Harlem Shakes

Harlem Shakes is a late-night dessert, milkshake and burger spot in Withington, the student-heavy district of south Manchester clustered around the university campuses. Trading from the same kitchen as the long-running Khan's Kebab House, it leans into the after-dark sweet-treat and fast-food crowd, and the menu is halal throughout — a draw for the area's large student and Muslim communities looking for something indulgent late in the evening.

Thick, heavily loaded milkshakes are the signature, built around Ben & Jerry's flavours such as Cookie Dough and Caramel Chew Chew, and backed by desserts like Nutella waffles and the house Harlem Roll. On the savoury side there is the loaded Harlem Burger, cheesy and curly fries, chicken wings and wraps, plus a handful of vegetarian options including a veggie burger. Trade runs mostly through late-evening collection and delivery across the surrounding neighbourhood.