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3.8

Based on 314 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 2204 in 3448 in Manchester

Nº 273 of 412 Other cuisines in Manchester

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..cookedchickenpizza

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The cheese burger and chips is simply, mega!

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Tim Rial . 2024-04-13

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Hi I have tried to call several time. I ordered 4 pizzas, wings, nuggets and hash brown. I did not receive the hash brown, please can you call or refund.

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Hawra'a Abid . 2024-04-11

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The best oven made pizza I've ever had. Very good halal fast food Keep up the good work

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Adnan Naeem . 2024-03-12

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Worst food ever i ordered chicken wings which were not properly cooked, they were very hard and red inside and were smelling like raw chicken will never go there again and wouldn’t recommend anyone.

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Zayy Zaal . 2024-02-11

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The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. While the prices may be slightly higher, I still don't understand why there are so many negative reviews.

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Ali Jaber . 2024-01-02

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My family said two but they gave us one

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Nargis . 2023-12-24

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At TOKiES in Didsbury Manchester, freshness is their secret ingredient! You can tell they use only the freshest ingredients in every dish. From the amazing chicken burger to the incredibly tasty pizza, the quality truly shines through. A delightful find indeed!

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Asim Bhatti . 2023-12-06

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A great takeaway, the burgers are always tasty and brilliant value.

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Simon Morton . 2023-10-27

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Tried to be patient, but 2 hours and 30 minutes and still no sign of my order. Tried to call the number, answer but no one speaks . I understand you may be busy, but warn people so they can decide if they can wait 2/3 hours to eat .

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Enmanuel (MangoTv) . 2023-10-15

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Food is decent but the delivery driver (s) are dangerous! The complete disregard for the 20mph speed limits around Didsbury are a huge concern. The way they hurtle up and down Central Road night after night is an accident waiting to happen. You want fast food? Tokies is the one! Update 14/07 Certainly in a hurry tonight upCentral Road and it's only 5.23pm. Who cares about school children when there are pizzas to deliver! 19/09 still the driver treats Central Road as a race track. Zoooooom

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Didsbury Dids . 2023-09-19

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Eaten a few times now very happy great food great customer service staff very friendly 👍

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Gary Dodd . 2023-09-15

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I have never reviewed before but this one made me do it . The way food delivered was fascinating i have never received before i felt i am being served in a restaurant in so nice way . Food , packaging as well was all incredible!! On top i received a free classic pizza while checkout..Their speciality burger is worth a try. Everything on top . Would recommend 100%

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Kainat Mahmood . 2023-09-13

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I’m regular costumer of this place over 3 years and always satisfied and received good quality foods. The prices are good and they fast on both collection and delivery. Five star place ⭐️

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Amir Naseri . 2023-09-13

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The best burger, shakes and pizza in the area. Friendly atmosphere. ❤️ it

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mas 2303 . 2023-08-23

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Have been to this place I really love the food and my all time favorite pizza. Staff is cooperative and they deliver food on time.. Recommended

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Saheem Khan . 2023-08-20

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I ordered a pepperoni pizza and a kebab from here about a month ago and it was the worst food I have paid for . The naan was super thick really tough to eat as though from frozen along with dry meat on it with tiny bag of salad on side . The pizza was weird as well it was like it had Been cooked from frozen and then pepperoni put on top . Very disappointing as I youse to treat us to a large pizza from here every now and again but I think that will be my last order as 1 bite out of each meal and I launched it in the bin

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Ian Donnelly . 2023-08-19

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Good food, generous portions, decently speedy delivery

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Reza Hussain . 2023-07-18

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With friends or family, Tokies Didsbury is a terrific location to go for a relaxed supper. The staff is courteous and helpful, and the food is great and reasonably priced. Tokies is a great place to go if you want a tasty burger, pizza, or kebab. Amazing Food.

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MD SHAFIQUL ISLAM . 2023-06-19

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Much improved burgers and Pizza's. Would recommend to anyone looking for quality food from a clean place.

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Ali . 2023-06-18

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Fake reviews, look at the poor ones. Owner thinks he’s on a rally course in their small delivery car. Nearly ran 2 women over speeding through Didsbury flashing his lights, thinks he’s a first responder. When confronted he was rude and aggressive. Avoid.

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Ommid . 2023-06-11

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I am extremely pleased with the fast delivery service provided. The package arrived promptly and in excellent condition. The efficiency and professionalism demonstrated by the delivery team were impressive. I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of quick and reliable delivery.

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Sifur Rahman . 2023-06-09

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We are back!!! After going for the first time with my friends we decided to go back again due to the fact the staff were so nice and the food was immaculate. We were surprised to see the staff remembered us and were as nice as the first time we came treating us almost like friends and making us feel at home. The food was amazing and we will definitely be becoming regulars here. Thanks to all Tokies staff

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Zeeshan Ahmed . 2023-06-05

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TOKiES Didsbury's service is world class. Their food is Amazing Food. They are easy friends. The environment is pleasant. They provide fast service.

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BELAL B Sc . 2023-06-03

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Burgers of this place are to die for and pizzas are also quite delicious. Overall the quality of food here is amazing. Staffs are very polite and professional. We didn't have to wait much for the food. They also offer take away and delivery service. Great service.

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Subhaan Smith . 2023-06-03

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Where unique flavors meet great service. Indulge in innovative dishes while being treated to attentive and friendly service. A dining experience that leaves a lasting impression.

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Emily Johnson . 2023-06-03

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A lovely place for a lovely evening with a lot of delicious food 😋

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Clay Gatherings . 2023-06-03

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This is a good company for me. Amazing Food it's a very popular.

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Zaheid Hasan . 2023-06-03

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If you love fastfoods like me then you can visit TOKiES Didsbury restaurant. Their cheese burgers, pizzas and drink will amaze you. I can bet, you never tasted these kind of delicious burgers and pizzas. Their customer service is so good. They deliver your food at home as fast as they can and you can't complain them for their fast delivery. Thanks to owner of TOKiES Didsbury for making this kind of fastfoods. Everytime i buy burgers when i passing from the restaurant. Love their pizzas and burgers. Call now from home for taking the taste of this fastfoods. They will deliver your food on time. Let's get taste the delicious foods.

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Sajjad Hossain . 2023-06-03

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Excellent one the Great Service.

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Sk. Azim Ahmed . 2023-06-03

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To Leave on their social media FB pics, and DPs

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Lipi Lipi . 2023-06-03

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Can't remember what it called but it was a mix burger with peri peri grilled chichen with beef, I wasn't sure about it but when tasted it was amazing definitely will try again.

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Ka . 2023-05-30

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one of the most underrated places around. food and price and portion sizes are always bang on

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Sajid Waseem . 2023-05-16

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Never tasted any food that's more delicious than this !!

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Youssef Ihab . 2023-05-01

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very nice food def would try again

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Maniv kuryn . 2023-05-01

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one of the best authentic places : )

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Muhammed Khaled El-Shaer . 2023-05-01

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Hands down the best doner kebab in manchester

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Alvah . 2023-05-01

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Really good quality food m. Really nice staff and would highly recommend. ❤️

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Danny Heyes . 2023-04-23

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I came by to get my order, and the first thing I noticed was how clean the place was. We ordered pizza´s and they were really good. Next time we will get their burgers.

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Sulli Gee . 2023-04-11

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Honestly, the best place. I love the pizza especially the garlic one! They are so quick, so affordable and have great service! The only reason I’d stop ordering is if I moved to far away! Great work 😁😁

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Michaela . 2023-01-26

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Excellent food, excellent service, we had a lovely evening. The food was delicious; everything had its own distinct flavour which made it particularly enjoyable. The food was great the prices were very reasonable. The host was very friendly and welcoming. Will come again.

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Zeeshan Ahmed . 2023-01-25

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Amazing! I get this on my break at work and it never fails to disappoint. Great team too thanks

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Ali M Ali . 2023-01-10

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Donner kabab is best in town & cooks very well👍

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Sheharyar Awan . 2023-01-07

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Food never came and when I called to request an update they picked up the phone and put it down on me.

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Rxnced . 2023-01-01

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THE BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD.

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S J . 2022-12-12

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Always excellent quality and yes service, no match. They started Vegetable Samosa and believe me it’s awwww. It’s for anyone and quality stuff.

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Ayyaz Sulehri . 2022-11-12

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I odered a piza and doner today.taste is amazing OMG

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imtiaz ahmed . 2022-10-28

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I had berger and pizza these were very delicious . I very like dokies pizza and Berger and i also recommend all the pizza and berger lovers.

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Murtaza Malik . 2022-10-24

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Really enjoyed my fresh, clean & non greasy chicken tikka and donner kebab. Never had red donner before - really good! Curly fries lovely & crispy. Sauces nice too

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Leila Fielding . 2022-10-21

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I was recommended by one of my friend to try tokies burger ,finally I have tried it ,it was so big and mouthwatering, (delicious ) .neat and clean place nice packaging.

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Sher Rasool Rehan . 2022-10-20

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Lovely little take out place. The best one for a kebab on Burton Road! Such nice people, offers and gets better every time

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J Lopez . 2022-10-16

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Staff are always friendly and welcoming and always take the time to chat to my little lad. The food was great - proper juicy burgers perfectly cooked and the milkshakes are awesome!

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Phill Coleman . 2022-10-15

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Great serviceand lovely food! Very quick and very fresh and Would definitely recommend the kebabs!

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jamie cave . 2022-10-12

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Pizza were bad, second time don’t know what the hype is all about will not be back again

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Moe Sonne . 2022-10-10

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Amazing food and cooperative staff highly recommend ❤️

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Rana Flower . 2022-10-01

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2 and a half hours wait and 16 quid for a kebab with stale naan bread, half a portion of curly fries and a Pepsi. Forgot the free pizza too ahahah. Joke

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Ben JR . 2022-09-30

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Nice food and just a good scran after drinking or just being out

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george hopkins . 2022-09-27

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The customer service I received in Tokies was brilliant the food is amazing and the UFO is a must try 10/10 guys thank you

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Matthew Lockett . 2022-09-14

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Amazing food, amazing people and beautiful place 😍😍😍👌🫡

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Raji Elshafey . 2022-09-14

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This is my second time ordering. I'd previously given four stars and the quality with that order was high quality and fast with a freindly delivery driver. This time its up to 5 stars! The one meat kebab on Naan was very tasty and a large portion. I will have some for dinner tomorrow! The salad was fresh and tasty and my curly fries were nice and crispy. The young and handsome delivery driver was also a very friendly chap and I also received a gift milkshake which was a real surprise and a lovely Monday night treat. I'll order again! 👍 Also forgot to mention it was 15% off direct through their website.

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Carden McKinney (OneMcKinney) . 2022-09-12

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Please try their specials especially this one "CHIPIZZA FRIES WITH PEPPERONI" it so flavored with the ingredients.. Yummy !!

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Abishek Gladstone . 2022-09-09

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I couldn’t find anymore stars! I travel a lot for work purposes and the food and service here was amazing and one of the cleanest takeaways I’ve visited. Keep it up guys will be back soon

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Gulab Miah . 2022-09-09

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Ordered from the takeaway last week and food was amazing. Very friendly staff and clean place. Highly recommended.

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Abu Hafsah . 2022-09-09

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Sumptuous , Mouth watering Food which one cannot ignore !!!

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Jeffrey David . 2022-09-09

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Wow, this place is amazing!!! Burgers are huge and their portion size is bigger than average and pizzas are to die for. Absolutely beautiful taste with crust very crispy. The way it should be, the aroma of the cheese was actually tantalising my taste buds. Well done Tokies Didsbury!!! Definitely recommend 👌

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Mohammad Kamran . 2022-09-08

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best pizza and kebab shop ever the portion is really good and the quality is the best from long time so far and the new website that you guys have now is very friendly and very catchy,tottaly recomended

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Ahmed Yosri . 2022-09-08

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BEST TAKEAWAY IN TOWN. TOP OF THE CLASS SERVICE.

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Mohamed Mataan . 2022-09-08

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The best place for burgers and pizzas… Specially thanks for great hospitality Shahzad Anjum & Shoaib

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zeshan munir . 2022-09-03

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I had a burger and shake.It was extremely nice well done.

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Ibrahim Khan . 2022-08-24

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Pizza was tasteless and donner was OK.

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Harry Harry . 2022-08-13

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To review this Takeaway I would just say WOW WOW WOW!!!. I am so glad to find a place which is 5 star for quality, service and cleanliness. As I was passing by, I bought some food yesterday, honestly the food was amazing. Their Donner Kabab was best I have ever tried. Finger licking, very tasty, juicy and fresh with soft texture. The beef burger was delicious, thoroughly cooked and juicy. And the Pizza is a Must Try one. Fresh ingredients with amazing taste. In short, I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for Quality food.

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Yasar Sajjad . 2022-08-08

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Had quality time there with friends last week. Starters were delicious but the pizza was best. We had combo pizza which was perfectly cooked. Surely gonna visit again for burgers.

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Imtiaz Ahmed . 2022-07-28

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Great taste. Best beef burger in town so far. Tried combo pizza which turned out to be best ever taste i ever had😍 Keep it up lads.

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bilal luqman . 2022-07-27

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The best pizza ever had in (didsbury) .the pizza was so delicious and with many flavor.Burger is delicious too..go again

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Shareefullah Abdul . 2022-07-25

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oh my GOD let me just work out where to get started! we ordered off uber eats, it was late not many places are open so usually the places that do delivery at that time aren’t the best. checked the reviews and thought it looked pretty reliable. we ordered two burgers and 6 cans of drinks, uber had a free pizza promotion so we got that too all for £21 including delivery. it arrived after the estimated time but it was so worth it!! BOTH burgers PHENOMAL!! doesn't even say they are meals but they came with a big bag of chips each! really nice surprise as i never have chips but they were the best chips i’ve ever had, very close to the taste of a famous yellow M chain’s chips, they were so crispy and delicious the pizza was great and the cans cold! it was amazing. highly recommend this place.

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Emma G . 2022-07-15

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Excellent service, very good food quality. Best pizza ever.

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usman ashraf . 2022-07-09

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The burgers here are to die for, omg the tender taste and to top it off I had a beautiful shake. Love it 11/10

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Raja Muhammad_Ali Ahmed . 2022-07-09

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Very delicious food specially burger

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Gonçalo Martins . 2022-07-06

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I enjoyed at toiles having delicious pizza & milk shak

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shabir hussain . 2022-07-03

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It’s really very very good food I love tokies thanks

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Saleem Akhtar . 2022-07-02

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Very friendly team, It's great we have Tokies in our town ,VERY PROFESSIONAL , Delicious 😋, Highly recommended , Hope we met again 👍👍👍

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Mirza Asghar . 2022-06-29

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Perfectly cooked yummy and halal food

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Usman sheikh . 2022-06-29

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Next level fast food. Forget about Archie’s or Five Guys, this place has some of the best damn burgers you will ever try.

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Josh Smith . 2022-06-23

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Still one of the only places I trust for fresh n tasty food, Nice and clean place.food is very fresh and tasty.definately will go again n again

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muhammad waseem mumtaz . 2022-06-15

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We ordered food in my house and the food was spectacular. The delivery was rapid and the delivery person was really kind and always had a smile on his face. I never had food like this in my life and the food was freshly and delicious. I recommend this food to try to everybody.

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Shahzad Anjum . 2022-06-10

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Hmmm... Been here a few times, generally enjoy it but the lamb kebab didn't deliver. Was way below par, a few bits of reformed meat, and less than mile away from the curry mile. Need to do better guys.

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Paul Elkin . 2022-05-22

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We've ordered from Tokies many times and the quality is always very high. There was only one time that I ordered a pizza and the chillies were missing, but every other time the order has been exactly right. The burgers are really tasty and quite cheap for a takeaway. I really enjoy the chips which are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they go really well with the garlic mayo dip. I always get a cookies and cream milkshake which is very thick and creamy. Delivery always arrives nice and quick. I'd rate Tokies for the consistently good service and the staff are very nice too.

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Catherine Heath . 2022-04-22

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The service was fast and efficient. The food was really good and the kebabs and chips are a decent portion

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Idris Waldron . 2022-04-04

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Not sure why the reviews are high? Flavourless stale frozen food 😂 would never ever order again. Literal frozen food, you can get better from Chicago town.

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Charlotte Burke . 2022-04-03

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Tasty food really fresh. the kafta kebab was a bit more like a chopped up beef burger though , very well packaged

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Jordan Desmond . 2022-03-21

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We went to tokies super late, looking for a midnight snack, expecting it to be greasy and generally ordinary to what you’d expect of takeaways at 11.46pm. However we were pleasantly surprised as the wrap was probably one of the best wraps I have tasted (although could do with a little less salt if I’m being critical). The burger was also excellent, my friend kept on saying how it was better than Archie’s. The chips were amazing ; crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. As someone who’s quite critical, I’m surprised to find myself giving TOKiES 9/10- would recommend.

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Jungle G . 2022-01-28

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Ordered a chicken tikka kebab tonight on nan that used to be large succulent pieces of freshly grilled chicken. Tonight just dry, old pieces of chicken cut up and reheated (?). Last time for me... Shame...the star is for the nan bread.

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Vic Klasson . 2022-01-08

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It's really good. Pizzas are possibly one of the best out there, the burgers are similar to five guys and the milkshakes are decent too. I think it's really cheap as well. The person who serves on the till is super friendly too.

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Joseph Dickinson . 2021-12-12

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Brilliant service. My favourite place to order from. I've since moved from Didsbury but I still drive here for the food! The pizzas are the best

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Nick Durham . 2021-11-22

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One of the first customers when Tokies opened in Didsbury and the last few times I have ordered I have been disappointed. Ordered tonight and received a handful of chips, I actually thought somebody had been helping themselves. The chicken tikka was full of gristle. Sorry guys you really need to look at your portions. Back to old takeaway for me.

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Paula Morgan . 2021-11-13

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I strongly suspect that most of the five star reviews for this place are from family, friends or people paid/encouraged to review. The burger patties taste like the ones you’d buy at a fairground. I ordered a burger with pepperoni on it, and it was the cheapest, most tasteless pepperoni I’ve had. It was a real disappointment. Fries are fine, but quite difficult to get them wrong, so doesn’t warrant an extra star.

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Cherie Rachel . 2021-11-10

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Decided to try tokies, was a long day and didn't fancy cooking. Now, don't judge, some of us lived in Florida for 11 years and love pineapple. So upon arrival I had to wait 20 minutes outside before ordering, as the limit inside was 2 customers, but the previous customers who ordered a milkshake, waited inside. Very poor logic, staff not asking customers to wait outside after placing their order. I attempt to order my pizza, greeted by a small asian lad who literally despised my existence. I ask for a large Hawaiian pizza, the lad shouts something in his native tongue, very unprofessional and then sighs when he gets a reply back in his native tongue. Says "35 minutes".... That's it. Verbatim. So I say, "it takes 35 minutes to cook a pizza in a pizza oven?" His reply "35 minutes". I work 6 day weeks and I was starving, so I say . "Fine". While waiting outside, because I can't stand hypocrisy, multiple customers are complaining about the wait. I get motioned to come in, and get my pizza. Eating said pizza was a dreadful experience. The dough was claggy and thick, the sauce was bland, ketchup has more flavour, the cheese was at least mozzarella, but the ham and pineapple were dreadfulm the ham was like small tasteless Bologne and the pineapple was not caramelized at all. It was obviously cheap canned pineapple, not fresh, so it's too soggy to caramelize and get that lovely Hawaiian flavor. In summary in all my 15 years in Didsbury, it was the worst food I have ever had from Burton road. I binned it after 1 slice... Avoid, unless customer service, texture, flavour and quality have zero interest to you.

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Foodlover . 2021-08-17

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Best ever I had pizza here I will be back again

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sajid ali . 2021-08-12

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Staff are extremely rude! Had them swearing at me in front of my son. Would avoid at all costs

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Mr Mckenzie . 2021-07-10

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Food is very well presented, must try the peri burger

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MOHAMMED FAROOK . 2021-06-21

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An absolute disappointment, first of all they made me wait in excess of an hour and a half. When I rang at 8:50 they said food should be with me in 15-20. I rang again at 9:20 and they said 10-12 minutes. When the food did finally turn up at 9:35 my burger bun was burnt and was not edible. I rang up again and the person on the phone asked for a photo! He didn’t believe me. Anyway I sent him a photo and he said he’ll call me back. He didn’t call me and when I called back he said I can send out another burger in 30 minutes. Awful customer service.

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See See . 2021-05-15

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