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Vegan-friendly
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Indian
Fast food
Beer/Wine
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Manchester's second Bundobust location. This is a craft beer bar that serves vegetarian Indian street food: snacks, entree, appetizers, soups. Casual atmosphere with plenty of seating. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00.
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61-69 Oxford St, Manchester, England, M1 6EQ
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Last update on 23 Nov 2021 by Guest
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Added by muldydoona on 23 Nov 2021
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27 Reviews
First Review by GeorgeHowarth
keep_it_tdy
Points +29220
Bunders Never Cease - Edit
My adoration for this small Indian street food chain has blossomed over the years. Initially rather unmoved by my first experience when they opened in Manchester, I have steadily warmed to their offerings and can now firmly be counted among the converts. Having been absent from their presence for a number of years, I was keen to reacquaint myself at this, until now, unexplored location.
Read moreThe atmosphere was every bit as relaxed, welcoming and friendly as its sister restaurant down the road, staffed by an equally amiable team who struck the perfect balance between attentiveness and letting you get on with enjoying your meal.
As has become painfully obvious over the years, my ability to exercise restraint when confronted with a menu bursting with titillating options - particularly where Indian cuisine is concerned - is, at best, woeful. Unsurprisingly, what I would describe as a ‘strong number of dishes’ soon found their way to my table.
Thankfully, my enthusiasm was fully justified. Everything was at least as good as I remembered, if not even better. I’m not usually one for corn ribs, but the Masala Makai version here was near irresistible, beautifully charred and packed with spice. The okra fries and onion bhajis were exercises in deep-fried decadence, the chole was rich, hearty and beautifully balanced, while the bhel puri brought freshness and crunch in equal measure. Both the puri and bhatura were exquisite, equally adept at mopping up the remnants of the curries or simply being devoured in their own right. The creamy, delicate Bundo Chaat, however, comfortably stole the show and was the standout dish of an exceptionally strong meal.
My only minor criticism was that the tarka dhal felt just a touch under-seasoned, but when that’s the biggest complaint after ordering half the menu, things are clearly going rather well.
On the drinks front, alcoholic alternatives seemed to be the order of the day. In lieu of a chai latte, I opted for a chai stout. Instead of a lemonade, I chose a radler. In place of not having an IPA, I went for an IPA. Sound reasoning, I think you’ll agree, although it did leave me not a little squiffy.
Those beverages definitely didn’t cloud my judgement and I genuinely think this chain has stepped its game up another level. What was once somewhere I merely appreciated has become somewhere I actively seek out. This visit only strengthened that opinion and, the next time I’m anywhere near the area, I’ll be making a very deliberate return.
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LainyaCraig
Points +407
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Veggie menu with a lot of vegan options available. Great for ordering a selection of dishes to sample and for sharing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-11
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Friendly service , Great for sharing
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eleschweppes
Points +157
Great new menu - Edit
They’ve changed the menu so tried a few dishes which never disappoint! Mango lassi beer was so good. Booked through first table so got 50% off all food as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-12
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RMTennis
Points +48
Loads of vegan options & delicious beer - Edit
A mostly vegan menu, really amazing flavours and some delicious beer (we went for two beer flights to try as many as we could, would recommend!).
Read moreFood was great and flavourful, with lots of choice. We did also order a couple of non vegan options (one of the party was vegetarian), and they weren't anywhere near as good as the vegan options.
Best dishes were the bhel puri, the raghda pethis and the okra fries, don't miss them!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-21
Pros: Great flavours , Unusual and unique beers , Fun vibe
Cons: Vegetarian dishes a bit disappointing, Chai stout was pretty bland
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Colin_Black
Points +45
Two stop weekend - Edit
I visited this branch of Bundobust twice within 24 hours. First night I shared a vegan combo with an omnivore friend. I particularly loved the Bhel Poori and Okra Fries, although all six plates were delicious. As I had a 20% discount voucher, I stopped by next afternoon to get Vada Pav, which you need to ask for it to be vegan as it is usually served with a buttered bread roll. I couldn’t resist some more Okra Fries on the side. The beer, which is vegan, is also good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-16
Pros: Good vegan choice, Reasonably authentic South Indian food , Good beer
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Hevva
Points +25
Always excellent - Edit
I've been a couple of times by myself during the day, and have never felt odd for eating by myself at all. Great menu which is delicious, the staff are helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed. The one in Leeds is great too!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Plenty of options, Both alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks
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AliceManchip
Points +3092
Good food - Edit
Love Bondobust! Just wish they were fully vegan as it would be very easy to change the menu to completely vegan! Great food, delicious drinks and friendly staff
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Jcj3ssi3
Points +1615
Very good food! - Edit
I love that everything is vegetarian but I do wish there were more authentic vegetarian options as Indian food is very vegetarian friendly.
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EddyMaya
Points +1219
Tasty Indian street food - Edit
Bundobust is a real treat if you like Indian street food & good beer. Their menu is 100% vegetarian with lots of clearly marked vegan choices. I visited midweek and it had a relaxed vibe, though according to some reports it may be louder at weekends. You must try the okra fries - they are a revelation! The vada pav is really good too but be sure to specify that you want it vegan!
Read morePros: Good food, Good beer, Good times
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JamesClare
Points +85
Most dishes are vegan - Edit
Loved this place, food was great, probably better with more people as they have a few sharing options which based on what I had must be gorgeous
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FredWard
Points +295
Too loud, too pricey, food just above average - Edit
OK, the food is v quick and isn't at all bad, but it's pretty expensive. The beer is abundant, but the music IS SO LOUD IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TALK. I can see why people give this 5 stars, but for me... too salty, uncomfortable and not a place to relax.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-09
Pros: Quick service, Lots of vegan options, A lot of beers
Cons: Stressed staff, MUSIC SO LOUD IT'LL TAKE YOUR HAIR OFF, Pretty expensive
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DylanJones
Points +311
Really good food and beer - Edit
Booked here before going to a gig for a couple of beers and food. Very impressed with the number of vegan options with some of them vegan on request. Loved the vada pav and okra fries. Massive selection of beers clearly labeled vegan. Would definitely come here again.
Read morePros: Simple and quick ordering , Good beer , Tasty food
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Mike_manc
Points +198
A M A Z I N G ! ! ! - Edit
I’ve been going there for over 5 years and must’ve visited over 30 times! One of the best veggie/vegan eateries in Manchester. Although it’s not exclusively vegan, there is a load of brilliant vegan dishes - all with fantastic taste.
Read moreThe okra fries are at the top of my list and I’d also add the Bhel puri but in truth, it’s all brilliant.
Whoever I take with me to bundobust, loves it, irrespective of their food preference. It’s simply wonderful. To add to the food there’s a cool vibe and a great range of home-brewed beers.
Pros: Very very tasty dishes, Great range of beers, Cool vibe
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Woolfie
Points +40
Fabulous place - Edit
We have visited the "other" Bundobust in Manchester (below Max Spielmann on Piccadilly gardens), the one in Leeds and the one in Liverpool. A trip to Manchester is not the same without a trip to Bundobust.
Read moreWe were catching a train back home from Oxford Road (which is a few minutes walk away, lots of buses stop close too) - we decided in advance what to order (menus are on-line), so order at the bar as soon as we arrived, and it was brought to us very quickly and was hot and tasty as always. We had also let them know we would have luggage and children so we were given low seats and at the back so our cases and bags didn't get in the way.
My son loves the Tarka Dahl and I love the Okra fries which are a bit different and very more-ish.
I would prefer if they used washable dishes (more due to the waste) but this is a minor point. We didn't try the beer as catching umpteen trains requires a clear head, but there's plenty of choice. Vegan items are clearly marked on the menu, and there is more than enough choice (some items are veggie).
We will definitely be visiting again when we visit. Just got to try the one in Birmingham now!
Pros: delicious food, very quick service, good choice for vegans
Cons: single-use serving dishes
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aljenkinswood
Points +32
Amazing food - Edit
We had the vegan sharing meal, so much food! We ordered a rice and a bread, we didn’t need to. One of the dishes comes with bread and the rice didn’t add anything to the meal and wasn’t needed. What we had could easily have served 3. Great selection of beers too and a really nice atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Okra fries , Dahl, Beer
Cons: It was a lot of food so order wisely!
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anne1
Points +199
Great food, great location - Edit
We had lunch here over a weekend. We had the tarka dhal, ragdha pethis and okra fries. Everything was absolutely delicious - the okra fries were probably a bit of an over order but they were amazingly crispy and well flavoured.
Read moreGreat service, really buzzy atmosphere and great music too.
Highly recommended.
Pros: Location, Great food, Great atmosphere
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MichaelRobinson
Points +3733
Bollywood or Bust - Edit
After trying the one in Leeds my friends brought me to this one, we had the same things except for the drinks. The vegan set for 2 & the dahl were enough for the 3 of us. If I was still in Manchester this would be a regular place for me.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, nice interior
Cons: Not fully vegan
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cool5cats
Points +626
Fantastic - Edit
We loved the 6 dishes we chose between the 2 of us and loved the concept of having their own brewed beers to go with it, all clearly marked if vegan on the chalkboard. The spice levels in the food were great. We chose 3 from the usual menu and 3 from the Indo Chinese menu. It is a vegetarian place, so all the vegan options are labelled clearly and plenty to choose from. Really good tasty food, all bowls scraped clean and just enough to fill us. The okra fries are amazing, as was the tofu Indo Chinese dish. Exceptional cocktails to finish the meal off after a couple of beers. It's a really great place. No photos as we were too busy enjoying the food. The staff were super friendly and kept everything going with such a flow of people coming in.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty Inventive fun food, Friendly staff
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recycled.vegan
Points +141
Vegan Indian Street food - Edit
Great vegan options and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Vegan option we're good, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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eskelding
Points +295
Lots of choice - Edit
Great flavours and a vast menu! My fave was the tarka dahl and I love the bhajis! The food is great although it’s a little expensive - maybe £1-2 per dish too much. It’s great to get a couple at least though so you try everything, so maybe go for a combo.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-16
Pros: Lots of choice , Great flavours , Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Crowded
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IanLeaver
Points +476
Great selection - Edit
Great choice of small plates at a reasonable price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-13
Pros: Good choice of small plates , Nice modern atmosphere
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stulave
Points +2991
The vegan combo for two was so good! - Edit
Very large portions of some incredibly tasty food. Nice Christmas additions to their main menu. The okra fries are so yummy!
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CharlieMills
Points +7080
Delicious! - Edit
I went when they had the October menu and everything was delicious! Check the prices on some of the 'deals' though - the October one was only £1 cheaper than buying it all seperately.
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gingerdope
Points +173
Yes yes yes - Edit
Okra fries to die for!!!!!!!
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YepMe
Points +77
Really tasty dishes - Edit
There's something for everyone here! Not everything is vegan, but the majority is so it's hard to pick just a few dishes! The okra chips are particularly amazing! There's also a huge selection of beers to accompany your meal. Really recommend this place and the service was great! You can order from your table too, so you can be as lazy as you like 😜
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good beer selection , Good service
Cons: Communal seating (if that's your thing!)
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catandcupcake
Points +9282
Don't miss it!! - Edit
Always make time to visit Bundobust in Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds. Delicious!
Read morePros: Easy to order on app at table, Loads of vegan options, Rotating beers
Cons: Beers aren't particularly cheap
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GeorgeHowarth
Points +26
Yes yes yes! - Edit
Love it here, go all the time with my wife and with friends. They have something for everyone.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great tunes
Cons: I love too far away.
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