Sangam Manchester City Centre is a North Indian restaurant at 98 Portland Street. The large dining room offers a polished but welcoming setting for family meals, business dinners and group celebrations. Its central location, full bar and broad menu also make it useful for a spontaneous lunch or an evening meal before exploring the surrounding city centre.
Street food and chaat provide a lively opening to the menu, with crisp textures, yoghurt, herbs and tamarind bringing contrast to dishes from the tandoor. Chicken tikka, lamb chops, fish and king prawns are marinated before grilling, while curries range from mild butter based sauces to hotter chilli led preparations. Biryani, seafood, duck and venison extend the choice beyond familiar curry house staples.
Vegetarian and vegan options include okra, samosas, paneer, chickpeas, lentils and vegetable biryani. Sharing platters allow a table to sample several starters before moving to individual mains, while rice and breads complete the meal. Recipes commonly use dairy, nuts, gluten and other allergens, so guests with dietary needs should check the current information and ask staff for suitable choices.
Cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol free drinks accompany the food, and traditional desserts such as kulfi, gulab jamun and rasmalai offer a sweet conclusion. Children’s choices and the capacity for functions broaden the restaurant’s appeal. Sangam’s strength is the scale of its menu, which lets diners move from casual street food to a full sequence of grilled dishes, curries and desserts in one visit.
Address: 98 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4GX, United Kingdom
Sangam Manchester City Centre Menu
Starters / Seafood
KING PRAWN TIKKA
King prawns marinated with yoghurt, ginger, garlic and five spice mix, finished in clay oven, served with mint chutney.
DYNAMITE PRAWN
Crispy batter fried king prawn tossed in a spicy dynamite sauce.
PRAWN DUMPLINGS
Pan asian dumplings, soft and juicy with aromatic flavours of the east, garnished with spring onions and served with a soy/chilli sauce.
FISH AMRISTRI
This deep fried and flavourful flaky white fish is best served with a mint chilli chutney.
GRILLED SCALLOPS
Pan seared king scallops marinated with fennel, star anise & turmeric. Served on a bed of bell peppers.
TANDOORI SALMON
Fresh salmon marinated with lime, cumin, ginger, yoghurt and delicately grilled in a tandoor.
FISH TIKKA
Succulent cubes of cod fish marinated with dill, lemon juice and mild spices and then grilled to perfection.
SEAFOOD PLATTER (for 2)
Mixed platter of king prawn tikka, salmon tikka, scallop and fish tikka.
Main Course Tandoori
These dishes are served with a medium curry sauce. Choice of any other sauce + 2.0 – add Shashlik vegetables + 2.0
CHICKEN TIKKA
Succulent pieces of chicken (off the bone) marinated in mixed spices, yoghurt, garlic, ginger and grilled in tandoor oven.
TANDOORI BABY CHICKEN
Baby chicken (on the bone) cooked in a clay oven, marinated in yoghurt, chilli, garlic & seasoned with herbs and spices.
LAMB CHOP TIKKA
Tender lamb chop is treated with sweet chillies, peppercorn & ginger. It is then cooked to perfection, served in a pepper based sauce with a touch of yoghurt and mint.
MIXED GRILL
Mixed platter of chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chops and tandoori chicken.
TANDOORI SALMON
Salmon marinated with coriander, mint leaves, mixed spices, then grilled on slow heat and topped with grilled bell peppers.
Global Dishes (mild)
Pre plated meals
TAWA SEA BASS
Pan fried sea bass fish is all about the Indian condiments and spices that make your fish really delicious, savour the subtle flavour and juicy taste of the fish served with broccoli, potatoes and rice.
MIDDLE EASTERN SULTANI PLATTER
An assortment of rich and mild marinated meats delicately grilled. Lamb ribs, lamb kebabs, lamb chops, chicken kebabs, chicken wings, fish pakoras, served on kabuli rice with kuchumber salad and naan bread.
GRILLED CHICKEN SUPREME
Grilled chicken breasts delicately marinated, served with rice, french fries and side salad.
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN & NOODLES
Bite sized pieces of chicken breast, stir fried in soya based chilli tomato sauce, sprinkled with chopped spring onion served with Hakka soft noodles.
Poppadoms
POPPADOMS WITH DIPS (per person)
Starters / Meat
CHICKEN TIKKA
Succulent pieces of chicken delicately spiced & grilled in a tandoor oven.
JOSHILA TIKKA
Succulent pieces of chicken thigh marinated with yoghurt freshly chopped corriander, green chilli, crushed peppercorn spiced & finished in a tandoor.
CHICKEN CHAAT PURI
Diced chicken tossed in a thick tangy sauce and wrapped in puri bread.
LAMB CHOPS TIKKA
LAMB TIKKA
Tender chunks of lamb seasoned with mixed spices and slowly grilled in the tandoor oven.
HYDERABADI SEEKH KEBAB. (Lamb or Chicken)
Mince marinated in hyderabadi roasted spices, fresh herbs and skewered then slow cooked in a tandoor.
MEAT SAMOSA
A deep fried, Indian pastry stuffed with spiced minced lamb.
MIXED PLATTER (for 2)
Mixed platter of chicken tikka, lamb chop tikka, seekh kebab & fish tikka.
Starters / Vegetarian
KASHMIRI PANEER TIKKA
Grilled cottage cheese seasoned with aromatic Kashmiri spices.
BEETROOT TIKKI
Crispy (shallow fried) grated beetroot patties, delicately flavoured with mild spices.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
ONION BHAJI
GOBI MANCHURIAN
A classic Indo-Chinese dish made with crispy batter fried cauliflower florets tossed in a sweet, tangy and slightly spicy Manchurian sauce.
VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS
Pan asian dumplings, soft and juicy with aromatic flavours of the east, garnished with spring onions and served with a soy/chilli sauce.
VEGETABLE PLATTER (for 2)
Mixed platter of onion bhaji, veg samosa, beetroot tikki & paneer tikka.
Street Food
SAMOSA CHAAT
A popular savoury snack, samosa topped with tangy and sweet chutneys with chickpeas and yoghurt.
HARI PATTHA CHAAT
Crispy fried spinach fritters topped with mint, tangy & sweet tamarind chutney.
PANI PURI
A crispy hollow puri filled with a mixture of chaat masala, potato, onions and chick peas. Served with tamarind flavoured water, on the side.
CHILLI PANEER
A classic Indo-Chinese dish made with cubes of crispy cottage cheese tossed in a sweet tangy & slightly spicy sauce along with bell peppers & green chillies.
KUR KURI BHINDI
Crispy fried medium spiced okra in bite size pieces, sprinkled with chaat masala.
BHEL PURI
Very popular street savoury snack made of puffed rice and sev mixed with potatoes, onions, chat masala, a mixture of other fried snacks and nuts as the base of the snack then mixed with a tangy tamarind sauce.
PAPRI CHAAT
Flat Papadis (fried dough wafers) with diced potato and chickpeas, smothered with yoghurt and tamarind chutney.
STREET FOOD PLATTER (for 2)
Mixed platter of pani puri, dahi puri, papri chaat, hari pattha chaat and samosa chaat. A perfect assortment.
Children's Menu
FISH FINGERS WITH CHIPS
CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS
CHIPS
Rice
BOILED/STEAMED RICE
PULAO RICE
MUSHROOM RICE
KEEMA RICE
LEMON RICE
Breads
PLAIN NAAN
GARLIC NAAN
CHEESE NAAN
TANDOORI ROTI
PARATHA
PESHWARI NAAN
coconut and dry fruits
KEEMA NAAN
minced meat
Salad
FRESH GARDEN SALAD
Combination of fresh cucumber, tomato, lettuce leaves and lemon.
KUCHUMBER SALAD
Chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, carrots, herbs and finished off with fresh coriander.
EXTRA DIPS (chutney, pickle etc)
TRADITIONAL CUCUMBER RAITA
Chicken / Murgh
BUTTER CHICKEN
Breast of chicken slowly grilled and tempered with onion, cashew nuts and roasted fenugreek seeds and finished off with butter cream.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Britain’s most popular dish. Try it without knowing the recipe!
MURGH TIKKA LABABDAR
Tandoori grilled chicken pieces cooked in a creamy fresh tomato & onion sauce flavoured with ginger & garlic.
CHICKEN JALFREZI
Chunks of tender chicken breast seasoned with curry paste and tossed with roasted capsicum, onion fresh coriander and green chilli.
CHICKEN SPINACH DILRUBA
Chicken thigh treated with lime, ginger, garlic and vine tomato then cooked with freshly blended spinach.
CHICKEN REZALA
An extremely fragrant classic meat based curry in yoghurt, flavoured with cardamom, garlic, ginger & chillies, garnished with fried onions & coriander.
CHICKEN DHABA
A traditional Rajasthani inspired dish, featuring tender chicken simmered in a hearty curry enriched with blended coriander, delivering deep, rustic flavours true to Indias roadside kitchens.
CHICKEN JALALI
Chunks of simmered chicken breast cooked with garlic, ginger, coriander, tomatoes and finally a gentle touch of Bengal aromatic naga chilli.
GRANDMA’S CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken thigh cooked in Chefs special blend of herbs, spices and seasonings to give a delicious,succulent chicken curry
Lamb / Gosht
SANGAM SPECIAL LAMB
Juicy tender lamb matured by mint, cumin, chilli paste, coriander and cooked with Sangam special secret masala, which gives a sweet and aromatic taste to your taste buds.
LAMB PUMPKIN
A perfect combination of diced tender lamb cooked with cubes of pumpkin, fresh coriander and aromatic spices.
LAMB SHANK
A generous lamb shank with the meat falling off the bone, slow cooked in the Nawabi, Hyderbadi style, finished with saffron.
LAMB JALFREZI
Chunks of tender lamb seasoned with curry paste and tossed with roasted capsicum, onions, fresh coriander and fresh slit green chillies.
HARI MIRCH KA KEEMA
Minced Lamb cooked with onions, tomato gravy and tempered with green chillies, ginger and garlic.
PALAK GOSHT
Lamb treated with lime, ginger, garlic & vine tomatoes & cooked with freshly blended spinach.
LAMB REZALA
An extremely fragrant classic meat based curry in yoghurt, flavoured with cardamom, cloves, garlic, ginger, chillies and garnished with fried onions and coriander.
LAL MAAS
A classic Rajasthan delicacy, diced lamb cooked in ground spices, tomato, onion, Kashmiri chillies and yoghurt.
LAMB JALALI
Chunks of simmered lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, coriander, tomatoes and finally a gentle touch of Bengal spiced naga chilli.
Vegetarian Dishes
Main / Side
MALAI KOFTA
Flavoured potato and cottage cheese dumplings cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut based gravy.
PANEER LABABDAR
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a tomato based aromatic smooth gravy flavoured with fenugreek leaves.
SAAG PANEER
Mix of cottage cheese and spinach.
KADAI PANEER
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in spicy gravy with tomatoes, bell peppers & fresh coriander.
SUBZI MILONI
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with peppers, tomatoes and onions in a medium spiced curry sauce.
BOMBAY ALOO
Popular Bombay aloo cooked with tender baby potatoes with strong flavours.
ACHARI BHINDI
Fresh okra cooked with onion, tomatoes and pickled spices.
CHANA MASALA
Chick peas tempered with onions, tomatoes & spices.
ALOO GOBI ADRAKI
Cubes of potatoes & cauliflower cooked with cumin, ginger & tumeric.
MUSHROOM MATAR CURRY
Combination of button mushrooms and green peas perfectly cooked with medium spices sprinkled with fresh coriander leaves.
AUBERGINE BHAJI
Also known as brinjal bhaji, an incredible dish that has a creamy texture and rich taste.
DAL TARKA
Tempered yellow lentils with garlic, ginger, tomatoes & fresh coriander.
DAL MAKHANI
Black lentils slow cooked with tomatoes, cream and butter. A speciality of the northwest province.
Seafood
JHINGA SAAG
King prawns treated with lime, turmeric and delicately tempered by blended spinach and coriander.
MALABAR CHEMEEN CURRY
King prawns simmered in a sauce of coconut and ground spices flavoured with mustard and curry leaves.
SEABASS MOILEE
Fillet of sea bass slow cooked in a creamy moilee sauce flavoured mildly with coconut milk. Kerala’s favourite fish stew.
FISH ANARKALI
Fresh water pangas fillet pan-cooked with green chilli, capsicum, roasted potato and finished off with curry leaves.
Venison
SANGAM SPECIAL VENISON
Succulent pieces of venison cooked delicately with mild spices.
GARLIC CHILLI VENISON
Slow cooked venison cooked with ground spices, garlic and chillies. Reasonably hot.
Duck
DUCK MALAI CURRY
Succulent breast of spring duck marinated with saffron and low fat cream and slowly prepared with fresh coconut milk, gravy and nuts.
DUCK JALALI
Chunks of simmered duck cooked with garlic, ginger, coriander, tomatoes and finally a gentle touch of Bengal aromatic naga chilli.
Biriyani
All Biryanis are served with raita or a medium curry sauce.
SAMUNDRI BIRIYANI (King Prawn)
Fresh water king prawn steam cooked in basmati rice with combination of masala and herbs.
HYDERABADI BIRIYANI (Lamb)
Aromatic basmati rice and tender cubes of lamb steam cooked with mint, sun-dried plum, herbs and spices.
NURJAHANI BIRIYANI (Chicken)
Aromatic and delicious medium spiced cubes of diced chicken thigh cooked in basmati rice with herbs and spices.
SUBZI BIRIYANI (Vegetable)
Assorted fresh vegetable simmered with turmeric, garlic, cumin and tossed with aromatic basmati rice.
JACKFRUIT BIRIYANI
Fragrant basmati rice layered with succulent young jackfruit, slow cooked in aromatic spices, saffron and Sangams special mix. Served with raita.
Handi & Karahi Dishes
These dishes are prepared as Punjabi home style which is spicy & relatively hot.
CHICKEN HANDI
On the bone
LAMB HANDI
On the bone
KARAHI CHICKEN
Boneless chicken thigh
KARAHI LAMB
Boneless
KARAHI KING PRAWN
Old School Favourites
CHICKEN – 14.9, LAMB – 16.9, KING PRAWN – 21.9, VEG – 10.9. Choose from: KORMA, MADRAS, BHUNA, BALTI, DANSAK, DO-PIAZZA, VINDALOO, ROGAN JOSH.
KORMA
MADRAS
BHUNA
BALTI
DANSAK
DO-PIAZZA
VINDALOO
ROGAN JOSH
Breakfast | Brunch – Chef’s Signature Bites
Breakfast & brunch served Sat & Sun, 10am – 1pm.
KEEMA & KOULIZA
A spicy indian keema nasta with succulent chicken liver, topped with runny-yolked fried eggs and salii crisp-chips. Served with home-made puri.
PARSI OMELETTE
Three egg omelette, chopped tomato, onion coriander, green chilli and topped with cheese. Served alongside grilled tomatoes and buttery toast.
MASALADAR DIM BHAJI
Scrambled eggs spiced up and set at the crossroads by a masala beans. Served with our fresh buttered toast.
CHOLA PURI KA HALWA
Spicy chickpeas cooked in a spicy masala base. Served with homemade puff puris, traditional sweet semolina and a portion of pickles. (v)
PELWAN'S KA NASTA
Fuel up like a champ! Sausages, turkey rashers, masala beans, grilled mushroom and tomatoes. All served alongside our favourite home-made bun.
OMELETTE PARATHA WITH HALWA PURI
Chilli omelette wrapped in your flaky paratha. Served with Halwa Puri.
Breakfast | Brunch – Naan Rolls
BACON NAAN ROLL
Streaky turkey bacon layered inside your naan.
SAUSAGE NAAN ROLL
Two meaty lamb sausages neatly naanwiched.
VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE NAAN ROLL
Two veggie sausages rolled up between your naan. Don’t think twice. (v)
EGG NAAN ROLL
Two deliciously fried eggs rolled up with yolks still running. Thoughtfully delicious.
SAUSAGE/BACON EGG ROLL
Sausage or turkey bacon with fried egg, folded in your naan. So delicious.
PELWAN'S KA NAAN ROLL
Naan stuffed with grilled rashers of turkey, meaty sausages and fried eggs. Delightfully filling.
Breakfast | Brunch – Pancakes & Dipping Chai
BOMBAY PANCAKES
Fluffy pancakes drizzled with golden syrup, a scattering of berries and a dollop of soft vanilla cream and cinnamon. Warm and subtle. (v)
BAKAR KHANI & DIPPING CHAI
Buttery, golden layers of flaky bread with a whisper of cardamom and caramelised sweetness. Perfect when dipped in Chai.
Breakfast | Brunch – Sides
MASALA BEANS
GRILLED TOMATOES
TWO SAUSAGES
TWO VEGETARIAN SAUSAGES
BUTTERED TOAST AND JAM
FOUR TURKEY BACON RASHERS
Puddings
GULAB JAMUN
Condensed milk dumplings stuffed with pistachios and dipped in rose-scented sugar syrup. Served hot with a side of vanilla ice-cream. Maybe, the most memorable part of the meal!
RASMALAI
Soft, spongy cream dumplings soaked in a rich, saffron-infused milk syrup, delicately flavoured with cardamom and topped with pistachios. A decadent, melt in your mouth treat.
GAJAR HALWA
A sweet, aromatic blend of grated carrots, milk and ghee, spiced with cardamom and topped with crunchy nuts. Partnered with a healthy dollop of vanilla ice-cream.
BASMATI KHEER
The traditional Indian rice pudding. Cooked excellently with milk, fresh cream and cardamom, then cooled to room temperature. Topped with a splatter of nuts.
Ice-Cream
CHESHIRE ICE-CREAM (CHOCOLATE / STRAWBERRY / VANILLA)
Locally crafted Cheshire ice-cream, served in three classic, indulgent flavours.
KULFI (ALMOND / MANGO / PISTACHIO)
Creamier, colder, and frankly showing regular ice-cream how it’s done.
Cakes
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
This chocolatey soft sponge cake is filled with luscious chocolate cream and embodied in rice chocolate flakes. Served with a healthy dollop of vanilla ice-cream. Yum-i-licious!
Birthday Celebrations
Birthday cake with sparklers and song
Make your celebration extra special with a slice of cake, sparklers and a cheerful happy birthday song!
Elevated birthday cake with ice-cream and fruit
Elevate your birthday cake with a decadent selection of ice-cream and fresh fruit.
Breakfast | Brunch – Beverages
SELECTION OF JUICES
Pick your favourite from today’s selection.
MANGO LASSI
Ripe mango blended with natural yogurt. Smooth, sweet, and refreshing.
BREAKFAST LASSI
Banana, mango and oats fused together with yoghurt. The only go-to in the AM.
MASALA CHAI
Milky tea with strong flavours of fresh cardamom and cinnamon.
Beverages
ESPRESSO (SINGLE / DOUBLE)
LATTE
CAPPUCCINO
FLAT WHITE
White Wine
Glasses of wine will be served in 175ml. Where wines are available by the glass, a 125ml glass can be offered. All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT.
Jarrah Wood Semillon Chardonnay
AUSTRALIA. Great blend from this Aussie white wine. It has a refreshing dry style with lively citrus fruit characters and a crisp finish.
Central Monte Sauvignon Blanc
CHILE. Aromas of grapefruit that lead to a crisp and dry palate with hints of lemon and lime.
Sereno Pinot Grigio
ITALY. This delicious wine has a light citrus aroma which leads to a mixture of juicy fruits and just a hint of vanilla on the palate.
Healy & Gray Private Cellar Bushvine Chenin Blanc
SOUTH AFRICA. Aromas of ripe red apple and tropical fruits jump out of the glass of Healy & Gray Private Cellar Bushvine Chenin Blanc. Lovely pineapple and lychee flavours fill the palate.
Red Wine
Glasses of wine will be served in 175ml. Where wines are available by the glass, a 125ml glass can be offered. All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT.
Morador Tinto Navarra Tempranillo
SPAIN. A brilliant red-garnet colour with clean and intense aromas of ripe cherry fruit develop in to a fresh palate of berry fruit with a delicate hint of vanilla.
Monterey Bay Merlot
USA. A reflection of the refreshing Californian style of easy drinking wines. The wonderful plummy fruit flavours melt into a hint of chocolate and are supported by light tannins. SWA Bronze Award.
Alma de Chile Merlot Reserva
CHILE. Rich and fruity wine with plum, red berry and light spice notes. Oak ageing for up to 6 months adds a polished character and soft tannins. SWA Commended.
Faustino Rivero Joven D.O.Ca Rioja
SPAIN. A bright wine with red berry aromas underscored by notes of liquorice
Cocktails
Bellini
Strawberry/Raspberry Bellini. Blended fruit purée with prosecco.
Cosmopolitan
Ladies’ favourite. A combination of vodka, triple sec and fresh lime, finished with cranberry juice.
Porn Star Martini
Vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur and lime. Accompanied by a shot of sparkling wine.
Blue Motorcycle
A long twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea with vodka, gin, Bacardí, tequila, blue curaçao, shaken with fresh lime, and lightened with lemonade.
Spirits
Spirits will be served in 25ml. All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT.
DALWHINNIE 15 YRS.
GLENLIVET 12 YRS.
GLENMORANGIE 10 YRS.
MACALLAN GOLD 12 YRS.
Beers & Cider
KOPPARBERG MIXED FRUIT
500ml, 4.0% abv
MAGNERS
568ml, 4.5% abv
KINGFISHER
330ml, 4.5% abv
Soft Drinks
LEMONADE, COKE, DIET COKE
330ml