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HomeRestaurantsManchester, Northwest EnglandSanam Restaurant & Sweet House
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3.8
22 reviews
33% will return

Sanam Restaurant & Sweet House

151 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Northwest England

Pakistani$$

Halal summary

The owners are Muslim and have confirmed its halal status.. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed

About Sanam Restaurant & Sweet House

The Sanam Sweet House and Restaurant has undoubtedly stood the test of time, in that it has stayed at the very top of it's game for over 40 years within the family who created it. It was the very first Restaurant to open the World Famous 'Curry Mile' under the name of Cafe Sanam, and has grown from strength to strength in producing high quality traditional Pakistani Cuisine. Over 75% of customers are Asians who return week in and week out, all of which come to expect the finest and freshest of ingredients in exquisite dishes from all over the sub continent. The Restaurant also has the additional benefit of incorporating the award winning Sweet House that produces, daily fresh on the premises, Asian Sweets and Delicacies, which People travel from as far as Glasgow and Belfast to enjoy its delights.

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Hours

Monday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Amenities

Prayer space
To-go
Transit access

Location

151 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Northwest England

3.8
22 reviews·14% would return
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Junaid Bawany

Aug 25, 2012•56 reviews
5

Staff here not the friendliest. They think they are better than everyone else. Major attitude. Food ok. Samosas are the best along with the chicken pasty.

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NaBil Shan

Sep 22, 2011•3 reviews
5

Very rude staff!

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Saeed Wooten

Aug 14, 2011•5 reviews
2

Food wasnt anything special. The staff were rude and treated me as if they were doing me a favor.

Would not return
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Mohsen Patel

Jun 14, 2011•274 reviews
4

One of the popular places on the famous curry mile. Food taste is authentic indian and the service is always great. At the end of the meal, go on the other side in front of the restaurant for some sweets or freshly made jalebi. No alcohol is a plus, the atmosphere in the restaurant also makes me feel like I'm in Bombay (which is good). I recommend to try.

Would return
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t s

Apr 19, 2011•30 reviews
2

This being my first trip to Sanan after a number of years I was very much looking forward to a treat. Unfortunately I have to echo the most recent postings. The food was exceedingly poor. The starters were mean in size, the main lamb karahi overcooked and tastless (a first for me), the mango lassi was pulp from a tin. The service seems to have deteriorated - it's not particularly nice when you are being served as though you are owed a favour by the waiting staff. Some customer service training is definitely wanting. I think it will be unlikely that I will be visiting this establishment in the near future.

Would not return
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amer shoaib

Dec 24, 2010•5 reviews
3

I took some friends from out of town there as they wanted to try manchesters allegedly best curry houses. They were not impressed with the quality of the food and it made me think again - the food is consistent but many dishes taste the same. I also was a witness to shocking racist comments in Urdu from the staff, especially at the sweet counter. The managers need to eliminate this un- muslim behaviour or I won't be back. Aveage food in the restaurant - the sweets are keeping the place busy. Watch out for cream cakes that have been under the hot lights - I've had one or two that were off

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Afzal P

Dec 23, 2010•157 reviews
4

One of the few classier places on Wilmslow that is fully halal and doesn't serve alcohol. Enjoyable food.

Would not return
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Anon ymous

Oct 7, 2010•1 review
4

Just clarification about the HMC approval. I have asked the owners and they have been very helpful. The supplier of the meat is HMC approved, but Sanam have not invited HMC to approve the site. They have chosen to remove the certificate so that customers are not confused. All meat served is Halal and is supplied by a HMC approved company.

Would return
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yusuf naroot

Jun 17, 2010•149 reviews
3

good food bad service i must metion i was also lied to about them having a HMC certificate by the management i asked a freind who works for HMC and he said they have never been certified would i go back there probably not

Would not return
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roobi armit

Jun 16, 2010•64 reviews
1

i use to go when i was a kid with my parents and we all enjoyed it. but now in my opinion, it has gone down hill big time, especially the staff, what very rude and arrogant human beings. wil never go back there again!

Would not return
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Salena Naroot

Jun 16, 2010•42 reviews
3

Used to go there a lot as a child went back many years later and was a bit disappointed, The food was ok but the service wasn't all that. They do not serve alcohol though which is good for the curry mile.

Would return
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Shahina Ali

Jun 15, 2010•19 reviews
3

food was allright but service was terrible the waiters were not attentive the management were even worse they wernt helpful at all

Would not return
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Sadiq Jama

May 25, 2006•3 reviews
5

This is still my number uno 100% muslim restaurant in manchester. hope they keep up the good work

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Sophie Jenkins

Nov 23, 2005•14 reviews
2

I used to love Sanam but then I took my husband in there recently, being originally from Manchester I wanted him to experience the food/service. We went twice the first time was in the evening. It was great and they were extremely helpful so much so my husband wanted to visit again the next day. The second time some of the waiters, amongst themselves but very loudly, were making racist comments about my husband in Urdu not realising we can understand them; I was heavily pregnant at the time and we had our small toddler with us but they put us in a table in front of the window right in the sun; on that day I am afraid my whole opinion of sanam went out of the window and we will not be visiting again. It isn't just us but also other couples we know who are reverts and/or mixed race who have not had the best service; it isn't their owners fault but they seriously need to sort out some of their staff

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Zahid Hassan

Dec 24, 2004•18 reviews
5

My family have visited the restaurant for many years since the early years when my grandad set foot in the UK (around the 60's). Sanam has been the benchmark for many restaurants and their sweethouse is still the best in England. Furthermore their function hall is an ideal place for weddings and business events. Staff are welcoming and the boss is always around for a bit of hospitality. Recommend to anyone.

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Irshad Ahmad

Oct 12, 2004•29 reviews
5

fantastic restaurant well known, would recommend anybody

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Muhammad Bilal Copeland

Sep 29, 2004•21 reviews
5

Good food and no alcohol allowed. Fantastic.

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John Erlich

Jul 22, 2004•15 reviews
5

I first visited the Sweet shop in 1995 with a pakistani friend. I travel over 40 miles to eat there regularly - that says it all!

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Afnan Altaf

May 3, 2004•6 reviews
4

is this restaurant good for dinner/suppeR?

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naeem al-shukaili

Nov 6, 2003•2 reviews
5

The food is well cooked, it is halal, ther eis no booze and you are always well looked after.

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Muhammad Farrukh Ansari

Oct 8, 2003•11 reviews
4

One of the few quality Pakistani restaurants that do not serve alcohol on Wilmslow Road.

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Shirjeel Mirza

Sep 29, 2003•13 reviews
5

Situated on the famous Curry Mile ! No alcohol served or allowed in. Halal meat, frequented by Muslims of all shapes & sizes ! Modern function room upstairs too.

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