Hi All, not posted in ages, but was reading this thread and as a person who loves food, I just couldn't resist to chip in.
I agree with Mahbub in Chorlton being one of the best takeaways ever, the only problem is, it is about 30 seconds walk from my house and very convenient, also very unhealthy when you eat there a couple of times a week!
My favourite Indian restaurant at the moment is Akbars on Liverpool Street in Manchester, excellent food in nice surroundings, they scatter rose petals on the table as you go to sit down, which me and the lasses from work think is a very nice touch, although it is popular and does get very busy, they also have the biggest Nan breads I have ever seen, they come out hung on a large rack, if you like curries you must try it out.
For Spanish food, Casa Tapas in Didsbury is very nice, cheap and cheerful and much better then La Tasca which is just over the Road, I am also a big fan Of Croma, there is one in Chorlton and in Town, very good value for money and I really must recommend the prawns for starters!