Chef Platters Rusholme

When it comes to innovation on a plate, few kitchens in Manchester have managed to grab attention quite like Chef Platters. Originally a Burnage favourite, the restaurant went viral across social media thanks to its now-legendary ‘naanwich’, a stroke of culinary genius that wraps tandoor-baked naan around juicy seekh kebabs and sauces.

With this success under their belt, the move onto Wilmslow Road was the next natural step, placing them in the heart one of Manchester’s most beloved and well-established foodie neighbourhoods.

Step inside the Curry Mile branch and you’ll immediately notice that it isn’t just a carbon copy of the Burnage original. Owner Shashi has worked with his chefs to create a menu exclusive to this site, ensuring locals and visitors alike have fresh reasons to visit. Chief among these are sizzling Indo-Chinese sharing platters — a riot of textures and tastes served with noodles, rice and chips, because life’s too short to pick only one. Piled high with everything from sticky Chicken Manchurian to fiery chilli cauliflower, each one arrives on the table like a mini feast, ideal for groups who like their dining both theatrical and indulgent.

The nods to South India are equally impressive. Crisp golden dosas come with vibrant chutneys and steaming sambhar, delivering a true taste of Tamil Nadu to the Curry Mile. Meanwhile, the street food staples that first won Manchester over remain very much present, with tangy pani puri, spiced aloo tiki chaat and vada pavs that rival Mumbai’s finest all earning their place on the line-up. It’s this blend of familiar favourites and inventive newcomers that gives Chef Platters its edge, along with a team that exudes warmth and hospitality.

Upstairs, the Rusholme site offers something a little different: a private dining space perfect for celebrations, work dos or family get-togethers. Designed to hold groups of between 20 and 40, the room can be booked outright, giving you and your guests exclusive access. Bring your own drinks and even your own playlist, while Shashi and his crew keep you well-fed with everything from butter chicken to gobi manchurian. Pre-orders make organising a breeze, and for those who’d rather keep things simple, the house drinks list has a generous two-for-one offer running daily from lunchtime until early evening.

Easily accessible by the many bus routes that flow through Rusholme, this new outpost proves once again that Chef Platters isn’t just about viral hits — it’s about community, creativity and the joy of sharing food that makes people smile.