
Chicken Run Manchester
Quick info
About Chicken Run Manchester
On Yarburgh Street in Manchester, Chicken Run Manchester serves Caribbean food as a fast food restaurant with orders taken at a front counter and no table service. Curried goat appears regularly on the menu, often served with rice and peas, steamed veg, dumplings, and coleslaw. Jerk chicken and jerk wings are common choices, alongside fish and chips made with snapper. The chicken split is also on offer as a smaller item. Customers queue at the till to place orders before food is prepared, and the format suits those wanting a quick meal rather than a sit-down experience. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays. Rice and peas and dumplings round out most plates as standard sides.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
14 dishes- Chicken Split
- Fried Chicken
- Curry Goat
- Jerk Chicken
- Rice and Peas
- Ackee Split
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken split, curried goat, dumplings and missing order items.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken split, curried goat, dumplings and missing order items.
Customer Review Summary
Curried goat draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as "melt in mouth" and reminiscent of home cooking, closely followed by the chicken split and jerk wings, plus mentions of patties and pineapple cake among the desserts. Several regulars cite generous portions and fresh rice and peas as reasons they keep returning. Set against this is a recurring complaint about order accuracy and quality control: multiple diners describe wrong or missing items (a snack box, gravy for curry goat, chips), dry or undercooked chicken, and unanswered phones when trying to resolve it. A number of reviewers also report curt or "shouting" service at the counter, and one long-time customer describes a decline from consistently good food to dry chicken and stale rice on repeat visits. Two reviewers separately allege they were treated differently or given smaller portions because of their race, framed as their own experience rather than an established pattern. A few also mention a wait to order.
Customer Review Summary
Curried goat draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as "melt in mouth" and reminiscent of home cooking, closely followed by the chicken split and jerk wings, plus mentions of patties and pineapple cake among the desserts. Several regulars cite generous portions and fresh rice and peas as reasons they keep returning. Set against this is a recurring complaint about order accuracy and quality control: multiple diners describe wrong or missing items (a snack box, gravy for curry goat, chips), dry or undercooked chicken, and unanswered phones when trying to resolve it. A number of reviewers also report curt or "shouting" service at the counter, and one long-time customer describes a decline from consistently good food to dry chicken and stale rice on repeat visits. Two reviewers separately allege they were treated differently or given smaller portions because of their race, framed as their own experience rather than an established pattern. A few also mention a wait to order.
Featured reviews
- Chair Man
“Drove all the way from North London with my son to let him try the chicken splits .. sensational 🥰”
- T.
“Delicious food serviced with a smile. Amazing service from start to finish. Please take the time to try this place out, a hidden gem for sure..”
- TheGReviewer
“Delicious food and welcoming helpful staff”
- Adam
“Tried the chicken split, not for me, Seems the chicken split was over rated by YouTubers”
- David Bevan
“Having worked in area for over 35yrs I am very aware of eateries and quality. I make Chicken Run my number one go to for good quality food. Be prepared to queue. Great food, great atmosphere and great people…”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services
- Late-night food
- Catering
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Planning· 1
- Usually a wait
Location
Restaurants near Chicken Run Manchester
- Butty4.71420.4 mi£10–20
curry goat, jerk chicken, carrot and ginger drink
- Spices of Kashmir4.24410.6 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, doner kebab
- Range Desserts Chorlton4.04220.6 mi£1–10Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
waffles, milkshakes, milk cake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Run ManchesterVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5644 | — | £1–15 | chicken split, curried goat, dumplings |
| Butty | 4.7142 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | curry goat, jerk chicken, carrot and ginger drink |
| Spices of KashmirGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2441 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, doner kebab |
| Range Desserts ChorltonVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.0422 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | waffles, milkshakes, milk cake |
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