Indian restaurants in Manchester (outside the Curry Mile)

Scene Manchester, 4a Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3AN - Visit now

Manchester’s Indian food fans have fond memories of Shimla Pinks, a high-end curry house which closed its doors in 2010. Thankfully, one of their head chefs is now based at Scene, easily one of the best-looking restaurants in Spinningfields as well as serving up some of the best Indian food in the North.

Bhaji Pala, 2 Old Hall Rd, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4BE - Visit now

This is Manchester’s first entirely vegan restaurant, but – yes, we know it’s a cliche to say – you wouldn’t know it. This is modern flavour-packed vegan food that even your most stubborn relative could enjoy.

Asha’s, 47 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 3NG - Visit now

Dishoom Manchester, 32 Bridge St, Manchester , M3 3BT - Visit now

As restaurants on the high-street go, Dishoom is definitely up there – dare we say even ‘second to naan’?

Bundobust Manchester, 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AG - Visit now

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, or a group meal out, Bundobust Manchester can’t be beat. Do your friends a favour, drag them out for this, weather be damned.

Amma’s Canteen, 285 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester, M21 7GH - Visit now

Amma’s Canteen has all the heart and tradition you’d expect from a top neighbourhood restaurant rapidly becoming an established name on Manchester’s restaurant scene. Take a short trip out of the city to the edge of the Southern Cemetery to get an authentic Keralan experience you won’t forget in a hurry.

Mowgli Street food Manchester, 16, Corn Exchange House, 37 Exchange St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3TR - Visit now

Mowgli brings authentic – and delicious – Indian street food to Manchester’s Corn Exchange.

Zouk, Unit 5 Chester Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5QS - Visit now

As you’d expect from a restaurant that’s been packing them in for well over a decade, Zouk rarely disappoints. All the dishes are high quality and the restaurant itself has a pleasing modern feel.

Indian Tiffin Room, Manchester, 2 Isabella Banks Street, First Street, Manchester, M15 4RL - Visit now

Indian Tiffin Room walk as good as they talk, with the evocative imagery of roadside eateries deftly serving up fresh hot vibrant food living up to expectations.