Not long ago, we shared a round-up of some of the Secret Manchester audience’s favourite restaurants to order a takeaway from, as part of our ongoing Doorstep Taste Tour in partnership with Deliveroo. After dining in on all of your fantastic recommendations, we thought we’d return the favour by feeding you some of our own. So here you have a list of the Secret Manchester teams go-to restaurants to order from on Deliveroo, and even some suggestions of the very best dishes to add to your order.
1. Ezra & Gil
The Secret Manchester team are all in agreement that it’s impossible not to start the day with a smile on your face if you’re eating an Ezra & Gil brunch. ‘Nduja scrambled eggs, brioche French toast and pumpkin spiced porridge are just three dishes we absolutely love to order.
2. Fat Pat’s
You might’ve seen these extraordinarily generously loaded subs on Tik Tok or Instagram – and however good you think they look on screen, we promise the IRL experience exceeds it. There’s three sandwiches on the menu and we love them all, but if we had to pick a favourite it would have to be the Philly Cheesesteak with caramelised onions, american cheese, parmesan, montreal sauce and crispy onions.
3. Unagi (Best Japanese in North England & Midlands Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024)
Being the team of food enthusiasts that we are, it was unsurprising that this Deliveroo Restaurant Award-winning Japanese made it into our top picks. Woe betide he who tries to come between us and Unagi’s bang bang karaage chicken and salt and pepper chips!
4. Rudy’s
Pizzas differ so much from restaurant to restaurant, and everyone likes theirs slightly differently – so it’s always a good sign when you can find one that everyone agrees on. Rudy’s is always a crowd pleaser amongst our team, and it’s the Portobello (mushrooms, basil, parmesan and garlic oil) and the Cinghiale (‘nduja, wild boar salami, roquito peppers, chilli, basil and parmesan ) that get ordered time and time again.
5. Nok’s Thai
When the craving for Thai food hits, a lot of the Secret Manchester team are ordering Nok’s Thai on Deliveroo to satisfy it. The pad thai is always a winner, but we also love the penang curry – and the duck spring rolls are an elite starter!
6. Wanago
Char siu pork is a popular dish among the Secret Manchester team – often eaten in the form of a soft fluffy bao bun (which can, of course, be found on Wanago’s menu). But it was discovering we could order this sweet tender meat in a ramen bowl that really solidified our obsession with this spot.
7. So Famous
If you think there is anything more joyful than having a portion of curly fries, doused in molten cheese, arrive at your front door then you are sorely mistaken. This particular dish might not be the sole reason this food spot is So Famous (pardon the pun!), but it’s got a special place in our hearts. Our favourite burger to enjoy it with is the New Yorker, with a double smash patty, cheese, turkey bacon, and crispy fried onions.
8. ThatZiki
The saying ‘if you know, you know’ could not apply more to ThatZiki. And if you didn’t know before now then consider yourself infinitely better off, now that you do. These pita wraps have a dedicated fanbase in our office, and when you try the Big Fat chicken and halloumi gyros, you will understand why.
9. Northern Soul
Cheese is at the centre of almost everything these guys do, and we are so here for it. Imagine a grilled cheese sandwich after an extraordinary glow up, and you might be able to start to imagine what kind of league we’re talking about. The classic ‘Soul’ with caramelised onion chutney just cannot be beaten, but a fried chicken mac and cheese alongside definitely would not go amiss.
10. Thai Spice
Another great Thai recommendation to keep up your sleeve is Thai Spice – this is authentic Thai cuisine done properly and the Secret Manchester team love it. Star dishes would have to be the green curry, the drunken noodles and the pork honey satay.
11. Wood Fire Smoke
Wood Fire Smoke’s irresistible chewy bases are handcrafted by their team of native Neapolitans – need we say more? The menu is full of big hitters, but favourites in our team are the spinach and ‘nduja, and the humble margherita.
12. Juniper
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, salads and sides pretty much sums up what you can order from Juniper. It’s simply, delish all-day dining and it always hits the spot. There’s a very special place in the Secret Manchester team members’ hearts for their breakfast barm.
13. Fuzion
As soon as we discovered their sesame prawn and calamari toast, we knew it was game over. But Fuzion turned out to be the gift that keeps on giving, because we’re also obsessed with their crispy sweet chilli beef noodles, nasi goreng and the salt and pepper chicken wings.