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Deliveroo is giving away FREE food to celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 20th January 2023

Deliveroo has teamed up with some of the UK’s most popular Asian restaurants to give away free food this weekend in celebration of Chinese New Year 2023.

Chopstix, YO! Sushi, Thaikhun, and Sushi Daily are just some of the popular chain restaurants to have joined forces with the food delivery company to give away free food in celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, so that hungry customers across Greater Manchester can start the Lunar New Year feeling luckier than ever. 

With over 20,000 Asian restaurants on the platform, and a wide range cuisines like Chinese, Thai, and Japanese to choose from, Deliveroo is a go-to all year round.

But this Chinese New Year, foodies have got even more of a reason to get their orders in.

Deliveroo is giving away FREE food to celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend / Credit: The Manc Eats

The food delivery company says its data has revealed that some of the most-ordered Asian dishes from the platform are Katsu curries, pad thais, chicken chow meins, and pork belly ramen, with some of the top sides being egg fried rice, prawn crackers, and miso soup – but a freebie or two to go along with those orders wouldn’t go a miss, right?

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From free gyozas and tofu skewers worth £7, to complimentary spring rolls, fruity bubble tea, and so much more, Deliveroo customers tuck into some free food with every order when they spend £30 or more from any of the participating restaurants.

The limited-time offer is currently live, and is running over the Chinese New Year weekend right through to Tuesday 24 January.

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Speaking on the exclusive Chinese New Year offers this weekend, Sheng Goh – Head of Chinese Category at Deliveroo – said: “We hope free items from our partners will bring some added excitement to customers celebrating the Lunar New Year at home.

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“Whether it’s a free bubble tea or gyoza’s on the house, we hope to bring you some extra good fortune when delivering mouth-watering meals from your favourite Asian restaurants.”

Customers just need to head to the Deliveroo app or online to make a tasty saving.

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Manchester cafe Idle Hands mobbed by huge swarm of bees who took over outdoor tables

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Idle Hands being swarmed by bees.

One of the Northern Quarter’s most popular cafes had an unusual issue on Saturday afternoon, when tens of thousands of bees paid a visit.

It seems the swarm of bees had got wind of Idle Hands’ legendary pies and took over one of the venue’s outdoor tables.

The cafe had to call in a local beekeeper after the busy insects rendered their outside space too risky for customers to use.

Incredible photos captured by local photographer Andrew Stuart and shared by the cafe show a jaw-dropping mass of the insects congregating beneath a table.

The cafe, on the corner of Dale Street and Tariff Street, was saved by the Manchester Honey Company, who humanely scooped them away to safety.

Idle Hands wrote on Instagram: “So, fun day at the shop today, with thousands of bees moving home and deciding to drop in on our shop and cluster under one of our tables (now forever to be known as the bee table) whilst on their journey.

“Massive thanks to @manchesterhoneycompany for coming and safely taking them away to a far more suitable home. And to @andrewstuart1 for capturing the event so well!”

They had previously posted on their stories: “Erm, anyone know what we do about this??? Swarm of thousands out of nowhere.”

Manchester Honey Company said: “This swarm landed @idlehandscoffee in Manchester and was collected by @manchesterhoneycompany. The bees were so friendly and calm and we were so well looked after by the friendly staff.

“The bees were collected from under a table and put in the hive. The queen was in the hive so the rest of the bees followed her in.”

The incident with Idle Hands is far from the first time that swarms of bees have caused disruption in the city centre.

Just last week, a massive swarm was spotted on a lamp post outside a popular pub near the Cathedral.

And in previous years, the creatures have taken over everything from people’s cars to posters advertising festivals.

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Hit Christmas market stall opens permanently at Piccadilly Gardens

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant

Crunch Korean Gansig has become a must-try foodie stall at the Manchester Christma Markets, now it’s pulled up at Picadilly Gardens permanently.

The hit Korean hot dog stall has wowed visitors over the past few years with its cheese, potato and meat-filled creations.

Deep-fried in a crispy waffle coating and then lightly rolled in sugar, these sausages on a stick come drizzled in sweet ketchup and mustard.

Incredibly moreish if we do say so ourselves, since first making their appearance at the 2021 Manchester Christmas Markets they’ve consistently been ranked one of the event’s best food traders.

Now, thanks to a new permanent stall popping up where it all began for the team, Manc foodies can enjoy their hot meaty and cheesy Korean goodies all year long.

Popular flavour choices include all-cheese, all-sausage and half-and-half versions, with a vegetarian-friendly cheese-filled version wrapped in a potato waffle coating, and halal-friendly options that are made using separate batter and fryers.

This really is a hot dog stand that caters to everyone. With owners having previously said they would work on a vegan hot dog once they got their own permanent stand, we don’t expect the plant-powered gang will be left waiting too much longer.

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Sharing the news to Instagram, the Crunch Korean Gansig team wrote: “Hey guys, we’ve got exciting news to share! We are launching a new market stall in the Piccadilly garden street food market from tomorrow.

“After two years of successful Christmas trading, we are ready to take on a new challenge, and love to serve our hotdogs to you guys again!

“So come on down to the market and say hi, we love to see you there! See you soon!”

Fans of the Korean hot dog stall have responded to the news with enthusiasm, flooding into the comments to share their excitement.

One person wrote: “So excited we will have to go!!”

Another person said: “Nooooo stop!!! I’m so happy I could cry”

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A third added: “SO EXCITED”

Officially open as of 1 June, find them at the Piccadilly Garden Street Food Market.

Featured image – The Manc Eats

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