Chaiiwala Trafford Centre

Chaiiwala Trafford Centre is perfect for snacks, lunches, light meals and even breakfast.

There are various iterations of chaii from the original strong-brewed karak chaii to pink and pretty versions, as well as falooda mango milkshake and limbu pani lemonade. All way more exciting than a can of Coke.

Despite the Eastern exoticism of the drinks menu, the food comes together in a vibrant mix of East meets West.

Confidentials loves the all-day desi breakfast but if you need sausages to set you up for the day, the English-ish breakfast is a happy marriage of bangers, bacon and hash brown with masala omelette and masala beans. The chicken sausage and lamb bacon take a bit of getting used to though.

Other fusion highlights include the toasties – especially the butter chicken one. There are more traditional Indian snacks too. A karachi bun kebab with some mogo chips is light but full of flavour and the pani puri poppers are good to share.

With basic shopping mall surroundings, this isn’t destination dining. But if you need a snack in-between all the other things you’re doing, Chaiiwala Trafford Centre is one of the most inspiring options available.