Sanskruti Restaurant

You'll find this cheerful spot on Mauldeth Road doing something genuinely exciting with vegetarian Indian cuisine. The bright, modern interior feels refreshingly upbeat, and the entirely plant-based menu reads like a love letter to regional Indian cooking – think proper South Indian dosas, fragrant biryanis, and curries that actually have depth and complexity. The weekend breakfast offerings are particularly clever, bridging traditional Indian breakfast dishes with what Mancunians actually want on a Saturday morning. Staff know their menu inside out and aren't shy about steering you towards the best combinations. It's the kind of place that converts meat-eaters without them realising they're being converted.