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Jaffa Restaurant

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor

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Jaffa Restaurant

185 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M14 5AP
0161 225 0800
  • Monday11:00am - 12:00am
  • Tuesday11:00am - 12:00am
  • Wednesday11:00am - 12:00am
  • Thursday11:00am - 12:00am
  • Friday11:00am - 12:00am
  • Saturday11:00am - 12:00am
  • Sunday11:00am - 12:00am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Humble restaurant on Curry Mile that serves superb quality food. Jaffa’s always busy, and it’s easy to see why. Inexpensive, high quality food in a pleasant setting. Their fattayer, hummous and fresh dips are beyond compare – but go early if you want shawarma as they typically sell out.

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