Bundobust Piccadilly

Following the success of their Leeds original, Indian street-food specialists Bundobust have ventured across The Pennines. At around 4,000 square feet, this spacious new Piccadilly branch includes canteen and booth-style seating, natural light from a huge skylight, and bespoke artwork nodding to Manchester’s industrial heritage. The informal menu of snacks and sharing plates is entirely vegetarian: the likes of spiced okra fries coated in chickpea flour and seasoned with black salt and mango powder; or bundo chaat (a compilation of flavours and textures including samosa pastry, chickpeas, tamarind chutney and turmeric noodles). Among the specials you might find the street-food classic pav bhaji, a robust veg curry brimming with the flavours of fenugreek, garam masala and chilli. The drinks list is designed with food in mind, with 14 keg beers appearing alongside two specially designated cask lines showcasing local brewers. In all, this Yorkshire newcomer is most welcome in Manchester.

Bundobust, Manchester Piccadilly, is an Indian restaurant serving a wide selection of meat free street food dishes. The restaurant and takeaway is modern and spacious, with long sociable canteen-style tables for diners.

The menu is full of choice, from light bites and snacks to hearty curries and sharers. Moreish snacks on the menu include popcorn and mini popadoms drizzled with green chilli and garlic oil, and spicy nuts and lentils tossed in the special Bundobust secret blend.

Larger dishes include Aloo Gobi Paratha which is a flatbread filled with potato and cauliflower masala, and the bhaja Butty which is one of the original Bunobust dishes – a bhaji patty, salad and chutney served in a vegan brioche bun.

Other street-food inspired dishes include egg bhurji – cumin and green chilli spiced scrambled eggs served with coriander and bhatura, and rajma and rice which is described on the menu as a warming wholesome hug in a pot – kidney beans, slow braised ginger, Bundobust garam masala sauce and basmati rice.

You can also order for groups, take a look at the combo for 4 meal which includes plenty of variety and choice, from okra fries and bhajis to paneer tikka and Chloe saag. The combo deals are a great option for groups of two or more, and offer a little taste of many of the most popular dishes. If you’re looking for vegan dishes you will also find a vegan sharing combo option which includes sweetcorn chevdo, bhajis, saag and okra fries (to name a few of the dishes).

If you’re visiting in a group perhaps you might wish to go all-out and order the ultimate Bundobust combo, this features every dish on the menu and is ideal for groups of six or more.

There is also a large drinks menu available which has a selection of beer and wine, as well as cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks. There is also a chai tea menu.