The Great Kathmandu Restaurant

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  Ab Roofing specialists

  ·1 month ago

  “The best place for a curry & taste in Manchester always perfect ! Also great respectful people. Been coming here the last 20 years and the service & cooking has not changed once always delicious. Thankyou 🙏”

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  Jon Talbot

  ·1 month ago

  “As a family we love coming here, the staff are friendly and efficient making sure that we have everything we ask for, the food is fantastic. There is a great variety of different options. We love the fish tikka and chilli chicken (it’s hot) for starters and the mackanchara is a great main course. I would highly recommend”

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  Paul Knight

  ·2 months ago

  “We were a party of 8, from 5 different nationalities, so we’re always awkward! The guys accommodated us well. The service was good and professional, being patient with our hesitance. The food was good, and the service prompt. It was a Monday, so that allowed us the time and space to be slow, and we weren’t rushed out. We’ve been before and enjoyed it then with smaller parties, but I’m really appreciative that they accommodated us for this special occasion. Thanks guys.”

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  D P

  ·5 months ago

  “This is a large restaurant created by combining a corner site with the adjacent shop. It’s was still busy when we arrived about 8pm on a Saturday evening but we were sat by the bar, it was cosy and we could chat easily. The owners are very friendly (with good banter) and the waiting staff were quick to solicit drinks and then food. I was delighted by the quality of the food - the spinach Dahl was chilli hot and tasted like mustard greens which was a big thumbs up from me - might be too much for some palettes. Also had methi chicken which was well executed - fenugreek has a metallic edge and feels like a cousin to mustard greens so like double denim my choices might not appeal to everybody. In short I wish this was my local ‘Indian’ in London rather than my daughter’s and I’ll definitely be back when next in Manchester. She’s coeliac and shared my dishes with rice.”

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  gps 0315

  ·5 months ago

  “This is a restaurant that I visit and can honestly say it is my favourite. My last visit was on 15 April and as usual received a warm welcome from Abdul. The meal, as always, was exceptional. The Seekh kebabs are home made, full of flavour and very tasty compared to the usual ones found at other comparable restaurants. I can highly recommend the Kathmandu Chicken Masala, it was unbeatable. The mushroom rice comes in a decent size portion, again very tasty. Finally, if you enjoy Nan bread, you can't go wrong here, they are a good size and again very enjoyable. I was introduced to the owner who was very pleasant and quite rightly very proud of the family run business. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this restaurant and look forward to my next visit in the not too distant future. Thank you. Gary.”

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  Prabin Adhikari

  ·6 months ago

  “Had an amazing experience at The Greater Kathmandu in Manchester! ✨ The food was absolutely delicious—full of authentic Nepali flavors and beautifully prepared. Every dish we tried was rich in taste and perfectly cooked. From the warm spices to the fresh ingredients, you can really tell the kitchen puts care into every plate.What truly made the visit special was the hospitality. The staff were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Their friendly service and genuine warmth added so much to the experience.If you're in Manchester and looking for authentic Nepali cuisine with outstanding service, The Great Kathmandu is definitely a place you should visit. Highly recommended for both the food and the wonderful hospitality! 🌟”

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  JAMES MURPHY

  ·7 months ago

  “I have come here many times in the past but admittedly my most recent visit was after a significant gap. The interior has changed a lot and I won’t berate the service which was fine. No issues with the staff. The food was incredibly disappointing and not what I remembered. Starters were greasy and bland and the seekh kebabs seemed to have lots of cartilage. The mains were awful: the chicken in the butter chicken tasted like it had been pre-cooked days in advance and frozen and then just thrown into some sauce. The meat was overly dry and tough and tasted off. The vegetable curry and daal were very watery and bland and the pilau rice was just overly greasy. The naan was no better than supermarket naan. Deeply disappointing as my memories of this place were of freshly cooked Nepalese food that I easily rated amongst the best in the region. But I’m sorry to say that time has really changed the quality. It’s a nice venue and has a passionate fan base and I am sure it will continue to thrive. However, I don’t think I’ll be visiting again anytime soon unless if it was for free or for an event etc and even then, I still wouldn’t recommend it. The Manchester food scene has moved on, TGK hasn’t sadly. A once great institution fails to deliver. The Not So Great Kathmandu.”

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  Md Mahfuj Ahmed

  ·1 year ago

  “Katmundo Restaurant Review-Dine in Recently celebrated a birthday party at Katmundo with a group of six and had a great time. Here’s a quick rundown of my experience: **Food Ordered:** - Papadoms - Paneer Tikka - Half Tandoori Chops - Karahi Lamb - Swadilo - Paneer Tikka Masala - Makhan Paneer - Sag Paneer - Tandoori Chicken Karahi - Mushroom Rice - Garlic Naan - Naan - Mango Lassi **Food Quality:** The food was pretty average overall, so I'd give it a 7/10. The Paneer dishes, in particular, could have been softer. The Mango Lassi was definitely the highlight—it was the best I’ve had! **Environment and Decoration:** The atmosphere at Katmundo is fantastic, so I'd give it a perfect 10/10. The decor is vibrant and welcoming, making it a lovely place to celebrate. **Service:** The service was top-notch and definitely deserves a 10/10. The staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we had a great time. Overall, Katmundo is a great spot for a memorable dining experience, especially for celebrations.”

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  Selina Flemming

  ·1 year ago

  “5-Star Review for a family run, award winning restaurant, with dishes created bybthe owner and his daughter hence flavour combinations that dance on your palate: The Great Kathmandu, Manchester – A Culinary Pilgrimage Worth Every Bite Step aside, mediocrity — The Great Kathmandu isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a temple of taste perched in the heart of West Didsbury, Manchester, where every dish is a devotion and every spice a prayer answered. From the moment you step inside, you’re enveloped in an atmosphere that whispers elegance and excellence in equal measure. The lighting? Just right. The service? So attentive, they’d notice if your soul was thirsty. And the food? Ah, the food — a symphony of Himalayan majesty wrapped in garlic naan. The vegan momo dumplings? Silky pockets of joy with a dipping sauce that might just bring a tear to your eye. The lamb korma? Smoky, slightly spicy, and so tender it clearly has trust issues. The special mixed grill? So juicy, and tasty, absolutely worth having, would happily feed two. It would need a couple of sherpas to carry up a mountain! Warning the chapattis are the size of dinner plates!! Every dish is layered, balanced, and executed with the precision of a Michelin-starred monk. This isn’t just dinner — it’s a guided expedition up the flavor mountains, led by chefs who know their way around authenticity like Sherpas of the stove. The Great Kathmandu doesn’t just live up to the hype — it serenades it, roasts it to perfection, and serves it with a side of mint chutney. Run, don’t walk. Book the table. Order everything. And when your tastebuds ascend to a higher plane, just whisper: Namaste. Incredible hosts and atmosphere, best utensils to checkout their hilarious Instagram and look out for new nights during the week.”

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  Yoganandam M

  ·2 years ago

  “Ordered set meals B cost 27 pounds. Nan, pilabu rice, tandoori chicken, tikka, sheik kebab, lamb Rohan, butter chicken and veg gravy. Except lamb gravy all are good. I think lamb gravy old one. Nan is very soft and taste good. Sheik kebab taste was very good. Better to order individual items instead of set meal. Cash, card and NFC payment are available. Parking little trouble here and it’s a main junction. Staff are very polite and good in service.”

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