Tyson Fury and Tinie Tempah among stars who’ve dined at Manjaros

Manjaros, headquartered in Middlesbrough, is no longer just a local favourite.

With 15 restaurants and three express takeaways stretching from Middlesbrough and Leeds to London and Leicester, the chain has grown into a magnet for A-list celebrities, TV personalities, musicians, and elite sports stars.

Ricky Tomlinson tucking into a Manjaros parmo (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) Famed for its signature Manjaros Sauce, a blend of African and Caribbean spices tailored to varying heat preferences, the restaurant has built its identity around authenticity, flair, and flavour.

Customers can choose from mild alligator pepper seasoning to scorching bird eye chilli marinades, applied to flame-grilled chicken, loaded burgers, and hearty pasta dishes (and not forgetting the parmos).

But it’s not just the food that’s bringing in crowds.

Over the years, Manjaros has welcomed Tyson Fury, Floyd Mayweather, David Haye, and Chris Eubank, solidifying its heavyweight reputation.

UFC star Nate Diaz, former boxing champ Ricky Hatton, and rising British fighters like Hamzah Sheeraz and Frazer Clarke have also dined at its venues.

Bez from the Happy Mondays gets his Parmo fix (Image: MANJAROS) On the football front, Sir Geoff Hurst, the England legend and 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero, has also been spotted at Manjaros, along with Brazilian star Juninho Paulista and ex-football manager Harry Redknapp.

From the music world, chart-toppers Tinie Tempah, Tinchy Stryder, and Bez from Happy Mondays have all sampled the menu.

The list continues with Hollywood actor Roy Jones Jr, Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby, and TV personalities like Paddy McGuinness, Ricky Tomlinson, Chloe Ferry, and Sam Gowland.

The original Linthorpe Road location in Middlesbrough — now joined by sites in Newcastle, Birmingham, Sunderland, and multiple London districts — recently underwent a transformation.

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With its sleek two-storey layout, dessert bar, and open-air balcony, the flagship site now matches the high standards of the stars who visit.

From students and families to global icons, Manjaros has built a reputation on warm hospitality, flavour-packed dishes, and an atmosphere that’s as lively as it is welcoming.

A spokesperson said, “We’ve stayed true to our roots while welcoming the world to our table. Whether you’re from around the corner or across the Atlantic, we’ll serve you great food with heart.”

See the scale of the people who have visited Manjaros here.