The new Holiday Inn Manchester Airport officially opened its doors in February offering 280 stylish and contemporary bedrooms and a range of dining options.
Now hotel guests and non-residents can embark on a culinary adventure at their modern Turkish restaurant, Firin which offers a taste of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine to both jet setters and locals.
Located on the ground floor of the new Holiday Inn Manchester Airport, an IHG Hotel & Resort, situated within bustling Terminal 2, food enthusiasts and visitors can experience Firin’s elevated take on classic Mediterranean dishes.
The word firin translates as oven in Turkish and guests can watch the dishes being made in firin’s impressive central wood-fired feature oven. Firin embodies a modern vision of the traditional Istanbul salon. The laid-back luxury interior is centered around the theatre kitchen where guests can watch the chefs at work.
The star of the menu is Pide (pee-deh), a boat-shaped flatbread which is worked by hand and are perfect for sharing or to indulge on your own. Toppings range from the rich “Pide develi” with diced beef, tomato and pepper, to the creamy “Birsen alcela” with mushroom and goat’s cheese. Authentic Ottoman dishes and sharing plates include lentil soup or Choban Salad, plus grilled classics such as the Chicken Shish, succulent Lamb Tandir, and the Chargrilled Mediterranean Prawns and Calamari.
For the true holiday feel without having to go through baggage check, tuck into the Meze menu and share a bottle of fruity Turkish Anycrya Red – a blend of dark forest fruits and spicy aromas. Top off the dining experience with your pick of sweet dishes, from Pistachio Baklava to Kunufe, a sweet cheese pastry, alongside a serving of strong Turkish coffee.
Concept Creator Daniele Pampagnin said: ‘We are excited to delve into the world of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with a twist at Firin at the vibrant Holiday Inn Manchester Airport. We have worked to transform the restaurant space of the Airport’s latest hotel destination with a unique experience taking inspiration from the region of Bosphorus to the markets of modern Istanbul.’
Plans to launch ‘Glow’, a beautiful rooftop bar, on the top floor of the hotel are underway, and it’s set to open later this year. With views of the city skyline, and planes taking off and landing, the one-of-a-kind venue will also be available for private function hire.
To make your reservation at Firin, call the Holiday Inn Front Desk on +44 161 2433333. The restaurant is open from 5:00pm to 10:00 pm.
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