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Anands Deli and Pan Centre stands out on Rusholme’s Curry Mile. This vegetarian specialist is unique amongst its peers as it offers a wealth of freshly made vegetarian curries, sweets and Pan - an Indian and South East Asian tradition of chewing betel leaf with a paste of sugar, honey, rose petal and coriander. A delicacy that is chewed to refresh the palate, it is offered to guests and visitors as a sign of hospitality (after meals at both personal and social occasions) and at the beginning of social events. At Anands you can take away a huge selection of specialist curries, dry ingredients and fresh groceries. You can also sit in and eat, there are tables for around 40 diners and you can experience the culture of South East Asia by the foods on offer. Busy and bustling with Asian customers and students queueing at the counter and Pan stalls to collect and takaway. They run a busy outside catering arm creating celebratory buffets with a vast array of Indian sweets, cakes and different types of Pan. Open Tuesday-Sunday 12.30-8.30pm.

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Ashoka Indian Restaurant is located right on the heart of Manchester city centre on Portland Street. It opened back in 1987 and has been under its current ownership for the last nine years. A warm and inviting venue, it’s open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and for dinner on Sundays. The food is cooked fresh to order with balti, karahi and makhani dishes a speciality. There are four different set menus and special deals available lunchtimes and early evening. The restaurant seats 58 with a private room with its own bar available for groups of up to 30.

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Desi Lounge in Failsworth is under the management of Shokat Ali and his team. The interior is fresh and contemporary, with a central curved bar and leather seating. The restaurant can seat up to 250 people and welcomes parties and functions of all sizes. Owner Shokat is happy to offer advice on the extensive menu, which has a strong North Indian influence and includes award-winning dishes like the Desi Specia – a slow-cooked chicken dish in a spicy yoghurt-based masala sauce cooked with cashew nuts and fried onions. Booking is recommended for Fridays and Saturdays Desi Lounge also offers an outside catering service.

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Part of a group that includes the critically acclaimed Mela and Chowki restaurants in London, Dilli promises to bring ‘the real taste of India’ to Manchester and this Altrincham restaurant delivers in style. The menu really is a world apart from your standard curry house fare and it's served up in a relaxing and contemporary 'east meets west' dining space. Dilli has two forks in the Michelin Guide and also specialises in weddings and all kinds of event catering. You can order online and receive a 15% discount on all food ordered. The restaurant also has a function room that can host corporate events.

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Emni Restaurant and Winebar at Norden is a new opening for the team behind the award-winning Emni Indian restaurant in London. The attention to detail that’s a trademark of the London operation has been transplanted to the Pennines with a kitchen team boasting a real wealth of experience. Executive Chef Uttam has cooked for three Indian prime ministers, Chef Kalim was a personal chef to the Sultan of Brunei and Chef Tappan spent eight years with Atul Kochhar at the world-famous Benares restaurant in London. As you would expect, all spices are freshly ground on the premises and all sauces individually prepared. As well as the main menu, there is a bar menu offering finger foods and sizzlers available in the bar area where you are welcome to just drop in for a few drinks. Emni also offers a free taxi drop-off in the surrounding area subject to a minimum spend.

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Fusion Spice in Horwich that offers something unique to the area – Indian, Chinese and Thai fusion cooking. It’s spread over two floors with room for 50 diners plus a private dining room that can seat 10 and has its own TV. Fusion Spice’s Indian head chef has worked in hotels around the world for chains like Le Meridien, Holiday Inn and Taj Hotels and the menu includes dishes like Patiala Murg (minced chicken cooked with a distinct curry sauce, diced onion and capsicum) and Chandi Chicken (chunks of chicken soaked in a creamy yoghurt and cheddar marinade, bound with egg, flavoured with cardamom and gilded in the tandoor). The main menu changes twice a year and there are also banquet menus and a weekend specials board. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and from 12 noon to 11pm on Sundays. Fusion Spice also does event catering for up to 300 people.

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A fixture on Didsbury’s Burton Road since 1987, Great Kathmandu is one of the oldest Nepalese restaurants in the Manchester area. Right on the corner of Lapwing Lane and Burton Road, the 80-cover restaurant has recently been refurbished and has large bay windows looking out onto the street. Head Chef Chandra Kumar KC along with Chef Dhurba Dangol cooks authentic Nepali dishes that have been passed down through the generations and all pastes, spices, paneer and yoghurt are produced in-house by Chandra himself. Specialities include the Chandane Dry Fry, succulent pieces of chicken or lamb cooked with herbs and spices in traditional Nepalese style and the fiery Chicken Khorsani, cooked with fresh green chillies, ginger and spices and one not for the faint of heart. Their Murgi Masala (for two) requires 24 hours notice and is a whole chicken marinated in a special sauce, cooked with spices and served with biryani. All the Indian classics are also available on the menu and most of the fish and meat dishes can be cooked as vegetarian dishes. Great Kathmandu is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and has been picked by the Observer as one of the best Indian restaurants in the UK and features in the Hardens guide.

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Newly opened in the heart of Stockport, Harappa brings a new dining concept offering a menu that fuses ancient recipes from India, Bangladesh and Nepal, cooked and prepared by experienced chefs who treat the top quality ingredients with respect and use specialist cooking and preparation techniques to retain their healthy and nutritional properties. Harappa is named after an ancient civilisation and city dating back to 2000BC located along the Indus River in Punjab. A civilisation with its own writing system and culture that stretched from the Himalayas through Northern India to Gujarat in the south. The menu has all the traditional favourites, plus sections for ‘Seafood’, ‘Exclusive Vegetarian’, ‘Easy on the Spice’, ‘Chefs Recommendations’ and ‘Fusion’ dishes from across the Asian Subcontinent. Try the full flavoured Garlic Chilli Chicken Massalla or the fiery Lamb Nepali. Each dish is cooked fresh to order using spices specially mixed to create health enhancing food - Turmeric and Capsaisin (chilli) both help prevent cancer, raise the metabolism and prevent colds. The menu lists the health benefits of each and all the spices. Families are encouraged to dine here and the Kids menu offers milder dishes or they can choose from the ‘Taste of Europe’ menu if preferred. A great choice for lunch, dinner or family Sunday. A fully stocked bar offers bottled beers, soft drinks and well chosen wines. Open Monday-Thursday 4-11.30pm, Friday and Saturday 4-12am and Sundays 2-10pm.

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Northenden’s Jai Kathmandu is one of Manchester’s oldest Nepalese restaurants. It’s been in its current location for 21 years and before that the family owned the Kathmandu in Manchester city centre. There’s even a royal connection here as the founder of this family-run restaurant was at one time chef for the King of Nepal. Recently refurbished, Jai Kathmandu now has a new upstairs dining area and can accommodate 150 diners over the two floors. It’s open for lunch and dinner seven days a week serving a range of Nepalese and Indian dishes. The breads, spices, pastes, yoghurts and paneer cheese are all prepared fresh in-house and specialities include starters like Chicken chilli and Momocha (steamed lamb dumplings with spicy sauce) and mains such as Fish Massala and Khari Ghost There are plenty of vegetarian options and a substantial wine selection with a choice of 60-odd bins. Regular customers include the makers of a very prominent brand of Indian foodstuffs, something which speaks volumes about the quality of food you can expect at Jai Kathmandu.

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At Kebabish Original in Cheetham Hill, it’s all about the ‘thrill of the grill’. Everything is cooked fresh to order but it’s fair to say that the flame-grilled and barbecued dishes are the stand-outs with the signature Mixed Grill -- pieces of chicken, lamb, chicken wings, lamb chops and sheek kebabs – pretty much obligatory. The menu offers a choice of Indian and Pakistani cuisine, loosely specialising in the cuisine of Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier province, with just a hint of the Med.added into the mix. As well as the grills, you’ll also find plenty of curries, some of which you won’t find elsewhere. It’s BYO so you can either bring your own booze or go with their range of Asian drinks and fresh smoothies. Kebabish Original now offers through www.noshup.com a home delivery service.

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Rusholme’s Lal Haweli has recently been refurbished but has been a Wilmslow Road favourite since 1993, rated by Hi-Life as the best Indian on the strip. It’s modern and spacious with room for 280 diners on the one floor. The family has been in the business for 40 years in both Manchester and Yorkshire and the Lal Haweli operation also has an outside catering arm which can cater for an unlimited number of guests. The menu features Indian and Nepali dishes as well as a kids menu and a new healthy options menu with dishes which are low in salt content, free of ghee and artificial colouring and with a calorie/fat content graph. The restaurant is open every day from noon until the early hours of the morning, closing at 2am on Friday nights and 3am on Saturdays.

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Situated right in the heart of Rusholme’s Curry Mile, Lal Qila is a large and upmarket restaurant that can accommodate up to 600 people over two floors. Recently refurbished throughout, the cuisine here is authentic Pakistani cuisine (spicer and drier than traditional Anglo-Indian dishes) and this is reflected in the fact that a third of the clientele is Asian. Lal Qila is a great party venue, whether you’re catering for 6 or 600, with a separate bar, dancefloor and dj booth available in the upstairs room. With its elegant and sophisticated décor, Lal Qila stands out from the Rusholme crowd. It also has sister restaurants in Handforth and Bolton with a new venue planned for Manchester city centre.

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You would have to travel a long way to find a vegetarian Indian restaurant as good as award winning Lily’s in Ashton-under-Lyne. A real culinary gem, Lily’s specialises in creating authentic vegetarian Indian cooking, with specialities from Gujarati, Punjabi and southern India. Since it opened in 2007, Lily’s stylish diner has steadily grown in popularity. Weekly specials vary but the consistency never falters when it comes to delicious food and great service. As an added bonus, a trip to Lily’s should include a visit to the Indian food emporium, Ashton Sweet Mart. Awarded a Tameside Food Festival ‘Outstanding Contribution to Food and Drink’ accolade, the Sweet Mart is just next door to Lily’s and has a stunning range of specialist groceries. A great way to spend the afternoon. Lily’s is open every day except Tuesday from 11am to 8pm, closing at 7pm on Sunday.

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On the main road through Blackrod, near Bolton, you'll find Sagar Restaurant. Unprepossessing from the outside, this Indian has been recently refurbished and the comfortable bar and restaurant area is decked out with stripped wooden flooring and furniture, funky lighting and a warm cream terracotta colour scheme. The restaurant is open from 6pm weekdays and right through from 1pm til late on Saturday and Sunday. Sagar has a sister restaurant -- Sagar Premier -- at Bamber Bridge, near Preston.

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*Opening September* Brand New refurbished 250-seater restaurant offering the finest Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, dinner dance and disco. Watch this space!

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The Heald Green Sangam is the flagship restaurant of a group that was founded nearly 20 years ago and now has five Thai and Indian venues spread around south Manchester. Contemporary in design, the Sangam can accommodate up to 200 diners and has ample private parking. Choose from an extensive range of Indian and Thai dishes created by specialist chefs using only the freshest ingredients. Sangam is convenient for Manchester airport, Handforth and Wilmslow and has its own large car park. Sister restaurants include Swadesh in Bowdon and Sangam 2, Sanuk Thai and Sajna Indian Kitchen in Didsbury.

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Stylish and upmarket, Sangam 2 is a first floor Indian/Thai restaurant right in the heart of Didsbury next to the Royal Oak pub. It’s a spacious and airy venue, full of natural light, and has a separate function room that can accommodate up to 120 people. All the food is freshly prepared and the staff here are friendly and attentive. Sangam 2 is part of a group of south Manchester restaurants that was founded nearly 20 years ago. Sister restaurants include Swadesh in Bowdon, Sangam in Heald Green and Sanuk Thai and Sajna Indian Kitchen in Didsbury.

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Sanmini’s has brought top-notch south Indian cooking to Ramsbottom, gaining both an entry in the 2010 Good Food Guide and a nomination as Best Newcomer at the 2009 Manchester Food & Drink Festival. The restaurant enjoys a wonderful location in an old stone gatehouse and is named after Dr Mini Sankar, one half of the husband-and-wife team that own this family-run operation. Signature starters include Idli & Sambar (steamed rice cakes with lentil sambar) and Masala Dosai (Crispy pancake with spicy potato filling and chutney) whilst for mains standouts include Mini’s Mutton Madras and Chettinad Chicken. At lunchtimes, a choice of thali meals is available. Wines are carefully selected to match the food with Riesling and Gewurtztraminer as well as a selection from the New and Old World plus Indian wines. The 40-cover dining room opens for both lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Sunday, and there is also an upstairs function room that can seat 20. Awards | Good Food Guide 3

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Sindhoor in Burnage is Manchester’s first South Indian restaurant and is just a ten-minute drive from the Curry Mile. It specializes in Tamil, Kerala, Kannada and Telugu food and offers a truly unique menu which will be a voyage of discovery for fans of Indian cooking. There are 20 different dosas to choose from, starters like Chilli cauliflower, Chicken 65 (deep fried boneless chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, yoghurt and spices) and Masala fried fish and mains such as Fennel lamb, Fish moily (shallow fried fish cooked in a creamy coconut sauce; mild preparation), Kumarakon fish curry and Chicken mangalore (a special chicken curry from the state of Karnataka made with chicken and freshly grated coconut paste). Sindhoor is open seven days a week from 4pm-11pm and all the meat used in the restaurant is halal. There is also an event catering service available.

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At the city end of Rusholme, Spicy Hut recently bagged two prestigious curry chef awards – it won the Manchester heat and came third in the northwest. It also scored particularly highly on hygiene, which is always nice to know where restaurants are concerned and is the first restaurant in Rusholme to receive the Gold Award for Manchester’s Environmental Business Pledge. Spicy Hut is spread over two levels – downstairs a 67-seater restaurant and above a function room that can cater for parties of up to 55. The restaurant, although generically an Indian, actually specializes in Pakistani cuisine, meaning stronger flavours but less heat (ie less emphasis on chilli). The chef also prides himself on using no food colouring – everything is natural. As well as Pakistani cuisine, Spicy Hut’s signature dish is their sizzling flambee. This is also one of the few Rusholme restaurants that delivers.

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Situated in the picturesque village of Bowdon, Swadesh is a modern and sophisticated Indian restaurant housed in a characterful mock-Tudor building. It’s a romantic venue spread over two floors and is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. The menu offers dishes from right across the subcontinent including specialities like Gosth Kaliyan, shredded lamb tossed with onion, tomatoes, black pepper and aromatic masala. Swadesh has an al fresco dining area, a private dining room (35 seated/60 for cocktails) and the stylish Swadesh Bar where you can enjoy a pre- or post-meal drink. Swadesh is part of a group of south Manchester restaurants that was founded nearly 20 years ago. Sister restaurants include Sangam in Heald Green and Sanuk Thai, Sangam 2 and Sajna Indian Kitchen in Didsbury.

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Swadesh on Manchester’s Portland Street is a new fine dining Indian restaurant that’s part of a small group with a pedigree stretching back two decades. There’s an entrance bar where you can enjoy a cocktail or a pre-dinner drink, the main restaurant area and a private dining room. The menu offers dishes from right across the subcontinent including specialities such as the spicy, hot Karahi King Prawn prepared in the traditional desi style, the hot and sweet Swadesh Special Lamb, and Monk Fish Tikka. Swadesh’s sister restaurants include Swadesh in Bowdon, Sangam in Heald Green and Sanuk Thai, Sangam 2 and Sajna Indian Kitchen in Didsbury.

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Taj Mahal in Farnworth is an authentic Indian restaurant, a family run affair that’s been trading now for 18 years. All of the chefs are from India and the spices used are all freshly ground on the premises for maximum freshness and flavour. House specialities include the Murgi Palak Poussins (whole chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cooked with white wine), Lamb Taj Delight (tender spiced lamb cooked with red wine and goats cheese) and Achari Bateyr Balti (whole quail cooked with Indian pickle). The Taj Mahal is open seven nights a week (and from 3pm Sundays) and was recently refurbished and given a more upmarket feel with a spacious conservatory bar area at the front. There is a good selection of wines with prices that are easy on the pocket.

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Located in the impressive Great Northern Square between Casino 235 and the brilliant Taps Bar. Zaika opened in time for Christmas 2009. This contemporary and stylish fine dining Indian restaurant is the result of a partnership between a property developer and a restaurateur with 30 years experience. Zaika translates as 'Sense of Taste' and the restaurant interior has been extremely tastefully rendered. Set over two floors each with distinct dining and bar areas, the restaurant can accommodate 180 diners. The upstairs has the addition of a VIP private dining room where up to 20 guests can choose from a stunning fine wine list that features some of the world greatest wines. The food here is a modern fusion of the dishes from six regions of the Indian sub-continent including Sri Lanka. A western twist is put to some famous ceremonial dishes such as a whole stuffed spring lamb available to pre-order at £295. The Punjabi head chef uses his own special spice blends to create uniquely complex dishes with fresh fish being a speciality. This glamourous high end Indian is a must visit when in the city centre at night. Open Monday-Thursday 12-12pm, Friday 12-1am, Saturday 4-1am and Sunday 1-11pm

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