Bundobust Manchester Piccadilly

You know that moment when someone suggests vegetarian Indian food and you think 'fine, I'll survive'? Forget that entirely. This place will have you questioning why anyone bothers with meat when okra fries this good exist in the world. The menu reads like a greatest hits of Indian street food - from properly spiced bhel puri that actually has some crunch to it, to aubergine that's been cooked until it's practically falling apart in the best possible way. The beer list is serious business too, with craft pints that actually complement the spicing rather than just washing it down. It gets loud and packed, especially after work when half of the city centre seems to descend, but that's part of the charm.