Yahoo News Manchester Christmas Markets: Guide to the best food on offer in 2024
Every year hundreds of thousands of people from across the North West head to the popular Christmas Markets in Manchester.
One of the main attractions is the food on offer and this year's markets are hoping to live up to the hype with the likes of shepherd's pie loaded Yorkshire puddings, epic fruit crumbles and foot-long pigs in blankets lined up to tempt visitors, the MEN reports.
If you're a fan of melted cheese BangGa BangGa pound coin bread (£6) is an absolute must. It’s a crisp waffle-like dough that’s baked in the shape of a giant coin, filled with cheese and baked. Flavour-wise it’s a sweet and salty treat, but definitely packs a visual punch.
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For those with a sweet tooth Mr Crimble's Crumbles serve up massive servings or fruit crumble with copious - but not excessive - amounts of custard.
For the uninitiated, simply grab a bowl and choose your base of either apple and cinnamon; winter berries; or chocolate caramel brownie, then pick a crumble, then push the boat out on a range of toppings including toasted meringue and marshmallow. Regular bowls are £7.
Spice fans should head to Dine with Saira which serves up Indian street food which packs a punch. They’ve got various box combos you can buy with different curries, kebabs and rice which are all £10 each.
The chicken tikka is an absolute must, it’s both visually stunning and full of flavour. The samosas (£5) are delightfully crispy, but have a powerful chilli kick - guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly winter’s day.
Waffles don't have to be sweet as Waffle Kart proves by giving fried chicken and waffles an Asian twist. The waffle prawn (£12) toast is said to be divine with the prawns filling all the crevices perfectly. The Chilli crisp chicken sandwich (£12) is a visual feast too, with bright pink spicy mayo, green cucumber and red chilli.
La Bavette Steak Frites offers classic combination with a twist. The Bavette Steaks are cooked medium rare, but they're pretty amenable here and will cook your steak through if you ask nicely.
Have yours with chips (£10) or opt for a ciabatta (it comes with rocket and crispy onions), and simply tuck in. They also do a raclette cheese (£4), peppercorn sauce (£2.50) and wild garlic butter (£2).
Hip Hop Chip Shop have taken the humble sprout and given it a true festive flavour. You can get a portion of the green veg battered up for £6, or give yourself a real treat and add a pot of dipping gravy for £2 extra. If the thought of sprouts literally turns you green, you can get the regular fish and chips combo for £12 for medium portion or go large for £15.
