After we have tried various places to eat on a bank holiday to discover it completely booked or rude fellow workers, we have luck with our 5th attempt. it was so refreshing to be welcomed and informed, there were food available. our friends were vegan and this place had a lot of choice surprising for them! we had happy to arrive during the happy hour 2 for 1 cocktails. I chose a distinctive mojito that was made beautiful. for beginners I really wanted to taste chicken wings or the mac n cheese, but I worship bulton. When that came, it was just like the one my friend had brought back from Malawi. it was convenient to use a paper bag that offers a medium for snacks later and kitty tasty. for t...
Authentic South African flavours and excellent value for money! Our first of what will no doubt be many visits to Chakalaka was complimented by the warm hospitality of our waitress Chi, who was attentive, helpful and knew the menu in detail. The drinks were delicious and plentiful thanks to happy hour, and when the food arrived it was packed with flavour and piping hot. Genuine South African recipes well worth a try! The venue also has a great atmosphere and serves well as prime example of what Manchesters Northern Quarter has to offer! Compliments to the Chef, the bar staff and especially Chi! Thankyou so much, we will be back!
The staff was incredibly friendly, with the manager even remembering us from 6 months ago. The restaurant serves fantastic traditional South African food - full of rich flavors and calories. This is no place for small steamed vegetable plates; the food here is hearty and reminiscent of what fuels the Springbok Rugby Team. It's a must-visit for a relaxing, delicious, and laid-back evening. The atmosphere is casual, but the flavors are incredible, and the cocktails are top-notch.
incredibly friendly staff, the manager reminded us of months ago. great traditional South African foods....real hardcore calorie and taste, none of their tiny tellers of steamed vegetables here, this eating is what the jumpbok rugby team ffs built. this wonderful place is a must for a relaxing, delicous and completely relaxed evening. there are no frills, only fantastic aromas and the cocktails are supposed to die.
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food was delish. tested the macaroni starter and lamb curry pornstar. really good food, will be back to visit. the beverage menu is good and cheap. 2for1 cocktail happy hour. think it works over five. give the amarula an attempt is like a chocolate baileys. the staff was great. really chilled, relaxed mood. parking is after 8 o'clock directly there on the oldham street (on individual yellow lines,) I think.
Such an awesome place in the NQ! Superb twist on South African cuisine with more than enough to sate both ex pats and English alike. Great drinks specials with generous and well priced meals. The maize balls and chilli bites are particularly worth an order though everything is great. Friendly and attentive service too.
We ate here last week and just wanted to leave a review to say the service here is so so good. Chi is amazing, she was so thoughtful and had such a friendly and positive energy thanks for making our night! And also, thank you to Adrian who made our drinks ! Great atmosphere, lovely food and fab staff.
I'm here a couple times and it's mine and my partner happy place! the personal is always incredible, eating is to die and the drinks are dangerous delicious! I live south and we always come here when I visit! can't wait to get up here so we can get a constant supply of their amazing biltongs!
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that was great. really happy with the experience! only to note that the menus have been updated (see photos) with price changes and their website still shows the old information.
Highly recommend this place, as a South African. Sixth time here and doesn’t disappoint. Both meat and veggie platters amazing. Drink selection just the same as back home!
