This May, we’ve got some cracking new additions on Deliveroo in Manchester, making it harder than ever to choose what to order for your cheat day takeaway.
To make it a bit easier on you, we’ve broken down all the newcomers by borough and picked out a few new stand-outs we think are well worth a try if you feel like switching up your usual order.
From saucy Neapolitan sandwiches to Chinese lettuce wraps, huge sushi platters, burgers and more, keep reading to discover the best new additions to Deliveroo this May.
Manchester
Image: Mira
Our pick: Mira
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What does it serve? These saucy sandwiches are a Napoli staple, and after just one year of having them in Manchester, we no longer see how we’d do without. A natural evolution of the simple act of tearing the end off a loaf of fresh bread to scoop up some ragu, the Cuzzetiello might be crude but it’s also incredibly satisfying.
Our pick: Hello Vegan
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What does it serve? Dim sum, bahn mi and pho all feature on the fusion Asian menu at Hello Vegan, alongside curry with tofu, holy basil fried rice, sides of pak choi, choi sum and green beans, plus a range of bubble teas. Housed inside the new Circle Square development, this is a one-stop shop for any healthy vegan takeaway needs.
Image: Archie’s
Our pick: Archie’s
What does it serve? Burgers, fries, milkshakes. From a Cheetham Hill carwash to a multi-million-pound burger empire, the success story of Archie’s is one of Manchester’s best. As are their burgers. Made fresh daily and all completely halal, there’s a burger (and a milkshake) for every occassion.
What does it serve? Veggie and vegan Chinese scran of dreams. Fried rice, chow mein and udon dishes, salt and pepper starters, lettuce wraps, daily specials, like wasabi black fungus and garlic cucumber, chilli beancurd sheet, Yuxlang aubergine and more.
Salford Greenhalgh’s
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Trafford
Image: Sugo Pasta Kitchen
Our pick: Sugo Pasta Kitchen, Sale
What does it serve? Fresh pasta dishes, bruschetta pugliese, Swaledale lamb and pecorino meatballs, tiramisu. This is the third site for the excellent Sugo, already well-established in Altrincham and Ancoats.
Cheadle Greenhalgh’s
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Altrincham Kingfisher
Bury
Image: Codi’s Kitchen
Our pick: Codi’s Kitchen, Prestwich
What does it serve? Open for takeaway only, this Asian fusion and fresh sushi spot in Prestwich is a welcome new addition to the area. As well as all your sushi favourites (maki, nigiri, sashimi, temaki etc) you’ll also find poke bowls, tacos, bao buns and mains like katsu, teriyaki, miso cod and crispy chilli chicken.
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News
Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Georgina Pellant -
18th May 2022 
