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Kala

Greater Manchester, Manchester - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Big-city bistro offering terrific value

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Nothing is too much bother for the tuned-in, courteous staff at this big-city bistro from crowdfunding supremo Gary Usher – in fact they make you feel like you are ‘part of the gang’, in a local haunt where everyone knows your name. Inside, Kala looks the part, smart but not showy, with chic forest-green banquettes, an open kitchen and a pared-back mezzanine dining room with a bar below. Knowledgeably sourced ingredients and seasonal forays define the ever-changing menu, which is all about assertive flavours from home and abroad. Sticky belly bacon with parsnip purée and sesame dukkah sauce is one way to begin, or you might prefer beetroot and Cashel Blue arancini with walnut butter. To follow, there are classics (confit duck leg, braised featherblade of beef), as well as globally inspired fish dishes such as pan-roasted cod with white onion purée, lardo ibérico, hen of the woods mushrooms and toasted hazelnuts. The kitchen is also brilliant at ...

Nothing is too much bother for the tuned-in, courteous staff at this big-city bistro from crowdfunding supremo Gary Usher – in fact they make you feel like you are ‘part of the gang’, in a local haunt where everyone knows your name. Inside, Kala looks the part, smart but not showy, with chic forest-green banquettes, an open kitchen and a pared-back mezzanine dining room with a bar below.

Knowledgeably sourced ingredients and seasonal forays define the ever-changing menu, which is all about assertive flavours from home and abroad. Sticky belly bacon with parsnip purée and sesame dukkah sauce is one way to begin, or you might prefer beetroot and Cashel Blue arancini with walnut butter. To follow, there are classics (confit duck leg, braised featherblade of beef), as well as globally inspired fish dishes such as pan-roasted cod with white onion purée, lardo ibérico, hen of the woods mushrooms and toasted hazelnuts.

The kitchen is also brilliant at the ‘simple things’: honey-baked goat’s cheese; the now-legendary truffle and Parmesan chips; carrots with smoked garlic honey; top-drawer Sunday roasts; warm spiced Eccles cakes with whipped cream. Value for money has always been high on Gary Usher’s agenda: the ‘3 for £20’ bistro menu is an absolute steal, and wines are also easy on the pocket as well as the palate.

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VENUE DETAILS

55 King Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 4LQGB

0161 839 3030

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Credit card required

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