Other Features
Also situated along the mile are a variety of Asian fashion, grocery and music shops, and the flavour of Asian cultural influence permeates most enterprises. The traditional and relaxing pastime of smoking Shisha (the Middle-Eastern water pipe) has seen popularity in the area.
Middle Eastern eateries have had a rising presence along the mile in recent years. This is due to a rising demand for Arabic food due to its popularity and to cater for a larger Arab and Kurdish community than in the past.
Rusholme also has several traditional English pubs along the curry mile, which cater to locals and university students including Hardy's Well, The Whitworth, and The Huntsman Inn.
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