
The Food Box
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About The Food Box
The Food Box is a hamburger restaurant in Manchester, at 227 Burnage Ln. The kitchen marinates and prepares its meat in house and never freezes it, and the food is cooked on the grill. The menu includes Hayzee Burgers, with chopped beef steak and grilled chicken options, and grilled plates of chopped meat served with a choice of veg, rice, mash or fries. For several people eating together, the Sunnah Platter is a sharing feast of lamb chops, bbq wings, oven roasted pulled lamb, grilled chicken breast and chopped beef steak, with fries, mash, rice, vegetables and wedges on the side. Milkshakes round out the order. A seating area sits at the back of the shop for eating in. Payment is cash only.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pulled lamb, hayzee burgers, sunnah platter and grilled chicken and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pulled lamb, hayzee burgers, sunnah platter and grilled chicken and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the burgers and the quality of the meat, with the slow roasted pulled lamb named repeatedly as a standout alongside the beef. Close behind is the Sunnah Platter, described as a shared spread of lamb chops, bbq wings, grilled chicken breast and chopped beef steak with fries, mash, rice and separate sauces. The grilled chicken and chips with veg earns praise as a healthy, filling option, and one reviewer mentions the milkshakes. Many are long-term regulars, with several saying they have come for years, and they describe fresh food, big portions and friendly, polite service that arrives quickly. The main criticism comes from one diner who found the back seating cramped and dark, with scaffolding everywhere that felt like eating on a construction site, and who also noted the place is cash only. Another mentions a short wait for a table. One reviewer recalls the owner making a platter sized for four so the whole group could share it.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the burgers and the quality of the meat, with the slow roasted pulled lamb named repeatedly as a standout alongside the beef. Close behind is the Sunnah Platter, described as a shared spread of lamb chops, bbq wings, grilled chicken breast and chopped beef steak with fries, mash, rice and separate sauces. The grilled chicken and chips with veg earns praise as a healthy, filling option, and one reviewer mentions the milkshakes. Many are long-term regulars, with several saying they have come for years, and they describe fresh food, big portions and friendly, polite service that arrives quickly. The main criticism comes from one diner who found the back seating cramped and dark, with scaffolding everywhere that felt like eating on a construction site, and who also noted the place is cash only. Another mentions a short wait for a table. One reviewer recalls the owner making a platter sized for four so the whole group could share it.
Featured reviews
- Haider h
“I’ve been getting their chicken and chips with veg for a while now, and i can honestly say it’s amazing every time. The portions are a decent size and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend if you want a healthy (and filling) bite to eat”
- Ermish Fakhir
“I’ve been going to The Food Box in Burnage for years, and honestly, it just keeps getting better each time. The food is genuinely delicious, with huge portion sizes that leave you more than satisfied. Everything tastes fresh, clean, and there’s a nice variety of healthy options—not your typical greasy fast food vibe. The milkshakes are fantastic, and the meat is fresh. The staff and owner are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and service is quick—you never feel like you’re waiting too long. I’ve seen some unfair one-star reviews, which I know stem from personal disputes, not the actual quality. As someone who’s been a long-time customer, I can assure you the food, cleanliness, flavours, the interior of seating area and overall experience are top-notch. If the style isn’t your thing, that’s fair, but you can’t fault the quality. I highly recommend giving it a try!”
- hafsah fakhir
“Been coming here for nearly a decade now. Food is really good and since it’s all grilled, it’s healthier as well. Service is great. Would recommend this and have been recommending it to everyone I meet.”
- Hamza Ahmed
“This is not an exaggeration. My phone tracks my location at all times and today I checked, it transpires I have visted this establishment 39 times since 2016. It truly is the best burger and highest quality meat I have ever consumed. I cannot say more than this. The service is excellent and the food is stupendous.”
- Hashim Aziz
“Yesterday I went to Foodbox with my wife and siblings, and this place is absolutely amazing, the food is absolutely on point and delicious every single time I’ve come here and it’s been he 4th time for myself now. The atmosphere is one of a kind , it delivers a very very cosy feeling, and the food is just out of this world. I highly recommend The Food Box to everyone out there. Thank you guys for the brilliant food and service 👍👍👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A GOURMET BURGER PLACE WHERE WE MARINATE AND PREP ALL IN HOUSE WITH FRESH MEAT NEVER FROZEN. WE ALSO DO HEALTHY GRILL OPTION SPECIALS WITH A CHOISE OF VEG/RICE/MASH OR FRIES CHOPPED GRILLED MEAT. WE ALSO HAVE A SHARING PLATTER OPTION WHICH GOES A LONG WAY WHEN SHARING 🙏🏿”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
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- Three Brothers4.51,2931 mi
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- 2.8 mi
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- Archie's4.24,0533.1 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Box | 4.2856 | — | pulled lamb, hayzee burgers, sunnah platter |
| Three Brothers | 4.51,293 | 1 mi | naga munch box, smash burgers, doner |
| Five Guys Burgers and Fries Manchester University Green | 4.2851 | 2.8 mi | cajun fries, bacon cheeseburger, milkshakes |
| Archie's | 4.24,053 | 3.1 mi | milkshakes, burgers, falafel burger |
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