Ariana

Ariana on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme is one of Manchester's best-reviewed Afghan restaurants, praised for authentic home-style Persian and Afghani cooking at modest prices. The kitchen serves kabuli pulao — lamb with rice, raisins and carrots — kobeda kebabs, chicken and okra stews, and the soltani platter of kobideh and lamb filet with rice and salad. A typical meal for two provides generous portions at very reasonable prices, drawing regulars from across south Manchester.