Cafe Begum Manchester

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Came here for a late night meal. Atmosphere was great, staff were very pleasant but sadly the food didn't live upto expectations. The mango salad was delicious, however the pasta was very bland. There was no taste, one was too spicy which they said was medium spice and both were just bland. I had to add salt to give it a bit of taste. Disappointed”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I’d wanted to visit this place for a long time, and I finally went with a group of friends on a Thursday evening. When we arrived, we were told that if we didn’t order a meal, our table would be limited to one and a half hours. There weren’t many customers at the time, but that was still the policy. We ordered a variety of desserts, most of which came with melted chocolate. Unfortunately, the chocolate hardened within a couple of minutes and became difficult to eat. It would have been much better if they had used chocolate ganache instead. We couldn’t really enjoy most of the chocolate because it became hard as a rock. I personally ordered the San Sebastian cheesecake. I was expecting a cool, creamy, milky dessert, but it was served warm and had a noticeable egg smell, which I didn’t enjoy. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience. I don’t think I’ll be coming back anytime soon, although I might give it another chance in the future. We’ll see.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Visited Cafe Begum for the first time. I expected it to ge one of those overhyped places, but I was very wrong. The tawa chicken was absolutely delicious, never tasted something so good. Marinated and cooked to perfection. A very relaxing atmosphere and very clean. I will definitely be visiting again.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We recently dined here to celebrate my mum’s birthday, and I can honestly say it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place for such a special occasion. The staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire evening. They made us feel comfortable and well looked after, which really added to the overall experience. A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Momna, who went above and beyond to take care of us. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail truly made our visit memorable. The service, combined with the lovely environment, made it a celebration we will always remember. It’s clear that a lot of care and effort goes into running this place, and it really shows. We will definitely be coming back again and would highly recommend this place to all our family and friends. Keep up the amazing work and continue striving for excellence. May Allah bless you all — you truly deserve it!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Went here today with my family and honestly so disappointed, disappointed isn’t even the right word because the experience was awful. The shop itself is beautiful and it’s a very nice area. Can’t fault that but this is where the good stops. Seating: Was sat in front of the window and was one of the worst seating experiences ever, my chair was touching the chair of the other family next to us, we were so close to them that we could here their conversation. It was a very uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. Every-time I moved my chair, I’d hit their chair, how can you have a beautiful shop like this but such an awful and uncomfortable seating experience? However, this could be just the area we were sat at so I don’t pay too much heed to this. Yet, the next part is inexcusable for such a perceived “high class environment”. MOULDY TOMATO: See attached picture for what I’m talking about. I’ve ate at countless places where they offer a fresh salad and have never had this issue, even on this road. Places like Al Jazeera or Jaffas offer so much salad and i have never had mouldy food there. How can you serve a mouldy tomato? Mistakes happen but this kind of mistake is honestly inexcusable for a place like this. The way they deal with it is awful too. SERVICE: When we were finished, we showed the server the mouldy tomato and asked them to talk to us about it. Completely ignored. When we left, we told the woman at the front too and she was so indifferent with no sympathy or apologies for serving that. No server came up to us to ask if we needed anything or how the food was. It’s literally basic service 101 and it wasn’t even busy at this moment at time so this was very disappointing and there’s no excuse for having such poor service. There’s no excuse for this kind of service especially when the experience you’re trying to give is a high class experience. Food: Chops were good, tikka was good, fish was good. Karahi was more like salan. Wasn’t a big fan of the naan. However, food is subjective, I may have not enjoyed it but someone else may enjoy it so try at your own discretion. However, I do have to ask how quality is assessed and kept in this establishment. If they just served us mouldy tomato, what if the meat isn’t being properly stored? I’m sorry but I just can’t trust this place after this experience. Also just checked but their fsa rating is 3 so that may explain things. OVERALL: For the price, I don’t recommend this place at all, it’s just disappointing and awful. If you want good curry, go Lahori Badshaor literally anywhere else. These guys also are so cheap when it comes to their branding it’s a joke. When asked to pack up our food, they gave us grab bags with lid handles which are so impractical to carry around, like come on, just do the bare minimum and get bags with handles. All in all, in good faith I can’t recommend this place and think twice before you eat here. I hope the management take this on board but with how indifferent their staff were to our suggestions, I doubt it. When eating here, just check your food.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We recently visited this café for brunch and had a lovely experience overall. The café itself is beautifully decorated, with a modern and stylish interior that creates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It was fairly quiet when we visited, just after 1pm on a weekday, with only a handful of customers, which made for a peaceful dining experience. For brunch, we ordered the Desi Style Breakfast, the Tawa Lahore Sandwich, a side of baked beans with toast, a Kiwi & Mint drink, and a Banana & Strawberry Smoothie. The portion sizes were generous and offered excellent value for money. Everything was well cooked, full of flavour, and thoroughly enjoyable. The only slight criticism would be the presentation of the Tawa Lahore Sandwich, as I was expecting a traditional sandwich rather than a club-style presentation, but it still tasted great. The staff were friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout our visit, making us feel very welcome. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this café. The menu offers a wide variety of options to suit different tastes, the food is delicious, and the generous portions make it well worth a visit.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “The food is worth it, tasty and of great quality. Now, I do not write detailed reviews like the one below, but the food was worth it. My Family were really impressed at how authentic it was especially as they are very fussy with food. Staff members can be rude and customer service does lack at times. We ordered: -Poppadoms - the 3 chutneys it comes with, are divine. -Papri chaat (order with the grill as it makes for a great combination with the kebabs) -Begum Grill Platter - not big portion size but very juicy lamb chops & seekh kebabs, with succulent chicken pieces with -Alfredo Pasta -Nihari - Big portion size with good size tender meat pieces. Very authentic with all the Garnishing on a separate plate just how it should be! Highly recommend as this is the only place I have ever seen do this properly! Hopefully they keep this standard and quality going. -Meat Karahi -Plain Paratha - served with yogurt and carrot achar (Another great authentic touch). Crispy, flaky, not full of ghee, complimented the dishes very well -Steamed rice This was all plenty for a family of 7 (4 kids, 3 Adults). Overall, the aesthetic, ambience and food are worth a visit! Will be back again soon!”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Absolutely spot on in every way- delicious food, lovely decor + atmosphere and the service was amazing!! Really friendly and attentive staff who catered to our needs without us having to ask, easy 10/10!!! I particularly enjoyed the hot towels provided at the end of our meal just as I was about to go wash my hands, truly the icing on the cake and made me feel like I was back in Qatar🙈 For reference we got the mango mojito, strawberry splash mocktail, butter chicken, seekh kebab paratha roll (wow) and 2 mixed grill platters with garlic naan and chips of course; could not fault any of it, the sauces were lovely too and the perfect amount of food for 5 people! For dessert- spanish latte, karak chai teapot, oreo milkshake, chocolate cheesecake, tiramisu, and chocolate banana bread with ice cream (my personal fav, highly recommend to any banana bread lovers like me🤌🏼🤌🏼) Can't wait to come back and try more off of the menu, will be returning soon for sure :)”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Cafe Begum in Manchester. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, but the food and service really stole the show. ​We ordered a variety of dishes and every single one was a hit: ​Prawn Tikka Temptation: Perfectly marinated and grilled—truly lives up to the name! ​Chicken Tawa & Chicken Biryani: Both were packed with authentic, bold flavors and the chicken was incredibly tender. ​Dal Tadka: A comforting, flavorful classic that paired perfectly with our mains. ​Oreo Milkshake: The perfect sweet finish—thick, creamy, and delicious. ​A special shoutout to our waiter, Samiuddin. He was amazing—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. It’s rare to find such a great balance of professional and warm service. ​If you’re in Manchester and looking for authentic Pakistani flavors with a modern touch, this is the place to go. We’ll definitely be back!”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Visited cafe Begum with family. Overall, the greeting was abrupt. We were seated upstairs. The restaurant itself is nice and warm with a good atmosphere. However, the service is poor. The food is overly priced. The fish and chips were of good quality and tasty. The chicken karai; is just simple, nothing special and the starter; £27 is only for one person. The white chicken meat is not nice at all that comes in the starter, the Salad that comes with the starter is a ridiculous portion along with chutneys that come with it. Tandoori roti is cut up in triangles in a basket. Not very appealing. I ordered the fettuccini pasta. That was awful in taste and bland. (It’s not even fettuccini) The samosa chaat was liked. The biryani was also nice. Mocktails, average. Pina colada tasted of pineapple juice, strawberry mocktails; ice and blended strawberries in a fancy glass. And you have to pay for your water. The desert I would leave for the public to decide. It was a tiramisu. That small thing £12.50. 🤦🏻‍♀️ which was not even close to a tiramisu.”