Tampopo Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Tampopo, a vibrant haven for lovers of Japanese and Asian fusion cuisine nestled in the heart of Manchester's Albert Square. This bustling eatery is renowned for its unpretentious atmosphere and swift service, making it an ideal spot for both lunch breaks and dinner outings.
Tampopo's menu is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring everything from Thai Tom Kha to Vietnamese Pho, and even Filipino Chicken Adobo. Customers rave about the well-styled dishes, reflecting both authenticity and creativity. The recent addition of “small plates” ushered in an inviting tapas-like experience perfect for sharing.
Highlights include the famous Gaeng Keow Wan, a robust green coconut curry, and a variety of stir-fries that impress with their depth of flavor. Additionally, diners appreciate the generous lunch deals and the fact that no dish feels mundane. With outdoor seating and a laid-back vibe, Tampopo effortlessly combines quick, flavorful meals with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
BRUNCH LUNCH
EMPERORS BREAKFAST
2 fried eggs, 3 bacon rashers, 3 sweetcorn fritters, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, edamame, roti, Asian BBQ sauce
BACON EGG WAFFLE
Fried egg, miso, mushrooms, smashed avo, sambal
BEEF RENDANG ROTI
Cucumber, soy egg, homemade sambal
BALI SMOOTHIE BOWL
Coconut apple smoothie, fresh mango, raspberries, banana, black rice, mixed seeds, pomegranate
CRISPY AVOCADO STACK
Edamame, bacon, kimchi, poached egg sweetcorn fritters
BANG BANG STEAK EGGS
Rump steak, poached egg, waffle, sweet chilli hollandaise, smashed avo pea shoots
THAI STYLE OMELETTE
Marinated pork belly in a sweet soy sauce on a bed of steamed rice
KIMCHI AVOCADO RICE
Chili, spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, crispy bacon bits, poached egg
HONEY CHICKEN BACON BUBBLE WAFFLE
Fried egg coated with sweet honey drizzle
SWEET CORN FRITTERS
Sweet sour glaze, peanuts cucumber
SZECHUAN PORK BELLY
Cucumber, soy, roast garlic, chilli oil, spring onion
HOISIN SPRING ROLLS
Drizzled with hoisin peanut sauce
SZECHUAN SQUID
Seven spices, yuzu mayonnaise, chilli oil
ROASTED HISPI CABBAGE
Miso butter
KOREAN POPCORN CHICKEN
Sweet honey drizzle
SATAY CHICKEN
Malaysian grilled, diced cucumber, peanut sauce kecap manis
PRAWN DIM SUM
Three parcels delicately wrapped in translucent pastry. Served Vietnamesestyle
BANG BANG PRAWNS
Lightly fried, mayo with sweet chilli Sriracha sauce, peashoots
KOREAN KIMCHI CUCUMBER
Homemade kimchi, cucumber
BROCCOLI GOMA TENDERSTEMS
Mayo, sesameinfused glaze
PORK GYOZA
Steamed, crispy Japanese dumplings, sesame oil fresh herbs
FILLET STEAK TATAKI
Seared rare, yuzu ponzu dressing, avo mayo pink peppercorns
DUCK PANCAKES
Hoisin sauce, fresh cucumber spring onions
BALI PORK BELLY
Slowcooked, star anise, cinnamon, ginger sticky oyster sauce
GLAZED STICKY WINGS
Sweet soy chilli glaze
SHARING PLATTER
Chicken satay, sticky wings, corn fritters, Bali pork belly Kimchi Cucumber Salad
SMALL PLATES
CURRIES
JAPANESE KATSU
Panko chicken breast, sweet spicy curry sauce, pink ginger BullDog sauce
TRADITIONAL GREEN CURRY
Spicy coconut, bamboo shoots, ginger, green chillies, sweet basil. Grilled chicken thigh or prawn
THAI RED CURRY STEAK
Spicy coconut curry, rump steak, lychees, tomatoes, bamboo shoots, red chillies, Thai basil, lime leaves
NASI GORENG ROYALE
Wokfried rice with chicken, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, crispy shallots. Sambal egg
KING PAD THAI
Rice noodles, bean sprouts, peanuts, cabbage, egg, tofu, fresh lime, thin omelette. Chicken, prawn or tofu
RED CURRY NOODLES
Grilled chicken thigh, ginger, garlic, fresh lime, crispy noodles shallots
YAKI UDON
Chunky noodles with roasted pork belly, fresh vegetables a soy mirin sauce
NOODLES RICE
BUDDHA BOWLS
CHICKEN BREAST
Warming peanut sauce
BANG BANG PRAWNS
Mayo, sweet chilli sriracha sauce
PRESSED TOFU
Marinated in dark soy, gochujang palm sugar
BLACK PEPPER STIR FRY
Chillies, mushrooms, ginger, pak choi Chicken or Pork Belly
PAD KRAPOW KHAI
Oyster sauceinfused, Thai basil, fine bean, chillies, fried egg Chicken or prawn
THAI GRILLED CHICKEN
Zesty tamarind sauce, charred broccoli tenderstems, crispy shallots
WOK FRESH
SIGNATURES
THAI SEA BREAM
Whole sea bream, fresh mango, Thai basil, spring onion, oyster sauce, shallots, red chilli
YAMATO FILLET STEAK
Japanese style seared medium rare, fresh garlic, black pepper, butter, sake. Served with fried onion
BEEF RENDANG
Slowcooked featherblade, chilli, shallots, galangal, lemongrass. Served with roti, sambal, egg cucumber
FUKUOKA TONKOTSU RAMEN
Sliced pork belly, bamboo shoots, nori, soyseasoned egg, sesame seeds
SINGAPORE LAKSA
Fiery coconut broth, chicken, prawns, mint, cucumber, red onion, tofu, fresh lime, lobster bisque
KATSU UDON SOUP
Panko chicken breast, katsu curry soup udon noodles. Served with a soyseasoned egg
NOODLE SOUPS
SIDES
JASMINE RICE
EGG FRIED RICE
BLACK RICE
NOODLES
Wokfried Chinese style or chunky udon chilli
SEASONED FRIES
CHILLI CHEESE CURRY FRIES
Curry sauce, chilli flakes cheese
FLAKY ROTI
Two layered Malay style flatbreads
GRILLED PAK CHOY
With garlic soy
KIMCHI CUCUMBER SIDE
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI SIDE
RAMAS ROYAL THAI BITES
Peanuts, palm sugar, chicken, pork, shallots
CHILLI GARLIC EDAMAME
With a sesame and sambal dressing
THAI PRAWN CRACKERS
With a sweet chilli sauce