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Yadgar Cafe

Restaurant β€’ Indian restaurant β€’ Indian takeaway

😠 Tasty curry but I would not recommend eating there for dinner. I had rice and 3 veggie curries. There was only a little left of everything and thinking about it now it seemed that it had probably been sitting in the metal vats since lunchtime service. I'm currently sick in bed with food poisoning af... People often mention rice, good, curries, great, years,


Address

1es, 71 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1LQ, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 831 7753

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (160 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 6:45β€―pm
  • Friday: 12 to 6:45β€―pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 6:45β€―pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 6:45β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 6:45β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 6:45β€―pm

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  • 1/5 Maisie O. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty curry but I would not recommend eating there for dinner. I had rice and 3 veggie curries. There was only a little left of everything and thinking about it now it seemed that it had probably been sitting in the metal vats since lunchtime service. I'm currently sick in bed with food poisoning after vomiting it up all night. I do not have a particularly sensitive stomach, I've eaten at Kabana / Little Alladin/ This and That with zero problems. Do not recommend.
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shafiq A. 3 years ago on Google
    Choice of 3 curries with rice. Perfect for lunchtime snack. Authentic food that tastes like home cooking.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the tastiest plate of food I have eaten in a long, long time. Went here on the recommendation of a colleague, and I'm glad I did. Definitely no frills on the presentation or decor, but don't let that put you off. Best daal I've had anywhere, ever. And the meat and other veg were all good too.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Adam C. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s all about the food here, flavours and smells are unbelievable and can only have come from generations of amazing cooks. A real gem. Simple surroundings and the cafes in a great part of town. Don’t be put off by the signage/look of the place....JUST GO!!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was absolutely delicious! Had rice and three (okra, chickpeas and aubergine). Lots of great vegetarian options and very friendly service. Bear in mind it's cash only
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tyrone J. 10 months ago on Google
    Love it here. Has the edge over the other rice and three places around in my opinion. The most comforting plate of food you could wish to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Radite A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food at a great price. The owners are also very friendly. We tried 6 different curries and they were all delicious
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Montsinha D. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious homemade food at really good price. Escaping the gentrification of NQ. A real gem of Manchester city center.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Ben 1 year ago on Google
    Good flavours, but portion sizes were a bit stingy. We asked a few simple questions about what the options were, and the person 'serving' us was extremely rude and insulting. Worst customer service I've ever recieved. The cafe was completely dead and I can see why. Will never go back.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mushtaq A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great β€œhome cooked” style curries and related dishes. Yadgar offers a more down to Earth, no frills experience at a very reasonable price. Ideally located in the Northern Quarter and no need to book.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Basheer K. 6 months ago on Google
    Last time I was there was over 10 years ago and the owner still remembered who I was. Don't go there for decor or flair or an extensive menu but it's so worth going in. The food tastes homemade and is wonderfully spicy and full of flavour. They still do rice and 3 curries with about 5 to 6 curry selections to choose from including boneless tender lamb and chicken. Lots of veggie options as well. I used to be a regular years ago, that's how good it was and still is. Very much worth a visit for the food if you work in town or even visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mo A. 2 years ago on Google
    Real home cooking fresh and authentic like you would have at an Asian wedding cooked in huge vats so properly marinates. The rice and 3 curries is served immediately piping hot and delicious. I have been going nearly 30 years and recommend the chicken with fried rice. In my opinion beats the whole of Rusholme hands down.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Danny A. 1 year ago on Google
    The place doesn't look appealing from in or out but food is good and consistent. However as per previous review the place has lost its buzz and this was going back a bit longer than the COVID era. All in all still one of my favourites in the northern quarter. Bring back your fresh chilli's and aloo paratha
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Abigail G. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic value for money- don't bother with most of the menu, you'll want the rice and 3 curries. A good selection of both meat and veg curries. Lost one star as they stated they did desserts on the menu but didn't have any.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Max W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous cheap and cheerful curry shop. The rice and three is a great deal and very tasty. Nice staff make you welcome and serve it up fast and hot. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Rohit M. 4 months ago on Google
    Very rude service. Underlying comments when I asked if food was spicy for my 4 year old. The owner responded very rudely saying all good food have spice. He then made a loud comment to feed my child McDonald’s only….. i will never recommend anyone to visit. Also, the place was dirty and no one in it.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Trevor S. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb cheap authentic curry. Nothing fancy but just damn good quick food.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 mark g. 3 months ago on Google New
    Cracking Rice and 3 place. If you like 'This & That' give Yadgar a try. I had a 3 very tasty veggie options plus chapatis.

  • 1/5 Ma7 S. 7 months ago on Google
    Food poisoning from this place. There are safer alternatives to try in the area - avoid.

  • 5/5 Sentient T. 4 months ago on Google
    The potato and cauliflower is just as good now as it was 20-ish years ago when I first tasted it, great value too

  • 3/5 Munashe M. 9 months ago on Google
    I don't know why the place looks so rundown and unkept, sadly, the food is just as lacking in the presentation department. For a full in depth review, please see the points below: Food - I came here because they sell halal food and my colleagues wanted to try this place. All the food is prepared in advance and sits in metal vats, ready to be served (like lunch time in school or hotel breakfast). The food doesn't look very appealing to be honest, although the taste was alright. It was a little bit spicy, but I don't mind that, because I like spicy food. They have vegetarian and halal options for food here. Unlike the other reviews, neither me nor my colleagues got any food poisoning. So maybe the other reviewers were just unlucky? Customer Service - The customer service he is very basic. The guy serving explains some of the dishes and just does his job. That's it. Nothing exceptional or of note. Price - The price for food here is good. It's good in the sense that it matches the quality of the store and the food. So in essence, you get what you pay for. Presentation / Atmosphere - The place looks really dead, inside and out. I don't understand why the owner has neglected the presentation of this restaurant / cafe because if it wasn't for my colleagues, I wouldn't have considered eating here. Summary - Overall, Yadgar has a lot of potential, and room for improvement, but it's current state leaves much to be desired. The food was alright, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here again.

  • 1/5 Lizzy J. 1 year ago on Google
    Curry tasted beautiful. Sadly my boyfriend had food poisoning from eating here I was lucky to get away with it he was really unwell.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 2 years ago on Google
    Been coming on and off of or 10+ years. I heard yadgars had struggled in lockdown. Hadn't visited for a while so went for lunch on Friday. It's still great. straightforward - 3 and rice. 3 veg Β£6 if you want meat a little more. Very tasty. Shall now make it a regular.

  • 5/5 Asif B. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been many times to Yadgar cafe . Authentic pakistani food. Value for money. Excellent taste . Hygienic . You can see and choose items . Fresh bread is prepared. Love it. Will visit soon after pandemic. I disagree with biased comments that it's a pizza shop . It's an authentic Pakistani food and if you have other motives to give bad and misleading review its not fair with hard working business owners. I highly recommend to go and see how many loyal customers going from many years.

  • 5/5 Stephen W. 2 years ago on Google
    Best curry house in Manchester by far end of .Been going here for 20 years food is amazing.

  • 5/5 amar d. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food. Lamb and potatoes were great.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Halal food
    • βœ“οΈ Vegan options
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway

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