Restaurants · Manchester
A big, easygoing Indian and Indo-Chinese place where the portions are enormous and nobody minds a bit of noise — there's often live music downstairs, and an upstairs room if you'd rather hear each other. Staff are attentive and genuinely helpful; one visitor was talked through how to eat pani puri without wearing it, which bodes well for a table of curious children. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and free parking, and the vegetarian and vegan choice is unusually wide. Order the pani puri, the okra fries, and a garlic naan — crisp outside, soft inside, properly charred. Thalis and sizzlers are good value at around £26 for two courses. Worth knowing: menu descriptions are vague on spice levels, so ask before ordering for children, and book for weekends.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Dessert in Manchester with a kids menu — 4.5★ (4,579 Google reviews).
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