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Eastzeast review
As part of the cities 'surge' of nu-wave Indians (read:modern, clean, slate floors, floor standing wine coolers) EastzEast was up against it. The location of their first venue (they have recently opened up a second location on Blackfriars street), at the bottom end of the city hidden away beneath an Ibis hotel, is not so good. The name, IMHO, is awful.

With those two thoughts in mind I ventured in to their Princess Street location last night, and overall was impressed with the place. It's not quite got the flair, or decor of - say - Akbars, or Shimla pinks, and certainly not the wow factor of Karims (all three are decent Indian eateries in central Manchester) but in comparison the food at Eastzeast has a more traditional bent. The clientel was far more fitting for an Indian than most, as the crowd in when I visited were more laid back, with no suits in sight (as it should).

Service was a little slow, but nothing to worry about. Worth a visit, but whether you love this place will depend on how you like your Indian food.


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Opening Hours

Monday to Thurs, Sunday : 4pm - 12midnight
Friday, Saturday : 5pm - 1am

(Check opening times by calling Eastzeast on 0161 244 5353)

Being new to Manchester i thought i would try and find a decent, local curry house, so after doing some research found eastzeast which is not far from us is Deansgate.

We ordered from there tonight on line which was easy enough. The food arrived within it estimated delivery time, but sadly we were not happy with it. The food was bland and didn't have much taste and for what it was i found it quite expensive so i will not not be making it my regular curry house.

Anonymous says...
1 person agrees with this review

Paul Danson also designed the Taj Mahal (in Barnoldswick!!)

Paul Danson says...
1 person agrees, 4 people disagree with this review

At East z East Riverside branch is a much more improved and personilized customer service-calm aura.Excellent!

Anonymous says...
1 person disagrees with this review

East z East is best restaurant out of them all!

Anonymous says...

Been to eastzeast at the weekend after hearing people talking about it. Food was very disappointing and the place reminds me more of a bar than a restaurant. For the best indian food I shall be sticking with Karims. Who's food tastes utterly fantastic and it also doesn't serve alcohol. So I can actually hear the person next to me and not get interupted by an obsessive lager lout!!Valet parking is a good touch.

Anonymous says...
1 person agrees, 1 person disagrees with this review

Don't know what all the fuss is about, I booked a table for my husbands 50th birthday, and had to confirm it twice, upon booking in, we were left whilst the somewhat confused man attended to someone else, we did'nt get the riverside table i had booked we were put up against a wall next to the cloakroom. The service was good although felt we were rushed, poppadoms,starters and main course all within an hour. I had ordered a cake which never came, not overly impressed with the food, so needless to say won;t be going back.

Anonymous says...
1 person disagrees with this review

by far my favourite restaurant in the city!!! i have been quite a few times and come away more in love with the place than my last visit!
i have also been to akbars i can say there is no comparrison although the food is nice with eastzeast you get the service and the ambiance on top!

Anonymous says...

i went to the east z east resurant riverside and i must say the food was nice and can well compete with akbars but the thing which tipped east z east riverside over akbars is the Valet parking service whic was Great! theres no stress of parking as they handled all that. and the food and serivce was great so overall the nite out was great and definaetly be going back to east z east resturant.

Anonymous says...

went to east z east for my sons 18th birthday "riverview" must say i was a bit dubious about going being my sons 18th. I didnt want it to be a let down after all your only 18 once but i must say the service was fantastic from going in my son even noticed the guy who showed us too the table had been on gorden ramseys "hells kitchen" the service te atmosphere was fantastic oh! did i forget to mention the food it was too die for the best indian ever ever and dont forget to order a family sised naan i even took a photo of mine they even brought a cake to the table and sang happy birthday to my much embarressed son aahh well you no whay 18 year olds are like "i think he enjoyed it really"we will be going back again and again and again.

linda partington says...
1 person agrees with this review

I was in eastzeast the decor is fabulous but found the staff mislaid my order and there was a mix-up with my drink order. They had some mis-communication with the bar staff they made it out like it was my fault. Food portions were petite and not filling. Desert had melted by the time it got to us. I asked for ice-cream and it was un-edible because it had all melted perhaps they prepare their deserts right next to there grills. Service was very pleasant as is with all indian resturants unlike italian resturants they only seem to employ indian staff however, strange

Anonymous says...

Eastzeast, well amazing food, great atmosphere and a the management of the place surely is 5 star! Both of the resturants have quality food and there is an excelllent vibe.
The decor is outstanding and it is worth every penny! The deserts menu at the riverside resturant is excellent!
It is about time we raised the standards of indian resturants.
If some people here are really comparing this eastzeast to akbars, then akbars need to get a proper chef and cook freash quality food.

Anonymous says...

found they forgot my order and the food was bland was left waiting forever to order, to get my order, drinks, and bill in general was left waiting and wanting

Anonymous says...

This restaurant is let down by its design which looks like it has been designed by Ben and Jerry or even Tom and Jerry!!

Le Corbusier says...
2 people agree with this review
Frank Lloyd Wright says...
I AGREE

There is Indian Food and Indian Service. This restaurant succeeds well on the first count, but be prepared to wait for a long time (how about some entertainment - live sitar? - Indian Dance). However there is bad attitude here and the customer should have more respect espescially as it is not cheap! Improve your attitude and keep your consistency!!

Nick says...

Been to this restaurant over 10 times and had numerous takeaways (under ibis) as food and service was excellent. However our last visit was a big let down. Just 2 of us were dining and even though we were there at 6.30 with the place half full we were told that we would have a long wait to be seated unless we agreed to change tables after our starters as they needed the table of 4, we reluctantly agreed.
We were then rushed through our starters and placed on a table for two, only for the table we left to be empty for 15 minutes after which 2 people were then seated! We didnt get an apology, a thankyou, complementry drink, nothing. Just attitude from the man in the blue shirt!
Great way to treat your regulars!
My hard earned money will now go to Akbaars down the road.

Anonymous says...

I worked on the building plans for the fit out of the restaurant - It was designed and spec'd by Paul Danson of P.D.I. (Paul Danson Imagineering) We chose the fixtures, fittings and decor, and all the interior design taspects of the place. Ive not been to see it yet though!

Anonymous says...

Paul Danson says...
Your point being ....?

I came to this restaraunt and absolutely loved it. Ive been to alot of Indian restaraunts over time,but this was by far the best. The food was absolutely out of this world, and the interior decor was modern, not like your average typical restaraunts. I loved EastzEast and will deffinately go there time and time again.
I rate this place 10 out of 10.

Anonymous says...

Ate at the new restrnt on opening nite - service was very slow, ambiance was cold as doors were left open and so our starters were cold as soon as they arrived, however as the evening went on, the quality of the food and taste were amazing, and well worth the wait, we got an apology from the owner about their teething problems, so it was a good evening. If u want good food then this is the place for you.

Anonymous says...
1 person disagrees with this review

Good quality food and service i recommend the place to anyone anyday im there myself nearly every friday night. New location of the eastzeast riverside is amazing check the place out. Worth investing your money on some good quality food!

Anonymous says...
1 person disagrees with this review

eastzeast is one of the best restaurants iv been to so far, love the food, decor and surroundings especially the riverside location. Its different i tell you that check out the place like the commen says below AKBARS watch out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous says...
1 person disagrees with this review

eastzeast was the best restaurant i have been to with amazing surroundings in the riverside restaurant it is absolutely huge all the competitors should get ready now some competitions coming their way ecspecially akbars so stay ready boys ..

Anonymous says...
2 people disagree with this review

beautifull!!!! the coomeent that person rote is just rong!!! whoever it was has no taste !!! there is no better than eastzeastz and thats that !!!!!

Anonymous says...

i was at the opening of the new riverside eastzeast the other day, and the other one the week before. it is absolute crap. if you like minute pieces of protein floating around in sweet pink goo (chicken tikka massala) then this your place. please do not go, i have know idea on how it has any positive reviews. the place is shiny and has cool dyson handdryers in the toilets, but anywhere in rusholme or even a local take away will put this place to shame. trust me

Anonymous says...
3 people agree, 3 people disagree with this review

Pathetic. We waited over two hours to be seated having booked over a week in advance and turned up bang on time. Then they quibbled over giving us a free round of drinks.

Food was excellent. Attitude of the 'manager' was awful - don't go!

Anonymous says...
2 people agree, 1 person disagrees with this review

I haven't eaten here but I give it 14 thumbs down just for the last idiot's comments. 'interesting menu' you want to get out more.

Anonymous says...
1 person agrees with this review

Best curry I have ever eaten. Gorgeous food, lovely surroundings, great service and an interesting menu. Not the usual boring Indian menu.

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