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Chicken Dum Biryani

South Asian Food in Manchester

Rice dishes, dosas and breads fill out the South Asian food at Ahaa Indian Restaurant in Manchester, with pickup available.

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Indian Food

Punugulu

$6.99

Crisp, fried South Indian savory bites made from fermented batter.

“Absolutely loved the food! Everything was amazing and delicious. The punugulu and samosas were so good, and both the veg keema biryani and boneless chicken biryani were full of flavor. Every dish was fresh, tasty, and perfectly prepared. The quality and taste exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed every bite, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves great food. Can’t wait to visit again! Highly recommended! ❤️�”

Mirchi Bajji

$9.99

Four chili fritters dipped in batter and fried.

“Ahaa was the first restaurant in Manchester to offer authentic South Indian dishes. I visited on the first day evening and tried the punugulu, as the other dishes had already sold out. The punugulu was delicious and had a great taste along with coconut chutney 😋👌 Looking forward to coming back and try more items from their South Indian menu. Wishing Ahaa great success.”

Biryani

Chichas Tawa Chicken Biryani

$16.99

Chicken and spiced rice are served together in this biryani.

“Absolutely loved the Tawa Biryani! The taste was amazing, and the rice was perfectly cooked with such rich, aromatic flavors. Every bite was delicious and full of authentic Indian taste. Finally, Manchester has a proper authentic Indian restaurant! Definitely worth trying, and I’ll surely be coming back for more. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Dosa

Peri Peri Cheese Dosa

$10.99

A rice-and-lentil crepe with cheese and peri-peri seasoning.

“I’ve had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. They offer a variety of special dishes, including Donne biryani and goat ghee roast, which are both delicious. The service is excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Overall, I feel like this is the best South Indian restaurant in Manchester.”

Cheese Dosa

$11.99

A crisp rice-and-lentil crepe filled with cheese.

“The food is so good. I was so happy when I heard south indian restaurant opening in manchester, they did not let me down... I really liked the punugulu, paneer chatpata and the highlight was veg keema biryani... if you are a vegetarian and don't like veggies in biryani try this veg keema biryani...donne chicken biryani is the highlight of menu.... Proper authentic Hyderabadi food... Thank you for opening in Manchester.... waiting to explore many varieties..”

Curry

Chicken Tikka Masala

$14.99

Chicken pieces in a spiced tomato and cream sauce.

“We ordered takeout for this first time from Ahaa tonight, and it was delicious. I ordered one mild Tikka Marsala and one hot. My fiancé loved the spice of the hot and the mild had just a little heat. The chicken was very tender, the amount of basmati rice it was served with was perfect, and the garlic naan was delicious. New favorite spot!”

Chicken

Baghara Rice With Chicken Fry

$15.99

Seasoned baghara rice served with fried chicken.

“We’ve been living in Manchester for a long time and have always wished for a good South Indian restaurant with authentic Hyderabadi flavors. Finally, we found one! The food was absolutely delicious. We tried the Paneer Butter Masala and Mirchi Bajji, and both were really tasty and full of flavor. It’s great to finally have a place that brings the taste of Hyderabad closer to home. Definitely looking forward to visiting again and trying more dishes!”

Seafood

Shrimp Pakora

$18.99

Shrimp pieces are coated in spiced batter and fried until crisp.

“Tried Ahaa South Indian Restaurant and really enjoyed the food! The Donne Biryani was flavorful and full of spices. Chicken 555 was soft and had a nice spicy taste. The Veg Kheema Biryani was also delicious and had a unique flavor. Overall, a good experience and definitely a place to try if you’re craving South Indian food! 😋 All the best to the entire team at Ahaa South Indian Restaurant! Keep serving delicious food! 😊👏”

Indian Breads

Indian Desserts

From the Kitchen at Ahaa Indian Restaurant

Ahaa Indian Restaurant serves South Asian food with chicken biryani, paneer masala dishes and dosas in plain, onion and egg styles. You can also pair baghara rice with mutton curry or chicken fry.

Roti comes in a three-piece serving, while Rumal Roti is served as two pieces. You can order Samosa in a two-piece portion, or choose Mirchi Bajji, which comes in a serving of four pieces.

Visit Ahaa Indian Restaurant in Manchester for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Chapathi comes in a three-piece serving, and you can add Mysore Bonda in a portion of four pieces to your meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular South Asian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Chicken Dum Biryani — Dum biryani cooks chicken and spiced rice together in a sealed pot, allowing the flavors to mingle.
  • Vijayawada Boneless Biryani — Vijayawada-style biryani features seasoned rice and boneless pieces; the menu does not identify the meat.
  • Chichas Tawa Chicken Biryani — Biryani is a layered Indian rice dish; this version includes chicken, with no additional ingredients specified on the menu.
  • Masala Dosa — This South Indian dosa wraps spiced mashed potato in a crisp crepe made from rice and lentils.
  • Punugulu — Punugulu are small South Indian fritters made from fermented batter and fried, with a crisp outside.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for south asian food throughout the Manchester area. Order your south asian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.