Restaurant Al-Madina is a Manchester favourite on the Curry Mile, known for serving proper halal food that tastes like it should. The smell of sizzling kebabs and freshly made curries drifts out onto Wilmslow Road, and there’s always a steady mix of locals, students and late-night diners grabbing a bite.

The food is full of flavour and cooked to order. The Chicken Biryani comes fragrant and generous, with long-grain rice and spiced chicken that’s tender right through. The Lamb Karahi has that punchy blend of garlic, ginger and green chillies that fans of proper Pakistani cooking look for. The Mixed Grill is perfect for sharing — loaded with Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Chops and wings, all fresh from the grill.

Restaurant Al-Madina is not fancy, but that’s the point. The focus is on good portions, fair prices and food that delivers every time. The staff are down-to-earth and quick with service, and it stays open late for when the craving hits. If you want straightforward, full-flavoured halal food in Manchester, Al-Madina restaurant always comes through.