Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The central areas boast many Halal options which cater to the local Muslim community.

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List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Pakistani in Manchester

10 Best restaurants for Pakistani in Manchester

Cafe Begum Manchester

I visited this week for thr first time and absolutely loved it. Firstly, the interior is stunning - it really transports you to a magical place with the decor. For my starters, I got the Chilli Chicken and the Aloo Tikki Chaat. For the main dishes, I got the Lahori Flame Burger and the Butter chicken with naan. I ended my meal with Honey Walnut Yoghurt and a Rasberry French Patisserie dessert. Everything tasted delicious and was packed full of flavour. Thank you to Ekhlaque and the team for providing a great service. Will be returning :)

We went there with friends (8 people)for a small baby shower and tried this restaurant on the basis of reviews. It turned out to be fantastic.  Food was amazing. Soup wasn't up to the mark but the rest of the food compensated for it very well.  The papri chart, tawa chicken naan, chicken Alfredo pasta, arrabiata pasta , mushroom chicken were amazingly tasty.

The most outstanding thing was service from Rachna!! She made our event even more special with her constant kind and good hospitality, taking pics for us ( and belive me we took alot of photos thanks to Rachna's patience) .

I recommend this place and I will definitely go there with friends and  family again.

We started off with their amazing grilled platter full of variety of meats including chops, kebabs, tikka 😋 Couldn't fault anything on here at all so its definitely one to try! For our mains we got the butter chicken which was perfect in terms of flavours, very authentic and a classic! It was slightly too thick for our liking but definitely creamy! There was also a very generous amount of chicken in there too 👌🏽 we also tried out the smash burger, wouldn't really call this a smash burger as the patties were quite thick but we still enjoyed it!

To finish off we decided to try and item from their new patisserie selection; Kunafa Tart. This was slightly disappointing as it did not taste fresh and the kunafa had gone very soggy so no crunch :( but the Creme brulee made up for it! The infusion of the masala chai really worked with this, one to try for sure!

Overall, really enjoyed this experience and highly rate the food!

I recently visited Café Bagum in Manchester, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was beyond excellent every dish was bursting with flavour, beautifully presented, and made with the freshest ingredients. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into every bite.

The menu was perfect, offering a great variety without being overwhelming. Whether you’re in the mood for something traditional or something a little different, there’s something for everyone and everything I tried was simply delicious.

The customer service was excellent too. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. They created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the experience even better.

Overall, Café Bagum is a true gem in Manchester. The combination of top-tier food, great service, and a well-thought-out menu makes it a place I’ll definitely be returning to and recommending to everyone I know!

I visited Cafe Begum yesterday with my office colleagues for a birthday meal, and it was a really good experience. The restaurant’s interior is absolutely beautiful, unique, and eye-catching—the theme and colors are amazing and make the place stand out.

Now, coming to the food:
•	Starters were the highlight of the night! We ordered lamb chops and chicken tikka, and both were seriously delicious—highly 💕🤩recommended.
•	Drinks were good too; we tried the Passion Popstar and the Kiwi one. The quantity felt a bit small, but taste-wise, I preferred the kiwi.
•	For the main course, we had Chicken Karahi and Lamb Achari Karahi. They were okay—not bad at all, but not as impressive as the starters.

The staff was friendly and attentive (though I noticed they have a lot of staff for some reason!), and overall service was great.

Overall, I really enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere of Cafe Begum. Definitely worth visiting, especially for the starters and the beautiful ambiance. 😎

Cafe Begum 

Lahori Chai Shai

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I visited Lahori Chai Shai with my dad and we were both really impressed. We ordered the ghost handi with paratha, aloo paratha, and a matka chicken biryani, finishing off with two karak chais. Everything was fresh, made to order, and tasted just like home-cooked food — full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The owner was very friendly, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Prices were very affordable, especially considering the quality and portions. Easily a 5/5 experience — highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic desi food in Manchester!

I went to eat halwa puri and partha with fried egg. She asked me runny or hard.i said runny one plz with two chai as well .
I was coughing and went to get water . She gave . When order came only partha with Chicken and no egg but I paid already for egg. When I am about to go I said to her I will give u good review . She straight away said u have to pay £1 for water in front of ppl instead to say thank u yea sure plz . I paid £1 but what about my egg which I paid and u didn’t serve with Patha ?

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Very authentic, well decorated, clean environment, the food was very nice 5*
Highly recommend 👌 Vaneeza was very kind and helpful when I had question regarding the menu and culture of Pakistan and  Lahori. Will be back very soon.

Overall, a great experience with the authentic taste of Pakistani food. The place is usually quite busy, so it's best to plan your visit accordingly. They accept both cash and card payments. My personal favourite is their special tea, "Matka Chai"—highly recommended! The staff are very friendly and welcoming, which adds to the pleasant atmosphere.

Let me know if you'd like it to sound more casual, professional, or humorous!

Friendly atmosphere. Food was really nice. Would recommend the Desi breakfast. Great value for money.

Royal manchester restaurant

Such nice place to enjoy Pakistani food.  Very nice taste and fresh out of the oven . Ordered BBQ platter in the starters and popadums with chutney . They served a bowl of salad with it as well. Which was very refreshing and nice .

In Main Course ordered  Chicken Biryani and chicken achari ! Ordered roti with it . Very nice taste and nice enviroment with lovely songs !! :)

There is a downside that is bathroom was not clean unfortunately ! There was no tissue paper roll inside to clean the toilet seat which was unfortunately dirty with foot prints as if somebody used feet on the seat !!!
Hope they can look into this and make it better as it was a bit disgusting and was not able to use the bathroom.

Overall experience was nice , best Pakistani food as compared to other  restaurants I've tried. Really enjoyed the dishes !!
Food was fresh , hot from the kitchen and delicious. Such great flavour and the service was amazing would definitely recommend this place and go back again.

Music was also lovely . And drinks were really yum as well. Ordered margarita which was great .

Royal Manchester was nicely decorated. The food was delicious the mint margarita was nice and refreshing. The customer service was also good. However would recommend there should be tap water offered as this is a requirement for all food places to provide free water. Finally would recommend salad coming with food aswell and the hidden charges like chutney should be mentioned. But overall was a great experience and the food was delicious.

Food portions were small for the price. The good points, the lasagne and chicken stir fry was tasty.
However, The family naan is left uncovered and dries out quickly.
The dry ice smoke effect was not appropriate as it was set next to a hot curry, which turned into like warm curry after it had all gone.
We ordered 2 chicken Currys, achari and karahi, both looked and tasted the same. Except one had pickled chilli.
Toilets were minging, not cleaned or fresh smelling, very disappointed.
The overall decor inside was tired and needing a refresh. The hanging flowers theme are outdated since the 90s!
Overall, Not worth a revisit.
Service was ok, gentlemen kept asking how it was and offered kawa chai.

I love how quick I got seated and when I looked at the menu I was amazed by the Asian food on it. The naan is very tender and soft. The service is also great. And I love how it actually looks royal. The food and drinks are so amazing! I recommend giving them a go!

Overall, the experience was quite good — the food tasted fresh and flavorful, and the chutney was especially delicious. However, I felt that the quantity of meat in the 1 kg main course was less than expected. Additionally, the portion of malai boti for £5.95 seemed quite small, with only a few pieces. I hope the portion sizes can be improved in the future to better match the price. Looking forward to ordering again!

Royal Manchester

Abaseen Cheetham Hill

Been here multiple times and every time the food is top notch and services is at par. Highly recommended if you want to eat Chappal kebab and Karahi.

Tasty but made me feel unwell!!
I tried the famous Abeseen chapli kebab last night. The flavour was great and I can see why people rate it. I ordered the large portion (3 kebabs and naan for £12), but I only ended up eating one kebab.

The main issue for me was the cleanliness,  the takeaway didn’t look very clean when I walked in, and I already had doubts. After eating, I was left with a fatty taste in my mouth, struggled to digest even the one kebab, and felt really sick the next day.

The taste was good, but the overall experience wasn’t. I don’t think I’d go back unless the hygiene and quality improve.

An Authentic Taste of Peshawar in the Heart of Manchester!
A genuine Pashtun culinary experience, Abaseen in Cheetham Hill is the real deal. This is not your average kebab shop; this is a place dedicated to authentic, traditional flavour.
The star of the show was the Peshawari Chapli Kebab. It was absolutely perfect – wonderfully spiced, with a fantastic texture that was both succulent and slightly crisp at the edges. You could taste the authenticity in every bite, especially with the traditional touch of Naraj which gave it that classic, tangy finish.
It was served with a massive, fluffy naan that was freshly baked to order. Pulling apart the warm, soft bread made the experience even better and it was the perfect vehicle for the delicious kebab.
To round off the perfect meal, I had the Dhoodpati Chai. It was rich, creamy, and aromatic  the ultimate comfort in a cup and the most authentic way to finish such a fantastic meal.
If you are looking for no-frills, high-quality, and truly authentic Peshawari food, Abaseen Kebab is an absolute must-visit. This is a true gem, and I will be recommending it to everyone.

The food is bad, we had breakfast here and everything except the omelette tasted bad. The chai was the worst chai ive ever had. Would not recommend it

Authentic and flavorful Peshawar Chapel  Kabab, cooked to perfection.
* Service: Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.
* Ambiance: a small but Warm, inviting, and tastefully decorated.
* Value: Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food.

Abaseen

Khan Chai

Visited 01/11/2025 with family for some desi style Asian breakfast, great options and settled on the khan special breakfast meal, get a drink and a large aloo paratha (very tasty, not stodgy or greasy and up there with the best I’ve ever had), the desi omelette was nice and the spicy chana had a good amount of heat to it. Very polite service and would recommend 👍🏽

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Got a chef special for takeout. The Channe didn’t have no taste at all, no spice, nothing… rather sweet and the amount of oil in it was ridiculous! Aloo pratha was awful…. No aloo to be seen or tasted. Chai and omelet were ok. Hugely disappointed as it wasn’t my first time (I’ve had your aloo pratha numerous times before) but definitely last.
On top of that it took almost 30 mins for it to be prepared even though there were no order Before me.

The food was very good and not too salty. It was just the perfect taste and the service was really good as well.

Went for desi breakfast in the morning. Can't fault it. Was v busy so shows it's v popular. Loved the atmosphere. Lots of ppl, lively. But I think it was because there were groups of ppl there enjoying and having a good time. Loved it

I came for brunch and they didn't disappoint with their large freshly made paratha, chickpeas and omelette. I was looking for a place that sells home made parathas and now I found it. Dining area is small and the decor is average but food and service makes up for this. Would highly recommend you try the desi breakfast. A selection of desserts available too and fresh orange juice and coffee available.

Chaskas Kitchen

Viral on tiktok but is it actually worth it? Visited today the guys were really nice and welcoming specially the pathan guy we ordered food and it took around 45 minutes to come. Got home unpacked it and there was no cutlery no forks no knives no spoons no tissue nothing. And about the food i will talk about every item individually:

1. Lamb biryani: it was really bad £9 for a portion and there was only one boti in it😂(that too you can see in the pic below) it was tasteless nothing like biryani just colourful rice
2. Chicken tikka roll: i don’t know why it was in roti should’ve been at least in a paratha but it was tasteless as well just some boiled chicken with no particular flavour.
3. Dynamite Chicken: Flavourless, raw and chewy not cooked properly no taste at all
4. Loaded fries: they were alright reasonable
5. Og bun kebab & anday wala burger: now these two items were actually so good both are almost same only difference is that one has egg in it but it is actually very good if i ever go back I’ll go for this.
6. Gol gappe: they were nice we liked them
7. Drinks: we had the pomegranate juice mango masti and strawberry sapna they were not the best but I liked them ngl
8. Kuneffe Milk cake: it was really nice good taste of the cake and kuneffe both
9. Brownie with strawberry and whipped cream: the brownie was nice whipped cream was not. We asked for extra strawberries but i have never seen someone cut this small strawberries 😂 but it tasted good

Overall if you want to go for the vibe and TikToks you can try it and have the og bun kebab gol gappe or the desserts but i don’t think i will be going back. Anyway I’m going to get myself some gaviscon now

It's takeaway only. The place is tucked away in a place next to a car wash. Someone comes to your car to take the order. Prices were reasonable the food was average.

10/10 service, food and vibes. Everything is always fresh. Ps they sell one of the best brownies and gol gapay here!!

What a gem of a place! If I could give it 10 stars I would. The food was beautiful, fresh and so tasty. We got the kebab roll, aloo tikki chaat, gol gappe and gajar halwa. We went around 1am and the food was warm and fresh and so delicious. The mojitos were very good too, we got mango and strawberry. There was so much we wanted to try as the menu looked so appealing. The food came out quickly and the service was amazing. Would definitely recommend to family and friends and we will definitely be returning, with the children as they will enjoy the selection of desserts. We received brilliant, friendly service and they explain clearly how to order, as it was our first time visiting (but definitely won't be the last!)

💌 @lahorilane new dessert spot in manchester tried the popular dessrts with mockails

Thanks for the invite and great hosptaily. Perfect location for desseets for summer

Lahori Karahi Manchester

Amazing food! Very authentic and fresh! Generous portions and good price.

Food was nice. Lamb had lots of bones in and was very oily. Staff acted like they diddnt want to be there.

Absolutely delicious Pakistani cuisine! The flavours were authentic, rich, and freshly prepared — from the sizzling mixed grill to the perfectly spiced biryani and creamy butter chicken. The naan was soft and fluffy, just the way it should be. Staff were welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere had a warm, family-friendly vibe. Great portion sizes and good value for money. Will definitely be coming back!

We ordered chicken tawa with multiple items on it. It was £60 for 4 people. Overall chicken kebab was nice, wings were delicious but over done. Lamb chops were okiesh. There was some issue with food which manager did tried best to resolve.

Overall staff was helpful.

There is parking at the back of restaurant.

Very disappointing experience, especially for the price.
We paid £90 and the food was nowhere near worth it. The lamb karahi was tasteless and oddly sweet, full of onions with no authentic Lahori flavour. The charka lamb chops were served cold. On top of that, the restaurant was extremely loud and uncomfortable. Spending £90 for food of this quality is unacceptable. Would not recommend at all.

Lahori Karahi

Saleem's Tawa & Grill

Incredible sharing feast! The Tawa platter at Saleem's is a must-try - packed with succulent lamb chops, flavourful karahi, and perfect kebabs. The fresh naan and mango lassi complete this authentic experience. Great for groups! #EatinMCRApproved

went with a group of friends ordered the signature tawa’s for 8 asked for the spicy choice. Amazing is all i can say the chicken was soft, tender and moist just falling of the bone. Lamb chops soft and tender. I’ve had lamb chops from other places but i must say Saleem’s have mastered the BBQ.
Lamb Karahi plenty of meat and nice and saucy. Chicken Karahi / Channa were also as good.

Very good service, everything was very nice, fresh, flavoursome and melts in your mouth..

Good meal and dining after a while!!

Went there with a group of friends had a really nice experience and reasonably priced too. The waiter and all the staff was very pleasant and whole place looked cared for . Even the toilets were clean which speaks volumes imo. Definitely would reccomend

Travelled from Preston after a recommendation. I’d like to say what an amazing Saleem’s Tawa. Lamb chops were just like melting in my mouth so tender and juicy, the lamb achari karahi was tender and moist, on point. kids enjoyed their gourmet beef burgers. Hopefully will be a regular when in Manchester

Sanam Sweet House & Restaurant

Visiting with my girlfriend, clean environment and really pleasant staff. Food was reasonably priced and great service. Khan looked after us and was attentive and made sure we had a great experience. Prices might be slightly higher than other places on the run of places to eat nearby but you’re paying for quality. Pop in - have some great food in a great place.

⭐ Honest Review: Sanam Sweet’s Restaurant, Rusholme ⭐

Total Bill: £19 for 2 people
Overall Experience: Disappointing 😞

We recently visited Sanam Sweet’s Restaurant in Rusholme, but unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected.

Dahi Bhalla Chaat – (-0/5)
Completely lacking in taste. The bhalla was hard and grainy, overly sour, and had no spices or balance of flavors. We requested sweet tamarind chutney and onions to make it edible, but they said it wasn’t available and offered mango chutney instead with onons— which didn’t help. The essential kick of green chutney, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala was missing. Sadly, I couldn’t even eat 2-3 spoons of it. The spoon provided to us was also a tea spoon not a full spoon.

Samosa Chaat – (2/5)
A samosa chaat should be a warm, flavorful combination of crispy samosas, hot chana, rich gravy, and chutneys. Ours was served cold and flat in taste — nowhere near satisfying.

Masala Chips – (2.5/5)
What arrived were just fries, over-fried and soaked in oil, dusted with some spice mix. Not impressive, but the only thing we could somehow eat.

Desi Tea – (3.5/5)
Finally, something decent. The tea was nice in flavor and color — a comforting finish, though the cup was quite small for a tea lover! ☕

Rubicon Mango – (4/5)
It’s a packed drink, so no complaints there — consistent as always.

Service & Ambience:
Despite the staff clearly noticing that most of our food was left uneaten, no one approached us to ask if everything was okay. That lack of courtesy was disappointing.

💬 Final Verdict:
We spent £19, but sadly, it wasn’t worth it. The food lacked freshness, flavor, and basic care in preparation. For me, this visit was truly not worth it — almost feels like “Sanam being bewafa.” 💔

Although this is my personal opinion about what we served. They might be good in some other aspects.

Do share your view of you order the same food.

There is a lot to talk about but few main bits,
This was our first visit, We went for a special brunch to this place, it is fine to walk in typically you will get a seat unless you are big family
As you can imagine we were absolutely starving, got a table quickly warm welcome, we mostly knew what were getting.
There was only little staff seemed like they were starting the day and this is around 11-11:30 am
Not long we ordered and the clock started ticking for very long even the brews were delayed there no response as dishes had to come out of kitchen after a while no waitier was found no kidding atleast took 45 minutes  to get the dishes out.
This was same with other tables but another thing was they started bringing dishes first to the big table as they were loud with there frustration, the food was alright but not worth the wait as we gave benefit of doubt overall not first best experience

Pooriyan were light, crispy and excellent. Naan tasty. English breakfast tea refreshing. Service was attentive. We asked about the Paye and Haleem, waiter replied that’s what Sanam is known for. Complete disappointment. Complete waste of £108. It would have been better to go across the road and have a satisfying grill. Small portion of spread out chunnay which quickly went cold. Freezing cold halwa. Paya had no lace or texture zero flavour. Haleem tasted of something thankfully but flavours didnt blend or enhance. For Haleem it was bits of soft channa with bits of meat and the pre fried ginger on top but again no kick or fresh flavour. Nihaari was…just ok. Again small serving. Veg omlette incredibly oily and extremely disappointing. Omlette came with nothing. No options for toast. I guess you had to order something oily like parhata or naan. Save your money, better to do breakfast at home and spend money on meal out. Much better choice of breakfasts and much better tasting channa puriyan in Birmingham. Ordered a side salad. This was freshly cut and a nice portion. Not satisfying. Money wasted.

I’ve been here many times since my childhood, a lot of times with my father who would always bring us here.

The food is really great, I would recommend trying different options every time you visit.
Absolutely in love with their naan bread.

Khyber Kebabs

Awful experience.
The guy behind the counter is so rude and abrupt. No customer services skills at all. No hi hello, or thanks or please.... Not even a full sentence of , "what can I get you ?"

We ordered portion of seekh kebab and half a KG of chicken karahi....

Seekh kebabs were dryer than the Sahara desert sand and tasteless.

The half a KG of chicken was definitely not half a KG more like 250-300g... The chicken was under cooked although it has nice flavour to it.

The cutney is so watered down. The drinks cans were like they come out of an oven.

I will not be coming back.

I was impressed by how they’ve transformed a small basement into a bustling restaurant. The food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable, which was a plus. However, the atmosphere didn’t quite meet expectations. You need to go to the counter to order, but the space is so tight that it’s difficult to move around comfortably. If they had a larger, more open location, I’d be giving them five stars across the board.

The food is so delicious. These are my favourite chapli kebabs, I have tried them from Abaseen too but I prefer these I find them to be juicier and more succulent.

The karhai are nice too, on the pricier side but they taste super fresh and authentic. I would recommend trying both the chicken and lamb karhai but I would still prefer eating the kebabs.

Assuming this is a family ran business, the service is so poor, please improve front of house. Maybe hire someone for the front. I’m sure there were younger men at the front at some point but they were nice.

The chefs are the same people that also serve and take orders. So I imagine they just cannot be bothered and they can seem fedup. They seem fine with me but are quite passive to my male cousin.

As they’ve now renovated too it’ll be nice if they can take orders instead for seated guests.

Fantastic takeaway, favourite, and delicious food, professional staff. I think, I should be thankful to their owner as well for maintaining quality and for food as well 😉

A unique taste, you will never find it anywhere else in Manchester. Freshly made Peshawari Kebab. Taste good. And price affordable. For a special portion, u only pay £13. Which includes 3 kebabs and one big nan with salad and sauce. For drink, u have to pay extra.

It's worth a try.

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MyLahore Manchester

We had an amazing experience at My Lahore! We started with the chicken breast grilled, kebab rolls, and dynamite chicken, and for mains had prawn stir fry with egg fried rice, plus mac & cheese for the kids. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu — everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors, freshness, and presentation were perfect, making every bite feel like home.

A special thanks to Javeria, who attended to us — she was attentive, friendly, and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. The service, ambience, and overall vibe of the restaurant were exceptional. Truly a 10/10 experience — we will definitely be visiting again!

Had a lovely meal here with a friend. Zak welcomed us into the restaurant and took our order. Ordered far too much so Nadeem carefully packed up the extra for us to take home. The mango lassi is delightful, one glass is not enough, get a jug!
We ordered starters and mains, was too full for dessert!
Zak and Nadeem were very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend this restaurant.

Great food and very well priced. This place is heaving (and I can see why) but the staff are so accommodating, they actually want to get you seated which makes a change these days! And then when you are seated they are quick and accommodating. Large portions, good quality, good flavour! Would absolutely recommend and return.

We had a mixed experience at MyLahore. The chicken seekh kebabs were absolutely mouthwatering grilled perfectly with great flavor. For the main course, the cheese garlic naan was soft, very cheesy, and delicious.
However, we were a disappointed with the Lahori Chicken Karahi, as it tasted quite bland and seemed like boiled chicken mixed into the gravy rather than being properly cooked in it. Overall, some items were excellent, but there’s room for improvement with the karahi. That said, the ambiance and vibe are really good it’s a great family restaurant, suitable for all age groups.

We visited MyLahore for lunch today for the very first time, and our experience was made absolutely exceptional thanks to our server, Nadeem. From the moment we were seated, he was warm, welcoming, and attentive in the most genuine way.

We both ordered the Chicken Dum Biryani, and when Nadeem brought the dishes over, he took the time to carefully cut into the dums for us. The moment he lifted the lid, the aroma was incredible—and the biryani inside was beautifully cooked. Perfectly tender chicken, fragrant rice, and so full of flavour. His presentation made the experience feel even more special.

Nadeem’s professionalism, kindness, and pride in the food truly elevated our first visit. Thanks to him, we’re already looking forward to coming back!

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