Tucked away inside Chorlton Water Park, a Tibetan food shack is serving up authentic momos and curries alongside a renovated red double-decker bus. Tibetan Kitchen, operating from a standalone kiosk, offers an unexpected alternative to standard summer picnic fare, combining Himalayan comfort food with outdoor family activities under a canopy of colourful prayer flags.
Himalayan street food
Diners order their meals to go or sit at wooden picnic tables arranged in a shaded clearing. The menu centres on traditional Tibetan street food, featuring pan-fried momos alongside generous portions of comforting curries. Tibetan Kitchen offers several set options, starting with a £9 vegetarian combo and a £10 chicken version, both serving the main dish with potato curry and rice.
For those looking to try a bit of everything, the shack provides larger mixed platters. The “Fantastic Combo” includes all available curries, rice, and a choice of momo, while the “TK Max” box steps up the portion size by including two momos. Separate portions of dumplings—including beef, chicken, or vegetable fillings—are available, and the shack also serves dedicated kids’ meals featuring smaller curry portions.
Arts, crafts and storytelling
Beyond the takeaway containers filled to the brim, the site serves as an interactive space during the summer months. A converted red double-decker bus is parked on-site, repurposed to host indoor arts and crafts sessions. The surrounding outdoor area is designed for families, featuring a wooden playhouse, a small green slide, and tree-stump seating.
A large metal fire pit sits in the centre of the outdoor seating area, serving as the focal point for scheduled activities like bonfire storytelling. Once visitors finish eating and taking part in the activities, the location offers immediate access to the rest of the park. Diners can walk off their curries with a stroll around the nearby lake, watch the local ducks and swans, or grab an ice cream.
📍Tibetan Kitchen, 254 Upper Chorlton Rd, Firswood, Stretford, Manchester M16 0BN.
