A raft of exciting new independent traders have been added to Deliveroo’s platform this month – and we’re pleased to see that some of our absolute favourites have made the list.
From Sopranos-themed hoagie slingers Bada Bing to modern Chinese takeaway heroes Salt and Pepper, there are some ace new additions to liven up your next lazy takeaway night.
Whether you’re after old school cakes loaded with custard or a proper pie delivering to your door, we’ve broken down our favourite new indie additions below to save you from endlessly (and hungrily) scrolling through.
Keep reading for some new takeaway inspiration.
Salt & Pepper – Manchester
Run by brother and sister Cash and Chloe Yung, Salt & Pepper has become one of the most popular takeaways in Manchester over the past few years. From chicken strips and wings to shredded beef, king prawns and tofu, everything here gets the Cantonese salt and pepper treatment. Order yours with salt and pepper chips, jasmine rice or mini flatbreads.
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Image: Bada Bing
Bada Bing – Manchester
These two-fisted Sopranos-inspired hoagies are already legendary in Manchester, despite the fact that founders Meg and Sam have been running the business for less than a year. Stuffed to the brim with meats, cheeses, homemade pickles and sauces, no one can accuse them of being stingy with the fillings here. There’s also regularly changing specials, with an option for vegans and veggies always on the menu.
Yara – Chorlton
Lebanese restaurant Yara took over the former Cask & Kiln site in Chorlton in July last year. Since then, they’ve proven very popular with locals for their delicious marinated meat dishes, with the homemade hummus also getting a special shout out. Already well established in Altrincham, Cheadle and Stockport, the restaurant’s made a great addition to Chorlton.
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Seoul Chikin in Moston is a little dark kitchen pushing out punchy flavours / Image: Edible Bible
Seoul Chikin – Moston
Inspired by the vibrant flavours of Seoul street food, Moston’s Seoul Chikin mixes punchy Korean sauces with juicy triple-breaded chicken fillets – all cooked freshly to order. With a mix of K wings and K burgers on offer, in classic Korean style kimchi can be found in spades stuffed into a number of Seoul Chikin’s burgers to add that extra spicy, fermented tang to proceedings.
Oriental City – Manchester
Serving a mix of cuisines ranging from Cantonese to Sichuan and Chinese, the menu here at Oriental City is pretty vast spanning curry, seafood, noodles and more. Chef’s specials include deep-fried duck, chicken and prawn dishes as well as Hong Kong-style char sui and crispy shredded meats in Cantonese sauce.
With a huge selection of waffles, pancakes, milk cakes, cookie dough and more, if you want a good-looking dessert then the Little Dessert Shop in Cheetham Hill is absolutely the spot. Absolutely indulgence is guaranteed, no matter what you’re after they’ve probably got it. From sundaes to cheesecake, brownies, bakes, patisserie and school favourites like cornflake tarts and retro sprinkles, we’re obsessed.
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NaNa’s Cafe & Grill – Sale
From sharing platters to fry ups, wraps, wings and burgers, NaNa’s in Sale can carry you through from morning til night with their all-day menu. Flame-grilled chicken features heavily here, with the option to order different portion sizes with drinks and sides packaged in. There’s also some tasty-looking smash burgers on the menu.
The buttermilk chicken, bacon and somerset brie pie here is perfect for the season / Image: The Merlin
The Merlin – Alderley Edge
Swanky Alderley Edge venue The Merlin is another new indie addition to Deliveroo this month, offering a mixture of small plates, rotisserie and classics, alongside pizzas, burgers and desserts, Bringing its full restaurant experience to you at home, tuck into the likes of deep-fried brie; king prawn, crab and chorizo linguine; and buttermilk chicken, bacon and somerset brie pie for the ultimate treat night in.
Havana Burgers & Shakes – Oldham
Image: MDog Manchester
Dogs n Dough
American as it comes, Dogs n Dough offers exactly what it says on the tin. If you want loaded hot dogs and pizzas, you cannot go wrong here. A longstanding favourite in the city, choices include the likes of their ‘Hawaiin’ and ‘Chilli Cheese’ dogs alongside classic pizzas, burgers and a huge dirty fries selection that essentially loads all those toppings onto a big fat portion of chips. Cheeky.
Oldham’s burger and shakes joint is a great go-to for a quick scran, dishing up flame-grilled chicken burgers and wings, wraps and more. There are some great family deals here on buckets too, with prices starting from just £14.
Bollywood Spice – Ashton
For lovers of a good Indian takeaway, Bollywood Spice is one to put on your list. Here you’ll find Balti dishes from northern Pakistan, Indian tandoori and special shashlik kebabs served alongside a selection of popular British-style curries. There’s also a full donner section for those who just can’t get enough.
Feature image – Salt & Pepper
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Manchester urged to ‘come together against hate’ ahead of Britain First march in the city this weekend
Emily Sergeant
Manchester is being urged to ‘come together against hate’ ahead of the Britain First march planned in the city centre this weekend.
Cllr Bev Craig, who is the Leader of Manchester City Council, has addressed the local community directly, asserting Manchester’s core values as a welcoming city with ‘diversity and respect’ at its heart, and reaffirming that the message from the region’s leaders is one of ‘unity’ and togetherness against hatred ‘in all its forms’.
“Manchester does not welcome Britain First to our city because they seek to divide our communities and spread hatred,” Cllr Craig declared.
We are stronger together…
Which is why we are making a poster available for residents, communities and local organisations to download, share and display.
Founded by anti-abortion campaigner, Britain First is described as being a far-right British fascist and neo-fascist political party and hate group formed in 2011 by members of the former British National Party (BNP).
The party itself, however, states on its own website that it is as a ‘patriotic political party that will put our own people first’.
In an emphatic statement speaking out against Britain First’s views and their intentions to march through the city centre this weekend, Cllr Bev Craig said: “We understand the alarm and distress that comes when a group like Britain First, which is widely regarded as a far-right hate group, chooses to gather in our city.
“However, UK law protects the right to freedom of expression and assembly, and this means that protests are allowed on the condition they engage fully with the local police force.
Cllr Bev Craig urges Manchester to ‘come together against hate’ / Credit: Manchester City Council
“GMP have given assurances that they will be policing this protest seriously, robustly and with public safety as their top priority.
“At a time when groups promoting division seek attention, our strength comes from standing united – celebrating our diversity and supporting one another. Let’s come together and send a clear message that hate has no place in our city.”
Cllr Craig closed out her statement declaring that Manchester ‘stands together’.
“Our unity is stronger than hate and the values that unite us will always hold firm.
“We are a welcoming and friendly city, with a proud history of tolerance, fairness and respect. But the hate and division that Britain First foster has no place here. We have no time for racism or hatred.”
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Kate Scott praised for impassioned speech following more racism in Champions League
Danny Jones
Football pundit and sports presenter Kate Scott has been met with plenty of praise for her ‘expert’ handling of the fallout following more racism in the Champions League this week, delivering an emotional and impassioned speech about discrimination live on TV.
The Manchester-born broadcaster, formerly Kate Abdo, was serving as the host on her usual CBS Sports panel on Tuesday, 17 February, when the story of the playoff game between Benfica and Real Madrid – which included a worldie from Vinicius Jr. – was overshadowed by more allegations of racial abuse.
In case you missed it, Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni was accused of making racist remarks by both Vini Jr and Kylian Mbappe, but supposedly covered his mouth so as not to be caught on camera; the match was then stopped for more than 11 minutes.
Speaking in the aftermath amid the following European fixtures the next day, the Withington-schooled journalist and University of Salford graduate delivered an eloquent reaction to the controversy with peak professionalism.
Absolutely pitch perfect, and all those involved in preparing the statement should be applauded.
While Scott herself recognised that it’s a shame we even have to keep talking about issues like these rather than the sheer simplistic beauty of, well, ‘the beautiful game’, her response is an example of the job being done at arguably its very best: factual, ethical, moving and inspiring.
As you can see, Scott goes on to say, “This isn’t Real Madrid versus Benfica – it is right versus wrong. Vini Junior and Kylian Mbappe said that there was repeated racial abuse.
“Gianluca Prestiani said they misheard, but he covered his mouth to hide what he said from the cameras, and hopefully, we can all agree that if what you are saying on a football pitch is shameful enough to have to hide it from the public, then you’re wrong.”
The Portuguese club, which ultimately lost 1-0 in their first leg at home on the night, have released a statement reaffirming their commitment to “equality, respect, and inclusion” but reiterates that they believe Prestiani and feel he is now the subject of a “defamation campaign”.
Conversely, in a definitive and emphatic closing message, she signs off by adding the following: “The racial diversity on a football pitch in the Champions League is the representation of the global love for this game and the global belonging in this game. This is the very spirit of football.
“And if you don’t agree, then respectfully, you are the one who doesn’t belong.”
This is what the Athletic is supposed to be. Telling important stories & giving in depth analysis. I hope this signals that it will be its focus moving forward.
From CBS ‘Golazo’ show being applauded for tackling the subject head-on, to Cross herself being labelled as everything from “a role model” and “a benchmark” to “the best on the planet” in the outpouring of reactions on social media, it’s fair to say they absolutely nailed it.
Sadly, this is one of many recent examples of prejudice being shared publicly across various UEFA tournaments and beyond in recent years, but the only way we can truly help anti-hate initiatives is by continuing to call them out.
Georgina Pellant -
22nd September 2021 
