
Spice Lounge MCR
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About Spice Lounge MCR
Spice Lounge MCR is an Indian restaurant at 56-58 Shudehill in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Its menu runs to 77 dishes, led by a tandoori mixed grill and a range of balti and karahi dishes, including a chicken and chana balti. A set menu for two is available for pairs dining together. On the bread side, the kitchen makes naans, chapati and paratha, and poppadoms come with a chutney tray. Rice options include garlic rice, pilau and coriander lemon rice. Fish Jalfrazi sits among the fish dishes, and several salads round out the lighter side of the menu. The dining room has window tables.
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Menu & Prices
77 dishes · mains £3–17- Garden Fresh Salad£3.25
- Kachumber Salad£3.95
- Chicken Salad£6.95
- Indian Salad£3.95
- Fish Jalfrazi£14.95
- Fish Kharai£14.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tandoori mixed grill, balti, naan and chutney tray.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tandoori mixed grill, balti, naan and chutney tray.
Customer Review Summary
Curries draw the most praise, with the Chicken and Chana Balti called gorgeous, one diner hooked on the balti and karahi, and a vindaloo with a tamarind tang and tender lamb. Close behind are the Tandoori Mixed Grill, mentioned by two reviewers, and the chutney tray, which one longtime curry eater calls the tastiest anywhere. Naans, pilau and coriander lemon rice also get mentions, though one reviewer found the cheese naan not particularly cheesy. Several praise good value, friendly staff and a spacious, airy, clean room with a chilled vibe. Criticism is scattered but specific. One diner found the chapati super hard, as hard as a papad. Another called the set menu for two misleading and mid quality for the price, saying better places charge less elsewhere in town. One reviewer described the food as stale and the service disappointing. A fasting guest recalls staff offering a quiet space to rest until sunset, then tailoring the dishes to their tastes when they broke fast.
Customer Review Summary
Curries draw the most praise, with the Chicken and Chana Balti called gorgeous, one diner hooked on the balti and karahi, and a vindaloo with a tamarind tang and tender lamb. Close behind are the Tandoori Mixed Grill, mentioned by two reviewers, and the chutney tray, which one longtime curry eater calls the tastiest anywhere. Naans, pilau and coriander lemon rice also get mentions, though one reviewer found the cheese naan not particularly cheesy. Several praise good value, friendly staff and a spacious, airy, clean room with a chilled vibe. Criticism is scattered but specific. One diner found the chapati super hard, as hard as a papad. Another called the set menu for two misleading and mid quality for the price, saying better places charge less elsewhere in town. One reviewer described the food as stale and the service disappointing. A fasting guest recalls staff offering a quiet space to rest until sunset, then tailoring the dishes to their tastes when they broke fast.
Featured reviews
- SamanthaDawn x
“Best curry I’ve had in a long time, both dining in and taking away”
- Scott Whorrod
“Visited on a quiet Monday evening. The food was great and we were impressed by the quality of ingredients used. Staff were friendly and overall had a very pleasant meal.”
- S A
“I never had this kind of disgusting food ever. Dining was nice so thought food is going to be nice aswell but it was waste of money and time , very disappointed with the service and food.i felt like food was stale but I had some of it and now feeling very sick It was a worst experience of my life”
- Richard Muller2
“Everyone’s got an opinion … Here’s mine 🙏 A unique take on Vindaloo with a Tamarind tang .. utterly delicious. Great quality, tender lamb. Tasty special rice and Coriander lemon rice AND Pilau too .. oily and heavy paratha … just how it’s meant to be ☺️ The chutney tray is by far the tastiest anywhere I’ve been in 55 years of currying around. I think I can identify chefs tricks and ingredients but I’m hooked on all the flavours here .. Balti, Karahi etc If you’re lucky you’ll get the extra special carrot, garlic, chilli chopped to millimetre pieces with your chutneys too .. 💯 % recommended .. great service and chilled vibe”
- Vien Hoang
“Got the set menu for two and poppadoms. Set menu is misleading IMO. Food was mid quality for the price you pay personally, better quality places cheaper in town or at wilmslow road. Went mid week and was quiet and service was okay. 6/10 overall”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Indian restaurant Northen Quarter Manchester”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Lounge MCR | 4.2458 | — | tandoori mixed grill, balti, naan |
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