Wah Ji Wah in Manchester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Simply the best and most authentic Indian food this side of India. I've lived in many places like New York for over 10 years, Singapore, Malaysia and more. This is by far the best Indian food I've tasted anywhere. Suffice to say it even tastes better than what I get in some restaurants in India.

Went here as part of a hen party. From start to finish it was a pleasant experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and the restaurant looked lovely! Would definitely visit again

Fantastic Indian food, good service and reasonably priced.

Excellent food & service. Authentic and contemporary decor. An hidden gem. Recommended 👍

Food and ambience is good but I have been here twice with my friends and every time we have to wait a long time for food even though the restaurant is not busy and food quantity is not value for the money as I was surprised to receive a wing and leg piece for ordering a half chicken. Management and chef has to look into this service issues.

Have been ordering online for a while, but visiting there in person with the family was totally worth it. Treated warmly by the staff, the ambience is soothing and makes you comfortable sooner. The menu is diverse with a lot of vegetarian options. We ordered Samosa Channa Chat, Lacha Aloo Tiki, Puchka, Dal Makhani and Paneer Butter Masala. Accompanied with Khameeri roti, Garlic Naan and my personal favourite Aloo Onion Kulcha. All worth it, prices are within budget, taste and presentation is superb, staff and chef did an excellent job. Special thanks to Sahil who served us with smiles and great hospitality.

This is a restaurant we were aware of but have had never been to before. We visited early on a Wednesday evening and had a wonderful time meaning it will now be visited by us many times in the future! From the moment you are welcomed into this Lovely restaurant to when you pay the bill and leave everything in between is wonderful. Just off Deansgate it is also handy for spinning fields so is extremely well located. The staff are professional, attentive and friendly and add to the evening as well. Most importantly the food is exceptional. The chef came out to see if we were enjoying our meal and it turned out he worked at the five star Taj Hotel in Delhi as a chef. The quality of the food bears testament to this and it's some of the best Indian food we've ever had. It caters well for vegetarians but also people who eat meat and the spice is just perfect. We ordered two side dishes with two main courses and every individual dish was simply top class. I've no idea how they get the flavours as deep and tasty as they do but that's what brings you back to the restaurant. it isn't expensive either and put one or two of the more expensive Indians in Manchester to shame. Its name literally Wow and you can understand why after eating here. Highly recommended.

Not good food. All the meat felt frozen and reheated. Nothing tasted fresh

Was walking around Manchester looking for food with my mum and we came across this place. It was a wednesday night and was very quiet. The service was great and staff were very helpful and accommodating. As the place is located in Manchester, the price was very reasonable as the food and drinks were very high standard. The starters and food are homemade and fresh which taste very good and there is a good size portion. Highly recommend this place ignore bad reviews.

Chicken biryani is a great choice compared to meat, a distinct Indian restaurant

We have been coming to wah ji wah for over 4 years now. It’s the only restaurant in Manchester I find amazing quality and authentic Indian food. Every time I am in Manchester and cannot dine in, I try and do a take away! We have tried pretty much everything including vegetarian and non vegetarian options and love everything. Goan fish curry is one of our favourites and the mix platter with paneer tikka. Love it.

The only place in the city we would go for a curry! Fantastic food every time - the tandoor rooster is amazing!

Came here to try their Kanda Bhaji and Bhuna Gosht, and it was a good experience. Their foods have good portion sizes and their menu offers a wide variety of curry dishes. The restaurant location was initially quite hard to find for me as it's a little bit tucked away. The service is good at the restaurant, you walk in, get seated quickly and the food also came out fast. The food here can be quite pricey as a starter, a main curry dish with rice and a drink is almost £40.

Perfect Indian cuisine and friendly staff. Tastes are authentic and advice from staff is spot on. Quite rare, even in the UK

Overall tasty however a bit pricy. Staff was attentive but not the most friendly. I enjoyed my experience but probably would prefer a bit more chatty service.

Mrs Cheddarwasp and I enjoyed a lovely Sunday afternoon meal at Wah Ji Wah yesterday. You know you are onto a winner when the restaurant has a separate vegan menu which is a big help. We even checked what wines were suitable before arriving and there are plenty. The food was amazing. We have to sample the garlic mushrooms everywhere we go...It'd be rude not to! They were gorgeous. Along with Kanda-palak bhaji and Samosa chana chaat that did us for the starters, soooo good. For the mains along with some steamed rice we opted for the Soya methi palak bhaji and the Achari baingan aloo both excellent. The staff were lovely and the place is just a great place to eat and chill. Wah Ji Wah is a place we shall definitely be returning to. There's still plenty on the menu we haven't tried. Cheers guys!

Came here tonight, 22 May, 4 of us, on a very wet and rainy Manchester evening. Everything we ordered, which was a lot, was perfect. Very tasty and big portions. Ambience was perfect as was the service. We all agreed that we'd be back again.

All food was fabulous. We were a party of three and everyone loved their food. Staff were friendly. It was all very reasonably priced. I really could not recommend this highly enough.

Atmosphere 1 because first ones in there, so impossible to judge. Food. Small plates of lovely spice, tasty, spicy, hot and fresh food. Individual tastes and plenty of vegetarian options. Lamb a bit tough, but the sauce was complimented. Poppadoms a con..jar sauces. Bland, tasteless and watered down passata. No onions or homemade lime pickle. Shame. Service is excellent, attentive and great you can see and smell your food being cooked

We were here to celebrate milestone birthdays for our friends. We ordered vegetarian and seafood for appetizers and main course. The serving plates are quite big with too small portion size making us wondering if this has been a recent change and if they are yet to change the size of the plates. Sizes of pattice, bhajiya and crab were appalling in that humongous plate. Main course items were good but not good enough for us to come back seeking more.

Food was good, but quantity was so less, Ordered a bhelpuri very disappointed with the quantity, never coming back to this place.

Is this dish available at the restaurant??

I don't like the food of Wah ji wah restaurant. And The Starter is also bad

Very nice food including street food starters. Service good and unobtrusive. Drank a mixed fruit cider which was delicious. My only criticism was the huge portion sizes, I couldn't finish it, especially the rice. Happy to reccomend it.

I go to a lot of Indian restaurants, and this was up there as one of the best. It’s a small independent place with good service and not your average range of dishes. We had some traditional street food for starters followed by a couple of mains with coconut rice, and really delicious fresh naans! Perfect.

As a woman dining alone this place was lovely (especially as it was valentines evening). The staff were attentive and made me feel welcome. I wasn't shoved to a table at the back facing the wall lol. This made me feel part of the whole evening. Now food. Poppadoms nice & crisp. The dips were delish. I don't normally enjoy mango chutney as I find it too sweet this was just right so I suspect made from scratch. Same with the yogurt dip. I opted for a selection of appetisers rather than a large curry. Oh my goodness!! The sheek kebab was massive but really tasty. The king pawns had just the right amount of spice. Aloo gobi (which is one of my favs) the potatoes & cauliflower had just the right amount of bite not overcooked & mushy and a coating of sauce so you could taste the whole dish as opposed to bland veg slathered in sauce. I had the crab cakes which personally weren't to my taste. Crab is quite a delicate taste so once combined with spicey potato for me it didn't work 🤷‍♀️. Garlic & coriander nann light & fluffy. Gorgeous pina colada. I left a happy if not full lady. Thank you !!

Food is very nice , same like a Indian test and Sahil gave us best service and he is so kind and helpful person

Now I don’t often give Indian restaurants a good review but this place simply deserves it . Freshly prepared by the excellent chef Manish who watches your face as you eat as he actually cares that you enjoy his food. First the mix starters excellent bajji and Malay tikka then the mains mouthwatering succulent lamb and plentiful chicken the tastes are amazing . Will be back bravo Manish

Everything was very close together. Tables seem to be on top of each other to the point you can hear everyone's conversations. We didn't have any cutlery or napkins on our table when food arrived. The starters where nice however the mains where sub par. Lamb was very chewy and not nice. Korma was pretty much a lemon sauce ? Do not be fooled into getting skanked with drinks like we did. 4 single Captain Morgans & cokes came to £34. On top of that our bill was slapped with a 12 % service charge. Despite the fact staff where more involved with uber eats and deliveroo orders. Failing to provide napkins and cultery twice for our meal. Livid.

The food was ok, however the staff seems to be really cold. They didnt had any smile as well when asking and seems to be in rush everytime. There was only one person ssrving all tables and delivering items and other 2 staff members behaved as they are mangers and made the experience very un common and really unpleasant. Raelly really need to work on this aspect if they need to survive in a long run.

I've eaten here a couple of times now. The first time was pretty decent, but this most recent experience has left me feeling squeamish. Walking in with a friend, we were promptly seated and asked if we wanted some poppadoms for starters. Nodding enthusiastically, these were delivered promptly with dips. The usual spicy tomato dip was possessed no spice and literally tasted of passata, the yoghurt dip didn't taste right either, like cheese as if it had gone off. Amongst my poppadoms, I also found a dark beard? Hair. My friend had had a rough day, so I didn't say anything as she seemed to be enjoying herself, so I pushed these things aside. Next, I ordered crab claws and tilapia for the main. The crab meat was tasty with dashes of mint, and the main fish was cooked well and a decent portion. My friend had ordered a fish curry , and the fish tasted fried and added in latterly to the sauce. Overall this most recent experience would not have me rushing back.

Incredible food in a small but nicely decorated restaurant. Service was quick to start but I could tell the two waiters running the whole restaurant were struggling to keep up, not their fault. I'd definitely visit again and it was refreshing to finally get a curry where if you ask for it to be hot and spicy it actually is (Madras) We were in and out with two of us in 45 minutes, you can see the kitchen from the restaurant also, it's nice to watch your food be prepared. Cocktails on offer are great also. Poppadoms, two mains, two sides, rice and naan with a cocktail each between 2 came to £67 Inc the 10% service charge. Very reasonable. Only regret is not taking photos of the food!

Was a pleasant experience absolutely lovely to take ur family out to staff were so polite would recommend going dishes were outstanding

Food is tasty, the service is quite frankly the worst I have ever experienced… it’s not just slow but they just seem to serve whoever they feel like first. There more orders going out in bags for Deliveroo than there is going to tables we had to wait an hour for our mains

Amazing food, a serious must-try in the Manchester city centre.

The service was a little patchy with the waiter being new. Food was exceptional I shared starters of Seekh and chops both delicious! The main of Chicken Jalfrezi was the best I've eaten accompanied by beautifully cooked naan bread and rice. Would not hesitate to return.

The food is great, and the staff is nice!

Came to this restaurant on their opening day and have been ever since ! Fantastic food and service ! Well done Manish and everybody at Wah Ji Wah see you in 2024

I love this restaurant. I've been coming to it for years and never disappoints. The food is interesting and tasty and the wine list is excellent. The service is on point and friendly. Last night I had crab fritters, lamb curry with naan and gulab jaman for dessert. All really good.

We came here for a special birthday after hearing good reviews. However, the experience was very appalling; the food was uncooked and when the concern was raised, there was no acknowledgment. The owner/ chef was rude and said that the food is usually made to be “undercooked” and we should have asked for it to be made well done. We had also ordered the snapper, which was also undercooked. When our bill arrived, they still proceeded to charge us for the undercooked food and added the service charge. Even overall, the food came it sightly cold. Won’t be returning and would not recommend.

Service wasn’t great ! Was too rushed ! They are not ready when it’s busy nights or weekends !

Quite expensive in terms of Indian food. Not worth the price of the food item. Quantity being very less for the price we paid. Posting this in response to reply on my review: Just to let you know I have not underrated Indian food. But ya definitely underrated the Murg Tikka masala I had from there as it didn't taste as it should be. And to be more precise not everyone wants oily food. That wasn't the meaning of the whole review. And just because you misunderstood us, we were only 2 people not 3. Last but not the least, all the customers who visit you can't provide 4 stars, and you can't make every customer happy, so just be prepared for bad reviews as well. I hope you grow more in your business but try to take inputs from your customers as well, as it is important.

Very lovely food, incredibly tasty, staff friendly and service very quick. Every dish was so tasty. Prices very affordable for the immense quality. Had a lovely time and will be back!

We regularly get takeaway from Wah Ji Wah and absolutely love the food, so decided to try eating in the restaurant too. The food was still really good (if not better) in person, however the service really let them down. We had to ask for tap water for the table three times, and in the end we were charged £5.50 for it. We also weren't given enough glasses for the table and had to ask for more multiple times. We waited for nearly an hour before they came to take our food orders. When the mains came out, one member of our party had to wait a further 5-10 minutes for theirs. There was a Christmas garland on the bar that fell onto our table twice, leaving our plates/glasses covered in glitter. One drink we received had lipstick on the glass. When we were finished we asked for the bill and fifteen minutes later still hadn't received it - when we asked again we received it with a 10% service charge already added onto the bill. Wouldn't have minded this if the service warranted it, but the standard of service wasn't high enough for a 10% tip. It was a shame because the food was so nice, but in future we might stick to takeaway only.

We were a group of 5. The restaurant was empty and the foood took ages to come. The service charge was a bit more , looking at the the level of service. The food was great but the rest was not up to mark. The level of service could be better. If not there’s no point charging service charge.

I really liked the quality and freshness of the food here. The menu is small and refined, which l like as l don’t like to browse large menus. The waiters accommodated a tweak to my starter the Wah Ji Wah platter (as l don’t eat fish so provided extra chicken instead). The starter went down fast it was delicious. The recommended mains Gosht Banjara was also delicious with garlic and coriander naan. My only negative was I’d have liked a little more lamb with the more than ample sauce. I ordered another naan to finish off the sauce and it arrived super quick. Service was excellent and attentive. Highly recommended.

The food is top rate. They have a vegan/vegetarian menu though unfortunately was told that this was only available online. Mentioned to 2 waiters to say that it would be better to be integrated into the main menu or given separately with the main menu as an alternative and they took this constructive criticism onboard. Overall however the food is of a very high standard.

Superb meal and one of the best Indian meals I've ever had.

Merci c'était très savoureux, bonne quantité, service rapide et personnel accueillant ! Nous reviendrons lors de notre prochain voyage sur Manchester.

Stunning Indian food, amazing burst of flavours with each and every bite.

Nice and cozy restaurant, polite staff, and great food ! Don’t be afraid to order spicy items; they are not that spicy.

A nice, small independent restaurant, a nice feel, friendly staff and delicious food 😊 very reasonable in price too.

Really nice and reasonably priced wine list! Good portion sizes as well Nice and cosy atmosphere..Will definitely return !

Food was good, but the atmosphere seemed somewhat lacking. I'd probably go again as the food was good, but not exceptional

Arrived for dinner at 6.30 and there were several tables already there and lots of takeaways going out. Very attentive service and the food was delicious from the poppadoms and accompanying sauces to the light, fluffy naan bread and the hot but full of flavour Ghost Banjara. Will definately be returning when next in Manchester.

Excellente nourriture, les plats sont tellement savoureux et parfaitement épicés !!! Super service également

Excellent restaurant, elegant food and really good service

We ben this place the food is rubbish and service is poor don’t go there

The restaurant was small but that didn't disappoint us with the food and service. Excellent attentive staff with good knowledge of the food they serve. Highly recommended.

Good stuff, tasty, original Indian cuisine

Excellent.. One of the very few places which serve good Indian food in manchester. The taste took us back literally to India. We tried samosa chat, vada pav, papad, Paneer tikka in starters and had Paneer chilli masala, subji miloni and different breads. To our pleasant surprise all the dishes were made well and tasted amazing. The ingredients seemed fresh and we enjoyed our meal. The curries were made spice in our request and they were on point. Full 10/10. The service was fast and friendly which is another good point. We will surely revisit.

Very, very highly spiced food, ordered a chicken curry n it was hotter than the surface of the sun,powder hot, no sight of a fresh chilli, cardamon pops or cloves. Left it

I've been dining at Wah-Ji-Wah on and off for a few years and rate it highly. The menu has changed slightly from the last time I visited, so I tried a couple of the new dishes. Both the crab starter and roast lamb curry main were fantastic. The naan is always light and delicious. I thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

The restaurant is small but very smart and cosy. The service is impeccable and very efficient. We had a platter to share, and everything on there was delicious. The mains were good too, and my daughter loved the breads.

Delicious food, impeccable service and very reasonable prices. 10/10 recommend, a hidden gem

I ate at this place recently and the food was awesome. The flavour of the food was great and tasted just like food back in India. The staff we very friendly and helpful and were really welcoming. The atmosphere was great. I will definitely be going back there to eat.

We both like a good curry and Wah Ji Wah did not disappoint on that score – both of our main dishes had a good balance of flavour and spice, and we enjoyed the poppadom dips as well. Despite visiting on a quiet evening, there were a few issues with the service though – we had to ask 3 times for tap water and were given a garlic naan when we’d ordered a plain one. We were also rather surprised to see a service charge added automatically to the bill and to be asked to pay the bill in cash, rather than by card. These were all minor issues though – the food was good enough for us to be happy to go back another time.

We love curry and on this visit to Manchester we looked for an Indian restaurant close to our hotel, the Lowry. This place is a five minute walk, quite small and with an open kitchen to see the chef cooking your food. The place was spotless and service excellent to complement the food which was outstanding. We chose from the small but varied menu and everything was a delight for the tastebuds. How we wish we had a restaurant like this where we live!

Great quality food, very flavoursome and clearly based on an excellent knowledge of Indian Cuisine. Very good value based on quality of food.

Cracking meal, really tasty dishes. Staff were really good also

We went for the mixed starter, lamb and duck for the main course. Really excellent service with equally delicious food. We really could fault anything about the experience and will be back

Went with my daughter on a Saturday evening, waiters and service were polite, attentive and helpful. The restuarant is well presented and clean. Food was very good, popadoms to start then my daughter had chicken tikka masala and I chose Lamb rogan josh, we shared a rice and a naan bread which the waiter advised and it was enough. Will definately go back and make more of an evening of it.

Not bad just a little bit expensive

Unbelievably good food - the bombay aloo was unlike any other I had, absolutely incredible. If you enjoy Indian food, Wah Ji Wah is an absolute must. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff too!

If you're into Indian food, you absolutely must go here! This was objectively the best curry I've ever had.

Had takeout and the food was top notch, everything tasted fresh and was still hot. I had the paneer masala and it was delicious. Can’t wait to dine in next time!

Great place for Indian food. Do try the Dal Makhni there. The waiters were very helpful.

I didn't wait until I finished my dinner woooooww just wooow what an amazing delicious food I eat here this is a greeting from Saudi Arabia to the chief and his team Thank you so much you all made my night 🙏🤍😍😍😍😍😍😍😭😭😭😭😭

Outstanding little Indian, you know you've hit jackpot when you walk in here. Super friendly staff and amazing food. Can't wait to go back soon. Loved it

Terrific meal full of flavour and expertly made by the head chef. Black Dahl and murgh were excellent. Small, clean, smart well managed restaurant. Will be going back.

Simply outstanding, in a great setting, nice wait staff, and everything cooked to order, taste everything that's in the dishes. Ive been a few times, and its always consistent. Order the lamb chops for a really special treat.

Great food, thought this was the best onion bhaji I've ever had. My partner thought so too. The curry was exceptional.

Very flavorful food- do try the ragda tikki in starters- that was the best I ever had( being from Delhi, that's a tall claim). The menu is also wow extensive, with items I have only found here- the karela is also made with love, of you fancy a little bitter in your palette.

Small restaurant..seating of around 15 or 20...more like a . Straight line. Usual options are present but will rate less for authentic Indian.

Great food but service was very slow 2 Hours wait for food

Very good city centre Indian restaurant

Restaurant was quiet initially, seated straight away, friendly staff and quick service. Introduced a friend to Vada Pav which was of a good standard and enjoyable. Main course of Gosht Bansara, with Garlic Naan and Raita, very enjoyable. Fresh with great flavours. Not as hot...

Wow! The flavors were delicious and balanced. The portions were generous. In the Netherlands I have not come across such a good Indian restaurant. This is the kind of restaurant and food that completes your memory of a city. Thank you!

Unfortunately, quite quiet when I arrived, but was a bit early. A modern restaurant with clean lines. A warm welcome on arrival including from head chef. I started with the mixed platter, which was superb; particularly the very firm red snapper. Crispy and hot in...

If you're in Manchester, this is a fantastic spot to check out. The food is delectable and the service is lightning-fast. The curries are particularly noteworthy for their distinctive flavor, and the staff are friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend it.

Nice, authentic Indian cuisine. Pav bhaji, tadka dal, chicken jalfrezi, naan and tandoori roti were excellent. I thought the tandoori chicken could have been better. Service was fast and second to none. Price was reasonable for a city centre location.

Flavoursome food, great selection of vegetarian dishes. Small, selective menu which we liked. Spinach and potatoes one of the best we’ve had! Service was polite and efficient.

I went to this place 2-3 times for takeout and dine in. Pretty decent (wouldn’t say the best Indian food, but yeah definitely 3.9/5). What I didn’t like is the service, not the housekeeping but the ATTITUDE of the waiters, really cold behaviour, not very warm or welcoming. And I noticed this behaviour only towards the asian customers (Indians tbh). Try having waiters who can smile for the customers, the whole time me and my friends sat as if we’ve done something wrong. Really Bad!

Excellent food. First time here and won’t be the last!

The food was good apart from a few complaints. The first being that one peice duck was quite tough and overcooked. The second being the extortionate price of a Chapatti each which at £3.75 was more expensive than the naan so the bill definitely creeps...

Time: Saturday pm. Order:samosa chaat / chicken wah ji wah / dum ki biryani with Prawn. Service and armosphere are excellent. The dishes are delicious. Samosa slightly hot and biryani needs more cooking as the rice was not done yet. Though the prawns were fresh. Next time, I might order the murg tikka masala because the garcon recommended it.

Fantastic food - great flavours and portion sizes were just right. Lovely friendly staff as well. Would highly recommend!

Portions a little small but we loved the food! Aloo gobi was my favourite 😍

Food is absolutely delicious. Service is a bit slow but the taste makes up for it. ❤️

If your looking for an Indian restaurant with great food and great service then this is the place to go. Service was very friendly, orders were taken quickly and the food was cooked to perfection.