Cafe Begum

Cafe Begum Manchester is an independent Pakistani cafe and restaurant on Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield, Manchester, close to the Curry Mile. It serves modern Pakistani food from late morning until late at night, from desi breakfasts and sandwiches to karahi, biryani and grills. If you are looking for a Pakistani restaurant in Manchester with a relaxed cafe feel, it is an easy place to start.

The story behind Cafe Begum goes back to family recipes passed down through generations. Cafe Begum Manchester is named after Begum, who moved from Pakistan to England in search of a better future, and the kitchen still leans on those home-style dishes while giving them a modern Manchester setting. Starters and small plates set the tone.

Lahori Tenders, Pakoras and Samosa Chaat & Chili are good ways to begin, especially if you are sharing with a group. For something with more bite, the Prawn Tikka Temptation and the Lamb Chops come straight off the grill and suit anyone who wants a proper Pakistani restaurant experience rather than a quick snack. The main dishes cover the classics people travel to Wilmslow Road for.

Karahi is cooked the traditional way, Chicken Tawa arrives sizzling, and Chicken Biryani is a filling choice on its own. Nihari, the slow-cooked stew that is a breakfast and weekend favourite in Lahore, sits alongside Dal Tadka for anyone who prefers lentils, and Creamy Mushroom Chicken offers a milder option. Cafe Begum also works as a daytime cafe.

The Desi Style Breakfast brings Pakistani flavours to the first meal of the day, while the Tawa Lahore Sandwich, Baked Beans with Toast and Mac 'n' Melt give lighter, simpler choices. Cafe Begum Manchester makes the menu useful for students and families as well as for evening diners. Drinks lean towards the sweet and refreshing side.

The Oreo Milkshake is a popular choice, and the Kiwi & Mint drink and Banana & Strawberry Smoothie are good alongside spicy dishes. The interiors are designed with a Dubai-inspired style, which gives the dining room a more polished feel than a typical takeaway. Cafe Begum is a good fit for catch-ups with friends, family meals and late dinners after an evening out.

The long opening hours mean it works for brunch, lunch or a meal close to midnight, and the mix of grills, curries and cafe dishes means different appetites are covered at one table. Tables can be booked through the Table Booking page on the Cafe Begum website, which is worth doing for larger groups and busy weekend evenings. You can also call Cafe Begum Manchester on 07847 182954 to check availability.

You will find Cafe Begum at 109 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 5AN, on the busy stretch of Wilmslow Road between Rusholme and Fallowfield. Cafe Begum Manchester is well placed for the university area, Fallowfield and the Curry Mile, with buses running along Wilmslow Road throughout the day. Cafe Begum is open every day from 11am.

It closes at 11.45pm from Sunday to Thursday and stays open until 12.45am on Friday and Saturday, so it is one of the later options for Pakistani food in this part of Manchester.

https://cafebegum.com/

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