Durbar Square in Manchester

Lovely restaurant and take away in Didsbury. Authentic and aromatic food with generous portions and fantastic service. Would 100% recommend. We have never been disappointed

Delicious food, however the Chicken Tikka Masala was unexpectedly spicy. Delicious! but beware if you’re looking for a milder choice.

Beautiful food, authentic and service is brilliant. Their momos and Dhall Mackhani is amazing

I recently visited this shop and was impressed by the fantastic ambiance it creates a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for dining. During my visit, I tried the fried rice and noodle dishes. While they were decent, I found them to be just average compared to what I was hoping for. However, the standout item at this shop is undoubtedly the Jhol Momo. For the last five Saturdays, I’ve made it a point to return just for this dish. Priced at around £10 or a bit more, the Jhol Momo is definitely worth it, especially if you enjoy spicy food. The flavors are vibrant, and it’s clear that the dish is crafted with care definitely made for those who appreciate a solid South Asian experience. What’s also noteworthy is the exceptional service. The staff is attentive, and the chef showcases great skill in preparing the dishes. During my visits, I noticed that the majority of the patrons were English, which speaks volumes about the growing popularity of this shop. I genuinely believe this place is on track to become very famous soon. I often travel across the UK in search of great momo dishes, and this particular shop's Jhol Momo is a must-try. While the rest of the menu is worth exploring, make sure to prioritize the Jhol Momo on your visit!

Best Nepali food ever!! Would definitely recommend it.

Authentic food, amazing atmosphere – highly recommend!

Good food. Service was a bit slow, particularly when waiting to pay the bill. Note they ask customer too leave reviews hence their rating is probably higher than it would otherwise be

Really great authentic food, lots of vegan options. We had the dosas they are a good size, and the sambar tasted so good. Don't be put off by the few curry house type dishes on the menu! This place has great food, possibly the best dosas in Manchester

Exquisite food, far better value for money than anywhere else, with traditional taste.

The best Nepalese Restaurant in the area. Great food and lovely service. A genuine family business. We love the atmosphere and the decorations of Nepal mountains and Durbar Square in all its glory.

Amazing food , everything is great a must try , great service by akash , hats off to the chef , never tried such amazing food

Food is awesome Staffs are super duper friendly Best place for Nepalese authentic food Must try the tandoori half chicken and dal makhni And don’t forget the momo (dumplings)

Amazing food, very generous portions, staff super friendly. 5*s

Fantastic meal for my birthday. Food was excellent and authentic with a great friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend

Akash the waiter who served us was really good

Akash is very friendly and gentle. The foods is very yummy.

Beautiful food and the server was super friendly we will definitely be back!

Had an amazing experience , best for nepal’s taste and vibe.

Calm place, no pressure to finish our conversations, everything tasted fresh

Got a delicious spread of Nepalese food from Durbar after a long day at work and it was absolutely delicious! We got the Lamb Nihari, the steamed chicken Momos (my fave! get them!) the Gobi Manchurian and Okra. We really enjoyed everything and are so lucky we have Durbar on our doorstep. Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner!

Excellent place for nepalese authentic food. Highly recommended

Amazing authentic food!! The staff were all so lovely! We will be back as regulars for sure!

Loved the Jhol Momo so much and the delivery was early too. Will order from Durbar Square again!

1st time here with my husband and we Loved every bit of it ,amazing food,great ambience and great service too…I recommend and would definitely be back

Looking forward to our 2nd visit soon...so friendly and each dish was wonderful!

Durbar Square es una gran elección si te gustan cosas como: cocina nepalesa en Manchester. Situado en Barlow Moor Road, ofrece platos auténticos en un entorno acogedor. ¡Disfrute de su comida allí!

Durbar Square offers a truly authentic Nepalese dining experience. The Durbar Sizzler is a popular choice among diners, offering a well-spiced and savory experience. The Himalayan lamb is another favorite, noted for its tender meat and rich flavors. The garlic naan complements the dishes perfectly, with its fresh and aromatic taste. The lamb nalli nihari, a slow-cooked lamb shank dish, is also highly recommended for its deep, aromatic flavors. Overall, the restaurant offers a satisfying and authentic Nepali dining experience​

For those looking to explore Indian and Nepali flavors, this restaurant is a gem, especially when it comes to momos and chaats. The momos—whether plain, Chilli Momos, or the flavorful Jhol Momos—are simply amazing. Each variety has its own distinct, rich taste and is a must-try for any momo lover. The Indo-Chinese starters also shine, offering the perfect balance of spices and flavors that hit the spot for those craving fusion cuisine. The Dosa, while decent, might not impress if you're a South Indian expecting the traditional taste and texture. It's good but doesn’t quite live up to the authentic South Indian dosa experience. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for its standout Indo-Chinese starters, chaats, and especially the diverse and delicious momos.

The chicken noodles is simply the best dish ever. The chef worked at the Taj Mumbai and his dishes are Michelin star. Forget every other Resturant you have eaten in try this place.

We turned up on a busy evening and the staff were under a lot of pressure, but the food was brilliant and the service was ok. There were a lot of takeaway delivery drivers coming and going and it felt like they those orders were taking priority, rather than sit in diners. Interesting/tasty veggie options.

Sur le chemin de l'aéroport, nous avons soupé dans ce joli restaurant avec nos 2 enfants (3 et 5 ans) et nous sommes régalés. L'accueil est chaleureux, la cuisine indienne excellente avec des ingrédients de première fraîcheur.

Durbar Square offers a truly authentic Nepalese dining experience. I have been here a few times & yet they manage to impress me every time This time, i went for newly introduced dal bhat with chicken curry. It was a flavorful delight with all the traditional sides. The staff was warm and knowledgeable, making the meal even more enjoyable. If you're looking to explore Nepalese cuisine, this place is a must-visit!

Great experience. Most recommended.

Customer Service has long died. But not here. I actually got my autopilot smile returned by everyone of the Kathmandu staff except the blonde girl who looked at me like smiling and being nice was weird. That nearly made me leave. They gave me exactly what I ordered and the food was amazing. Will go again but will avoid the sad blonde 👱‍♀️ 😔 😄

Amazing little place, family run and it shows. Tasty food and good prices. The lamb keema and the momos are fantastic, as well as all the sauces they prepare. We’ll be coming back for sure!

Absolutely delicious, couldn’t recommend this place enough my lamb dishes was falling off the bone! This restaurant deserves all the love🌟

Very very very very tasty food. Bebus enjoyed 👍

Absolutely delicious food and great service - we have been here three times already. Definitely the go to place for Indian street food cravings. The staff are super friendly and great with their recommendations. This place deserves much more attention and appreciation!

Had a great Sunday lunch here. Lovely tasty dishes , good service and a friendly atmosphere .

Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious Food. Personally love the Durbar special rice which was recently lunched, must try! This location has a good layout and lots of space. Best Nepalese cuisine restaurant in manchester.Last but foremost MOMO is the best.

Durbar Square nos lo recomendaron por ser un lugar especial. No decepcionó. Comida nepalesa y del sur de la India de alta calidad, todo recién preparado y cocinado y servido por personal muy amable y servicial. Este restaurante recién inaugurado merece ser un gran éxito y el lugar para ir para todos los que aman esta cocina.

I've eaten in, taken out and had the finest butter chicken on earth delivered. Always a great experience!

Bombay potato not as nice as nice as usual.

Visité con un par de amigos ayer por la noche. El restaurante es precioso y el personal era fantástico. Uno de los mejores currys que he probado. ¡Fantástico!

Never in my life am I going there again. They messed up my order by giving us a chicken momo instead of veggie. Refused to fix it, and stated there was no staff there to fix it (clear lies). Starting laughing and taking badly about us in Nepali (not knowing we understand the language) ended the call on top of that as well with no warning. Disgusting behaviour and customer service. Clearly not taking notes of order as if it was allergies or something it could become deadly. Wouldn’t recommend at all

Absolutely delicious foods and good atmosphere. The staffs are so lovely. Nice family run business. Was so busy but still staffs mange to take care of everyone. Had such a good meal after so long. Would definitely recommend everyone to visit. Our new favorite go to place.

Just had the most delightful meal for 2. The whole sea bass was perfectly cooked with a variety of delicious curries. The Himalayan lamb was flavourful and melted in my mouth. The sweetness of the Peshwari naan was the perfect accompaniment for our mains. Loved the pani puri that we had for starter also, light and refreshing. The whole meal including wine was excellent and very good value. Can’t wait to have our next meal here again!

This is the best food I have tasted in a very long time. Make sure you dine or get takeout or you’ll miss out!!!

We loved the food over here. He had lamb nalli nihari, she puri, dahi puri, prawn shezwan rice, chicken Momos, chilli chicken. Everything was great.

Mi primera experiencia de la cocina nepalesa y me gustó mucho. Teníamos una mezcla de diferentes platos para entrantes y la red y todos eran muy sabrosos. Personal muy amable. Vale la pena visitar

Family owned by lovely folk from Kathmandu. Many Indian dishes on the menu, presumably cos Brits are familiar with these dishes. We had amazing momu (dumplings) platter and chicken biryani. The parata breads are flaky and freshly made. All the food is served piping hot. I would say the dishes are on the spicy end

Fantastic place ! Fantastic food ! Fantastic hospitality. I love this place. Such a homely people. Had the pleasure meeting Mr Binod sir who is the owner and head chef . He was so generous to provide us MOMO for free to taste as well. Impressed with the quantity and quality of the food. Went there with my wife and friends. Everyone had a very nice. Time. Will come back again. Thanks

Very bad experience. We booked a table looking at the reviews. They allowed a dog into the dining area. This needs to be notified to the council and food and hygiene department. We are allergic to dogs and this dog just came over to the table and was jumping around without a leash while we were eating. Had to leave the table with food on it after paying the bill. It was really a bad experience. The lady who was serving was not even bothered to wash her hands when she came to serve as she was petting the dog all the while. I suggest you avoid this restaurant if you are allergic to dogs.

Great food and very friendly service. The momo’s were amazing. Great value too.

We've taken all our friends and family here and everyone is always blown away, the food is absolutely incredible and the service is wonderful. I feel so confident recommending it to everyone I know. The Methi Mutter Malai is a real crowd pleaser.

As always the food was magnificent. My only minor problem was that the order was initially incomplete. We had ordered 2 Butter Chickens (delicious ) but only got one and dips were missing from the poppadoms. A quick phone call and this was corrected in 15 mins with profuse apologies and a free beer. Still the best subcontinent food I’ve had and is consistently so. We’ve ordered many times and will be ordering again.

Had so much food. Its was amazing experience. Loved the taste of everything. Great service with great food. Best Nepalese restaurant in Manchester.

Amazing food (make sure you get the dal makhani!) and friendly welcoming staff. Highly recommended 👌

The BEST Momos I’ve ever had, and just stunning curries. An absolute gem of a restaurant! Staff were really lovely too!!

Best Indian food I ever had. I am going to try every single dish in this restaurant.🤤😋

This place never misses on delivery orders and I simply can’t wait to visit in person!!

Fabulous place...food is delicious and the staff/management are so friendly, fabulous atmosphere and art work / decor...There is such a good variety of Indian/Nepalese cuisine on the menu.. We always try at least one dish we haven't tried before and always turns out great! This place is truly a hidden Gem!

We had dinner and food was very good. Non veg platter is worth to buy. On main road of Barlowmoor road. Parking on road. Cash and card payments accepted. All India food , napalese Chinese etc available here.

Not only is this the best Nepalese restaurant in Manchester. This is undoubtedly the best south Asian food I have had in Manchester. It is also good value for money when compared to competitors.

Smaller dip pots this time. Couldn't dip the cracked poppadoms in them, such a shame

Really lovely place. Amazing food with lots of choice. Cooked fresh to perfection. Super family run establishment and the staff couldn’t do enough to make sure we had the best experience. I would recommend this super eatery without hesitation and we will be returning customers.

As a Nepalese, Momos being one of our favourite food and finding all the different types of momos in one platter was the absolute dream come true. We absolutely loved the momo platter. It was authentic. Atmosphere was cosy. All the food prices were reasonable. Excellent communication from the staff and the owner was really friendly. We will visit again. We were really please. Definitely recommended. We will be back soon.

Ordered food to be delivered . then was called up to say they don't deliver. I was very disappointed I have food from this restaurant loads of time . So very hard for me to give a bad review.

The chilli veggie monos were fantastic and a really good level of spice. The durbar speciality curries were so yummy. Everything was just really freshly and beautifully cooked!!! Best curry in the UK so far for sure.

Don’t bother with this place. I’m not one for leaving reviews but this place was terrible. Had to ask 5 times to get drinks we ordered, over 1.5 hours to get our main course to arrive. Worst chole I ve been served in a restaurant, completely bland and tasteless. Dosa was reasonable size but potatoes and sambar portions were tiny, so they were gone and half the dosa was still left to eat. Avoid this place.

First time ordering- really tasty food. Will use again

We had a brilliant takeaway from Durbar Square, a mix of traditional dishes and some of the indo-Chinese specials. Great value for money too, will definitely be returning.

Excellent Nepalese food from a friendly family owned restaurant. So many amazing dishes to pick from, lamb chops, Jhol Momo (which I would happily eat every day), Dosa's and many fantastic curry dishes.

Delicious food! Live round the corner from Durbar and have eaten in the restaurant a couple of times. Delivery is just as good! 5 stars 😄

Wow . From start to finish we had an amazing meal here . A warm welcome , super service , friendly staff, comfortable surroundings and well decorated. A vast choice of food for all tastes and preferences. Open Kitchen so you can see the food being cooked . Cannot complain about 1 single thing . Fresh , well prepared , homemade ,tasty, hot food . Can’t wait to take a bigger crowd with us so they can see how good this place is.

Once again enjoyed the best subcontinent meals in South Manchester. The butter chicken is to die for. To make it absolute perfection could you possibly offer onion bhaji as a starter?

Popped in not knowing at all what to expect! Menu was extensive, loads of options and lots for veggies and vegans too which was great. Took me so long to decide what I wanted as all looked so nice. Had a paneer masala, a fresh salad and samosa chat. Was really lovely and the service was great. Would recommend for a nice meal in Didsbury! Really reasonable too :) thanks

My food was left outside door on rain and got wet. There was no call from driver

Had an excellent takeaway experience here recently but eating in was not so great. Booked table for 8.30 but not convinced a table had been saved for us as we were put near the door so it was freezing as no-one closed the door properly. Maybe waiting staff were tired as it was late for them, but they weren't too alert. I arrived before my husband and I was given menus & offered a drink quickly - that was good. But then I was brought a drink I hadn't ordered and had to confirm that several times. I was asked several times if I wanted poppadoms, and several times more once my husband arrived, even though we said 'no thank you' each time. My drink came with ice I'd requested not to have. The menu for vegan options is unclear. There are several veg dishes I knew were probably vegan but weren't marked. The waiter was insistent that some dishes, like tadka dhal and ɓhajis, were impossible to make vegan though I've had them many times in other restaurants. My masala dosa, which was clearly marked vegan, came with a yoghurt dressing in one of the tray sections. I was happy just to leave it, but the waiter was going to replace the whole tray, even though I'd already transferred everything over to my plate! The meal was actually ok, and my husband enjoyed his lamb bhuna, but I could have done without the debate with the waiter and would prefer a menu where ALL vegan dishes are clearly marked appropriately and all those are served as vegan (or 'can be made vegan'). Many people are long-term vegans these days. All restaurants should take this seriously. I had no problems like this when I came for my takeaway.

Went there tonight on a whim and glad I did, food was great ( even gave me a doggy bag as I couldn't finish what I ordered). Cody was my waiter and he excelled in his service. Will be going again

Went after seeing the good reviews. Ordered momos platter for our starter and the steamed momos were raw, with uncooked dough and chicken raw and pink in the middle. The main curries were 5/10. Staff, however were friendly and welcoming. Kept on apologising for the raw food. It's not really the waiters fault. If I didn't cut open the momo and see the filling inside, probably throwing up right now with food poisoning. Hopefully kitchen staff don't make this mistake again. They were kind enough to take the bombay potatoes off our bills though lol 🤷‍♀️

Great taste and awesome friendly staff. We went multiple times and everytime it's taste remains same. Taj, the hotel staff, is brilliant guy.

Really good and fresh. Very impressed.

I've lived around the corner for a year before I tried it here, and can't believe I didn't do it sooner. Staff were great and friendly, and the food was amazing. Even down to the poppadom sauces, which are a level above most other Indians. The butter chicken was the best I've ever had.

We came across this little place quite by accident as we were staying nearby. Given the excellent reviews we decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed! The vegetarian food we ate was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The staff were very warm and welcoming. We would definitely go back if we are in the area again.

This Nepalese rest doing something great and it’s not by chance. Family business cooking food with love and welcoming its costumers as if you were at their home. My recommendations are Lamb Nalli Nehari, momos and Gobi Manchuran

Our first meal when we reached England. Initially I was thinking of trying another eatery but unfortunately that was closed during lunch, but I have no regret dining at Durban Square. We enjoyed the lunch, love the Palak Paneer, butter chicken, Shank lamb. In fact we loved everything that we ordered.

Prawn kebabs were well worth the money.

Excellent food , excellent staff .

Great food, service and ambience. Highly recommended.

Yes! I'm back again at FABULOUS Durbar Square West Didsbury. This time with a brilliant group of lovely friends for a pre-Halloween, indulgent, Nepalese feast! What better way to console ourselves in these darkening days and long, pre-solstice nights than with scrumptious food and plenty of wine! I have reviewed this restaurant more than once previously, but this time was different. We were a larger group and so now I can recommend Durbar Square not just for regular, culinary outings but for your Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas, Chanukkah and New Year sparkling nights out where you are fielding a Big Team of Family and Friends. The communications during the planning stage with Angela were excellent; professional, pleasant and reassuring. On the night, the Team - Angel, Hemanta and Tej and Chefs Homnath, Deep and Amir - looked after us spectacularly well. I guess I should mention the food too ... (Laughing emoticon!) As always utterly delicious with well co-ordinated, well timed service given the larger numbers. I shall be back again soon wining, dining and reviewing. Watch this space!

Popped in here for some food last night. Popadoms we’re served with some amazing sauces and the food was largely really good. I had the Masala Dosa which I’ve seen many places serve with the potato already on the inside which I do generally prefer however it was still really nice and and it let me choose how I wanted it. My only disappointment was the Samosa chaat. It was very dry with not too much sauce - I think it works really well when it’s served with chickpeas which this one wasn’t. Maybe that’s just my preference? Next time I go I think I’ll try a thali

Went for a curry last night with 7 work pals and we all raved about this place. First time we've been and will be going back. Great tasting food. Always a good sign when the lamb is good and it was class. Can't fault it at all.

I had ordered chicken hakka noodles but instead I got butter chicken curry and rice. I am so disappointed this time. Hope it doesn't happen again. I can't even get a refund to order again.

Ordered using “Just eat” to pick up. Got there and the food wasn’t ready, notified them we were there waiting. We waited and waited and waited then when we asked “is it ready?” they were asking what we wanted. We were polite and wanted to cancel the order and the attitude, save one waitress, was the most rude and appalling I’ve seen. Never going back there again. Ever

Everything great! Himalayan Lamb the highlight!

A beautiful place - lovely interior, delicious food, wonderful staff. Loved it :)

We tried this place for the first time about 3 weeks ago. The customer service was awesome. Their food was good but I just felt that my Chicken Tikka Masala was too spicy for my palate. It might just be subjective as I'm not really good with spicy food so maybe just request your level of spice tolerance when you order if it can be requested to be less spicy. However, their chutneys with the papadoms were lovely! We even requested to take away the remaining chutneys but the lovely lady gave us a fresh batch. Great value for money too! Would recommend that you try this place! :)

Really great restaurant! The food was lovely and the staff really cared about us. Making sure everything was ok for us. I highly recommend

Tuesday 26th September 2023 My wife and myself went for dinner at the Durbar. We were greeted by Hemant with a huge smile who showed us to the table And went through the menu. The food we ordered was perfectly presented and was excellent very freshly cooked. Ive had many Niharis this one was the best. We will be definatly returning. Excellent Service and Excellant Food . John Smithies (Rochdale)