Vegan-friendly
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Indian
Take-out
Catering
Indo-Chinese
Gujurati Indian food and sweets restaurant, a 5-minute walk from Ashton under Lyne train station. Large menu includes some Indo-Chinese dishes. Vegan items are marked. Last order 60 minutes before closing. Moved into larger next-door premises Jan 2019. Open Wed-Thu 12:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-16:30. Closed Mon-Tue.
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85 Oldham Rd, Ashton-under-lyne, England, OL6 7DF
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Last update on 21 Oct 2024 by CharlieMills
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50 Reviews
First Review by flux
hlnlyns
Points +16
Great for vegans - Edit
So many vegan options & the food is always outstanding
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Minnie2024
Points +203
So many delicious vegan choices - Edit
We had a wonderful lunch here!! Our group was made up of two vegans, one gluten free and a meat eating traitor. There were loads of vegan options!! Quality of the food was every bit as good as what I’ve had in India. Service was speedy and friendly.
Read moreThey also have a brilliant deli and there’s an Indian supermarket just across the street.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-22
Pros: Food quality , Variety of vegan choices, Service
Cons: I really wanted vegan lassi but they don’t do it, No other cons!!!!
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LukeMcD
Points +1108
excellent, authentic Indian - Edit
the soya chaap is a must-try if you like tomatoey curries like balti's etc.
Read moreMy guest had an onion/garlic intolerance, and Lily's can accommodate this by preparing dishes Jain style and removing these ingredients. very impressed
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l0vec0urtney
Points +493
LOVE lilys! - Edit
I’ve been to the restaurant a couple of times now and both times it’s been great - fresh, hot, tasty food, great service and the menu is clearly marked which dishes are vegan or can be made vegan.
Read moreThey also have a deli attached, where you can buy Indian sweets (their jalebi is 10/10) and samosas, bhajis etc as well as a small Indian grocery store where you can buy bags of lentils and other things.
Pros: Tasty food , All vegetarian, Friendly staff
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MollySmith135
Points +58
Best Indian Restaurant in Manchester - Edit
Plenty of vegan options! We started with poppadoms and a variety of dips, including a delicious vegan mint yogurt sauce. The onion bhajis and vegetable samosas were fantastic appetisers. For our mains, I had the flavorful dal, and my boyfriend enjoyed a hearty chickpea curry. Although we were too full to try dessert, they had a great selection of vegan sweets. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty vegan cuisine. 💚
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-29
Pros: Vegan Options, Excellent Service, Good Portion Sizes
Cons: A little expensive
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Ilse1973
Points +37
Was amazing - Edit
Everything was amazing. The quality of the food the price of the food, everything. Now in just a few years the price has risen 300% but the quality and portion size has gone down. We’ve been going here for years and years but after our last take out bill of well over £100 for just a few items, we’re done. Lost a long standing customer to greed.
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Neferure
Points +250
Great Indian Vegetarian Restaurant with Deli - Edit
It's best to book in advance because we didn't and they had to squeeze us in between bookings. However, it's completely wheelchair accessible and the staff were really helpful.
Read moreWe ate pani puri and masala dosas. The pani puri were nice, but not as fresh as other places we have been. However, they are also available to buy in the deli if you want to try to recreate it at home. The dosa was delicious but lacking the minty dip. Fortunately, we had some leftovers from our pani puri.
We didn't buy anything from the deli, but there were lots of vegan options clearly labelled.
Pros: Wheelchair accessibility, Friendly staff, Clearly marked vegan on the menu.
Cons: No minty dip with the dosa
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jessiedhal
Points +647
We always return here! - Edit
We’ve been going to Lily’s for years since they were a small cafe, lovely to see they have continued to grow and now have a restaurant. We still continue to always get the vegan Lily’s sizzler (the Manchurian is great!) and love the samosas and curries. Most food is available as vegan or a vegan option. A little disappointed this time as they were the only Indian to serve vegan mango lassi and no longer do that. Otherwise, great food, service was ok, quite pricey these days.
Read moreI Recommend the Thali Thursdays!
Pros: Lily’s Signature Sizzler, Vegan Samosas to take home , Thali Thursdays
Cons: No longer do vegan mango lassi , Staff don’t seem as friendly anymore , Price increased
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Nattyy
Points +3926
Loads of Vegan options ! 👌 - Edit
Would be a 5 if was fully Vegan. Definitely worth a visit. They do a lot of authentic dishes including Dosas & Uttapam. They have Vegan Paneer. Lassi can be made Vegan and there are Vegan dessert options and milkshake options.
Read moreWe had Uttapam which was really really good, the Mumbai sanwich which was tasty but could do with more chutney so maybe ask for more on the side, dai puri which was tasty and big portion. The paneer butter masala was disappointing, paneer was good but the curry was not for me, was not buttery at all was more tomato based and lacked flavour.
Overall this place is great for vegans, would recommend booking as it does get busy.
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Keshra
Points +38
Tasty Indian - Edit
They have a great selection of vegan starters and mains. The food was tasty and a good portion. The staff was attentive and clued up about vegan dishes. Definitely worth a visit!
Read morePros: Menu choices , Nice atmosphere , Great service
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EstherRP
Points +406
Fantastic - Edit
Delicious vegan food, huge range of options, friendly staff, not too greasy. They do things that are less common to find vegan at an Indian restaurant, like paneer, naan, paratha etc. Also a lovely relaxed place to sit.
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BodmanDre
Points +16
Top tier - Edit
Delicious food and a vast vegan selection with quality service. Highly recommended 👌🏾
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-27
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Sampson555
Points +459
Phenomenal- best Indian meal I've had in the UK. - Edit
Everything was amazing the food, service, value for money and the restaurant.
Read moreEveryone who served us was incredibly helpful and friendly. They have an exceptional menu. They guided us through it with ease and patience. They encouraged us to order starters and then later order meals after we were eating our starters. It was a great idea. We had more time to enjoy our starters and process what we wanted next.
Each dish was phenomenal. The variety of textures and flavors was exceptional. My favourite was the filled dosa and the Chaat sweet and sour. My partners was the 'butter paneer masala' (vegan).
I rarely return to a place, but this place is the exception to my rule. I will happily return next time I visit Manchester.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-26
Pros: Flavour and texture , Variety of food , Exceptional service
Cons: They didn't do a vegan mango lassi
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darlingrhi
Points +386
Very tasty - Edit
Had great options, lovely service and nice atmosphere
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SarahHamilton
Points +80
Perfect - Edit
We ordered crispy bhajiya for starters. Huge portion - one enough between two (but we ate a portion each!) then Manchurian cauliflower and vegan mutter paneer (tasted and textured like real paneer) the pilau rice was light and fluffy. The meal was delicious. Not at all greasy. Flavoursome and despite feeling full it was the type of food where you can’t bear to leave any because it’s so good.
Read morePros: Unique food, Plenty of vegan choice
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HolBates
Points +760
Gorgeous - Edit
Been going since it was at the old place, I prefer the older longer menu as it had these lovely vegan omelettes. But great to see so many vegan dessert options now
Read morePros: Lots of options, Cakes and ice cream
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KellyFH
Points +192
My favourite place to eat - Edit
Lily's is probably my favourite place to eat. I have been several times over the years and always found the food delicious and well prepared. There is a deli attached to to restaurant that serves samosas etc, as well as sweet treats and vegan icecream. They also serve pizza at the weekend.
Read morePros: Lots of options for vegans and vegetarians, Friendly family restaurant, Great food
Cons: None
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booklover84
Points +180
Simply the best curry house - Edit
This is my absolute favourite curry house. The food is incredibly tasty, the service is quick and the staff are friendly. There are lots of clearly marked vegan options.
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RalphWoods
Points +1060
Top of the food chain - Edit
Despite the number of great South Indian restaurants in the Manchester area, Lily’s is my favourite. The tastiest food, loads of vegan options, honest family ran business, and the shop to take home cakes.
Read moreFrom my xp the quality is always good but not always consistent - ie you might go once and have the best dish ever, but the next time it might not be as impressive.
Bhel and chana puris are both great options, masala dhosa is good, Punjabi samosas are good.
Pros: So much great food, Good service , Nice new interior
Cons: No vegan milk?!
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Emmabentham
Points +90
Amazing - Edit
Honestly the best Indian food ever
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KayleighHall
Points +29
Spoilt for choice - Edit
As a vegetarian you are absolutely spoilt for choice by the huge menu on offer at Lily's. All food is fresh, delicious and authentic. The restaurant is beautifully furnished with helpful staff, and the business is run by a particularly lovely local family. So happy to have such a wonderful place on our doorstep.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-24
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susiehaha
Points +255
Delicious! - Edit
We love this place. We have a routine every few months to stock up with pulses, rice, spices etc at the amazing Asian supermarket over the street from lillys and then to have lunch at lillys. First time back today since first lock down and it was worth the wait. Even more of the menu now vegan. Their street food menu and dosas are amazing. Yum!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-10
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TheUnrefinedVegan
Points +63
Our favourite - Edit
We have eaten here many times and every time the food and service is exemplary.
Read moreRecommended are the vegan paneer, massala chips and the dhosa
If you like my reviews find me on YouTube and Instagram at The Unrefined Vegan
Pros: The food , Attentive service , Excellent value
Cons: Possibly consider new items occasionally
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betty_sue
Points +50
Incredible food! - Edit
An absolute favourite in our house! We go at least a couple of times a month. The vegan paneer is incredible and they use vegan yogurts to make any veggie dish vegan. The staff are so lovely and accommodating. I can't recommend it enough!
Read moreI can't pick anything in particular off the menu to recommend as everything is SO GOOD!
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jess44less
Points +16
Best vegan options in Tameside! - Edit
Lilly’s is one of our favourite places to go out to eat. I’ve never been disappointed with anything I’ve ordered from there before. Everything is fantastic & the staff are so helpful with making something vegan!
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matty234
Points +126
10/10 Vegan Indian Food, faultless! - Edit
Wow. OK so me and my partner are staying in the Peak District this weekend and with the pandemic could only get a takeaway somewhere. This place was a 20 min drive from our Air b b but we read the reviews and thought we should check it out. I'm sooooo glad we did! 100%worth the 40 min round trip. Food was amazing, menu is extensive. Highlights - masala dosa and garlic naan. They also do lots of Vegan friendly sweets, which can be hard to come by so we're chuffed with that!
Read morePros: Loads of options, great food, good service
Cons: None
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LyndaWilkinson
Points +124
Exceptional Food and Great Value - Edit
Wow what a gem of a place. My only regret is I didn't go sooner. The food is fresh and bursting with delicious flavours. The decor is stunning and the staff are super friendly. Can't wait to go again.
Read morePros: They even have Vegan Paneer!, Food is Amazing and Affordable , Lots of delicious Vegan Options
Cons: Non
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