Current Recommendations

Rusholme Kebab:
Pakistani/North Indian – Saajan Halal – just gets it right nearly every time.
Honourable mentions to:
Lal Quila Express

Middle Eastern –Zam Zam - consistently good, £2.99 kobeda is a winner.
Honourable mentions to:
Kobeda Place
Jaffa
Afghan Cuisine

Town Kebab:
Marhaba, as the only place that does tandoor bread it’s an easy winner.
Honourable mentions:
Janam
Kebabish Xpress
Tastemaster’s – not incredible but better than you might think

Cheetham Hill Kebab:
Lahore Karahi
Honourable mention: 
Qila Khyber

Northern Quarter Curry Cafés:
This is really difficult as the 5 mentioned are all good, all have devotees but all have off days too:
Yadgar
Honourable mentions:
Kabana - Sunday Nihari and chops a particular favourite.
Al-Faisal
Marhaba
This & That  -though it has been a bit up and down.

Cheetham Hill Curry:
Top Quality – Cheaper and better than the competition. Special mention for the chicken biryani + 3 on a Friday.
Honorable mention:
Qila Khyber

Chorlton:
Zam Zam Tandoori - There's not much comptition and the tandoor naan would win it on it's own. However add in £3 tikka kebabs and good Pakistani dishes and Zam Zam is well in front.

Fallowfield:
Saajan Original - Almost Identical to the Rusholme Saajan Halal with less competition

City Centre pubs:
The Marble Arch - Classic historic boozer without equal
The Castle Hotel - A ramshackle old Robinson's pub with bags of character

City Centre bars:
Sandbar - A really good bar with a great range of beers and plenty of charm
Bar Fringe - The jewel in the Northern Quarter crown

Salford pubs:
The Crescent - A Salford institution that is still going strong. A haven for real ale fans
The Kings Arms - An interesting and attractive pub very close to Salford Central station

Salford Curry - Ok there aren't any (except possbily Halal Bites) but on that side of town This & That 2 is the nearest.

Chorlton pubs & bars:
Pi -This place is intimate and has an extensive beer menu, with hearty food on offer and excellent service.