
Kouba
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About Kouba
Kouba is a halal restaurant on Deansgate in Manchester, serving a brunch menu before switching to a separate evening menu later in the day. Regulars order the pockets, including the fried chicken pocket and bacon & egg pocket, alongside Lebanese dishes such as Bamieh with lamb, kebab, and Lebanese rice. Waitstaff take orders at the table and bring dishes out as they're ready. The kitchen sometimes serves only coffee and desserts before the full menu opens in the afternoon. Reservations are recommended, though guests without one have still been seated and accommodated. A private dining room is available for groups, and free Wi-Fi covers the space. The restaurant opens daily and gets busier on weekends, with longer waits for food and drinks at peak times. Those eating off site can order takeaway or delivery.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryServes halal food · Serves organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried chicken pocket, kouba stick kebab, lebanese rice and bamieh with lamb.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried chicken pocket, kouba stick kebab, lebanese rice and bamieh with lamb.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the pockets as the draw, especially the fried chicken pocket and bacon and egg pocket, alongside dishes like the Bamieh with lamb, the Kouba stick kebab, and French toast praised for flavour. Several also mention the drinks menu and Lebanese rice favorably, and many describe the interior as clean with a relaxing, lively atmosphere. Staff warmth comes up again and again, with diners repeatedly calling out individual servers by name for going out of their way, though the anonymized pattern is one of attentive, welcoming service. That said, a recurring complaint is inconsistent service during busy periods, with multiple reviewers reporting order mix-ups, slow attention despite having several servers on, or drinks that never arrived. One reviewer found the food and service lacking on a visit and described the seating as rickety. Portion size drew a mild note from one diner who wished the pockets were larger. Several reviewers who arrived without a reservation still got seated and served, with one advising booking ahead for busier weekend visits.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the pockets as the draw, especially the fried chicken pocket and bacon and egg pocket, alongside dishes like the Bamieh with lamb, the Kouba stick kebab, and French toast praised for flavour. Several also mention the drinks menu and Lebanese rice favorably, and many describe the interior as clean with a relaxing, lively atmosphere. Staff warmth comes up again and again, with diners repeatedly calling out individual servers by name for going out of their way, though the anonymized pattern is one of attentive, welcoming service. That said, a recurring complaint is inconsistent service during busy periods, with multiple reviewers reporting order mix-ups, slow attention despite having several servers on, or drinks that never arrived. One reviewer found the food and service lacking on a visit and described the seating as rickety. Portion size drew a mild note from one diner who wished the pockets were larger. Several reviewers who arrived without a reservation still got seated and served, with one advising booking ahead for busier weekend visits.
Featured reviews
- Afreen Younis
“Had a lovely meal – the food was absolutely delicious! The staff, especially Sam and Amaira, were amazing. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Their excellent service made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!”
- anwar jarrar
“I really enjoyed breakfast with friends here, the food was excellent, the service was very good too, the coffee wasn’t great though, but overall I liked the atmosphere. will definitely visit again soon.”
- Clotilde Cardoso
“We had a fantastic brunch experience! The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish full of flavor. The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable, with great pop music creating the perfect vibe. A special thanks to Chef Djalo, who was amazing and made the experience even more memorable. We will definitely be back!”
- Danya Rahuma
“The food was incredible, haven't enjoyed myself in a restaurant in so long. The atmosphere are interior are so good as well! I've given 4 stars because I think they really have to work on their service. I understand it is really busy but there were quite a few servers but the service was slow. I had to ask for things a few times from different servers.”
- Rumaisa Bismillah
“The cookie dough was so good and the iced Dubai chocolate latte was nice. The only thing I didn’t really enjoy was the salted brown butter oat latte it just wasn’t for me 💗✨”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 6
- Serves halal food
- Serves organic dishes
- Has private dining room
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KoubaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4553 | — | £10–60 | fried chicken pocket, kouba stick kebab, lebanese rice |
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| Another hand | 4.8545 | 0.3 mi | — | scallops, tartare, trout |
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