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Hundreds of katsu curries are being given out for FREE in Manchester this week

But only for certain people...

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 21st September 2026

Hundreds of katsu curries are being dished up and given out for free in Manchester this week, but only for certain people.

And those lucky people will be students.

That’s right… a new semester is upon us, and thousands of freshers and returning students are descending on the city and Manchester‘s many universities for another year. But the life of a student isn’t exactly the cheapest sometimes, especially for those who haven’t had to live on a budget before moving out or into halls.

But to make things a little easier, Tampopo has announced it’ll be serving hundreds of one of its most popular dishes for free this week.

Tampopo is celebrating National Katsu Curry Day in the most delicious way possible, by giving away 700 Katsu Curries with rice for free, exclusively to freshers and students this Sunday (27 September).

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Whether you’re brand new to the city, settling back into uni life, or you’re simply in need of a katsu fix, students can head to their nearest participating Tampopo and tuck into a hearty meal without needing to spend a penny.

100 katsu curries will be available each from 12-2pm at both Tampopo restaurants in Manchester city centre – which are on Albert Square, and in the Corn Exchange – or if you head over to the Trafford Centre, both the Tampopo there and the East Street sites are taking part.

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“[Our] Katsu Curry has long been one of our most-loved dishes, so National Katsu Curry Day felt like the perfect excuse to give students a proper welcome to the new academic year,” Tampopo said in a statement.

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So, are you feeling hungry then? The offer is exclusively available for takeaway only to freshers and students with a valid student ID, which they must present on collection.

100 portions are available at each participating location, and just one free katsu curry with rice will be available per person.

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Get ready to tuck in, you lot.

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Drinks prices revealed as Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub opens inside T2

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

It’s official… Manchester Airport’s first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub has officially opened its doors inside Terminal 2.

The 300-seater pub – which welcomed its first customers earlier this week – is named The Belle Vue after Manchester’s historic showground.

Throughout the pub, you’ll spot design features that nod to the city’s sporting heritage – including vintage event posters and memorabilia, a ‘locker wall’ hosting trophies and other sporting exhibits, and a cricket-themed design in the carpets and bar panels.

Creating around 150 jobs in the process, The Belle Vue is the final planned new eatery to open in the airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2, marking one of the final steps in the super-terminal’s decade-long, £1.5bn transformation.

Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub has opened inside Terminal 2 / Credit: Supplied

According to the MEN, pints are priced from £6.20 for Carling and Coors lager, £6.45 for Budweiser, £6.60 for Guinness, and £6.70 for Poretti and 1664 Biere.

Prosecco is £9.20 for 175ml glass and £37.10 for the full bottle, while spirts and mixers are £6.80 for singles and £10.20 for doubles.

There’s also the classic Wetherspoons tea and coffee machines, where you can refill as many times as you like for just £3.60.

“It’s a proud moment to see the final new retail unit opening in our new-look Terminal 2,” commented Richard Jackson, who is the Retail Director at Manchester Airport.

“To be rounding off this 10-year programme by adding such an iconic name as Wetherspoon to the terminal is particularly special and we know that it will prove extremely popular with passengers. We think they’ll love the nods to Manchester’s heritage in the décor and design – and of course the name.”

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The Belle Vue will be open from the first flight to the final flight each day, and food will be served from opening until 10pm.

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The Manchester restaurant serving bottomless curry for just £20 during National Curry Week

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Manchester restaurant serving bottomless curry for just £20 during National Curry Week

One of Manchester’s leading curry houses is bringing back its bottomless curry offering very soon.

For just £20, diners can tuck into unlimited curry, rice and naan at Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, stuffing yourself silly on authentic dishes from from all over the Indian subcontinent. 

There’s nothing quite like getting the gang together for a proper curry, and Zouk is making it even easier to do exactly that this October.

They’ll be bringing back the £20 Bottomless Curry deal for National Curry Week 2026, running for five nights only, from Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October, with tables available between 5pm and 10pm each evening.

Guests can choose one curry from a daily selection of four, with meat, vegetarian and vegan options available throughout the week.

Once you’ve picked your curry, you can then order as many portions as you fancy during your 90-minute booking.

Rice and naan are unlimited too, so there’s no shortage of carbs to mop up the curry with.

The dishes on the menu include some of Zouk’s favourites, such as Chicken Karahi, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Tikka Masala, Dall Makhani, Chicken Handi and Gobi Manchurian.

The Manchester restaurant serving bottomless curry for just £20 during National Curry Week

The exact four-dish selection varies by day, giving curry fans a reason to head back more than once during the five-day promotion.

And yes, you can go back for another helping.

Zouk owner Tayub Amjad said: “National Curry Week is always a great excuse to celebrate the food we love.

“Bottomless Curry has become a real favourite with our customers, so we’re excited to bring it back for five nights. It’s relaxed, great value and perfect for getting friends together for a proper curry night.”

Advance booking is recommended – you can book your table for the Zouk Bottomless Curry nights HERE.

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