Review on Asha's Manchester

Asha's has established itself as an international award winning group of Indian restaurants, with a well regarded outpost in Birmingham, it has opened a further UK branch in Manchester. Founded by famous Bollywood singer Asha Bhosie, also an accomplished chef, the new restaurant occupies the former premises of the Baby Grand Bar on Peter Street, opposite the old Theatre Royal. An elegant Victorian building set over two floors, it has undergone a striking two million pound refurbishment transforming it into a stunning and glitzy venue, featuring a ground floor cocktail bar and a first floor restaurant.

Alongside classic curries such as gosht or duck vindaloo cooked with baby potatoes in spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar, there's something different in the shape of their Emperor's platter, whole tandoori lobster in its shell, chilli garlic king prawns, barrah, seafood seekh, murg malai and tandoori murg tikka kebabs, perfect for sharing.

There's a concise wine list to accompany the food as well as signature cocktails such as Asha's Punch, Bacardi Fuego, cognac, honey mead, cherry wine, osmanthus flower tea, citrus and house grenadine finished with champagne.

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Cuisine

Indian

Chef

Ashwani Rangta

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 3.00pm Tue-Fri (12.30 - 10.30pm Sat) (2.00 - 8.00pm Sun)
Dinner: 5.30 - 10.00pm Tue-Thu (10.30pm Fri & Sat)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

Online Booking Availability for Asha's Manchester

Facilities at Asha's Manchester

  • Childrens menu
  • Pre theater meals
  • Disabled access
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu

Address

Asha's Manchester
47 Peter Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 3NG

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Asha's Manchester Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

CLASSIC CURRIES

Murg Makhani (GF) £13.45
Chicken tikka in a tomato and cream gravy, delicately flavoured
with dried fenugreek leaves.
Murg Jalfrezi (GF) £12.95
Chicken tikka strips with peppers in an onion and tomato gravy,
spiced with garam masala.
Murg Tikka Masala (GF) £12.95
Tandoori chicken tikka cooked to succulent perfection in a chunky
fresh tomato and onion gravy.
Murg Korma (GF) £12.95
Tender chicken, cooked in a lightly spiced, creamy yoghurt and cashew nut
gravy with garam masala.
Rogan Josh (GF) £13.95
Back to its roots recipe from Kashmir in North India, tender, succulent lamb
in a yoghurt and delicately spiced onion gravy.
Gosht or Duck Vindaloo (GF) £13.95 / £14.95
Our take on the classic Goan preparation, cooked with baby potatoes in a spicy
onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar - tangy spicy rather than silly hot!
Sarson Machli (GF) £15.95
Seasonal fish fillets, simmered in mustard, onion and a thick, delicately
spiced tomato gravy.
Prawn Masala (GF) £15.95
Prawns cooked with red chillies in a nice and spicy onion and tomato gravy

APPETISERS & SALADS

Venison Samosa £7.25
Tender English Country Estate venison, minced with green peas, raisin & spices. Wrapped and fried.
Chingri Chaap £11.50
King prawns, marinated in ginger, garlic and spices, rolled in breadcrumbs
and fried to golden perfection.
Aloo Matar Ki Tikki (V) £5.95
Pan-fried potato cutlets stuffed with mashed green peas, served with tangy chickpeas.
Mushroom Kurkure (V) £7.95
Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, peppers and crushed black peppercorns,
lightly dipped in batter and deep-fried.
Scottish Salmon Tikka Salad (GF) £9.95
Organic Scottish salmon tikka cooked in a tandoor oven, served on a bed of salad, drizzled with a fresh coriander and olive oil dressing.
Murg Tikka Salad (GF) £9.00
Corn-fed chicken tikka cooked in a tandoor oven, served on a bed of salad,
drizzled with a fresh coriander and olive oil dressing.
Roasted Potato Salad (V) (GF) £8.50
Tandoor-roasted whole potatoes served on a bed of salad,
topped with yoghurt, mint and fresh pomegranate.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Emperor's Platter (GF) £57.00
Whole Tandoori Lobster in its shell, Chilli Garlic King Prawns, Barrah, Seafood Seekh, Murg Malai & Tandoori Murg Tikka Kebabs. Perfect for sharing.
Lobster Panchphoran £29.95
Whole lobster (700-750 gms) sourced from Manchester's Seafood Market,
simmered with five spices, peppers and prawns.
Duck Seekh Kebab (GF) £14.95
Lean minced duck blended with saffron and spices, grilled
and served with pineapple relish.
Guinea Fowl Hariyali Tikka (GF) £14.95
Guinea Fowl raised locally on Goosnargh farm, marinated in ginger & garlic,
fresh coriander, cashew, cheese & spices, served with whole moong salad.

EXPLORE THE TANDOOR
(Tandoor portions are perfect for sharing)

Speciality Kebab Platter (GF) £28.95
A selection of Chilli Garlic King Prawns, Gosht Seekh,
Murg Malai & Tandoori Murg Kebabs.
Perfect for sharing with two or three friends.
Tandoori Murg Tikka (GF) £11.95
Succulent, boneless corn-fed chicken, marinated overnight in
yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices.
Scottish Salmon Tikka (GF) £16.50
Organic Scottish salmon fillets marinated in yoghurt, yellow chilli powder,
cumin seeds and fresh dill served with papaya relish.
Seafood Seekh Kebab (GF) £14.95
Finely chopped prawns and fish seekh kebab with cheese, carom seeds
and mildly spiced with green chillies.
Murg Malai Kebab (GF) £11.95
Boneless chicken breast, marinated in a creamy cheese and cashew nut paste
with a touch of cardamom served with home-made green apple chutney.
Chilli Garlic King Prawns (GF) £17.95
King Prawns marinated in garlic, chilli and curry leaves.
Vegetarian Kebab Platter (V) £14.95
A selection of Tandoori Broccoli, Paneer Ka Soola and Aloo Matar Ki Tikki, with spiced
chole. Perfect for sharing.
Barrah Kebab (GF) £17.50
Spicy British lamb chops marinated in ginger, garlic, yoghurt,
cumin and garam masala.
Gosht Seekh Kebab (GF) £13.95
Traditional minced lamb kebabs seasoned with ginger, garlic,
spices and fresh coriander.
Paneer Ka Soola (V) (GF) £11.95
Tandoori shashlik of cottage cheese, green peppers, tomatoes and
pineapple flavoured with Bengal gram flour and carom seeds.
Tandoori Broccoli (V) (GF) £7.95
Mildly spiced broccoli florets marinated in yoghurt, cheese and olive oil.

CREATIVE CURRIES

Kodi Curry (GF) £12.95
Hyderabadi chicken curry made with yoghurt and coconut milk,
topped with crispy fried spinach.
Muscat Gosht (GF) £14.95
Boneless lamb cooked until tender with whole spices in a rich
and spicy gravy.
Boatman Prawn Curry (GF) £15.95
Prawns cooked with ginger, spring onions and turmeric in a coconut gravy

BIRYANIS

Gosht Dum Biryani (GF) £15.95
Tender lamb cooked with biryani rice, flavoured with mace,
cardamom and saffron.
Scottish Salmon Biryani (GF) £16.95
Organic Scottish salmon cooked to perfection in fragrant Basmati rice and
flavoured with whole spices, cashew nuts and brown onion.

RICE & BREADS

Rice (GF)
Palao Rice £3.95 / Long Grain Basmati Rice £3.95
Butter Rice £3.75
Artisan Bread Basket £6.50
Choice of three: Truffle Naan, Sun-blushed Tomato Naan,
Cream Cheese Naan, Garlic / Butter Naan
Traditional Breads
Naan £2.50 / Garlic Naan £3.25 / Cream Cheese Naan £3.75
Sun-blushed Tomato Naan £3.75 / Butter Naan £3.25
Tandoori Roti £2.50 / Rumali Roti £3.50
Lacha Parantha £3.50 / Peshwari Naan £3.95

VEGETARIANS OPTIONS & SIDE DISHES
(*Available in full or side portions)

Subz Kehkesha* (GF) £9.95 / £5.95
Cauliflower, potato, peppers and green peas, cooked in a spicy gravy.
Garnished with almond flakes and pomegranate seeds.
Paneer Jalfrezi* (GF) £10.95 / £5.95
Batons of fresh paneer, tossed with peppers, onion and ginger,
in a spicy makhani gravy.
Dal Makhani* (GF) £8.95 / £5.50
Black lentils slow-cooked overnight with tomatoes, cream and butter.
Palak Paneer* (GF) £10.95 / £5.95
Cottage cheese in a fresh spinach gravy, tempered with cumin.
Dakshin Korma* (GF) £9.95 / £5.95
Sautéed fresh vegetables with ginger and turmeric in a coconut gravy.
Bhindi Do Pyaza* (GF) £10.95 / £5.95
Okra cooked with onions and flavoured with cumin and carom seeds.
Aloo Masala* (GF) £8.95 / £5.50
Baby potatoes in a spicy onion and tomato gravy, tempered with
cumin, mustard and fennel seeds.
Aloo Matar Gobi* (GF) £8.95 / £5.50
Potatoes, green peas and cauliflower cooked with cumin,
green chillies, ginger and spices.
Hare Baingan Ka Bartha* (GF) £8.95 / £5.50
Oven-roasted and mashed aubergines cooked with ginger, garlic,
green chillies and fresh green coriander.
Masala Mash (GF) £3.75
Smooth as you like lightly spiced mash made with great British potatoes.
Spicy Hand-cut Double Fried Chips (GF) £3.75
Hand-cut and double fried for a crisp outside and light fluffy inside,
spiced with masala mix.
Pomegranate & Mint Raita (GF) £3.75
Mint yoghurt topped with fresh pomegranate seeds.
Fresh Garden Salad (GF) £4.50
Lemon-vinegar dressing.
Poppadums and Dips £3.75
A selection of fried poppadums. Served with a selection of home-made chutneys.

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Asha's Manchester Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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