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This & That
Greater Manchester, Manchester - Indian - Café
Operating since 1984 on Soap Street, This & That is thought to be the birthplace of ‘rice ‘n’ three’. After the influx of migrant workers to Manchester’s textile mills in the 1960s, South Asian food started being served across the city, predominantly in the industrial centre of town – the Northern Quarter. Canteens like This & That were originally created to feed the workers of the nearby warehouses, but nowadays they are filling the bellies of people who live in town, tourists and office workers alike. Quite literally a plate of rice with a choice of three curries, this plate of food has been around since the 1980s and continues to be one of the most popular choices in the city for a quick wholesome meal under 10 quid. Whilst rice ‘n’ three is thought to have started at This & That, many places serving the meal are still going strong today. Check out our local guide. ...
Operating since 1984 on Soap Street, This & That is thought to be the birthplace of ‘rice ‘n’ three’. After the influx of migrant workers to Manchester’s textile mills in the 1960s, South Asian food started being served across the city, predominantly in the industrial centre of town – the Northern Quarter. Canteens like This & That were originally created to feed the workers of the nearby warehouses, but nowadays they are filling the bellies of people who live in town, tourists and office workers alike. Quite literally a plate of rice with a choice of three curries, this plate of food has been around since the 1980s and continues to be one of the most popular choices in the city for a quick wholesome meal under 10 quid. Whilst rice ‘n’ three is thought to have started at This & That, many places serving the meal are still going strong today. Check out our local guide.
VENUE DETAILS
3 Soap Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 1EW
0161 832 4971
OTHER INFORMATION
Family friendly
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