CafeManchester

My Karak Chaai

4.1/ 5 · 1,217 reviews
  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
Address104 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M14 5AJ, United Kingdom
Contact+44 161 989 7781
Opening hoursMonday · 10:00–1:00
Price range£1–10

Menu, ordering & reservations

Services & amenities

46
01

Service options

Outdoor seating
Yes
Curbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
On-site services
Yes
Takeout
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
02

Offerings

Coffee
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Prepared foods
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
03

Dining options

Breakfast
Yes
Brunch
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Table service
Yes
04

Highlights

Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
05

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
No
06

Payments

Credit cards
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
07

Parking

Free parking lot
Yes
Free street parking
Yes
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Yes
08

Crowd

College students
Yes
Family-friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
09

Children

Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
10

Planning

Accepts reservations
Yes
11

Amenities

Restroom
Yes
12

Atmosphere

Casual
Yes
Cozy
Yes
Trendy
Yes
13

Popular for

Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes

Categories and services

  • Cafe
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Family restaurant
  • Halal restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Tea house

Customer reviews

4.1 / 51,217 reviews
5 690
4 233
3 104
2 62
1 128

Review topics

  • karak chai 78
  • desi 42
  • paratha 39
  • donuts 34
  • pink tea 23
  • milk cake 18
  • chaiiwala 11
  • portion sizes 9
  • nihari 8
  • naan 6

Available reviews: 15

Google · 1
5 / 5
My Karak Chai on Manchester’s Curry Lane features a modern and tradiotional decor that really stands out. The interiors are clean, welcoming, and perfect for meeting with friends or enjoying a cup of chai. The authentic flavors of chai and savory add to the experience, though por…More reviews
My Karak Chai on Manchester’s Curry Lane features a modern and tradiotional decor that really stands out. The interiors are clean, welcoming, and perfect for meeting with friends or enjoying a cup of chai. The authentic flavors of chai and savory add to the experience, though portions are modest and it can get busy at peak times. Despite that, the inviting atmosphere and contemporary design make it a top spot for chai lovers in Manchester.
Meal type
Other
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Kid-friendliness
yes
Wheelchair accessibility
yes
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Food
5
Service
4
Atmosphere
3
Owner response

Hello Pawandeep, It’s a pleasure to hear you enjoyed the blend of modern and traditional decor at My Karak Chaai, along with our authentic chai flavours. We take pride in creating a welcoming space that’s perfect for catching up with friends while savouring those classic tastes. Our team works hard to keep everything fresh and inviting despite busy times. If you visit us again, be sure to try our Raja G popular milkshake—a delightful treat with kinder bueno, strawberries, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and Cadbury’s crumbled flake that many guests love. We’d be happy to welcome you back soon for another relaxing experience on Wilmslow Road. Kind Regards, My Karak Chai Management Team

Google · 2
5 / 5
This chai shop is amazing! The chai is warm, tasty, and full of flavor. There are many choices, and each one is delicious. The desserts are fresh and sweet, perfect with the chai. The place is cozy, and the staff is very friendly. A great place to relax and enjoy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 3
5 / 5
Amazing experience all round. Value for money, great tasting food and friendly service. First time here but absolutely loved the place. Toilet was very clean as well and the aesthetics of place was beautiful. This place has a nice vibe and well worth a visit. 💚❤️ Love the ludo tables as well. 👌🏼
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
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Google · 4
5 / 5
What an incredible place! The food is delicious (especially nihari) - it tastes exactly like the food back in Karachi, and anyone who knows food, knows that reaching a Karachiite’s standards is almost impossible. The atmosphere is lovely with beautiful desi decor, music and ludo …More reviews
What an incredible place! The food is delicious (especially nihari) - it tastes exactly like the food back in Karachi, and anyone who knows food, knows that reaching a Karachiite’s standards is almost impossible. The atmosphere is lovely with beautiful desi decor, music and ludo board tables! Very unique. As for service, we had the most friendly staff serving us. A man by the name of Ali Malik was very kind and helpful, and we will definitely be coming back here as regular customers in future!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 5
5 / 5
Lovely open plan shop. Nice and spacious. Not claustrophobic. There's plenty of seating and amazing decor. Ordered 2x karak chai and 2x milk cake. All were fresh and tasted delicious. Tea was nice and hot, milk cake was so lovely. But only downside; they're a bit pricey. Paid almost £20 for my meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Donuts, Pink Tea, Keema Chips, Churros
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 6
5 / 5
Ordered the apna breakfast and chana puri for me and the mrs which was lovely. Great portion sizes.
Meal type
Breakfast
Reservation
Reservations not required
Special events
No special event
Kid-friendliness
Child chairs available
Price per person
£10–20
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hello Amir, It's wonderful to hear you and the mrs enjoyed the apna breakfast and chana puri, especially with portion sizes that hit the spot. We take pride in crafting authentic flavours that bring a little taste of Pakistani street food right here on Wilmslow Road. Next time you visit, consider trying our Raja G popular milkshake – it's a rich blend of kinder bueno, strawberries, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and Cadbury’s crumbled flake that many guests love. We hope to welcome you both back soon. Kind Regards, My Karak Chai Management Team

Google · 7
5 / 5
I used to order a lot from their shop the last few months. Specially their breakfast menu as it’s quite reasonable price wise and their portions are very generous. It was great being able to visit the actual shop a few days back. The service is good. You order and pay at the till…More reviews
I used to order a lot from their shop the last few months. Specially their breakfast menu as it’s quite reasonable price wise and their portions are very generous. It was great being able to visit the actual shop a few days back. The service is good. You order and pay at the till before being given a number to pick a seat with. They bring you the food once it’s ready. They’ve a good menu and the service is quite fast. The atmosphere and vibe is definitely worth going in person for with all the Bollywood songs playing in the background at all times.
Google · 8
5 / 5
I visited for a cup of Karak chai, and it was absolutely delicious! The chai had the perfect blend of spices and sweetness – rich, creamy, and full of flavor. I also had breakfast, and it was super tasty, just like a homemade meal. Everything was fresh and comforting, making it t…More reviews
I visited for a cup of Karak chai, and it was absolutely delicious! The chai had the perfect blend of spices and sweetness – rich, creamy, and full of flavor. I also had breakfast, and it was super tasty, just like a homemade meal. Everything was fresh and comforting, making it the ideal way to start the day. What really made my visit memorable was the incredible staff. The lady serving today was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She took the time to explain etc and make sure I was completely satisfied with my order. Her warm personality and genuine care truly enhanced the experience. If you’re looking for amazing chai, a delicious breakfast, and top-notch service, this place is definitely worth a visit!
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£20–30
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hello Samu, Reading your excellent feedback about our karak chai and breakfast truly makes us proud. It’s wonderful to hear the chai’s spice blend and creaminess hit the mark, and that you found the breakfast fresh and comforting. Our team takes great care in crafting each cup and dish, so it’s lovely to know you felt welcomed by our staff’s genuine warmth. Next time, we’d love for you to try our mooli paratha—spiced radish stuffed in a paratha—which many guests enjoy as a delicious treat alongside their chai. We hope to welcome you back soon at My Karak Chaai. Kind Regards, My Karak Chai Management Team

Google · 9
5 / 5
Nice ambiance and good food. We tried Omelette breakfast and Halwa Puri Breakfast. Both were delicious but wasnt expecting frozen parathas with omelette. Thought they would serve freshly made parathas. Karak Chai with saffron was outclass. Only four tables (including ours) were occupied but still took a while for food to come. But yeah, would definitely go again to try their street food option.
Google · 10
5 / 5
Went for breakfast with my friend. The place is pretty big, adequate seating, with booths and separate tables. It was a weekday, so the place was empty when we went in. It did start filling up as we left. We ordered an Apna Breakfast each, Samosa Chaat, and French toast to share. The service was good and the food was nice. Would go again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 11
5 / 5
Honestly best karak chai in manchester. Absolutely love the service there and the amazing staff ill get onto that later. First off all the karak chai bangs 0.19p cheaper for large good value. Ask for 1 pump cinnamon if your feeling cheeky makes it next level. I got the tiramisu a…More reviews
Honestly best karak chai in manchester. Absolutely love the service there and the amazing staff ill get onto that later. First off all the karak chai bangs 0.19p cheaper for large good value. Ask for 1 pump cinnamon if your feeling cheeky makes it next level. I got the tiramisu absolutely banging. Not dry not too coffee not too sweet. Was very good however could be abit bigger 👀. Mango lassi was proper was fresh. Overall food and drink was very good. Onto the service. My cashier was Saba. Genuinely the nicest and most enthusiastic worker ive met. She didnt treat you like a customer she treated you like a friend. Gave very good recommendations on the menu and gave good convo 😂 Thank you my karak chai will defo be back again. -Aryas
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 12
5 / 5
One of my best experiences in Manchester. Best combo to try: Churros with Kadak Chai ... absolutely delightful. Everything we had was amazing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£50–60
Vegetarian options
Plenty
Dietary restrictions
Halal
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes
Google · 13
5 / 5
Just been for breakfast with the family. Really nice seating for families. Table was clean and not cluttered. Ordered breakfast and halwa puri with milkshake and karak chaii. Staff were really friendly too. Really tasty parathas (not the supermarket frozen type), dhaal and omelet…More reviews
Just been for breakfast with the family. Really nice seating for families. Table was clean and not cluttered. Ordered breakfast and halwa puri with milkshake and karak chaii. Staff were really friendly too. Really tasty parathas (not the supermarket frozen type), dhaal and omelettes were flavoursome too. Star was the karak chai which was not too strong with spices and right amount of sweetness. All in all a great place to grab tasty lunch!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Kid-friendliness
Children had space to move about in open space, which allowed them to mingle and make friends too.
Price per person
£1–10
Recommended dishes
Pink Tea
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 14
5 / 5
Thank you Zara for the great service today. You were attentive, polite, and made the whole dining experience smooth and enjoyable. Really appreciate your friendly attitude and attention to detail!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Price per person
£1–10
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hello Ahmed, It’s wonderful to hear that Zara made your visit so smooth and enjoyable with her attentive and polite service. We’re glad her friendly attitude helped enhance your dining experience at My Karak Chaai. Our team takes pride in making every guest feel welcome. If you haven’t yet, do try our halwa puri next time—it's a delightful traditional dish we think you'll enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards, My Karak Chai Management Team

Google · 15
5 / 5
A tea cup fell, leaving a mess on the table and on the floor. They offer a complimentary cup of tea and carefully clean the area. We were truly taken aback by their generosity. Thank you so much for your kindness 💝.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–1:00
Tuesday
10:00–1:00
Wednesday
10:00–1:00
Thursday
10:00–1:00
Friday
10:00–2:00
Saturday
10:00–2:00
Sunday
10:00–1:00

Find us

Manchester

104 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M14 5AJ, United Kingdom
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Questions & answers

1
01Can you study in this coffee shop? Do you have a strong Wi-fi?
No not enough space

Location details

street
104 Wilmslow Rd
postalCode
M14 5AJ
plusCode
FQ3G+9C Manchester, United Kingdom