Bardez - Indian Street Food and Grill, Rusholme

You'll smell the charcoal grill from halfway down Wilmslow Road, and that's exactly what draws you into this spot that's nailing the street food brief better than most of its Curry Mile neighbours. The tandoor-grilled seekh kebabs have that proper smoky char, while their chaat dishes pack the tangy, spicy punch that makes your mouth water before you've even finished the first bite. Forget the fussy presentations you'll find elsewhere – this is about bold flavours and generous portions that remind you why Indian street food became legendary in the first place. The lamb karahi arrives still bubbling, and their naan comes out of the oven with those perfect charred spots that tell you someone actually knows what they're doing back there.