Our Journal

The season has changed and Manchester got a little chilly this week, but don’t panic! Our Autumn Winter specials are here to raise your spirits and delight your tastebuds. We have a selection of special starters and main courses available in October and November plus some delicious new desserts and halal brunch items to devour. […]

Embark on a magical journey as Zouk’s Christmas decor returns! The restaurant is transformed into a winter wonderland decorated with opulent white and gold Christmas decor. At our entrance, immerse yourself in the festive cheer, greeted by the majestic presence of two grand toy nutcrackers. Venture through an Arabian inspired archway filled with a dazzling […]

Our celebration cakes are now available to order 365 days a year. The Celebration Cake menu has 8 flavours to choose from and each cake is available in 3 different sizes. Zouk require 24 hours notice for celebration cakes and they can be ordered to enjoy at the restaurant as part of your meal or […]

Tandoori King Prawns are a very popular Indian starter. Originating in the Punjab, this dish makes an impressive starter or can be served with an array of accompaniments for a spectacular main course. Traditionally this dish would be cooked in a clay oven or tandoor. However, it’s easy to replicate the flavours at home with […]

Who doesn’t love a delicious butty for brekkie?! Our Manchester restaurant is offering diners an amazing selection of the best breakfast sandwiches in Manchester. Grab one now to eat in or take away! There is something to suit every taste with virgin eggs, spicy Indian style scrambled eggs or a delicious fried egg and chorizo […]

Call us biased but Zouk desserts are the one thing we cannot get enough of! Our pastry chef Umesh has created a new collection of a la carte desserts prepared to order. This deliciously indulgent selection of sweet treats compliments Zouks’ range of freshly made cakes and luxurious ice creams which are on display in […]

Summertime has finally arrived and the Zouk Summer specials are here! We’re celebrating summer at Zouk with a selection of delicious regional dishes from all over the Indian sub-continent. Join us for lunch or dinner and delight in trying some decadent dishes from Lucknow or delicious delights from Lahore and beyond. There are two special […]

Chaat masala is a wonderful Indian spice blend, which is typically used to enhance the flavour of chaat – a term used to describe savoury snacks, often sold by street food vendors in India and other parts of South Asia. Ever wondered what gives pakoras and samosas their delicious yet uniquely distinct flavour? Chaat masala […]

At Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, we believe in celebrating life’s simple pleasures, and what could be more delightful than indulging in coffee and cake while catching up with friends and family? Our talented new Dessert Chef, Omesh, has curated an exquisite selection of desserts, each paired perfectly with our artisanal coffees. Here are 11 […]

Manchester’s favourite halal brunch and breakfast restaurant just got even better! We’re delighted to announce that our new breakfast and brunch sharing platters are now available. Featuring all our best-loved dishes from our extensive brunch menu, the platters are on offer 8am to 3pm Monday to Saturday and from 8am to 12 noon on Sundays. […]

Set in the heart of Manchester, Zouk is famed for its delicious food and lively atmosphere. There is always something going on at our restaurant, whether it’s our delicious halal breakfasts, tasty lunch tiffins or popular Sunday roasts. For those who prefer to dine in the evening, Zouk is the best late-night restaurant in Manchester […]

The Zouk Tiffin Delivery has landed in Manchester! We are delighted to announce that for the first time ever our much-loved lunch-time Tiffin is now available for delivery around Manchester City Centre. Order one for your lunch every Monday to Friday in just a few minutes on our website. It’s delicious, simple and eco-friendly and […]

Garam masala is one of the world’s most well-known and used spice blends. Directly translated from Hindustani as ‘hot spices’, the garam masala blend often includes a mix of spices such as coriander, cloves, star anise, chilli, black pepper, bay leaves, nutmeg and cardamom. Don’t be fooled by the name though, garam masala brings a […]

Hey brunch lovers! We have some great news to share – we’re super excited to tell you about our new halal Brunch Menu at Zouk! Get ready for a food adventure like no other as we introduce a bunch of new yummy dishes along with some of our old classics. Manchester’s best spot for halal […]

We are delighted to bring back our halal brunch & breakfast menu. This menu features an array of exciting new dishes, as well as old favourites such as our famous Bollywood Benedict making a welcome return! As is the case with all of our menus, our breakfast and brunch options are fully halal. We offer […]

Indian food is renowned for its bold and diverse flavours, which has led to it becoming one of the most loved cuisines around the globe. Whether you prefer sizzling chicken tikka skewers, a spicy lamb jalfrezi, or a fragrant lentil dahl, there really is something for everybody when it comes to Indian cuisine. How can […]

Zouk’s Best Vegan Dishes including Popular Starters, Mains and Sides  At Zouk, we have a wide selection of vegan dishes on the menu all year round. From classic starters and sides to our own signature vegan dishes like Vegetable Biryani. Our Favourite Indian Vegan Starters Mango Salad – A zesty salad with sweet mango, crunchy […]

Many people around the globe aim to live a healthy lifestyle, whether through demanding exercise programs or strict dieting plans. Some of the most popular health trends over recent years include keto dieting, paleo dieting and even intermittent fasting. However, one often overlooked means of achieving a healthier lifestyle is by opting for halal meat […]

Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK. After all, who doesn’t love a good Tikka Masala on a Saturday night, with a couple of popadoms to boot? However, Indian cuisine has wrongly been criticised in recent years, carrying a reputation for being high in sugar and saturated fats due to […]

During Coeliac awareness week we decided to create a blog with everything you need to know about gluten-free dining options at Zouk. We’ve got a roundup of some of our favourite gluten-free starters and main courses and a few tasty side options that make the perfect substitute for a gluten fuelled naan bread. We take […]

We take allergies and special dietary requirements very seriously at Zouk and are constantly reviewing our processes to try and create the best possible experience for our customers. All of the big 14 allergens are detailed on the menu pages of our website.  Simply look underneath the product description where you can see the allergens […]

Ahead of this year’s Eid celebrations Zouk Head Chef, Mangal Rawat, has shared his tips on how to best prepare and cook whole roast lamb raan. Making the perfect table centrepiece for your Eid celebrations, this lamb raan roast recipe is tender, and aromatic, creating a truly sensational culinary experience for you and your guests. […]

When Zouk celebrates Eid al-Adha we don’t do it by halves.  This year we’re celebrating with our halal Indian-style Sunday Roast.  Eid plans always come together at the last minute and this year falls on Sunday 16th June – the same day as the UK celebrates Father’s Day. As usual we’ll be open all day […]

It’s summertime and we’ve got a whole host of delicious new dishes to get you in the mood for some sunshine and good times. Our new summer menu is finally here with the perfect blend of authentic Indian and Pakistani dishes, Spectacular Ind-Chinese fusion dishes and some much-loved favourites we’ve reinvented with a special Zouk […]