To be fair, I came early Sunday evening and a lot of things had run out. No fish or ribs left. But, the baked chix with the stuffing more than made up for things. The stuffing tasted fresh, not soggy. Added some gravy and yams. I normally don't like candied yams but Manna's are so good. Oxtails were okay. I mixed the collards with the black-eyed peas and it worked. The turkey wings looked terrific, but I had to draw the line somewhere. read more

Listen, I bought food from Manna's on a Saturday, and it was so good that my mom and I had to turn right back around and drive down to Harlem again (from Rockland) just to get more. I am Haitian, so trust me when I tell you I know good food when I taste it. This is the kind of food that makes you hum while you eat. The kind of food that makes you forget about your diet and your errands because nothing else matters in that moment except what's on your plate. The flavors were rich, seasoned all the way through, and every bite tasted like somebody's auntie or grandma was in the kitchen putting real love into it. What I really love is that it's buffet style, so you already know I was piling my plate with everything that called my name. You get exactly what you want and as much of it as you want, which makes it even better. Harlem has so many gems, but Manna's is one of those places where you can feel the community and the history in the food. The price is more than fair for how satisfied you will leave, and you will be thinking about that plate long after you finish it. When I say this place is worth the trip, I mean it. If you see me driving down to Harlem again, mind your business, because it is probably just me, my mom, and grandma (who came along for the second ride) going back for another round. read more

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I mean the plate speaks for itself. The food was bombbbbb. Too good and such nice staff. Will being going back soon before I go to college read more

Manna's - Candied Yams, Macaroni & Cheese, Baked Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Collard Greens - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't eaten at this location, which is new to me, but I tried it the other night. Manna's is a buffet-style soul food restaurant. The food is consistent and as I remember it over the years. My favorite is the honey bbq chicken wings. Everything else is decent if you want homestyle food in a rush. Do stay away from the mashed potatoes! I remember them being very delicious in the past. What I encountered the other night tasted like cardboard, a.k.a. imitation mashed potatoes. Other than that, I'm good with chicken wings and salad. Watch how much you load your plate because when you get to the register... lol. read more

Took my nephew to the Apollo and wanted a quick local place nearby to grab a bite before the show. Had passed by Manna's for years, but never ventured in until then. So glad I did! Noting Manna's is not a fancy dining setting, the food and flexibility with its selection makes it a winner in my book! They offers a great, fair-priced buffet with some delicious soul food specialties. Loved the baked chicken, (yum) chicken stuffing, tender sweet plantains, plus especially (two of my favorites) collard greens and candied yams! My nephew had a tasty jerk chicken with assorted sides. We both totally enjoyed it! Manna's will likely be my go-to local pre-show spot in the future, however would recommend eating there any time! read more

Manna's - My Manna's buffet selection of baked chicken, chicken stuffing, tender sweet plantain, collard greens and candied yams - all delicious!!! - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

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They moved to a new location and have outside seating options. It hits the spot when you're craving soul food but it has changed a bit in quality. I felt like they had more options at their old location vs this new one but the food is still good a bit pricey but again better than other options. We wanted to scoop a bit of everything but the pepper steak was more sauce and peppers than any steak so we left it. read more

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The food was amazing! I'm just visiting and Manna's was one of the first places I've eaten and I already want to go back. Everything was full of flavor, it felt like thanksgiving at my families house. And the man helping was very friendly. Will be back. read more

Manna's - Crispy Fried Chicken, jerk chicken, collard greens, Mac and cheese, Mashed Potatoes, - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

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In town for a few days. This is a Nice cozy place off 125th street. Everything I ate was fresh and good quality for the price. The honey coated fish was excellent and the fried chicken wings top notch as well! I'll be back soon read more

Even I wasn't able to try everything, so I came back within a week to this pay-by-pound buffet and was able to get by without a single repeat item. The fried chicken was just o.k., but that provides more opportunity to branch out. The ribs were a standout with an enticing red sauce, and the mac-and-cheese had that awesome crust on top. In my second excursion, the pineapple ham was perhaps the most photo-friendly offering, but the boldest flavor was from the jerk chicken. While the abundant meat is what initially lured me in, I also enjoyed the potato salad, cabbage and black-eyed peas. Depending on your mood, you might want to lean on the healthy, reliable collard greens, or try for a curveball like the lima beans with smoked turkey necks. read more

Manna's - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Well, your food is weighed. If you have a fat back then you'll have a fat amount to pay. I had 2 pieces of whiting fish, 1 1/2 spoon of potatoes salad with 1 1/2 spoon of rice and beans with jerk sauce and that was $12.45. The food is very flavorful. I enjoyed it. The service was very respectful and pleasant. The ambiance was a soulful vibe a little tight but soulful. read more

Just moved here a week ago, i've tried a couple places around NYC and this is hands down the best i've had so far and likely for a while. I know fantastic food when i have it. Very flavorful, varied palette, and many options for you to pack your plate with. I'll be coming here for years to come! read more

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Manna's is another eatery that I frequent so much that they should have a framed pic of me on the wall at the register. All of the food is buffet style and the variety is amazing-sooo many options. There are delicious hot and cold dishes to suit every craving. I have so many favorites and personal combos. I'm a big fan of the crispy honey fish. The baked ziti is so hot and cheesy and scrumptious. It's nicely baked and filled with saucy ground beef. I spoon drizzle jerk chicken gravy all over it. The collard greens are cooked so well, they make me miss my grandmother's and think of how she made hers. The greens aren't too firm and not too soggy. They're just right and perfectly seasoned. When I'm feeling extra greedy, I dig into the cornbread dressing. It's nicely browned on top and very tasty. The salads, fruit, deviled eggs-all the cold options are A1. Manna's has recently added NOLA style gumbo to the menu and it slaps! This is my fave place to eat from when I'm in Harlem for work. Good stuff! read more

Manna's - Ziti with jerk chicken gravy. Collard greens. - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow, this restaurant has bold flavors and they don't hold back. The only gripe I have is that the roasted chicken that I got was incredibly dry and tough. However, it was packed with so much flavor that it was OK when paired with, their really delicious Dirty rice and their sweet green beans. The rice had sautéed peppers, spices, and sausage. It was really soft and super flavorful. Do not pass up on their green beans. I thought I would not like it as I usually don't care for the standard green beans. I get at American restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised to see that these were really sweet and juicy! Highly recommend. And as I mentioned at the beginning, their chicken was very tough and dry, but the flavor was there. I will give them a pass as it was pretty late at night, and that chicken probably was cooked earlier in the day. read more

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The food is fresh and delicious. Staff is very nice. And can't beat the prices. The price is perfect for what they are doing.

Whomever said they Chitterlings was good, doesn't know good Chitterlings at all, they were horrible, especially for $20 for this little as bowl read more

This place is a buffet restaurant, so you can order from their menu here and got hot or cold food! I got fish with I believe it's cod ! Turkey breast , some deviled eggs .. some chicken breast , some kale salad too , it's has over 40 different sides or flavors here ! It's a bit expensive for me , mine comes to around $15 for over a pound of food! read more

The food was good, fresh and seasoned pretty good. The service was friendly, there was an older man that was very wise and knowledgeable, speaking to the younger generation about making a change etc. it's a small cute mom and pop buffet, you can eat in or take out. read more

HAD TO try this spot with all the hype and reviews! Went with my son, over 45 yrs., and grandson of 21 years old. Three (3) seasoned pallets and 2 real time working chefs. We all, unanimously agreed!!!! Not going to have another, consciously, on purpose experience EVER!! Presentation was semi OK, average for a NYC buffet. ALL our selections from hot and cold were very much, EXTREMELY over salted!!! Nothing stood out as good, eatable and/or refreshing. O EXCITEMENT here!! We all purchased Hot and cold selection. We agreed!!!! Not ever, NOT never again. read more

Placed a catering order for Thanksgiving. The rice and beans, honey wings, cornbread, peach cobbler and banana pudding were good. However, the string beans were NOT good and had to be thrown away. I'm writing this review on behalf of my daughter/grandchildren since I didn't personally taste anything. read more

Excellent food and worth the money. Went with a group and we all enjoyed. Not much more to say

I went there on Wednesday and had Collard Greens and ribs. The Collard Greens were not seasoned well, the ribs were really good, though I do not like them falling off the bone. Went back on Sunday for the chitterings (chitins) and Fruit Punch. The chitins were gross. I've had chitlins many times and though they often are not the most pleasant smelling, these appear to not be cleaned well. They are also expensive, $20 for a small cup and without any broth or flavor; just chitlins. I took two bites and couldn't finish. I tried adding copious amounts of hot sauce , and it didn't change anything. Absolutely horrid. The Fruit Punch tastes like a sugar water with red flavoring. Restaurant is basically just a buffet that has soul food. read more

The owner of this restaurant, Betty, has been on media multiple times highlighting her dedication to black community in Harlem serving soul food. I watched one of those documentaries as a young kid back in Korea and always wanted to try when I get to New York. I finally got a chance to try today and I'm glad I tried. I tried little bit of everything but really enjoyed oxtail, fried fish, spicy fried chicken, spaghetti, and meat pasta. Everything was fresh and warm. Nothing was overly sauced or salted. Restaurant was clean and felt cozy. I was lucky to meet Betty in person and, she was a sweet lovely lady. I will definitely come back again next time I visit NY. read more

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The name speaks for itself. Soul food, Caribbean, black food sold by the pound. So build a plate to your liking. Very clean buffet. It's a super buffet with spaghetti, chicken wings, oxtails, watermelon, salad, jerk chicken, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, peach cobbler, deviled eggs, etc. there's so many options for every taste. Average customer service. Reasonable price. outdoor seating available. Great value!!! read more

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I was so hungry that I totally forgot to take pics of my order. Clean establishment, service can use some improvement and my salmon , string beans and yams were tasty. read more

I went to manna's restaurant on Sunday, August 17, 2025 . I purchased Five food containers and four drinks it came to $150.00 .The person who weighed the food, weighed all 5 food containers together. I felt like I got ripped off. Each food containers should have been weighed separately.The atmosphere is also unpleasant . The workers are very nasty and they have attitudes. Manna's restaurant lost me as a customer. read more

The food is always super delicious fresh and clean. I highly recommended this particular establishment. many selection of dishes to chose from. So so delicious food read more

I've frequented this spot a few times and have never been disappointed with the exception of my pockets, lol. The food selection is mostly soul food with a variety of side dishes buffet style. They have am area where you can wash your hands and/or use antibacterial. I usually go in and say I'm only going to get this and that. However, each and every time my plate is a lot heavier than i planned. My favorites here are the mac and cheese and collard greens. I usually get an assortment of the chicken options and go home and feast for two days. Please don't go in here starving because you will come out with a $30 plate. Lol. They do have a small seating area in the back but I see this place as a take out spot. You might have to double park like the other cars because parking in the area is tight. Whenever I'm in the area I don't hesitate to grab a plate of food to fill my tummy. read more

I took these pictures at Manna's Fabulous Soul Food Block Party. Manna's was established in 1984. Manna's Soul Food has been a staple in Harlem for the past three decades always delicious eats with lots of love. We have witnessed history in our corner spot throughout the years, but some things can always stay the same. The amazingly fresh and delicious soul food the chefs in the kitchen have been cooking since 1984. My grandmother started bringing me there when it opened at its original location. I especially love their ribs, fried chicken, cornbread, greens, and coleslaw. I'm getting hungry just writing about it. Manna's Soul Food specializes in delicious and fresh home-cooked soul food. For the past 33 years, the kitchen has served some of the best food the neighborhood has grown to love. It's mucho good. read more

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I was skeptical because not everyone can cook "soul food" BUT to my surprise the Food was very tasty. Everything was seasoned just right (At least three food I had). The steam veggies were hard. I like mines crunchy but on the soft side. The Caribbean rice was good, honey glazed fish had the right amount of flavor, salmon had bones But seasoned just right, and the plantation had this glaze to it, very tasty. Definitely would visit here again. Love that there is a variety for everyone taste buds. The cook kept the food coming out so the selection of food was well kept full and hot. A variety of salads and cold bar food. Fruit sweet and good. I would recommend this spot. read more

Manna's - Caribbean rice, Plantains, Baked Salmon, fish, Honey Wings, steam veggies - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Mac and cheese is horrible the potato salad is good the ribs is good the collards and cabbage is decent also , I feel with new location and maybe even new ownership or different cooks or something that the food be off. This is my 3rd try it's like a hit or miss with the buffet type of vibe but I had to leave review because the Mac and cheese is beyond trash. The Fruit Punch OMG its award winning "Fruit Punch Taste So Good Make You Wanna Slap Your Momma" read more

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I was in Harlem visiting my Mom and happened to be walking by Manna's and decided to get something for us. I had seen this place a lot but never checked it out. They had a good buffet selection. But since it was my first time I kept it simple and just got some fried fish, fried chicken, collard greens and a salad. Everything tasted good and was seasoned well. Will definitely be back. read more

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This place is soooo good. The staff are extremely nice and the food is next level amazing. My friend took me while I was visiting NY and I went back two more times before heading back home. Buffet style. Food is weighed. You can dine in or carry out. And don't miss out on the seafood that's located in the very back of the store. You can order shrimp or crab legs from there. Definitely check this place out - you may even run into a celebrity or two . #blackowned #soulfood read more

Manna's - Tracy Morgan leaving Manna's. - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Manna's used to be good, but it isn't anymore. Nice new location with outdoor seating but its more so soul food interpretation vs actual soul food. There are other, tastier options in the area. read more

My husband loves Manna's too however, I noticed that the deviled eggs are extremely sweet, the cabbage is a bit sweet too. They must've changed chefs. I love the fried fish and the oxtails. The Mac n cheese is a lil sweet too. My family and I still love Manna's and we also love the new location. read more

The food is good but waaaaay too expensive at the buffet!!! You get more for your money at Jacob's Restaurant but the food isn't as good. I doubt Manna's will ever lower the prices (although they need to be mindful of the community they serve!) but people should know beforehand that they will be spending a LOT of money there. read more

Food was good but a wee bit pricey in my opinion. The temperature of the food was warm on some dishes and kinda cold on others. My favorite was the honey fish. I just tried one because I didn't know how it would be but I wish I got more because that was amazing. All in all a great experience except paying $42 for it. read more

Wandering along 125th street with classmates led us to this place. I had never heard of this place before, but my classmates insisted that this place was good. And they were right. We walked in, past the canopy, and into this small but lively place. There was food of different kinds here, many of which I found appealing. I decided to get some grilled turkey, plantains, potatoes, rice with beans, sweet potatoes, and fruit. The food was delicious! And even though I stuffed my face, the food did not leave me comatose. Rather, I got a good amount of energy, which was good considering we had to go back to school after lunch time. The staff here was friendly, and they place was decently kept. They played good music in the background, which added to the lively character of the place. A good pick, I would repeat. read more

Manna's - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is worth visiting. Buffet is amazing. Atmosphere is clean and beautiful. Definitely 5/5. read more

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I've been a longtime customer of Mannas for about 20+ years. I started going in the year 2000. I remember when they were on 125th and Madison, 133rd and Lenox (which was my first stop when I moved back to Harlem). I popped in last night. I just went off. Piled on whatever tf I wanted. The guy said my total was $37. lmao. I said ok. I had baked ziti, mac & cheese, collard greens, fried chicken, bbq ribs, turkey, (cajun seasoned) in one container, and potato salad & deviled eggs in the other. The standout to me was the baked ziti.. mmmm. I was so glad I piled that on lmaooooo. I ate a portion last night, and saved the rest for later. This is my first time having the food at this location which is the newest one. I saw baked halibut and jambalaya rice.. I said oh damn, must go back. read more

Just here to say the food is Trashhhhh Crab cakes taste life stuffing patties Pepper steak TRASH Mind I'm starving and I'm still Highly disappointed . Wasn't able to finish the food such a waste read more