Indian street food in Manchester means chaat: samosas, pani puri, bhel puri, vada pav. It’s cheap, spiced, and done fast. Most places are in Rusholme on Wilmslow Road.
Spice Garden
Spice Garden on Wilmslow Road does proper chaat items. Pani puri comes together fresh. Samosas are fried properly. Most items run £1-3. Go at lunch or early evening when they’re fresh.
Taste of India
Taste of India does quick street food: samosas, pakora, cutlets. It’s more of a quick counter than a sit-down place. Perfect if you’re hungry but don’t want to commit to a full meal. Most things under £3.
Bundobust
Bundobust on Thomas Street does chaat and street food in a casual restaurant setting. Less rushed than a counter. They do pani puri, bhel puri, vada pav properly. Mains run £6-10. Good if you want the food but also want to sit down.
Rusholme Curry Mile Strategy
Most proper street food is on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme. The best places are the busiest – if there’s a queue at lunch, they’re doing something right. Quality varies but when it’s good it’s very good and always cheap.
