Chef Hamid Noori expands Mantu into Short Pump

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Chef Hamid Noori of The Mantu in Carytown is expanding once again with a fast and casual version of that spot which is called the Mantu Express, located at 11636 W. Broad St.

Noori’s food has had a presence in Richmond for nearly a decade. The Mantu, named after the traditional Afghan dumplings that the restaurant serves, opened in 2019 followed by the opening of the Mantu Market in 2022, a bakery, deli, and grocery which offers grab-and-go options, as well as a dine-in space, along with stocking hard-to-find items like Afghan grains and dried fruits.

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