January 30th, 2010
Along with six other colleagues I found myself on Monday evening gone, walking along the famous Manchester Curry Mile where we decided to pay Sanam Sweet House and Restaurant a visit. We arrived at around 7.30 and after a little wait were shown to our table in the modern stylish Indian / Pakistani restaurant. Opened in 1962, this restaurant has become an established institution over the last forty years and came highly recommended by a member of the group I was dining with that night. The extensive menu took a little while to read, but with some advice from my colleagues I finally placed an order.
The service is professionally delivered by smartly dressed staff. They quickly cleared the plates away in between each course, but the only downside was that they would happily take the old cutlery away but you had to ask for new cutlery with each course.
The food itself was certainly well prepared and given you can see most of the cooking being undertaken by smart chefs in the open plans kitchens, you knew it was fresh before you even tasted it. The flavours were very well balanced and my chicken dopiaza was nicely spiced and while medium hot in strength, the taste of the food was not hidden by the heat. I thoroughly enjoyed this Indian / Pakistani meal and every one of my colleagues was equally pleased with their dishes. Between seven of us, the bill only came to £108, which was excellent value indeed.
A great restaurant which I would certainly be happy to visit again.
Pryordurkin 4 stars.
Sanam Sweet House & Restaurant
145-151, Wilmslow Road, Rusholme,
Manchester, M14 5AW
Tel: 0161 224 8824 / 1008
Fax: 0161 256 2935
e-mail: info@sanamsweethouse.com
Posted in Food and Drink
Ah a visit to the Sanam in Rusholme !! What memories that brings back. As a student I lived in a little terrcae house just off the main road. Virtually lived in the Sanam for a year or two. In the early 80s it was a more flocked wallpaper and formica table affair than its current incarnation. Am I the only one to mourn the passing of the traditional curry ‘ouse? Was always cheap and tasty though – I’d ask you to bring me back a take away but it wouldn’t keep.
Sorry to hear about your hand – Trust you are receiving suitable tea and sympathy from Dr Paul.