Nila's Burmese Cafe in Trafford

Incredible food and Nila is lovely 😊

Disappointing experience. Location isn’t very central and when you get there you’re not very well welcome. There is also the stand at Kargo Mkt but again, it’s just food court experience. Hard to find the tea leaves in the traditional tea leaf salad, the food lacks taste and authenticity and even though they do reply on their social media they’re not very helpful. I was very hopeful I’d have a great culinary experience after reading the reviews here but in the end I wouldn’t recommend it to any Burmese food connoisseur

Fantastic food, wow! I love a curry, but I've never tasted anything as nice as the flavours put out here. Thank you for serving amazing food

You can't get anything better than this. Absolutely everything is delicious and affordable! She is so nice and I can guarantee you will be full and happy after having lunch here. Hands down for the pork! Absolutely a must :)

Attitude of waitress… 🤯 and the food was cold…

Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Was absolutely delicious, I had never tried burmese food before. Tamarind pork and noodle soup were delicious. Nbk is a hidden gem!

We had the amazing Tamarind Pork curry with the rice and veg combo, which I felt was perfectly sized for the price that they charge, the food was done so quickly and yet, I can honestly say that I have never had a better curry than this one in the UK! Perhaps I have a different taste palate, but I find that the specific spice and ingredient proportions of Southeast Asian curries are tastier. I adore this cuisine and I'm so glad I was able to find a Burmese restaurant in Manchester. Will be coming back for more.

We ordered a takeaway for 22 of us this week from Nila for a team work event nearby. The food was absolutely delicious, packed up so that it kept warm, ready exactly on time and the service and interaction planning it all was brilliant. Thank you Nila to you and your team

The current prices are excessively high. Despite their claim of no price increases, I vividly remember when it was £6.20, then £6.50, and even back then, the portion size felt inadequate. Notably, they use branded sriracha sauce instead of homemade, as mentioned earlier. The portions barely satisfy even a pigeon's appetite. While larger portions are available for dine-in customers for the same price, those of us with limited breaks, such as the 30-minute lunch window for workers, are restricted to the takeaway option. Moreover, a small samosa is priced at £1, which appears quite steep. Their other cafe in the Cargo Market is similarly pricey, although it does offer a more extensive selection. Despite this, we opted to dine at another food outlet. Unfortunately, in Trafford Park, people are inclined towards affordable, quick, and filling meals rather than small tasting portions.

Came here for the first time today. Was not expecting venue to be as busy at 2pm! Had 1 portion of spicy fries from here with homemade Chili and garlic sauce. They were so good we just had to order another portion! Looking forward to trying other dishes of Nila's. I'm not surprised she is busy. Well done 👏

I payed £3.95 for 3 samosa they drizzle a bit of sauce on it which was not enough to my taste. I asked if they could drizzle a bit more sauce but they refused unless I payed £2.50 extra. I refused as this is almost the price I payed for the samosa...

Great food and hospitality. My favourite spot in Trafford Park for lunch 🥣

Honestly so disappointed, really felt like a soup kitchen. We had the driest rice ever and a vegetable curry which only had chickpeas in...that's it. I was expecting at least a small variety of vegetables. My partner had steak mince and potato and only had a thumbnail sized piece of potato in the whole dish. Wasn't very enjoyable and nothing was Burmese about it. I had two bites and left it.

Hidden gem of a place tucked out of the way on Trafford Park. I had the Tamarind Porl.which was served with rice and a salad. Pork was really tender and flavourful. Price was really reasonable for lunch.

Lovely hidden gem. Great value and very tasty good. Meat, fish and veg options

Amazing!! Everything from the service to this excellent and healthy, fresh food. One of the best places I’ve eaten in England! I’m glad I found them.

Amazing food, great price and lovely atmosphere. Nila kindly helped prepare some food for our wedding and it went down an absolute treat. 10 out of 10 - if you are in the area this is a must go to for Lunch!

Lovely food, good prices, cannot vouch for how Burmese the kitchen is though as I have never been to Burma/Myanmar. So tasty.

Such a hidden gem. Well worth a trip out of the way for. I had the tamarind pork and a samosa, it was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to visit again soon.

Drove all that way to be a bit disappointed that there was only 4 curries on the menu. We were looking forward to traditional Burmese food, it says nothing on the Instagram or any other social media about how it was events only for them dishes. Maybe one day we'll be able to try these food like home, but sadly today wasn't that day

Home made food at a reasonable price.

Found this cosy little bolthole in the busy industrial heart of Trafford Park. The hearty food is freshly made, virtually straight out of the pan onto the plate - and what food! I had the chicken and lentils, my daughter had the tamarind pork and they were tasty and deeply satisfying, really just like home cooking. The cook/proprietor, Nila, was warm and welcoming and certainly went that extra mile, even offering to top up my plate! I left feeling comfortably full and pampered - what more could you ask. If you want posh dining, this is not the place for you, but if you want a comforting meal in a warm environment, this is it. I loved it and I think you would, too. An extra bonus is that it won't break the bank!

Great find. Been in twice, two different dishes, both excellent. Great alternative to usual lunches. Parking close by

Oh dear! I'll be thinking about this pork melting in my mouth all day now! I had to eat really slowly as I didn't want it to end. Could have done with more, amazing food.

Really tasty home style cooked food.

Me and my girlfriend visited today, would recommend to family and friends. Spot on.

Lovely friendly welcome. Tamarind Pork and Chicken and Potato Curry really tasty and served with rice, salad and chilli sauce. Will go back to try the other specials.

Food is spot on, Nika is lovely, very friendly and pleasant and the place is spotless, highly recommend

Amazing authentic Burmese food served fast and cheap price for the quality. The owner/chef is also very friendly and a great host when the government allows indoor eating

Saw this little place on Facebook and my curiosity was piqued ; Burmese food , a new experiment for me so off I set . Not the easiest place to find but , boy, am I glad I did.Nila was so friendly and made me the most delicious platter consisting of a chicken dish, a pork one, a vegetable one and mince and potatoes . It was served with rice and a crunchy fresh salad . I ate in but there were a few people who came in whilst I was there who told me that they were regulars and love the food. I also bought a paste to try to recreate at home and some homemade chilli sauce . I will definitely be back.

Love their spicy coconut lemon grass soup

Wow. What a gem of a place. The lunches are out of this world and make a great change to the super market sandwich deals that are not much cheaper!

Beautiful food, a little hidden gem in the middle of Trafford Park. Home cooked - Delicious!!!

Delicious hearty, home cooked food. For £5...what a bargain.

Loved this little gem from the day it opened.Fantastic curries....have tried most of them but particularly love the fish curry ( Friday special). The great service, matches the food. Nila very friendly, welcoming & loves sharing her interest/love of food. Only downside...the food is addictive, I've had to cut down to 1 or 2 visits per week!!

love this place,i try to get in once a week on different days and always have the special...very very nice tasty food, sets me up for the afternoon!

Came for lunch. Nice cafe. Very good and friendly service. But best of all was the food. We had the Thursday special (pork and chicken meatballs) and tamarind pork. Both served with rice and a salads. Both delicious. Tasty, fragrant cooking but with a lightness of touch. Lovely salad, high quality rice and flavoursome meat and spicy sauce. Ignore the negative reviews - the place is a gem.

walking past nilas,felt a bit peckish (it was lunchtime) popped in and had a really tasty curry...it was lovely...i'm in trafford park most of the time,so how did i miss this wonderful place?....deffo going in again...just the job!

Went to Nila’s for a cheeky lunch date with the wife and was very impressed with the food we ate. A very unassuming place, the food does the talking in this place. There are daily specials available, alongside some very nice staple dishes. We opted for the paneer and spinach curry and the chicken satay. We had some samosas to accompany this. Everything was delicious, and left us wanting more. We will return here in the future for sure.

The best place for lunch in the village

I heard about this lovely place from people in the office at Stockyard North. I'd not seen a Burmese cafe in Manchester. The reviews promised a good experience, and I wasn't disappointed!The cafe is quite small and busy - there's a steady stream of regular customers for takeouts.I shared the Tamarind pork, chicken satay noodles, meat samosa and the dish of the day with a friend. We were delighted with everything. The spicing was superb! Burmese cuisine is quite mild enough for a beginner.Nila is very outgoing and friendly, dashing in and out of the kitchen. Her enjoyment of cooking and her pride in it is infectious. We left with 4 generous takeaways and big smiles! We will come back for the meatballs next Thursday...

A hidden gem! Freshly made Burmese food at really reasonable prices! Well worth a visit for a casual lunch. Sit in and takeaway available. I had a Tamarind Pork Curry with rice and salad which was absolutely delicious. Will be visiting again!

The Satay Chicken is really nice and filling. Recommended!! Not had anything else as this is so nice

I love eating here. While I couldn’t comment on the authenticity, I have found everything from here so delicious and flavoursome!Everything is cooked fresh and quickly.Daily specials are great value and include an drinks and a samosa.It’s a little island of fantastic food in a sea of blandness.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung, schnell zubereitetes Essen. Und gemundet hat es auf. Minced Beef and Potatoes war das heutige Special!

Ravenous and ready for a meal, Wednesday lunchtime took me on a jaunt past the usual boring Greggs/ fish and chips choices and brought me to this wonderful hidden gem. The quaint cafe decor did not allude to the delicious food that would await me on that day. I'm not strictly vegan at all but I often go for vegan dishes for health and conscience reasons, so I asked the warm and friendly staff what they could do for me. Immediately they knew what would be right for me and were open and honest from the get go. I waited a couple of minutes for my food, had a lovely chat and then proceeded back to work. What I found when I opened the takeaway box was a joy to view, smell and of course taste. Mouth wateringly delicious chickpea curry with rice and a small garnish was more than enough to satisfy me, without the guilt that comes along with cheaper stodgy food. Along with a sensational crispy samosa and drink, for £5 it's an absolute bargain. Perhaps I won't be going everyday but with the service, staff and food I might just have to!

I come from a true Burmese family so when we heard about this cafe of course we wanted to get a taste of Home. We Took my 82yr old mum who was very much looking forward to eating dishes from her home country as she doesn’t cook anymore and there are no Burmese restaurants near by. Well, what an utter disappointment - the owner may have a Burmese name but her food is definitely NOT Burmese. Cafe is small shop with a about 3/4 small tables, some extortionately priced cooking ingredients on shelves which were clearly bought from a Chinese supermarket with increased prices. The main dishes were rice, your choice of curry from a small menu and salad - or should I say lots of salad with a side of cheap tasteless rice and a very small portion of rather dry curry. Needless to say the food was tasteless and could have been cooked by anyone. This girl has obviously seen an opportunity to call her food Burmese just because she is Burmese as no one would know if it was or wasn’t authentic. Burmese people are generous - especially with their food and respectful to the elderly, two things that this place lacks. Food is pretty standard, nothing special (god knows why people go here), portions are smaller than a child’s portion and Nila is rude and disrespectful to her customers and only interested in making money, not her customer service. The lady behind the counter (also the waitress) attempted 3 times to take our plates away before we were finished, so rude! The shop is only busy because it’s so small! The only reason I can think she has good reviews is because people don’t know what real Burmese food should be like. Definitely would not recommend this place if you want to try authentic Burmese food. However, if you want bog standard food for a rip off price (working for revenue I notice it was cash only too!) it’s definitely the place to go!!

Sublime food made by a passionate chef. Nila’s Burmese Kitchen is one of Manchester’s hidden treasures. The journey is well worth it!

A rare find. And an absolute corker. A Burmese eaterie.

Saw this place on the Internet as we are Burmese and wanted to take our eldery mother as she has stopped cooking Burmese food as she is too old now. This place sounded ideal for her to start eating it again. My sister had emailed Nila to see if we could order some food for Mum to eat at home. She said we could order in bulk and freeze it. We thought we would try the food first before we ordered it so I rang ahead today to see what dishes were available. The special of the day was fish curry so I asked the lady to reserve some and told her we were bringing my elderly Burmese mum.

great healthy food great service cooked fresh and very tasty perfect lunch time stop off great value highly recommended

We hopped off the bus at Second Avenue and walked the short way to Third Avenue to find this little gem. It was fantastic to see the terrace of shops and cafes appear around the corner.

I was visiting Trafford Park on business and Third Avenue is worth a try for lunch as it has a few independent cafe/restaurants which are a welcome break from the usual chain/fast food options at Trafford Centre and so typically on offer in business locations. Nila s was an excellent choice with a good range of freshly prepared food (I had an excellent chicken lemongrass curry) - exceptional value and served with a smile. Will definitely return and recommend you try it!