Chef Platters – Rusholme is a restaurant at 177 Wilmslow Road in Manchester. The dining room presents a fusion of Indian cooking and Chinese street food in a relaxed setting that welcomes families, casual meals and larger social gatherings.
Indian dishes form a substantial part of the menu, moving from street snacks and grilled starters to curries, rice dishes and breads. Papri chaat, masala dosa and paneer tikka illustrate the range, with bright chutneys and spices creating contrast across a shared selection.
Platters are designed for groups and give diners a way to sample several grilled or cooked items together. More substantial recipes such as railway curry can anchor the meal, while the Chinese influenced side of the menu supplies a change of texture and seasoning for tables that want broader variety.
The venue serves lunch and dinner throughout the week and takes table bookings, making it practical for both planned occasions and an informal meal on the Curry Mile. Its combination of generous sharing dishes, vegetarian choices and familiar comfort food gives groups several routes through the menu.
Address: 177 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5AP, England
Chef Platters – Rusholme Menu
Starters
Poppadom Basket and Chutney Tray
Originated from Madras (Chennai) deep fried crispy savoury snack, served with fresh homemade accompaniments. Mint & Corriander Chutney, Mango and Black Sesame Chutney, Spicy Onion, Mint and Yoghurt. Contains: Dairy
Onion Bhaji
Deep fried favourite snack of India made from sliced onion, gram flour and seasonings.
Punjabi Samosas
Pastry dough filled with homemade mixture of spicy potato, mix veg and seasonings. Contains: Gluten
Vada Pav
Vada being a spicy potato ball deep fried in a gram flour batter. Bombay’s own burger. Contains: Mustard, Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Pav Bhaji
Indian classic consisting of a thick spicy vegetable gravy served with soft dinner rolls.
Gobi or Mushroom Manchurian
Indo Chinese snack crispy cauliflower or mushrooms tossed in homemade spicy manchurian sauce. Contains: Celery, Gluten and Soya
Gobhi or Mushroom 65
A delicious crispy fried cauliflower or mushrooms, flavoured with curry leaves and home made spices. Contains: Dairy, Soya, Mustard and Celery
Chilli Paneer or Mushroom
Batter fried cubes of paneer or mushrooms tossed in homemade spicy Indo-Chinese chilli sauce. Contains: Gluten and Soya
Kurkure Bhindi
Crispy fried okra, served in CP style.
Samosa Chaat
Veg samosa served with sweet yoghurt, tamarind and fresh herb chutney. Contains: Gluten and Dairy
Dahi Balla Chaat
Soft lentil balls fritters soaked in creamy yogurt, tamarind chutney and green chutney. Lastly garnished with ground spices. Contains: Gluten and Dairy
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Very popular snack of North India. Fried patties made with peas, potatoes and chutneys. Contains: Dairy and Gluten
Chips
Chips tossed in homemade Indo chinese schezwan sauce. Contains Celery
Non Veg Starters
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in clay oven.
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb mixed with fresh herbs and spices, grilled on skewers.
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in spices and grilled.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in clay oven.
Chicken Pakora
Chicken pieces coated in spiced gram flour batter and deep fried.
Fish Pakora
Fish pieces coated in spiced gram flour batter and deep fried.
Prawn Puri
Prawns cooked in spicy sauce served on puri bread.
Platters
Chef's Special Platter
A selection of our signature starters.
Veg Platter
Assorted vegetarian starters.
Non Veg Platter
Assorted non-vegetarian starters.
Traditional Curries
Chicken Curry
Classic chicken curry cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb cooked in rich spicy gravy.
Prawn Curry
Prawns cooked in a spicy tomato and onion gravy.
Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables cooked in a mild spicy sauce.
Indo-Chinese Regular/Schezwan
Chilli Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in spicy chilli sauce.
Chilli Paneer
Paneer cubes tossed in spicy chilli sauce.
Schezwan Fried Rice
Fried rice with schezwan sauce and vegetables.
Schezwan Noodles
Noodles tossed in schezwan sauce with vegetables.
Main Course Veg
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cubes in a rich tomato and butter gravy.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a spicy tomato and onion gravy.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked overnight with butter and cream.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables in a mild curry sauce.
Main Course Non-Veg
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka in a creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in a rich tomato and onion gravy with spices.
Butter Chicken
Chicken in a rich tomato and butter gravy.
Prawn Masala
Prawns in a spicy masala gravy.
Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with chicken and spices.
Lamb Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with lamb and spices.
Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with vegetables and spices.
Prawn Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with prawns and spices.
Sides
Garlic Naan
Naan bread topped with garlic and coriander.
Butter Naan
Naan bread brushed with butter.
Plain Naan
Traditional leavened bread.
Roti
Whole wheat flatbread.
Pilau Rice
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with spices.
Steamed Rice
Plain steamed basmati rice.
Sundries
Raita
Yogurt with cucumber and spices.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy mango chutney.
Onion Salad
Fresh onion salad with lemon and spices.
Kids
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
Crispy chicken nuggets served with chips.
Mini Pizza
Small pizza with cheese and tomato.
Pasta in Tomato Sauce
Pasta with tomato sauce.
Desserts – Meetha
Gulab Jamun
Deep fried milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup.
Kheer
Rice pudding with cardamom and nuts.
Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream.
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Sweet mango yogurt drink.
Sweet Lassi
Sweet yogurt drink.
Coke
Carbonated soft drink.
Water
Bottled water.