At a glance, Another Hand might appear to be a modest addition to Manchester’s dining scene — compact in size, understated in tone — but what it delivers on the plate reveals a kitchen with considerable ambition and remarkable precision. With a strong focus on sustainability, provenance, and minimal waste, this is a restaurant that speaks softly and carries a sharp culinary point.There is no head chef name publicly foregrounded here; instead, the team leads with a collective ethos. This sense of collaboration runs through the entire operation, from the thoughtful menu design to the warm but unfussy presentation. The style is modern British with a global accent, but always filtered through a strong seasonal lens. Ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible, with many arriving from regional farms, urban growers, or artisanal producers.Located at Unit F, 253 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EN, United Kingdom (Greater Manchester), Another Hand occupies a ground-floor space with an open kitchen and limited seating — a setup that encourages diners to feel involved in the rhythm of the cooking. While it may not carry formal Michelin stars at present, the restaurant has already garnered serious attention from critics and discerning guests alike for the purity of its approach.The menu is deliberately tight and frequently changing, with each dish assembled for balance and clarity. You might encounter Jerusalem artichokes paired with aged pecorino and confit yolk, or gently cured trout accented by pickled cucumber and wild herbs. Nothing feels overwrought; flavours unfold with quiet confidence, often revealing depth only after a few considered bites.Vegetables and grains often take centre stage, but meat and seafood — when they appear — are treated with the same restraint and integrity. The focus is on how things taste, not how loudly they announce themselves.Another Hand is not a place of grand gestures, but of small, cumulative impressions — the delicate acidity in a dressing, the char on a piece of grilled flatbread, the silence that sometimes falls over the table when the first course is tasted. It’s a restaurant that feels deeply in tune with its surroundings, both in terms of geography and moment.In a city increasingly rich with dining options, Another Hand sets itself apart not by volume or spectacle, but by quiet conviction and unflinching attention to craft.
