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The places selling halal food at the Christmas Markets and where to find them
14.11.2023 - 14:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.
There are many reasons why people go to the Christmas Markets but the most common one is the delicious food on offer. This year there is something for everyone at the markets with halal options at most of the sites.
READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets map and guide to all the locations for 2023
Recently, the MEN headed down to the markets to try out some of the food and give a guide to some of the halal food available at the markets and where to find them.
Exchange Square
Doner Haute – The doner world is your oyster at the Doner Haute on Exchange Square. From here you can concoct your own special dish with a host of ingredients to choose from like mint yoghurt, chilli sauce and mayo on a bed of crispy fries.
Indian Street Food – The Indian Street food stall offers exactly what it says on the tin. From chicken tikka and lamb wraps, to curries and favourites like samosas, it’s all there.
Wrap Up Burritos – If Mexican is more your style then you’re in for a treat with Wrap Up Burritos. Festival favourites, their whole menu is halal and they serve things like a chicken and halloumi burrito, chilli beef burrito and vegan or vegetarian five bean burritos.
Dutch Mini Pancakes – A popular stall at the markets, you’ll have to have be quick to get in front of the queue for these guys. A Netherlands themed desert spot, they serve amazing deserts like Dutch biscuits, Dutch cake and Dutch toffee waffles.
St Anne’s Square
Yard & Coop – An iconic Manchester institution. Yard and
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