This & That
A family-run curry house in the Northern Quarter opened in 1984, offering rice with three curries for just £6 to £8.
Tucked away on Soap Street in the Northern Quarter, this family-run joint opened in 1984 and is famous for its "rice and three" (rice with three curries), making it synonymous with budget lunches in Manchester. It features a canteen-style setup where you queue up to choose the daily curries—three vegetarian options for £6, or three meat options for £8. Sharing tables with strangers is common, and no alcohol is served. The menu changes daily, though chicken tikka masala is available every day, lamb nihari is served on Sundays, and kebab naan wraps are also offered. While reviews can sometimes be mixed, it wins on being cheap and authentic. About a 1-minute walk from Shudehill tram stop.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 11:30–20:00; Fri–Sat 11:30–21:00
Nearby sights
- Afflecks
- National Football Museum
- Northern Quarter
- Chetham's Library
- Manchester Chinatown
- Manchester Cathedral
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- Manchester Art Gallery