If you want a halal smash burger in Manchester, So Famous in Ardwick (M12 6EJ) serves a fully halal menu of smashed beef burgers, buttermilk fried chicken, loaded fries and shakes, open till 4am every night of the week, with collection and delivery up to 3 miles. This guide covers what to check before ordering a halal burger anywhere, and what to order here.
Three things to check before you order
Plenty of places in Manchester say halal. Fewer can answer these three questions clearly:
- Is the whole menu halal, or just some items? Split menus create mix-ups. At So Famous the entire menu is 100% halal, from certified suppliers, so there is nothing to double check.
- What happens in the fryers? Shared oil matters to a lot of people. Our fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer, in oil separate from every other product, which also makes them suitable for vegetarians.
- Is the beef smashed fresh or batch-cooked? A real smash burger is pressed onto the grill when you order, not reheated. Ours are smashed to order, every time.
Fresh, Fast and Famous. Three things we guarantee with every order.
So Famous, Manchester
What to order
| Burger | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Double Smashed | Two smashed patties, American cheese, pickles, House sauce, seeded brioche | £8.45 |
| Triple Smashed | Three patties for bigger appetites | £10.95 |
| New Yorker | The Double Smashed with added turkey bacon | £9.45 |
| Lord of the Rings | The Double Smashed crowned with in-house breaded onion rings | £8.95 |
Prices checked 3 July 2026. The full list, including buttermilk fried chicken, loaded fries and 7 milkshakes, is on the menu page.
Late is the point
Most kitchens in Manchester wind down by 11pm. So Famous serves until 4am, 7 nights a week: doors open 4pm Monday to Wednesday and 11:45am Thursday to Sunday. If you are searching for halal food after midnight, that is the practical difference. See our late night guide for how ordering works after hours.
An honest note
Manchester has a strong halal food scene and there are other good burgers in the city. What we can promise is the specific combination: a fully halal menu, burgers smashed to order, a dedicated fries fryer, and a kitchen that is still open at 3am. If that is what you are after, order online for collection or delivery.
Quick answers
Is So Famous fully halal?
Yes. The entire menu is 100% halal and every ingredient comes from trusted, certified suppliers. Details are on our halal page.
Does So Famous deliver?
Yes, up to a 3-mile radius from M12 6EJ via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat, plus direct ordering for collection. See delivery and collection.
What time does So Famous close?
4am, every night of the week. Doors open at 4pm Monday to Wednesday and 11:45am Thursday to Sunday.