We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Cafe Begum in Manchester. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, but the food and service really stole the show. ​We ordered a variety of dishes and every single one was a hit: ​Prawn Tikka Temptation: Perfectly marinated and grilled—truly lives up to the name! ​Chicken Tawa & Chicken Biryani: Both were packed with authentic, bold flavors and the chicken was incredibly tender. ​Dal Tadka: A comforting, flavorful classic that paired perfectly with our mains. ​Oreo Milkshake: The perfect sweet finish—thick, creamy, and delicious. ​A special shoutout to our waiter, Samiuddin. He was amazing—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. It’s rare to find such a great balance of professional and warm service. ​If you’re in Manchester and looking for authentic Pakistani flavors with a modern touch, this is the place to go. We’ll definitely be back!

We recently visited this café for brunch and had a lovely experience overall. The café itself is beautifully decorated, with a modern and stylish interior that creates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It was fairly quiet when we visited, just after 1pm on a weekday, with only a handful of customers, which made for a peaceful dining experience. For brunch, we ordered the Desi Style Breakfast, the Tawa Lahore Sandwich, a side of baked beans with toast, a Kiwi & Mint drink, and a Banana & Strawberry Smoothie. The portion sizes were generous and offered excellent value for money. Everything was well cooked, full of flavour, and thoroughly enjoyable. The only slight criticism would be the presentation of the Tawa Lahore Sandwich, as I was expecting a traditional sandwich rather than a club-style presentation, but it still tasted great. The staff were friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout our visit, making us feel very welcome. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this café. The menu offers a wide variety of options to suit different tastes, the food is delicious, and the generous portions make it well worth a visit.

We recently dined here to celebrate my mum’s birthday, and I can honestly say it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place for such a special occasion. The staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire evening. They made us feel comfortable and well looked after, which really added to the overall experience. A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Momna, who went above and beyond to take care of us. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail truly made our visit memorable. The service, combined with the lovely environment, made it a celebration we will always remember. It’s clear that a lot of care and effort goes into running this place, and it really shows. We will definitely be coming back again and would highly recommend this place to all our family and friends. Keep up the amazing work and continue striving for excellence. May Allah bless you all — you truly deserve it!

The food is worth it, tasty and of great quality. Now, I do not write detailed reviews like the one below, but the food was worth it. My Family were really impressed at how authentic it was especially as they are very fussy with food. Staff members can be rude and customer service does lack at times. We ordered: -Poppadoms - the 3 chutneys it comes with, are divine. -Papri chaat (order with the grill as it makes for a great combination with the kebabs) -Begum Grill Platter - not big portion size but very juicy lamb chops & seekh kebabs, with succulent chicken pieces with -Alfredo Pasta -Nihari - Big portion size with good size tender meat pieces. Very authentic with all the Garnishing on a separate plate just how it should be! Highly recommend as this is the only place I have ever seen do this properly! Hopefully they keep this standard and quality going. -Meat Karahi -Plain Paratha - served with yogurt and carrot achar (Another great authentic touch). Crispy, flaky, not full of ghee, complimented the dishes very well -Steamed rice This was all plenty for a family of 7 (4 kids, 3 Adults). Overall, the aesthetic, ambience and food are worth a visit! Will be back again soon!