Manchester City Breaks - Eating on a Budget

Cheap Eats in Manchester

Manchester is a truly superb city to visit, and is certainly worth considering when looking for weekend breaks in England. The city is truly unique, vibrant, very inviting and is even regarded by many as the U.K`s true capital. With such a claim, you`d expect prices to follow suit, however with the shear amount of restaurants available, eating out isn`t as expensive as you may think. It`s just a case of knowing where to look, so here`s a collection of some of the cheap, yet high quality places to dine in Manchester, brought to you by travelsupermarket.com.

This `n` That

This `n` That is a tiny modest Indian cafe that`s hidden down Soap Street, luckily it was discovered by curry fans some years ago and has ever since been impressing its customers with its high quality cuisine and low prices for over two decades.

The cafe specialises in classic curries, from lamb karai to the korma all for a great price. This n That also cook the famous rice and three, three meats and your choice of rice for less than a fiver. And if all three meats aren`t to your liking then you can mix and match, for example you can order rice, two meats and one vegetable for £4.

When it comes to the decor, don`t expect anything fancy, it`s very simple but does the job. In fact the only problem with this humble Indian cafŽ, is trying to find it in the first place, but for those who are interested, you can find it at Soap Street off Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1EX. The cafŽ is more for people looking for a great lunch and as such is open Monday to Friday 11:30 to 16:30 and Saturday 11:30 to 16:00.

Shlurp!

If you happen to be touring Manchester`s Lincoln Square, then there are two main discoveries to be made, one is the ever spectacular Roman Catholic church and the other is Shlurp, the delightful soup kitchen. Here you can enjoy a variety of different soups, stews and even great homemade sandwiches and salads for £3.75 or less!

Shlurp`s menu is ever changing to suit the season, however their smoked haddock chowder and suet crust topped steak and kidney stew is one of their highly recommended classics that`s available all year round.

The kitchen is unit 2 on Brazennose House East and should be thought of as mainly takeaway as there is very limited seating. Shlurp! is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3pm and is the ideal place for breakfast or lunch while on a budget in Manchester.


Seoul Kimchi

When it comes to Korean food, Seoul Kimchi is the place to be, there`s no other place in Manchester where you can indulge in a handmade beef gyoza for £3.50. Seoul Kimchi can only dine 17 guests on its counters and 3 tables, yet it still feels very spacious with the great use of cobbled floors, mirrors, white beams and windows.

The Korean cuisine is of fantastic quality, and you can expect the usuals to appear on the menu, such as japchae, tofy steak and kimchi. Prices are wallet friendly, with main meals ranging from £5.80 for the dak bulgogi to £6.50 for a seafood stew. You can comfortably feed a family of four here for under £50.

Located on Upper Brook Street, the Seoul Kimchi is open Monday through to Saturday 9am to 6pm.

Earth

A vegan menu might not seem very appealing to devoted meat eaters at first, however you may have a change of heart once you visit Earth on Turner Street. In the basement of Manchester`s Buddhist Centre, Earth serves some very tasty vegan dishes such as quiches, pies, soups, salads and even bean burgers, all for under £4.65. Its vegan menu also extends to its drinks, with fresh smoothies and vegetables juices served daily.

Earth only uses fresh, locally sourced produce from ethical suppliers, meaning you can enjoy everything that they have to offer completely guilt free. So if you`re around the Arndale Centre then head to Earth between Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm or Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Katsouris Deli and cafŽ

At 113 Deansgate you`ll find the fantastic Katsouris deli and cafŽ, where you can indulge in a number of Italian, Greek and Mediterranean dishes and snacks for under a fiver. Katsouris is ideal for those looking for a quick breakfast or lunch while on Deansgate, chooses from a variety of dishes such as dolmades with Greek salad, hot ciabatta sandwiches, chicken sizzlers, all day breakfasts or carvery.

The deli is housed in a grand old building and even though the building has high ceilings and is quite large, its popularity makes it feel just about right. The service is very efficient and you can expect your food to be ready in good time, ordering is done from the counter and make sure you listen out for your order.

Katsouris is open seven days a week, Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 16:00, Saturday 9:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 9:00 to 16:00.