South Manny Flavaz to open first permanent site in Manchester

22 January 2021

Manchester chicken shop South Manny Flavaz is opening is first-ever brick and mortar venue in the city, in the Great Northern over two floors.

Opening early this year, the flagship restaurant will mark the first of many to come – with plans for the brand to open a chain of outlets throughout the year.

Speaking of the new opening, Founder Chef Aaron Lee said: “Manchester has been good to us, it is our home. Coming from a small back garden in Longsight to opening a unit on one of the most historic streets in our city is a humbling experience. I cannot wait to show you what we have created.”

Adding: “If anything, COVID has only highlighted the importance of street food to the hospitality sector with the tier 2 bars relying on street food pop ups, we fully expect to see a booming market for outdoor events and niche diners like ours!”

JSE Director Michael Jagger, who has partnered with SMF on the construction said: “We wanted to deliver a space that goes beyond a traditional ‘takeaway’, so we are introducing Street Food to the ‘take away’ concept in true Manc fashion, We will have old school street soul, softly respiring out of a silky sound system with old cassette tapes hidden in the grooves of our picture frames bringing a modern touch to the 80s & 90s experience.”

The new restaurant will also boast a purpose-built mezzanine, which will serve to act as a ‘second home’ for their customers not only looking for an easy meal, but also looking for somewhere to hang out after a long day.