Restaurant · Manchester
Tucked near Deansgate, this is a bright, clean room with soft music playing and a warm feel that makes it a good bolt-hole on a wet afternoon — the sort of place where a pram fits and nobody minds a bit of noise. Portions are generous enough that two children can share, food arrives piping hot and fast, and the two-course lunch is genuinely well priced for ££. The Greek platter is what people come back for, with the original Jood platter close behind; the pumpkin soup with crispy onions is proper comfort food. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and halal options, and the owners often come round to check you're happy. Worth knowing: it's self-seating and lightly staffed, so ordering can be confusing at first, and the kitchen has off days.
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