Jood Restaurant — Restaurant in Manchester

One word - poor.

I thought I’d give this spot a try as I’ve walked past it on one of my routes I take on the way to town and saw quite a few good reviews of the place.

I walked in and was slightly confused, I saw staff in the kitchen but wasn’t sure if we should find a table ourselves or wait for someone to set us on a table? We then figured out it’s self seated.

We then looked at the menu and ordered but then we were confused again.. are we supposed to order at the counter or is it table service? With only two staff working there nothing was really communicated to the customers and it wasn’t just my party that thought this, a few other tables were waiting for someone to take their order at their tables too - which could be communicated clearly to any customers that come in. The food also took a long time to come and the staff needed to be reminded of the drinks that we ordered.

Onto the food, I ordered a Jamaican jerk bowl and a platter and fancied some chilli cheese chips (thinking that they were chilli con carne on chips with cheese as shown on the photos on the screens) but both chilli and cheese wasn’t on the menu so I asked the staff and they said it was fine no worries.

Once I got the fries I was slightly perplexed - it was some processed American cream cheese on the fries, but where’s the chilli? So I took this back and the chef said he added it, by chilli on the menu they meant chilli powder not actual chilli even though it shows that on the menu? (you’ll see in my photo how lacklustre it is 😆)

After the fries disappointment we then got the rest of our dishes, hoping these would be better and they were - but to be honest there wasn’t really a bar set by the fries. The Jamaican jerk rice bowl was pretty good but it got ruined by the salsa which was essentially mixed in already as it was on top, it wasn’t a good combination as the bowl itself was hot but the salsa was incredibly cold like it came out the fridge, and too much was added so it was overly sour. Lastly the kebab platter was poor also - chicken was dry, flavourless dry bread and rice it was not an enjoyable...

If you're a brunch aficionado in Manchester, the newly opened Sausage Shack is a must-visit. Tucked away in Deansgate, this charming eatery has quickly become a hotspot for those in search of top-quality meats and a welcoming atmosphere.

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In addition to the fantastic food, the Sausage Shack boasts a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The décor is modern and chic, creating a perfect backdrop for a casual meal with friends or a cozy date night. The attention to detail in both the interior design and the food presentation highlights the owners' passion for their craft.

Overall, Sausage Shack is a delightful addition to Manchester's culinary scene. With its high-quality meats, delicious sausages, and the friendliest owners you could hope to meet, it promises an unforgettable dining experience. Don’t miss out on this gem – your taste buds...

Wow 🤩 what a find!! A new and innovative casual dining concept in Manchester City Centre the first of its kind to offer a menu based entirely on sausages and Halal too!

First time I visited today and I had to order a Hot Dog , I opted for a beef hot dog loaded with onions, jalapeños , Mexican salsa and ketchup and mustard with a side of onion rings.

And I have got to say the quality of the beef sausage was really good you could tell it is fresh and not frozen, and it was cooked on a grill instead of steamed, this was served on a gourmet brioche hot dog bun, over all the taste far exceeded my expectation it’s much better then those offered at Shake Shack and other eateries.

The onion rings were nice and crispy.

I was served by Damien who is also the chef and I also had a nice conversation with the Manager Waseem.

Great customer service and really good quality food and good portion size for the price.

Very quick service also from ordering to table took no more...