Spice Lounge

Spice Lounge on Shudehill is a well-regarded Indian restaurant and takeaway in the city centre, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 420 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.2 on Google from 384 reviews. The kitchen is known for its house special lamb curry and a tamarind-infused vindaloo that has drawn specific praise from curry enthusiasts. The menu covers the full North Indian repertoire — tandoori, biryani, balti and speciality dishes — in a spacious dining room. Reviewers consistently describe the food as authentic, well-spiced and not excessively oily. One has called it "the best curry house in Manchester city centre." The Shudehill address is ideal for the NQ and Arndale crowd.