Ambala

The service at Ambala was exceptional, providing us with the opportunity to sample several small items before making a substantial purchase. The staff demonstrated excellent customer service, and the atmosphere of the place was pleasant and cozy. The sweets, particularly the barfi, were delightful. However, the only drawback was that the gulab jamun was unexpectedly hard and didn't meet my expectations. Apart from that, everything was wonderful.

Me and my wife had veg pakora and chilli with chutneys as side. It was the best ones I ever had from Manchester. As we both are foodies, we really like the taste of both and we ask for second shot but unfortunately the dish was finished which made us a bit sad. We wish for a desi chai with this which will make the meal complete. I really recommend this store. And the staff who was in this store treated us really well and I personally like the way he is to the customers. He even asked whether we need the dishes to be warmed or not. Thanks Ambala team for this wonderful time.

By far the best thing about Ambala is the Halwa/Chana Puri for 2 that costs only £5. Unlike a lot of other places, they make it daily so it's always available whenever it may take your fancy. For this, I fully recommend Ambala. As for the actual mithai, it should be noted that it's not fried in ghee which does affect the taste somewhat, hence 4 stars. Other than that, the seating area is clean, if a little on the small side. It's definitely best for groups of 2-3. To conclude, if you want a traditional breakfast then you can't go wrong with the Halwa Puri. However if you want to buy mithai then I suggest walking down the road to Sanam, where they cook in proper ghee for a full, authentic taste.