Shimla Pinks Manchester

Asked to mentally picture an Indian restaurant, few of us would imagine anything quite as bold and gorgeous as Manchester's Shimla Pinks. Part of a trusted chain established in 1989, this fun, funky eaterie is decked with modern furniture and art, has comfy sofa seating areas and is awash with natural light. Mixed with all this modernity are the traditional Indian values of hospitality and service. Black-clad staff are friendly, hip and helpful. A well written menu lists an enticing mix of traditional (thalis, jalfrezi, passanda), less well known (harrey masaley ka gosht) and earthy North Indian tandoori dishes - all served with fragrant basmati rice, salad, mint yoghurt sauce. Delicious. Nice vegetarian choices, and good value lunch options.