Reviews Bundobust Manchester Piccadilly

Loved the vibe at this restaurant! Really excellent for those who love food, love an atmosphere, but hate pretentiousness. It felt so welcoming as soon as we walked in. Our favourite was the burger, we wished we ordered one each. Could have done without the extra bread, however this didn’t matter when we ate it all. 😂

Sunday lunchtime @ 1:30pm My first time trying Bundobust; I’m aware that this is a chain restaurant with several in many cities (2 apparently in Manchester alone, though this one doesn’t have the brewery!) Wasn’t expecting such a unique and ‘street food’ vibe as you walk down the stairs to this venue. Was promptly sat down albeit alongside a bench of other diners; street food style, I guess? I wasn’t expecting an order-at-the-bar setup but it was all pretty straightforward. Provide table number, order food and drink and wait for the drinks to take back to the table. The beer was good! The Bundobust own Python is refreshing with a hoppy, sweet aftertaste. The food arrived around 20 mins after ordering and everything was provided on paper bowls/plates for that authentic street food feel. The taste of the dishes were really good, the portions were a little lacking but I would say it opens up for you to try different things. It’s more like Indian tapas and they encourage you to order 2-3 dishes each. The paneer tikka was really good with the paneer having a bite to it, without crumbling away. It’s skewered with mushrooms and peppers but would have liked to see more variety of vegetables in it! The Chole Saag was nicely spiced and they recommend to pair it with the Cobis nu Shack, which was a cold vegetable dish akin to slaw with some vinegar acidity and sweetness from white raisins. The highlight of the meal was the Bhaji’s (and Bhaji burger!) which were very well seasoned and perfectly fried with little ‘oily’ residue you get often with them. I only dock a star as the service was very aloof and would have been nice to have been given a ‘thank you, goodbye!’ as we left. It seemed they wanted to just get the tables cleaned and rotated for the next customer!

Second of the two bundobust in manchester, again you walk down some stairs to get in. Some craft beers on tap, prices for beers are a bit expensive. I didn't have food , but lots of people were eating there veggie food.

I’ve seen this chain pop up throughout the UK and i thought it was time to try it out. Myself and my partner decided to try out their express lunch menu which consisted of the choice of 2 dishes (each) out of 8 options. The options we went for were Sprout Bhajia (christmas menu), Bundo Chaat, Raghda Pethis and Chole Saag. We also ordered the Vada Pav. However, I wouldn’t of recommended the Vada Pav as it was wayyyyyy too salty. The options on the express menu were really nice. The Sprout Bhajia was better than i expected, crispy and super flavourful. The Bundo Chaat was quite surprising aswell - I’m used to chaat being quite soggy once the yogurt is layered ontop but the samosa pastry was still crunchy and flaky. The Chole Saag was very similar to normal Chole Bhatura, I didn’t see much saag in it. It was very rich in flavour though. The Raghda Pethis was okay. Nothing to write home about. Overall, I’m pleasantly impressed. I would revisit in the spring or summer where they’ve added new items so I could try more seasonal items.

I've popped in here a few times for a quick cheeky pint but had never tried any of the victuals until this week. Walking down the steps you will open doors to find multiple long benches where after being seated get ready for a massive choice of beer and vegetarian dishes. For food I ordered the okra fries, a veggie pattie in a bun and some paneer falaafel? I was torn between a few beers so while ordering the food a member of staff graciously let me try a few such as the mango lassie beer, a Chaitro stout and a pineapple and coconut beer. Sitting back down the food arrived promptly and tasted fresh and delicious. The bun was quite spicy which I adore but just as a warning to those that don't like too much spice. Overall a really nice atmosphere, terrific service and great quality food for fair prices.

Bundobust is one of those places where you go hoping for some nice food and but end up walking back home not just with nice food , but also amazing beer making a merry with food in your tummy! They have a variety of Indian flavoured beers for you to try , all from £7-£11 ! They are very upfront right before you order telling you to order more since the quantity served is less. It makes absolute sense since they are more focused in quality over quantity , and in all due respect your taste buds can’t thank them enough for it. Their fritters are an absolute must , and so is their vadapav to fill you up nice. And pick any beer from the counter , and you can’t go wrong there, since almost 2-3 ones I tried were perfect for me. Also a good place to go on a date , with nice vibes. Ensure to get a reservation on weekends to avoid rushes :)

Retro styled Indian restaurant with delicious veg food options. Good service and atmosphere with a background of bollywood retro songs. Affordable price. Neat and clean washrooms.

Great tasty food, good beer, good atmosphere, cool place.

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent Indian street food snacks to binge.

Great food. Went with my younger brother and we had the vegan sharing platter for 2 people which was really good value for £31. Our only downside was we were squashed in on a small bench with other people and it felt a bit weird being in so close proximity to strangers. Still great food and good value for money though.