Sultan Grill

You're walking into Manchester Road, that stretch between the town centre and Avenham that's quietly become somewhere worth eating, and Sultan Grill has that stripped-back restaurant feel — clean, straightforward, no faffing about. The kitchen knows what they're doing with a tandoor and a grill; the meat comes out properly charred and seasoned, the curries aren't dumbed down for timid palates. It's the kind of place locals come back to because the food's consistent and the prices won't make you wince. Reviews hover around 4.2 stars, which tells you people are genuinely satisfied, not just being polite.