Reviewing the CHEAPEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in MANCHESTER!

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  • čas přidán 14. 01. 2024
  • After many recommendations to try it, I've headed down to This & That Cafe which is very much off the beaten track in the Norther Quarter of Manchester. Opened in 1984, I've heard it's a bit of a hidden gem and that the value for money and the quality is excellent... let's see what it's like!
    Please don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel and I really hope you've enjoyed my trip to Manchester.
    / @garyeats

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  • @terryboland3816
    @terryboland3816 Před 5 měsíci +252

    Gary, I tried using your 'let's give it a go' catchphrase with my wife and she made me sleep in the spare room 😡

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +65

      Lol she obviously “didn’t want to give it a go” . That made me laugh 😂

    • @mightay6672
      @mightay6672 Před 5 měsíci +7

      😂😂😂

    • @rogerpod1137
      @rogerpod1137 Před 5 měsíci +8

      Very Funny 🤣

    • @dmc12345
      @dmc12345 Před 5 měsíci +5

      😅😂😂

    • @retroford7382
      @retroford7382 Před 5 měsíci +3

      😂😂😂

  • @newdrone5766
    @newdrone5766 Před 5 měsíci +138

    I'm impressed. I'm a brit living in India, and you are getting proper Indian Indian food there. Mutton Saag (lamb spinach) is a traditional dish, as are all the others. So is having chopped onions, chillies, and other items to add to your dish. You've found a gem! And it's not even not much more expensive than eating in a similar place in Delhi.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +19

      Wow that’s a recommendation 👍

    • @jamesanthony4034
      @jamesanthony4034 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I'm sure the well known and infamous Delhi belly isn't a problem.

    • @kevinmeercat919
      @kevinmeercat919 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Youd pay less than 50 p for that in India .

    • @newdrone5766
      @newdrone5766 Před 5 měsíci

      Not true, wish it was! You might get a simple plate of chole and rice for 50p in a cheap place. The non-veg meal shown here would be 2.50 in a very cheap place, or about a fiver in a midscale place in Delhi @@kevinmeercat919

    • @jamesanthony4034
      @jamesanthony4034 Před 5 měsíci

      @@kevinmeercat919 Less than 50 rupees.

  • @ramblingremedies
    @ramblingremedies Před 5 měsíci +104

    This is by far the best value, exceptional quality food you can get in Manchester. I visit at least once a week, a true hidden gem. The best day is Sunday, when they serve slow-cooked lamb nihari with bone marrow and ginger garnish. Fantastic!! I'm glad you visited this amazing family-run restaurant.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +6

      Totally agree 👍

    • @clarkkent4075
      @clarkkent4075 Před 5 měsíci

      Ramzy’s could just beat this place for value 🤔

    • @xsickpeoplex
      @xsickpeoplex Před 3 měsíci +3

      Amen to this. Absolute Manchester institution!

    • @bitchoflivingblah
      @bitchoflivingblah Před 2 měsíci

      Oh crikey I'll remember that for my next visit.

  • @Lloyd1885
    @Lloyd1885 Před 5 měsíci +41

    What an absolutely brilliant concept!, I wonder who originally said 'I know, let's open a place, no tablecloths, candles, no waiters or music concentrate on a few different curries each day, served quickly, a quick wipe of the table and onto the next customer'
    It reminds me of an Indian version of a pie an mash shop.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Great comparison.

    • @xsickpeoplex
      @xsickpeoplex Před 3 měsíci +5

      Hi mate. So basically there are a bunch of these in Manchester which where set up either Pakistani or Bangladeshie lads who had moved over after world war 2 to work in the mills who were living in houses together with like 10 other men and wanted home style food! Left is with an awesome legacy in Manchester that doesn't really exist anywhere else!

    • @MalaysiaPhilip
      @MalaysiaPhilip Před 3 měsíci +1

      I visit Malaysia often and the setup here reminds me of the popular Nasi Kandar eateries you find there. Non fussy and great fresh dishes right there in front of you to choose from. Never had a bad meal from a Nasi Kandar eatery.

  • @karlos55555
    @karlos55555 Před 5 měsíci +22

    The local guy is right, its an institution in Manchester. I've been going there nearly 40 years and i love the authenticity and the quick service when dishing up! 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +5

      Quick isn’t the word as you know lol 😂

  • @mysticgeneie4668
    @mysticgeneie4668 Před 5 měsíci +61

    I keep coming back to This and That because I can't ignore the value for money, for very filling traditional style Indian cuisine.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +9

      It certainly was excellent value for money 💰

  • @phoenix887
    @phoenix887 Před 5 měsíci +49

    At a time when prices to eat out are skyrocketing (plus this service charge bs, just to milk more money out of you), these guys are serving delicious, homecooked food at a very good price. Massive credit and very impressive!

  • @flower-ss2jt
    @flower-ss2jt Před 5 měsíci +47

    Any cafe which has a small menu gets my vote as it means the food is probably cooked from scratch - rather that having a big freezer and loads of microwaves. Really like the canteen style of serving as it reduces food waste. Must visit this and that when next in Manchester.

  • @justynbarnes7895
    @justynbarnes7895 Před 5 měsíci +102

    Oh, I love restaurants like that. Limited menu so you can be pretty sure that all the dishes are made with fresh ingredients and that they are very confident in what they are serving. In today's economic climate, every town/city needs a place or three like that. where people can afford to go and get a good, hearty, home-style meal.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +11

      I totally agree Justyn excellent quality and value 👍

    • @philjones45
      @philjones45 Před 5 měsíci +12

      Named chefs like Kerridge and Ramsay don't help, charging a fortune for mediocre stuff, making a mockery of hard working chefs like this.

    • @Islandicus
      @Islandicus Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@philjones45 I was thinking the same thing. That curry at Gordon Ramsey's restaurant wasn't just overpriced, it looked very unappetising. Southall in west London used to be very good but I've not been there for years.

  • @samjenko
    @samjenko Před 5 měsíci +36

    First time I ate here, I thought to myself "wow, is this what Indian food is?" It's on another level to all others I've had.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Definitely Sam 👍

  • @garythompson3585
    @garythompson3585 Před 5 měsíci +33

    Hi Gary, our youngest son went to Uni in Manchester 10 years ago and unfortunately this place escaped us. Fortunately, he still lives there. Will definitely be going. Thanks for the great review.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Your welcome Gary, this is a definite “let’s give it a go” 👍

    • @xsickpeoplex
      @xsickpeoplex Před 3 měsíci

      Go on a Sunday and get the lamb nahari! Unreal. There is also another one just outside city center called kabanna....the lamb chops, chicken tikka sandwich and nahari there are UNREAL!

  • @geebee6737
    @geebee6737 Před 5 měsíci +71

    We have a Rice and Three in our home town , it's a cross between street food and a takeaway.
    Your not paying for ambience or presentation , this is homemade authentic cuisine at affordable prices.
    A well deserved 9 but for authenticity , value for money , portion sizes and options available I'd give them a straight 10.
    Excellent review as always 👍

    • @peterolley7159
      @peterolley7159 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Is this in Bolton ? I went to a rice and three when I was working there many years ago and it was really nice authentic food I will always remember it because apart Indian takeout I had never eaten the real stuff , this was about 20 or more years ago

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +5

      Thank you excellent value 👍

    • @geebee6737
      @geebee6737 Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@peterolley7159 ...Indeed , the original concept was created by the This and That restaurant in Bolton back in the 80's .

    • @fandangobrandango7864
      @fandangobrandango7864 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@peterolley7159 no this is Manchester. I've been to that one you're on about in Bolton though, it's just around the corner from where my mate had a tattoo shop. I too went about 20 years ago. Great place but I don't think it's there anymore.

    • @peterolley7159
      @peterolley7159 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@fandangobrandango7864 Gary said he was In Manchester I was replying to geezee about the Bolton one , cheers though anyway 👊

  • @awesometv6464
    @awesometv6464 Před 5 měsíci +16

    I've just been in there on Saturday!! I always go with my daughter and the gentleman always treats us to free drink or naan ! It's an excellent establishment

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That is awesome clearly a regular and I know why 👍

  • @colinpearce2745
    @colinpearce2745 Před 5 měsíci +26

    Considering the times and the struggles people are having this is an excellent place to expose to people looking for a meal out on a budget. Looks like an amazing find!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +5

      Completely correct Colin 👍

  • @susandavis4821
    @susandavis4821 Před 5 měsíci +22

    Evening Gary You looked so happy eating the curry. What brilliant value too! You obviously really enjoyed your meal today and that was plain to see. glad you gave it a 9/10 well deserved by the looks of things. Thank you again Gary really enjoyed your vlog as always and looking so happy. Sue

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Thank you Sue, I’m always happy (hmmmmm) lol. Thank you for watching and commenting really appreciated 👍

  • @GreenoEats
    @GreenoEats Před 5 měsíci +43

    Love the presentation - no frills in that serving technique 🤣 Can't go wrong for that kind of price can you, especially when it tastes that good!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +8

      No frills so not paying for the show if you like, excellent quality and value for money 💰

    • @nealgrimes4382
      @nealgrimes4382 Před 5 měsíci

      @@BryanHickman-dd6uh Trust me nothing in Prison looks anywhere near as nice as that.

  • @davidthomas477
    @davidthomas477 Před 5 měsíci +26

    Hi Gary, great show once again. I do believe your down to earth, no nonsense, honest approach is what is giving you such success. Also great to know that good quality together with good value is available in the UK. Well done all strength to you.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thanks for that David, good value for sure 👌

  • @maxwellfan55
    @maxwellfan55 Před 5 měsíci +16

    TBH, this is my kind of food outlet, a limited menu being a plus. Affordable, freshly made, a rotating daily choice, back to basics, great food. I also noticed, fish one day!
    The early Indian restaurants in London's Brick Lane were similar, no guessing their popularity with students like me back then. Surprised not more like this around the UK.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Same here! Max totally agree 👍

  • @Islandicus
    @Islandicus Před 5 měsíci +20

    This is definitely the kind of place I would eat at. The type and style of Indian food I grew up with. Good wholesome no nonsense home cooked food at a very reasonable price. Perfect!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      So good and well said 👍

  • @mattwuk
    @mattwuk Před 5 měsíci +28

    This has been my go to curry house for 25 years now, consistently amazing. I'm glad you had the chicken chana and the lamb & spinach, top choices, I wish you'd have had the daal, it's so buttery and delicious.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      It’s excellent Matt 👍

    • @rajeevpalthukral764
      @rajeevpalthukral764 Před 5 měsíci

      You'll spend 10 years in India and never come across a dish called chicken chana , it's positively disgusting

    • @xsickpeoplex
      @xsickpeoplex Před 3 měsíci +1

      You rate the cabbage curry lad? Still my favorite!

    • @mattwuk
      @mattwuk Před 3 měsíci

      @xsickpeoplex the cabbage, for how basic of an ingredient, beautiful and bare in mind it's been 25 years now exactly the same

    • @mattwuk
      @mattwuk Před 3 měsíci

      @xsickpeoplex always a Tuesday and Saturday phenomenon

  • @johnoconnor7536
    @johnoconnor7536 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Keep it up Gary. Your reviews are spot on and really watchable. At this rate you'll be at 100K Subscribers in no time.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Too kind John. Here's hoping!

  • @kathryncoles3652
    @kathryncoles3652 Před 5 měsíci +18

    Unbelievable value. Down to earth , quality food like this is what we all need 😋

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @Whatzzzz999
      @Whatzzzz999 Před 14 dny

      Absolutely!
      Contrast with dull average disappointing fish n chips at £12 a go.
      This is better value, and much healthier.

  • @DrFrankLondon
    @DrFrankLondon Před 5 měsíci +17

    Hi Gary, been there and I was pleasantly surprised. I had Chicken Tikka Masala, rice and a garlic naan and it was really nice for the price. Plenty of food and even though it's a bit crude, nothing fancy at all, but the taste made up for it. I really enjoyed it and I gave it a 9 out of 10. Have a wonderful rest of your day and speak to you soon, mate! Hopefully I'll see you soon over a nice meal and a few pints, mate! 🍻😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you Frank. Glad you loved it mate, yes very soon we will do so. Have a superb week.

  • @IrishGemm
    @IrishGemm Před 5 měsíci +8

    Thanks for sharing your experience. This is one of the places I have missed the most after moving away from Manchester. It’s nice and casual and having the option to try different things is the best part because you can try things you wouldn’t have normally.
    For me, I discovered I’m a huge fan of the vegetarian dishes that I would never have tried normally.
    I love this place, thank you for shining a light on it

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Glad you enjoyed it see Ireland coming soon as well ☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️

  • @colinmacfarlane6838
    @colinmacfarlane6838 Před 5 měsíci +11

    A couple of years ago I discovered this place great curries and certainly value for money. After the chop experience this must have been a pleasant gourmet experience. Manchester gave us OASIS... I asked for an Oasis curry...you gotta roll with it.😂

  • @MalcolmJames-sg3zg
    @MalcolmJames-sg3zg Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thanks Garry , glad we can see a proper look at the menu ,and see what's on offer , And surely if they can do cheap prices up there , why cant they do it down here in London and Essex...

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Spot on Malcolm. Thank you for watching mate.

  • @DameTremonti
    @DameTremonti Před 5 měsíci +1

    This place is a gem. No frills but good food cheap. He's been feeding the truck drivers, construction workers, office staff, you name it, for 40 years. Glad you enjoyed it sir.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Was excellent Roman. Thanks for watching!

  • @SenorRobinHood
    @SenorRobinHood Před 5 měsíci +19

    No service charge! 😍
    Love the idea of a limited menu for each day of the week. I adore small local spots like this with legit good value authentic food.
    Crazy good value compared to the £19 burger on Rate My Takeaways latest video (with no fries)
    Nice find!

    • @leemccabe2013
      @leemccabe2013 Před 5 měsíci +3

      rate my takeaway has been there also. been going there year's. best about for taste and value

    • @SenorRobinHood
      @SenorRobinHood Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ah! Didn't know that@@leemccabe2013

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you, excellent quality and value for money 👍

    • @jamesanthony4034
      @jamesanthony4034 Před 5 měsíci

      What service? For slopping food on a plate?

    • @georgeprout42
      @georgeprout42 Před 5 měsíci

      Anywhere that charges a service charge doesn't get repeat custom. Fuck that.

  • @jonnno243
    @jonnno243 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Great reaction. In the 70s, I came across an Indian cafe not far from where I lived in UK. Much the same establishment as where you were in the reaction. The meal was SO good. What I noticed was, apart from me, only customers who seemed to be Indian were enjoying the food there.

  • @segacollect
    @segacollect Před 5 měsíci +5

    I’ve been watching you from the beginning so it’s amazing seeing you now eating somewhere I have been often, as it’s just around the corner from my office. I’ve never had a bad meal in This and That, I’ve been going for about 15 years.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching really appreciated, great cafe luck you 👍

  • @leebamber9533
    @leebamber9533 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great video! I have been watching your channel for about 4 months now! So I was excited to see you come to restaurant I’ve been coming to for 23 years now, your appraisal is spot on! Back in the day we used to See Mick kickball in here on regular basis. The amazing thing is the standards never drop!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Awesome! Thank you! It's absolutely brilliant in there, good food.

  • @someonesomewhere1526
    @someonesomewhere1526 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Best plate of food in town, and this applies to all the Asian cafes in that area. Filling and value for money. They’re well known but I almost don’t want too many people to find out about these places so they don’t get too full, and full is how I feel when I leave them.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's superb. Thanks for watching!

  • @Christine-il8nm
    @Christine-il8nm Před 5 měsíci +5

    It's amazing how something looked like slop on the plate tasted so nice .very good value for money and you enjoyed it so its all good ...thx gary for all your hard work ...

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Glad you enjoyed it Christine 👍

  • @haroldclarke3267
    @haroldclarke3267 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Well Gary one of the best reviews you've done, not to every one taste, but for the price with no frills its looks quite good,after a few beers what couldn't be better, great to see over 43k subscribers, you'll soon be hitting 50k. Cheers Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it Harold fingers crossed 🤞

  • @davidparr4556
    @davidparr4556 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Here comes the GOAT. come on Gary. Yet again the perfect review championing the lesser known establishment with fair and accurate comments. It’s great that you can state a place is not fine dining but still superb in its own way. That’s brilliant and very skilful/tactful.
    Nobody else does that - it’s the reason you’re the GOAT. Tops. Keep it coming Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Much appreciated and too kind David 👍

  • @danesinfield548
    @danesinfield548 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Another brilliant review Gary, keep it up! I've lived in Greater Manchester most of my life and never heard of this place. Will definitely check it out

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and give it a go 👍

  • @sylviamatthee8172
    @sylviamatthee8172 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Amazing value! Home-cooked dishes. I wish that I was there. Thank you!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It was excellent value for money Sylvia, and quality as well.😄

  • @Tony-jc4su
    @Tony-jc4su Před 5 měsíci +9

    Great value great food can't go wrong with that . Great video mate .👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you Tony really appreciated 👍

  • @paulwalker9262
    @paulwalker9262 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Wow, another great review, Gary. The food looked absolutely beautiful, and what a brilliant price

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      So good Paul great value 👍

  • @LTFC1964
    @LTFC1964 Před 5 měsíci +3

    You are very quickly becoming the go to channel for normal man / women in the street food reviews
    Once again another honest no frills review.
    So glad you found that place so it got the recognition it fully deserves.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Glad you like them! They're very popular.

  • @paulhammond8583
    @paulhammond8583 Před 5 měsíci +10

    I'm from Manchester. The curry cafes around that area are all fantastic. This and that's is one of the best, but there's also Yadgars, Marhaba and Kabana just round the corner. There's loads round there and they're all excellent. Kabana is amazing.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Good to know may have to do a comparison video ? 👍

  • @andreashaynes3346
    @andreashaynes3346 Před 5 měsíci +6

    That was incredible value for money Gary. The food looked delicious and really good plate size. Chicken and lamb looked very tender, in fact all the ingredients were top notch. You can see why this restaurant is so popular. Many thanks for sharing with us 👍👍👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      You're more than welcome Andreas.

  • @matthewwolf2729
    @matthewwolf2729 Před 5 měsíci +8

    The food looked great, and what value for money there. This is a place I will definitely be trying in the next few weeks. Looked so tasty. Great video Gary ❤

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Hope you enjoy and thank you 👍

  • @graemer3657
    @graemer3657 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Sometimes restaurants are about good quality food at a good value price. This seems a classic. Other times it’s about an experience and an ambience. As always, your reviews resonate in terms of the things you look for and the value judgements you make. Keep it up :)

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Spot on!! Thank you :)

  • @ponderer23
    @ponderer23 Před 5 měsíci +5

    That looked tasty and great value for money! excellent review as always Gary

  • @jfergs.3302
    @jfergs.3302 Před 5 měsíci +5

    No frills at it's finest. Nice looking food, great value, what more could you want. I used to go to Manchester for a curry often (the curry mile usually), and had somehow never heard of this place! Next time I'm over there though I'll deffo be giving this place a visit. Cheers for this :)

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      You're more than welcome.

  • @jonathanevans3024
    @jonathanevans3024 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love the Northern Quarter full of hidden gems and you have definitely found one here Gary. Must admit I didn't know this one so really appreciate the video. Manchester is most famous for Asian food (imo) of all varieties so well worth a wander around this area.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      You're welcome Jonathan. Give it a go!

  • @davidedwards2197
    @davidedwards2197 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Loved the video Gary. This place reminds me of the Corner Caf in Leeds back in the '90s. Basic decor, no airs and graces, great basic food, loads of flavour and great value. Keep it up, you are clearly doing it right, you have started to attract some really odd people in your comments, which all the best channels do.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Everyone is welcome David, almost everyone lol 😂

  • @DCass95
    @DCass95 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Me and the Mrs love watching you Gary ❤️ great work

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      I really appreciate you watching and commenting, all the best to the Mrs. 👌

  • @johnalley3404
    @johnalley3404 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Hi Gary, well what a meal, i was salivating just looking at it. that was a good portion on your plate. terrific value for money. thanks for another great vid..🦌🍛🍛

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes it was John, thank you for watching and commenting 👍

  • @stan_austin
    @stan_austin Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love the videos, it’s your down to earth style that makes me enjoy them so much. I live in the Greater Manchester area and will certainly check this place out at the earliest opportunity. Cheers 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks Stan. Give it a go mate.

  • @mandead
    @mandead Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love your presenting style, honesty, enthusiasm and politeness Gary. Fantastic work, keep it up - glad the channel is doing well, deserved mate.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Much appreciated my friend, great to see you commenting

  • @shsh-he5qg
    @shsh-he5qg Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hi mate, Manchester is full of hidden gems serving some amazing Indian Pakistani foods,remember going up there and pals taking me to these small hole in the wall places off cheetham hill road, catering to the many warehouse and factory workers, you could get a meal for a few quid, and they are still around.
    You won’t get a sit down meal but def some bargain no frills home style cooked foods ! I would reckon they would not be more than 5/6 quid for a meal even in todays climate

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Unbelievable value to be had if you know where to go definitely 👍

  • @stevied8855
    @stevied8855 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hi Gary,
    What a great place to eat. Certainly looks like a hearty and homemade place to eat. No frills just great food. Wish i was in Manchester. Your channel is great and i enjoy your travels and honest opinions.
    Stevie in Fife.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching Stevie very kind to comment that appreciated 👍

  • @user-mo3wx8ut4t
    @user-mo3wx8ut4t Před 5 měsíci +2

    This review has made my day Gary. Wow that is cheap, looks outstanding. Superb video Gary. You're the champion 🏆

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you 👌👍

  • @zawarshah508
    @zawarshah508 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You certainly found a hidden gem. Good food at a reasonable price 👌. No service charge.
    Boycott all restaurants charging service charge.
    Service providers are to be rewarded if they give you good service.
    If you're paying for bad service it's high way robbery. When it's forced on you. Great channel 👏

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Completely agree Zawar, not a fan of service charge and will only accept it if it's top draw

    • @zawarshah508
      @zawarshah508 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @GaryEats I refused to pay the whole bill once because service charge was added. I waited over one hour for the first course. They didn't know the meaning of service.
      They threatened to call the police. I left what I thought was fair minus the none existent service charge. Before that I used to pay even for average or bad service. That day I just got mad so now I never go to restaurants with service charge. I sometimes will send a email to a restaurant stating that I see you have a service charge. I want to book a table for 2 but will not pay the service charge. I will leave money for service that I believe is fair. 9/10 they agree not to charge service charge and leave it to me. And I found I got extremely decent service. So they got there service charge. I give it to the staff in cash 💸. Even though I paid the bills with a card. Service charge is supposed to be for the staff. Greedy unscrupulous owners pocket it. Sadly

    • @Whatzzzz999
      @Whatzzzz999 Před 14 dny

      We are now finding local restaurants where you pay not only an additional service charge, but also a separate VAT charge. Outrageous.

  • @greg_thomson
    @greg_thomson Před 5 měsíci +5

    Monday and a Gary video - Nice end to a workday!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Nice one Greg, hope you enjoy 👍

  • @Deadman-rt8dq
    @Deadman-rt8dq Před 5 měsíci +8

    I loved the way that food was given to you, reminded me of school dinners, I was expecting the guy to ask is that enough, lol! The food looked lovely, cheap but not nasty, certainly shames that Gordon bloke, those boiled potatoes had been well soaked in spices and all the lamb, excellent! They won't be able to do a cut price for their 40th anniversary, as the price is to low already! Supposed to be going to Liverpool towards the end of the year, will try to do a detour before getting there!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Youre completely right Deadman 👍

    • @kathyhayden2499
      @kathyhayden2499 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Oh that was so funny ,the way he served it hilarious,reminds me of when I used to go in a Chinese chippy in Liverpool, and my greeting was what do you want? Thing was they did the best food ever ❤

  • @melanieevans1574
    @melanieevans1574 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Incredible! I would go on a different day every week! I'm so glad you have done a review on this. For many families at the moment the price of eating out is just too much. A brilliant place for families and couples on a budget. And cooked fresh aswell... good on them, they deserve all the trade they can get and you putting them out there on social media.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Brilliant Melanie. Yes, you're spot on.

  • @theblackcrown3671
    @theblackcrown3671 Před 4 měsíci

    New to your channel Gary, all of your growth recently is so well deserved, seeing you take an intelligent, charming and interesting look into local British restaurants is refreshing content, im doing 10 overnight shifts on the trot and watching your vids over my break keeps some of my sanity intact lol keep up the good work!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 4 měsíci +1

      That’s very kind of you. Thanks for that! I hope your 10 shifts go well and I’m glad to be able to keep you company during!

  • @stevenbrown8857
    @stevenbrown8857 Před 5 měsíci +7

    So pleased that the place got a good review .... it just makes me happy that in this day and age, places like that still exist. Quality and value. The locals are lucky people, and the owners deserve respect.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Indeed. Great stuff Steven!

  • @JoeWhinnett
    @JoeWhinnett Před 5 měsíci +3

    This & That is amazing, the Nihari on Sunday especially. There's a few other great rice & three places that are worth a go too, Yadgar Cafe which is nearby on Thomas St just around the corner (cash only though so make sure you have some) and Cafe Marhaba which is also hidden on Back Piccadilly.
    The original This & That was in Bolton before it moved to Manchester which is why they have Wanderer's crest on the wall cheekily bigger and between the two Manchester clubs!

  • @brucemacdonald7037
    @brucemacdonald7037 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hello Gary from Vancouver, Canada🇨🇦
    Stumbled upon your page last week and have been binge watching ever since. I have been to Scotland but never England. I am thinking I will plan a trip in the future thanks to your channel.
    Keep up the excellent reviews. Great camera work. Cheers🎉

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hello - thanks Bruce. Really hope you manage to come down to England.

  • @frankcarter6427
    @frankcarter6427 Před 5 měsíci +5

    my kind of place - great food, great prices no BS - I'll give it a go next time I'm home. so much better than the poncey chop house with its £2 gravy and 6 chips

  • @mrc5653
    @mrc5653 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Looked absolutely tremendous Gary ,I’m remembering that curry you had at one of Gordon Ramsay restaurants now this is proper couple of pints decent curry job done superb vid 👌

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Makes Mr Ramsay look silly 😜

  • @jobloggs6528
    @jobloggs6528 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This n That has been a Manchester favourite for peeps in the know for 4 decades this year. They did delivery through Covid where you ordered 10 or so portions in foil trays, delivered to your door. Excellent people and excellent food, they provided free meals for hospital workers too during coved!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Yep. Superb and very kind of them.

  • @uglenddalejones2
    @uglenddalejones2 Před 5 měsíci +1

    *Astounding- a true hidden gem 👌🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻*
    This video says everything you need to know. You cannot beat this. What a find !

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you Glenda!!!

  • @chapman7804
    @chapman7804 Před 5 měsíci +4

    That looks great mate next time I’m up in Manchester I will check that place out. I also gave it 9 out of 10 by the look of the food and your review of it. Keep up the great work

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Please do excellent value for money and great quality 👍

  • @Browithabow
    @Browithabow Před 5 měsíci +3

    My Dads been going there for 30 years, I''ve eaten it all my life, 10/10 wont get better for your money anywhere no chance. Family run authentic amazing food its had the same staff for the 20+ years i can remember going there and im 33. You should try their samosas and Onion bargees and Chapatis next time :) Cheap and incredible

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      It's superb. Glad you and your family enjoy it

  • @wilfamos7314
    @wilfamos7314 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brilliant as ever Gary. Keep up the interesting and varied reviews. Lovely stuff. 🙂

  • @JSC131
    @JSC131 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You can't knock that Gary unbelievable value such a flair with presentation keep the content coming Gary brilliant channel.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Wow, thank you! Jeff really appreciated 👍

  • @thaisstone5192
    @thaisstone5192 Před 5 měsíci +3

    (133) Oh, WOW!!! This is just like in the Southern American states that have a lot of "Meat and Three Vege" restaurants. Even down to the different menu selection for each day of the week!!!! Indian food is actually quite inexpensive; OK, you have an initial outlay for spices, etc. but the best dishes have simple ingredients.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      With quality thrown in for £7.50. Can’t complain 👍

  • @davidsworld5837
    @davidsworld5837 Před 5 měsíci +4

    the thing is having a few items every day means it cuts down on waste, and they do not have to have 50 dishes for the kitchen to prepare so it removes stress.
    I was worried it was going to cost more. but the price is amazing. far better than the £15 or more places you have been.
    if you go back you need to film it again but get something different.
    Far better price for the Naan. not a fancy place with expensive over heads but a good down to earth place that offers value

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Well said completely correct 👍

  • @stephenlevine6770
    @stephenlevine6770 Před 5 měsíci

    Always a pleasure to watch you, mate....

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Always a pleasure reading your comments Stephen. Thank you mate.

  • @DebbieBartlett-si1zz
    @DebbieBartlett-si1zz Před 5 měsíci +2

    That looks amazing and great value for money,great review again Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you Debbie, great value for money 💰👍

  • @martinquinn9007
    @martinquinn9007 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Saw qboy CZcams do this a few years ago looked nice

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It was excellent Martin and great value for money 💰👍

  • @roibot1122
    @roibot1122 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Wow, love the menu by day selection at the entrance, it looks like the stock market lol.
    Can't go wrong with Garlic Naan and Bombay Potatoes! Great choice Gary.
    EDIT: Just realised the garlic naan is as big as a bloody pizza! Awesome!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you, and thank you for watching the video and commenting really appreciated 👍

    • @ianthomas1060
      @ianthomas1060 Před 5 měsíci

      Carb fan? 😃😃😃put it all on toast!

  • @dryflyman7121
    @dryflyman7121 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for going to the ‘This and That’ cafe as recommended. I’ve been going there for 28 years and love it. It’s what is called ‘Appna’ style food, from the word Appna Gar meaning ‘our people’ , so it is what you would eat in Indian/Pakistan homes. I try to go on a Thursday as I love the spinach and vegetable, they do the best saag I’ve ever tasted. The keema is really good too. The lamb & spinach (saag gosht) is a popular dish and is often a staple dish at weddings where it often called palak gosht. Really glad you enjoyed it👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      You're more than welcome. Loved it!

  • @disparagers1166
    @disparagers1166 Před 5 měsíci

    Gary!
    I stumbled upon your channel about a week ago, when youtube decided to slide your review of James May's pub into my feed. I've been binge watching your videos ever since.
    I love your calm and honest approach and your respectful nature to each establishment, your videos ease my anxiety. As a kiwi, you have made me yearn to travel to the uk and visit all the restaurants and cafes you have been to (well at least the 8+ ones😅). Thank you for your videos and hope you have a wonderful 2024.
    As always, let's give it a go!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      That is really kind to say, I really appreciate you watching and commenting it means a lot. 😊

  • @warrenbarns2401
    @warrenbarns2401 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Spot on review!
    That's a substantial meal for £7.50, not just a pile of food either as the flavour is there as well, and only £1.30 for the garlic naan, cracking value

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Exactly Warren, great comment. 👍

  • @raymondeade6159
    @raymondeade6159 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Looks lovely Gary, 😜

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +2

      It was excellent Raymond and unbelievable value 👍

  • @mattysowls
    @mattysowls Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow what an establishment, proper old school Indian food, one of my favourite videos you’ve done Gary!

  • @rundattmedia2106
    @rundattmedia2106 Před 5 měsíci

    Cannot go wrong at all there. Brilliant!

  • @shutterupphotography295
    @shutterupphotography295 Před 5 měsíci +4

    in a cost of live this is very very good.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      It’s excellent value for money 👍

  • @franciscofredericci4081
    @franciscofredericci4081 Před 5 měsíci +5

    This and That is famous :)

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Very very busy as well Francis, excellent quality and value for money 💰👍

  • @juliemcgarty4764
    @juliemcgarty4764 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for another great video gary you looked like you really enjoyed it deserved the score you gave it

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      I did Julie fully deserved the score 👍

  • @jinqster4384
    @jinqster4384 Před 5 měsíci +3

    At first it looked like a soup kitchen ngl

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      It’s all about the food 👍

  • @chrisryanst
    @chrisryanst Před 5 měsíci +3

    I agree on a 9 for what looked like quality, quantity, and price, only thing that I'd have added if available would have been a curry sauce, i now they had a chilli one, but i think that one kills the flavours

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Perfect comment Chris 👍

  • @andysmith819
    @andysmith819 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic VfM! Thanks for sharing.

  • @owensjl65
    @owensjl65 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I’m so glad you liked it… it’s a Manchester legendary institution. I think you got nice big portions there as well!

  • @aclockworkcranberry
    @aclockworkcranberry Před 5 měsíci +12

    Reminds me of an authentic Indian experience on the streets. Served quick, but with quantity AND quality. The prices are great too, what a place. Also, up the Fulham COYW

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It was really good, Fulham playing well nice one 👍

  • @martinquinn9007
    @martinquinn9007 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Looks yummy

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Just replied on other comment lol. It certainly was 👌

  • @mikekaraoke
    @mikekaraoke Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love this place, and great that even after the lockdowns this has been going since the mid 80's!
    Eaten here a dozen times over decades when in Manchester ☺
    Always makes me chuckle when you shake your head-but then say WOW 😂
    And as you said great value for money-another solid review 👍🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks Mike nothing like this in London 👍

  • @user-hm1vp5uw9r
    @user-hm1vp5uw9r Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love this. I can think of a handful of Indian restaurants near me that could learn a lot from this. I'm not sure I will make it there, but who knows. Really enjoyable video.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Spot on and thanks Alan!

  • @boscopit
    @boscopit Před 5 měsíci +3

    HAHHAHAH your face in the thumbnail. Hilarious.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Sorry lol 😂

    • @boscopit
      @boscopit Před 5 měsíci

      I thought it was going to be a bad review by the look on your face. Ended up great@@GaryEats

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Good stuff!

  • @jeanallan8106
    @jeanallan8106 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Wow this is just like my favourite Indian place in Vancouver. It’s run by a family, has a weekly rotating menu, is cheap and is in an unglamorous food court next to many office buildings. There is always a super long line to get the dad to scoop a bunch of your choice from warming trays onto your plate 😂
    It’s strange the small differences between Canadian Indian and English Indian. We don’t call every dish a curry. Only if the dominant flavour is curry we would call it curry chicken, etc. By far I would say the most popular dish in Canada is butter chicken.

    • @Lorneplumber
      @Lorneplumber Před 5 měsíci

      There is no curry worth the name in Canada. It’s just bland slop

    • @jeanallan8106
      @jeanallan8106 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Lorneplumber Almost 15% of Vancouver’s population is South Asian, so I doubt it. I’ve never been to India to try the real thing, but why would the diaspora want bland slop 🤷‍♀️

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Like butter chicken but not my go to as I like a bit of spice👍

    • @fandangobrandango7864
      @fandangobrandango7864 Před 5 měsíci

      The word curry translates to sauce/gravy in Tamil, it should be nothing to do with taste.

    • @JanetBrown-px2jn
      @JanetBrown-px2jn Před 5 měsíci

      Unfortunately I think Chicken tikka masala,and butter chicken are the favorite dishes in most,if not all of the western world,people don’t know what they are missing if they don’t try other dishes.

  • @wendyoldbag6534
    @wendyoldbag6534 Před 5 měsíci +2

    WOW! That was value for money...and the menu changing each day would tempt me back again on a different night!... No frills, no fuss, just good nosh , at a fair price... who can complain at that?

  • @RichyRich89
    @RichyRich89 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hiya Gary, love your videos and so do my parents! To the point, informative and well made. I see you were recently in my hometown - Bournemouth. Chez Fred is fantastic and actually tried it based on your recommendation, but if you're ever down this way again, I thoroughly recommend Dicky's in Southbourne... Incredible food!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks Rich. Yep, it's great. Will try my best!

  • @garysides636
    @garysides636 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hi Gary ...
    Great review mate ...that's some dish for that price 😮
    I sometimes can't work out from your face if something is going to be good or bad but it's lovely when I know your impressed with the meal ....
    From a fellow Gary please keep up the great work 🙏👍🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks Gary, keeping you guessing (by accident) lol 😂👍

  • @conorcarberry1830
    @conorcarberry1830 Před 5 měsíci +5

    nice :)