- Guras opened in Summer 2024, taking over the former “Wilder and Wilder” premises in Swinton
- Nepalese fusion cuisine in the form of quick bites and seasonal specials
- A dog friendly pit stop, close to the Loop Line walking route
A family affair, Guras Café has received a warm welcome to the neighbourhood. Tucked behind the Worsley Road Co-Op, the team offer a range of light bites that can be customised to suit your taste. Monton Matters met with Manoj, founder of Guras Café, to learn a little more about what they hope to bring to the local community.
Manoj has experience in the restaurant business and has always had a passion to open a family-run café. Having lived in Swinton previously, he was excited to return to the local area. Taking a pragmatic approach, Manoj and the team are trialling different dishes, and creating a bespoke menu based on feedback from regulars.
“Hybrid” dishes that combine the flavours and spices of Nepalese food, and dishes such as Burritos, Bao Buns and Shawarma have been popular so far. Manoj advises they have already established a winning option- and the “Nepalese inspired Fajita Wraps” are here to stay, proving a popular lunch order for passing tradespeople and remote workers, looking for something different to the usual meal deal.
“My favourite dish is MoMo (dumplings).” Manoj explained this dish is a popular Nepali street food, also popular in Tibet. Guras serve homemade “Chicken MoMo” for £6.50 a portion.
Good quality coffee can be found at Guras. Through a partnership with premium roasters Oddy Knocky Coffee , based in Bolton, it is apparent that Guras are taking great pride in serving up a smooth cup of joe. Manoj explained, “I ask people, do you have time to wait five minutes for your coffee?” If they do, he ensures their cup is precisely measured to the gram.
Although unique drinks such as the “Strawberry Iced Matcha Latte”, will come and go, they will incorporate seasonal favourites such as “Pumpkin Spice” and “Gingerbread” lattes, as the darker nights roll in. For those looking for something crisp, they offer a selection of wine and ales; Guras is partnered with Pendlebury local House of Hops.
The loyalty scheme available is extremely generous. Stamped loyalty cards are easily mislaid, so the innovative system involves connecting your points to your payment method, and/or phone number. Points tot up quickly and with free drinks and discounts to claim, it’s worth the extra minute at the till to sign up.
Manoj has explained that Stockport’s immensely popular monthly “Foodie Friday” event is something he would love to see in Swinton one day. A combination of street food, live music, and family-friendly evening entertainment, is an exciting prospect for the future of our local area. With this in mind, there are plans to host local small businesses, artists and entrepreneurs at Guras, with evening activities including a, “painting workshop” in the pipeline. They’re open to collaborating with local businesses- just get in touch via their socials or pop in for a chat, and try the coffee for yourself.
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Monton Matters 