Reviewing lunch time food and evening dining in Manchester's city centre
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Eat, The Arndale Centre
01 year ago
For the second day running I’ve been to Eat in The Arndale Centre.
I’ve had the same thing both times so there’s just one review. The first thing to say is that the food in there does generally look really fresh and tasty. The second thing to say is that it doesn’t really cater for your budget is not generous.
Anyway, I’ve had the crayfish noodle salad both days and its pretty tasty to be honest. Its tossed lightly in a satay sauce and has a freshness added by the inclusion of half a lime to squeeze over the top. Its not a spectacular meal but its tasty and healthy which fits the bill at the moment.
As usual I was with Stevo for both visits and he loves the place which is why I went. I wont be going if I’m not with Stevo as its pricey and further than I normally go at lunch; but then again, I wont protest if he wants to go again next week.
At £7.65 its one of the most expensive lunches I’ve had.
PS There sould be a follow up to this review later this afternoon when I tuck into the Wasabi Peas I treated myself to 
Save Our Sandwich, Fountain Street, Manchester
01 year ago
by i_am_big_g
in Cafe
To be honest, I only went in because Stevo had suggested it a couple of times and I couldnt say no for a 3rd time…
I had a quick browse through the sandwich menu and opted for a chicken, bacon & spinach mayo ciabata. The price was ok, but the sandwich was pretty uninspiring - not especially tasty and nothing to get excited about.
The only redeeming factor was the excellent selection of snacks they sell to accompany the sandwiches. I had a bag of onion rings which I can never resist and they were delicious. I think it sums up my enjoyment of the place - crisps ought to be the also ran, the inconsequential part of lunch to top off the carb level, but my onion rings are the only reason I’d go back…
Incidentally, why does everywhere charge so much for upgrading to a ciabata. Lucky that I’m so greedy, or I wouldn’t go for it!
Franklins Deli, York Street, Manchester
01 year ago
by i_am_big_g
in Cafe
I drive past this spot just before I reach the office every morning and when at a loose end yesterday lunchtime, I decided to pop in.
A good selection of is available from Franklins including carvery style hot meats, jacket potatoes, as well as the more standard hot and cold sandwiches.
Looking at the boards behind the counter, I immediately spotted the club sandwich special – described as being triple decked and overfilled with bacon, chicken, tomatoes and egg mayonnaise.
It certainly was over stuffed! It was one of the most delicious sandwiches I have had in a long time. I was barely able to take bites out of it because of how plentifully it was filled. The amount of egg mayonnaise was staggering, and I was not disappointed by the amount of bacon and chicken either.
What can I say other than go and try one!
As for the place itself, it was a little quiet and you got the feeling that you were taking the staff for a test drive; but, seeing as it has only been open for a few days, that’s no surprise.
As I had enjoyed it so much, I immediately recommended it to a colleague who popped in for a jacket potato with veggie chilli – which she enjoyed thoroughly.
I will be going back soon.
Rice, Piccadilly Gardens
11 year ago
Another late lunch and another decision to treat myself.
My lunch companion was Stevo again and as he was paying he made the decision – after a short walk from the office, we went to RICE
Being as we were having a late lunch (2.30pm), it was fairly quiet when we arrived – no queue, but lots of people still eating. I opted for the Nasi Goreng whilst Stevo had the Thai Green Curry with rice. The cost was £10.98 for the 2 (including our discount for having Piccadilly Partnership cards) and within 5 minutes we were walking back to the office with our food.
My Nasi Goreng was very tasty and I managed to get through it all. It contained plenty of chicken and prawns and the sauce it was cooked in gave it a lovely flavour. A good score – 4 out of 5.
Stevo’s Thai Green Curry. Packed with a good amount of chicken and the vegetable were cooked very well – they still had a great crunch to them. He thought it was very good but was spicier than usual which was the only problem – also a 4 out of 5.
In addition, the service was good and fast, the food boxes were crammed full and the food was piping hot. My only problem with RICE is the price – if it was less than a fiver each, it would be much more stomachable.
Giovannis, New York Street, Manchester
21 year ago
by i_am_big_g
in Cafe
£4.90 for sandwich and can of pop
Well, Giovanni’s has done it again. In I walked with Stevo having no idea what I fancied. One quick look at the specials board provided the answer – a toasted steak, onion, mushroom and worcester sauce panini.
Y-U-M-M-Y
Seriously tasty, and I mean seriously. I would highly recommend this sandwich and Giovanni’s generally. I popped in again today on the off chance that this special was still going. It was. Yet again, it was lovely.
Philpotts, City Tower, Manchester
21 year ago
by i_am_big_g
in Fast Food Chains
£6.10 for sandwich, tyrells crisps, can of pop and “divine” chocolate bar
Its fair to say that not much can go wrong with a chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich with a squeeze of lemon and a grind of S&P. Not much did go wrong and it was a tasty treat. Lots of mayo mixed in made it lovely and moist and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Then again, I paid £6.10 for lunch and I’d be pretty disappointed it it had not been enjoyable.
Verdict: – a good choice if you’re feeling flush or its raining and you dont want to let the rain ruin your ‘do
Zorba The Greek, Arndale Market, Manchester
21 year ago
by i_am_big_g
in Food Shops
Never been before despite many previous visits to the Arndale Market. We both had Chicken Yeeros (chicken kebab to you) and it was very tasty.
Being critical, they added salad etc to the first one which came out without first asking – I had that one as I’m not fussy.
Other than the tastiness, my only other comment would be it was heavy on the salas and light on the chicken.
Also, they had no chilli sauce left today which was disappointing.
Cost – £9.90 for 2 people which is not too bad for hot food, eaten in
Barburrito, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
21 year ago
by i_am_big_g
in Fast Food Chains
Tricked into paying for lunch for 2 of us, we ended up in Barburrito. As typical blokes, we both had “the ultimate burrito” as there was a big poster advertising it as we walked in.
This allowed us to have double portion of any filling (I had chargrilled steak twice, SW had shredded beef and chicken), onions or peppers, rice, refried beans, chilli sauce, guacamole, sour cream and grated cheese.
As its Barburrito, we splashed them with lashings of tabasco to add that little extra.
Honestly, they were massive and we both enjoyed ours thoroughly.
The only gripe we both had was the size of the bottomless cups they provide – they were tiny and required constant refills.
At £7.50 each, it makes for a very expensive lunch and reminded me why I avoid it normally. I will be going back, but only when I have saved some money!!
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