Set in a beautiful Grade II listed building in the heart of Manchester’s shopping district, Rosa’s Thai offers flavour-packed Thai food with charm and history in every bite. Whether you’re visiting for a post-shopping lunch, a pre-show dinner (the Opera House is just three minutes away), or bottomless brunch with mates, Rosa’s Manchester has you covered.
The restaurant is part of the Rosa’s Thai family, which began life as a humble food stall on Brick Lane back in 2006. It was founded by Saiphin and Alex, a husband-and-wife team who opened their first permanent site in Spitalfields in 2008, keeping the name “Rosa’s” from the old English caff that used to occupy the space. Since then, Rosa’s Thai has expanded across London and beyond, becoming a reliable go-to for no-nonsense Thai comfort food with bags of personality.
In Manchester, Rosa’s keeps things casual but flavourful. The evening set menu is perfect for midweek dinner, and the popular weekend bottomless brunch combines unlimited drinks with sharing plates, noodles and curries - a 90-minute party that’s hard to beat.
You’ll find dishes that suit all spice levels, from the punchy Pad Kra Prow - a stir fry with holy basil, green beans, chillies and a crispy fried egg - to the indulgent Gaeng Dang Supparod Ped, a red curry with slow-cooked duck leg and pineapple. The famous Pad Thai needs little introduction, but Rosa’s version has won fans thanks to co-founder Saiphin’s perfected tamarind sauce. And if you’re starting off with snacks, don’t miss the Tod Mun Goong - crispy prawn doughnuts with sticky plum sauce that vanish far too quickly.
With its warm service, central location and relaxed setting, Rosa’s Thai Manchester is a brilliant spot for casual dinners, work lunches, birthdays or just a spontaneous noodle fix.