This and That ★ 4.6
Manchester's original rice-and-three canteen on Soap Street since 1984. Pilau plus three curries served from the heated counter, under a tenner the lot.
Try: Rice and three curry
Neighbourhooddeansgate
HoursMon-Thu 08:00-22:00, Fri 08:00-00:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-00:00
The dishPan-Asian street food hall
Location
Address: South Pavilion, 2 Symphony Park, Circle Square, Manchester M1 7FS
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