coriander leaves. (classic food of Lahore)
*Lamb Handi on the bone Nihari £14.95
Naan garlic £2.95
Tandoori roti £1.45
Pratha £3.45
Cheesy garlic naan £4.45
Dum Briyani mutton £13.95
Jug of mango lasi £8.95
Doodh patti chai (tea) £3.45
*Falooda - a delicious dessert/drink of milk, sweet noodles and basil seeds £6.25
*classic food of Lahore
*A little too sweet but at least we've tried a local specialty. Order to share.*

Total Fed 5 £21/pax with tip

Food 4/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 4/5

 

Wow! Same same but different. The spices were just on point on all the dishes with their unique flare. Case-in-point the Dum Briyani with lime baked was some of the most fragrant rice ever had. Their pastry, sealing all that flavor in was light, slightly sweet and incredibly delicious. Amazing! The best had.

With a hearty meal, excellent chili and mint sauces on the side to really round off the meal, all for a very affordable £21/pax was amazing. The area is after all located near the local universities and feeds the local population in Manchester. Loads of unique options that one may not travel to. Wanna try Yemeni food, Mediterranean, Persian, they are all here. Would return for this but will checkout others as well!

Good, cheap, but quite a distance if walking from town. A reasonably flat path and a reached with ease especially whilst visiting the nearby attraction of Manchester Museum.
Looking for some spice, Very popular and fancy dishoom is another place to go and check out that's conveniently located in town. A must try at least once.

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Manchester - To Eat 11Sept23 (American Pies Mcr, Dishoom, Moose Coffee)

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American Pies Mcr

The place is primarily known for their Deep Dish Chicago style Pan pizzas.

Ordered On:
11Sep23
The Meat One (House Meat sauce, bacon, ground beef, sausage £16

*Amazing! The cheese didn't feel blend or too much, unlike another classic of hot cheese over potatoes often found at street carts around London. The crust is something interesting of a texture and more pie like rather than traditional pizza dough. Fantastic and an absolute must for sharing.*
£8.50 Side dish Deep Fried Lasagna
(Deep fried meat sauce lasagna bites with hot honey dip)

*Meh. Sounded interesting but the sweet pasta sauce just didn't work for me. More like Filipino style pasta sauce which is known to be on the sweet side.*
Fed 2 Total £28

 Food 4/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 4/5

One really needs a party of two to enjoy.
Note that the "single portion 7inch" takes about 20-30mins to prep, whereas the larger 2-3 sharing portion 10" one up to 45mins of prep time. The large 10" deep dish has close to a kilo of cheese. The single portion is more than enough to feed a party of two.
Click here for American Pies Mcr unit 1, 58 W Mosley St, Manchester M2 3HZ

Dishoom

 Recommended by Nic

The place that everyone has been talking about for quintessential Indian food. Where India meet British colony, this fancy place doesn't skip a beat and hits on high marks with the flavor profile. Curry, spices were all on point.

The menu is designed for sharing.

Ordered On
11Sep23

*In for a great time when simple Ice and Water is served so fancy*

Chef's Manchester Special MALLI NIHARI Biryani £23
(THE STAR!!)

 *A whole lamb shank with moist Briyani rice and very enjoyably. Being wrapped with fluffy pastry adds that luxurious layer of flavor and texture to the whole dish. A mix feeling of just nice and insufficient meat but still good. Their yogurt was on the thicker consistency but leveled up with cheese in it.*
Chicken Ruby
£14.90
*You can really taste each of the elements in the sauce alone. Chicken breast was tender and juicy. The curry was great for dipping and spice level were legit. A fine balance of spice level which hovers between just passing an Asian pallet and probably pushing the limits of the western one.*
Garlic Naan £4.20
*Pretty standard.*
Masala Prawns £15.50

*The BBQ on the prawns were well done but for the price it wasn't worth it.*
Fed 2 at £64.80

Food 4/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 4/5
Value 3.5/5

Solid food. Spice level is respectable even for Asian pallets. A Fancy place with a nice atmosphere and really best enjoyed with a party. Depending on what was ordered, it could have been of better value but as an overall package, given the ambience, if one hadn't the opportunity to enjoy Indian cuisine a high level, this really was quite the filling and enjoyable experience.

Would recommend again if for the experience and trying quintessential Indian food while in the UK.

The whole concept of having Indian food in U.K. is akin to going to Hong Kong not for the dim sum or duck but for Halal certified Wai Kee Curries, serving up mutton curry and rice. Its that good. Of course the difference here is the $$$ difference for the meal.
Click here for ABBA location of Dishoom 32 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT

 

Moose Coffee

Today seems to a miss on many fronts. Cold and wet morning, and the Coffee machine was down. However they still delivered on hearty meals that doesn't break the bank, serving Authentic American and Canadian eats. 

Ordered On:
12Sep23
(We went with recommendation by the staff which pretty much gives a good spread of everything. A little hash, a little sweet and savory and to enjoy their liquid gold, Canadian maple syrup.)

 Double Dutch £12.75

 *A little too much for one person. If in a party, split to share is still very filling. Good sized, fluffy and decent pancakes.*
Bronx Brunch £12.75

*One of the best hashes enjoyed. Good portioning and better enjoyed if there's variety of other orders. It may get a little repetitive after a while.*

Food 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 4/5
Value 3.5/5

The place has got an interesting vibe and artworks featuring the moose. Food portion is hearty and offers good eats. Its cheaper here as compared to the states.

Click here for ABBA location of Moose Coffee 20 York St, Manchester M2 2BB

Manchester - To Eat 13Nov22 (Pieminister)

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Pieminister
(Recommended by Calvin C)

 

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Located in the northern quarters known for their beautiful wall murals and directly opposite Afflecks, with over 60 Independent traders offer interesting oddities and things to explore.

FREE WIFI available

First time having gourmet British pie at value pricing. Each delicious, filling pie goes for GBP6.25. We went for the Sunday Best which included mash, by far best Yorkshire pudding had and the works! Absolutely delicious!

Ordered On:
14Nov22

GBP100 at 12.50 each fed 8people.

Food 4/5
Service na
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 4/5

Honestly they pictured well and looked delectable especially with the gravy drizzling all over. DOES NOT PHOTO well after sharing and digging right into it. Looking for a different pie experience, try Pieminister. They are distinctively different from Aussie pies or any other pie  I've tried thus far. A great value meal on its own, or splurge to enjoy the full works.
- Many very Vegan friendly options and vegan spicy chutney 

- Flavors are bold and prominent especially for Goats' cheese and Kidney, you will get those strong gamey flavors. So you either love em or not.
Table's recommendations
For safer order, the Moo (British beef steak and craft ale) and the Free Ranger, (Free range british chicken, ham, leek and thyme), Wild Shroom (Portabello & Chestnut Mushroom, asparagus & White Wine
The Heidi (Goats' cheese, sweet potato, spinach and red onion) are good too but strong gamey flavors. 

Will recommend for gourmet British eats at value located with things to do in the area!

Click here for ABBA location of Pieminister 53 Church St, Manchester M4 1PD