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Sambal

Malaysian, Vegan Mock Chicken

Worth ordering: Roti canainamed in 5 reviews

Try the flaky roti canai, which several reviewers singled out.

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Book ahead, particularly for weekend visits or larger groups.
  • Good to know: Confirm vegan preparation when ordering: a reviewer’s vegan meal was mistakenly served with egg before the kitchen remade it.
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  • Try the vegan mock chicken, which one reviewer called incredible.
  • Good to know: Ask about the spice level before ordering tofu sambal; a reviewer found it extremely spicy.

People mention

Mock chicken, rojak and sambal tofu.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and attentive service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Sambal is a small, no-frills Malaysian restaurant known for roti canai, char kway teow and boldly spiced dishes; the menu includes vegan mock chicken and tofu sambal. It gets busy, especially at weekends, so book ahead—large groups may face slower, staggered service, and one reviewer describes the tofu sambal as extremely spicy.

Visit

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286 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester, M21 8HA, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–22:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
17:00–22:00
Thursday
17:00–22:00
Friday
17:00–22:00
Saturday
12:30–22:00
Sunday
12:30–22:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, mock chicken

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

What the grades mean

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