Maray, a Middle Eastern-inspired dining spot famed for its ‘disco’ cauliflower and buttermilk chicken, will finally open its doors this weekend on Brazennose Street just off of Albert Square. The Manchester site is its first outside Liverpool, where it has been a big hit with its three locations; one on Bold Street; one on the Albert Dock; and a spot in Allerton.
Founded in 2014 by James Bates, Tom White and Dom Jones, Maray embraces Middle Eastern flavours and is inspired by the Marais neighbourhood in Paris, a buzzing district of the city influenced by Middle Eastern food among other cuisines. The Manchester branch, which opens this weekend is located in Bruntwood Works’ Union Building and has been five years in the making.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News ahead of its official opening this weekend, James said: “We probably started looking in Manchester five years ago, quite a long time ago now, but for various reasons it hasn’t happened. Dom is from Greater Manchester and it’s obviously a hugely exciting time in the city at the moment.
