A new vegan fast-food restaurant is heading to the Northern Quarter
05.04.2022 - 15:09
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A popular plant-based, fast-food restaurant is set to make its northern debut in Manchester later this month. Already well established in London and Brighton, The Vurger Co. will open in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter on April 23.
The concept is driven by a mission to revolutionise fast-food through the power of plants, and diners can expect dishes using only 100 per cent plant-based and ethically sourced products. Taking this mission one step further, all packaging used is made from plants and is fully compostable, with a guarantee that nothing goes to landfill.
The stars of the plant-based show include burgers such as the New York Melt, encompassing a Beyond Meat patty topped with double vegan cheese, gherkins, tomato and house-made burger sauce, and Buffalo Vurger, a crispy 'chicken' patty dipped with buffalo hot sauce, topped with vegan mozzarella, gherkins, crispy onions and house-made baconnaise.
The restaurant, part of the new Transmission House mixed-use development, is the group's largest project to date, with more than 50 covers. As is the case with its other sites, the restaurant will operate on a walk-in basis only.
"This is a really exciting time for us at the Vurger Co," said Rachel Hugh, co-founder. "We've worked really hard to establish ourselves in London and Brighton and can't wait to be part of the thriving restaurant and food scene in Manchester, one of our favourite cities.
"Customers can expect amazing plant-based dishes, packed with texture and flavour that's fun and delicious."
Rich Oliver, senior asset manager at Fabrix, the developer behind Transmission house, added: "The Vurger Co's decision to sign at Transmission House adds a new destination to the vibrant food scene of the