Curry Mile facts for kids
The Curry Mile is a famous street in Manchester, England. It is part of Wilmslow Road in an area called Rusholme. People call it the Curry Mile because it has many restaurants. These places serve delicious food from South Asia and the Middle East.
It is known for having the most South Asian restaurants outside of the Indian subcontinent. This means there are more restaurants here than almost anywhere else in the world, besides India and its neighboring countries. The street is about half a mile long. You can find at least seventy different food places there!
The Curry Mile is always busy, even late at night. Many students from nearby colleges and universities visit the area. These include the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. They come to enjoy the food and lively atmosphere.
About the Curry Mile's Food
The restaurants on the Curry Mile offer a wide range of dishes. You can find food from countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. There are also many places serving Middle Eastern food. This includes tasty kebabs and other specialties.
You can choose from fancy restaurants or quick takeaway places. Many people visit to try different types of curries. There are also sweet shops and bakeries. They sell traditional desserts and snacks.
The Curry Mile in Stories
The Curry Mile has even been featured in books and on TV! It's a place that inspires creative stories.
In Books
A novel called The Curry Mile was written by Zahid Hussain. This book is set right on the Curry Mile. It tells stories about the people who work in the restaurants there.
On Television
The Curry Mile has also appeared in TV shows. For example, an episode of the TV series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates was filmed there. This episode was called Serving the Community and came out in 1997.
There was also a documentary film about the area. It was called Movin As A Massive and came out in 1995. This film even won an award for being the "Best Youth Programme."
