Found in the historic charm of Manchester's Northern Quarter, Cottonopolis is an Asian inspired culinary spot, housed within the walls of a meticulously preserved Grade II listed building. This atmospheric restaurant and bar draws inspiration from the diverse cultures of Asia, infusing traditional elements with modern creativity.
As you step into Cottonopolis, you’ll notice the architectural grandeur of the Grade II listed structure, which becomes the backdrop for an immersive dining experience. The restaurant's commitment to preserving the building's heritage echoes through its culinary offerings, where Asian flavours and influences take centre stage. With an ethos rooted in both respect for the past and traditions, and a forward thinking culinary approach, Cottonopolis promises a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
egin your meal with shrimp crackers with chilli jam, hot miso honey chicken wings, and buffalo mushroom karaage. The sashimi and nigiri selection showcase the freshest seafood, including chalk stream trout, yellowfin tuna akami, and Devonshire sea bass. The yaki options entice with slow-grilled soy chicken yakitori, Tamworth sausage with kimchi, and squid adorned with padron peppers, lime, and sesame.
Maki rolls present delightful combinations like panko prawn dragon rolls with avocado and wasabi broccoli maki. The dim sum offerings, from pumpkin shiitake gyozas to mushroom dan dan noodles and succulent bulgogi short ribs, showcase the diversity of Asian culinary traditions. Conclude your dining experience on a sweet note with the indulgent baked yuzu cheesecake paired with vanilla ice cream or the decadent matcha cake adorned with chocolate ganache. Some of the signature Japanese cocktails include the Voila, Viola, made with casamigos blanco, apricot liqueur, violette liqueur, Lillet, honjozo sake, lemon and viola, whilst the My Bonita In La Floridita is a mix of Ron Santiago de Cuba 11YO, with pickled ginger cordial, lemongrass and coconut syrup and fake lime