Cuisine in Mann

Signature dishes

Spuds and Herrin

Traditional home cooking of boiled potatoes and smoked herring kippers.

Region: Island-wide
Main ingredients: Potato, Herring, Butter, Salt

Chips, Cheese, and Gravy

Thick-cut fries topped with cheddar cheese and rich gravy, a popular street food.

Region: Douglas
Main ingredients: Potato, Cheddar cheese, Gravy sauce

Manx Kipper

Oak-smoked herring, particularly from Peel, popular throughout Britain.

Region: Peel
Main ingredients: Herring, Oak chips, Salt

Queenies Sautéed (Queen Scallops)

Small scallops pan-fried in butter and garlic.

Region: Southwestern island
Main ingredients: Scallops, Butter, Garlic, Parsley

Loaghtan Lamb Roast

Slow-roasted rare-breed Loaghtan sheep meat.

Region: Hill pasture areas
Main ingredients: Loaghtan lamb, Rosemary, Salt, Pepper

Bonnag

Sweet soda bread leavened with bicarbonate.

Region: Home baking
Main ingredients: Flour, Butter, Raisins, Bicarbonate of soda

Manx Lobster Salad

Local lobster dressed with lemon mayonnaise.

Region: Coastal areas
Main ingredients: Lobster, Mayonnaise, Lemon, Herbs

Manx Rarebit

Rich cheese toast made with cheese and ale.

Main ingredients: Cheddar cheese, Ale, Mustard, Bread

King Edward Potato Clam Chowder

Creamy soup with local potatoes and cod.

Main ingredients: Potato, Cod, Milk, Leek

Irish Sea Smoked Salmon

Salmon smoked at low temperature for aromatic finish.

Main ingredients: Salmon, Smoke chips, Salt