When you have specific nutritional needs, it can be challenging to find a suitable eatery in Manchester’s bustling downtown. It could be anything from a kosher to a meatless diet. But do not worry; that’s why the Secret Manchester crew is here. The finest kosher eateries in Manchester, including some of the best Indian cuisine in the city as well as traditional American cafes, are listed below.
1. Archie’s
Archies Manchester is one of the most halal-friendly eateries in Manchester, despite being best known as the city’s pinkest and most Instagrammable burger eatery. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of kosher options, including cheesy burgers, meat patties, and smoothies topped with everything from turkey bacon and BBQ sauce to crushed Cheetos.
2. Cafe & Grill with a ZOUK!
Diners in Manchester can eat worry-free at places like Zouk Tea Bar, a local favourite known for its authentic Indian and Pakistani fare that also offers a 100% kosher selection. The South Asian influence can be tasted in dishes as diverse as kebabs, sirloin, stews, sandwiches, and more. They have their own version of bao rolls, a Sunday roast with Indian spices, and a whole host of other unique meals.
3. Performing Don Giovanni
Located on Manchester’s bustling Oxford Street, Don Giovanni offers classic Italian fare in addition to a selection of kosher options. Lasagne, fresh tagliatelle spaghetti with beef meatballs, rib-eye sirloin, chicken ultimate, and chicken pizza are just some of the staples that are offered on the kosher menu, which isn’t entirely halal but plainly labels each item as such. Don Giovanni guarantees that all poultry and meat meals are suitable for kosher diets.
4. Coop and Yard
Yard & Coop is a haven for fried chicken aficionados, as they serve only kosher chicken and have an extensive selection dedicated to the bird. Whether you’re craving wings, nuggets, sliders, or tenders, we’ve got you covered with golden, crispy fried chicken served with your choice of savoury sauce and classic American dishes like mac and cheese, nuggets, or even mashed potatoes. Yard & Coop guarantees 100% kosher poultry, but other foods may not be unless specifically requested.
5. Dishoom
Dishoom is a long-time favourite among Indian eateries in the United Kingdom, and it’s great news for those who adhere to the halal diet because it offers both meat and poultry from verified halal vendors. At breakfast, guests can order pork, but throughout the rest of the day, they can choose from a variety of small halal dishes, including lamb samosas, chicken broiled with flavorful seasonings, chicken tandoori, and succulent lamb chunks.
6. Restaurant in an Indian Street Market
Scene Indian Kitchen in Spinningfields is one of Manchester’s finest Indian eateries, serving a wide variety of authentic street food items, many of which are kosher. Imagine skewers cooked over the fire, stews with chunks of poultry and beef, chaat, and countless veggie options. In addition to its Indian fare, the restaurant’s menu features a selection of tasty mocktails.
7. Cafe Delhi House
Popular for its contemporary spin on traditional Delhi fare, the Delhi House Cafe is a lovely place to warm up with some kebabs, tandoori chicken tikka, masala fried chicken, pyrotechnic lamb chops, and more. The Delhi House Cafe’s ‘JFC’ Jama Masjid fried chicken drumsticks, seasoned fish fingers, butter chicken naan pie, and even an open naan bread burger are all examples of the restaurant’s Westernized takes on traditional Indian fare.
8. Mehmet Etci
Manchester’s own take on Salt Bae is quite the dramatic experience and welcomes all beef fans, including those who adhere to a kosher diet. Images of Turkish meatballs, mountainous servings of lamb and burgers, and enormous, succulent sirloin dry-aged for 28 days (and, in some instances, coated in 24-karat gold!) come to mind. You’ve probably seen videos of Nusret Gökçe, aka Salt Bae, performing the restaurant’s dramatic sirloin service on the internet.
9. Didsbury’s Caramello
Caramello of Didsbury is a great place to get a hearty kosher breakfast because it serves delectable poultry, meat, and vegetarian meals. All of the food at Caramello’s is 100% halal, from the poultry bacon and chicken/beef sausages in the 100% halal brekkie to the fried chicken on waffles and succulent beef patties. Fruit French toast, Biscoff French toast, filled crepes, and sticky biscuits are just some of the options for those with a sugary appetite.
10. Evelyn’s
For a long time, Evelyn’s has been praised for having the finest breakfast and lunch in the Northern Quarter. They only sell halal beef. Whether it’s the kimchi hamburger, Middle Eastern chicken, Turkish eggs, or Taiwanese-style fried chicken, you can be sure that Asian and Middle Eastern flavours are present in every meal (especially breakfast).
11. House of Doner Meat
Traditional kebabs from Döner Haus’s Manchester outpost. Image credit: Döner Haus
The Döner and Shawarma meals at Döner Haus are prepared with meat that has been slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law, but the eatery itself is not a kosher establishment. Kebabs stuffed with Berlin döner, chicken shawarma, falafel, and veggie schnitzel served in sesame seed ‘fladenbro’ with savoury sauces and fresh ingredients like feta cheese, fermented cabbage, cucumber, and tomato come to mind.
