Taste It - Carte

Chakalaka

➤ 105a Oldham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • Drinks • African • Vegetarian

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"After we have tried various places to eat on a bank holiday to discover it completely booked or rude fellow workers, we have luck with our 5th attempt. it was so refreshing to be welcomed and informed, there were food available. our friends were vegan and this place had a lot of choice surprising for them! we had happy to arrive during the happy hour 2 for 1 cocktails. I chose a distinctive mojito that was made beautiful. for beginners I really wanted to taste chicken wings or the mac n cheese, but I worship bulton. When that came, it was just like the one my friend had brought back from Malawi. it was convenient to use a paper bag that offers a medium for snacks later and kitty tasty. for the net order all hate one? a thick broth plate, filled with various meats such as lamb or pebbles. I had a bobadi dish that were baked with mint. all seasoned were perfect and generous. overall really good service and a beautiful variety especially for vegan vegan vegans."

The Hive Stretford

➤ Unit 124, 125 Chester Road, MallGreater Manchester M32 9BH, Stretford, United Kingdom

Carte • Sushi • Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood

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"Bit underwhelmed considering the hype. Food was decent though if you're planning to share and pick a selection of dishes you need to really like potato! I had the steak frites steak was wonderful. Beautifully cooked and tender as you like. Accompanying peppercorn sauce was lovely. What brought it down was the fries which were oversalted to the point of being overwhelming. A good range of desserts and we enjoyed a choux bun and frangipane tart. Very tasty."

Chips No. 8

➤ 8 Clifton Road, M25 3HQ, Bury, United Kingdom

Carte • Fish • Meat • British • Fast Food

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"Hearing about a traditional fish and chip shop in Prestwich, complete with a restaurant and bar, and cooking in beef-dripping with the option for vegetable oil (call to confirm vegetable oil availability), I was compelled to check it out. Upon entering the shop, I found myself in the bar area, with access to the restaurant located upstairs. The bar was furnished with tables, chairs, and stools for those wishing to enjoy a drink or avoid the stairs. It is encouraging to see young people engaged in the fish and chip shop trade, potentially leading to more traditional establishments in the future. The cod, although slightly smaller than expected, was delicious and cooked to perfection. The chips were among the best I’ve had in a long time. The pea fritters, black pudding fritters, and tartare sauce were also excellent. In-house pies were available as well, so I sampled the cheese and onion and meat and potato varieties and can recommend both. There is parking available across the street and on-street. However, the opening hours might not suit those looking for a lunchtime meal, as at the time of this review, the hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and closed on Sunday and Monday. Cooking in: Beef Dripping (optiional vegetable) Hygiene Rating: Awaiting Inspection Cash or Card Fish Reviewed: Cod See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel: [hidden link]"

Porta

➤ 216 Chapel Street, Salford, United Kingdom

Carte • Tapas • Vegan • Mexican • Spanish

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"I've passed this place so often and always said I'll try this place. at least on the 15th january I did that and I was not disappointed. from the moment they go through the door, they are greeted with a smile, they are not rushed. to place an order, they are relaxed when they order their drinks and eat. the brave are the best. we had four between us and it was full. the house wine on the glass is expensive £3 for 125ml, which works £18 per bottle. However, the bottle price was around £11 so cheaper to buy the bottle when they share. I would definitely go back. and liz liptrot"

Grape To Grain

➤ 1 Church Lane, M25 1AJ, Bury, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Bars • Spanish • British

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"We visited here to try the focaccia sandwiches we had been drooling over on instagram for weeks... and they certainly exceeded our expectations!! You get an amazing portion size, the focaccia is perfectly crispy and salty and the filling is delicious. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and you can tell they really appreciate each customer. They have some lovely benches outside that you can sit on and watch the hustle and bustle of the beautiful Prestwich village."