I am not a doctor but I know that there are certain times when metabolically the human body has to…read morehave chinese food or it will cause the owner to collapse into a coma and die. Our regular chinese was closed because I'm and idiot and didn't realise most chinese restaurants are closed on a monday. So we searched for a local substitution on our Sat Nav (we were desperate and miles from home) and just picked the first one we found, Gonbay. The restaurant has on the street parking and there were a lot of similarly sized restaurants on the same street in Altrincham, all pretty deserted. SO walking up I was a little nervous because the thought of being loan diners in a restaurant terrifies me. But Gonbay was pretty packed on a Monday night and that is because it is a teriffic little chinese restaurant with amazing staff and a really decent menu. The appetizers and dim sum had all the favourites and then some I had never heard of. We had the fillet steak wraps (£5.80) they advertised three but because they knew we were going to share them they brought out four and an extra cutlery/plate setting which was very nice. The steak was soft and wrapped around shredded vegetables, beansprouts etc you know the drill. The sauce was so sweet and salty and the quality of the meat so good I could have stopped there and been satisfied. I was feeling particularly self indulgent (self destructive) so I ordered the Crispy Chilli shredded Beef (8.50) and boiled rice for our main course. Oh my god it was just as crispy chilli beef should be, gnarled old walking sticks of unidentifiable bits of beef, drenched in sugary salty red sauce, surrounded by onions and peppers in a brief nod towards actual nutrition. I ate the whole thing. What followed was a pot of tea so voluminous I couldn't drink it and I really did give it my best shot. Possibly related to this the toilets are very clean. The staff were really friendly and funny too so that fifth star goes to them specifically. I would love to return some time in the next year but I'm afraid I've eaten all my calorie allowance for the foreseeable future :(.

I travel for business all around the world. Coming from the USA, I was in need of some Chinese…read morefood this day while in the UK. What was nearby to the airport hotel? This place is from Hell! I swear on a stack of bibles - in the name of Jesus - Gonbay was the most bland, tasteless meal I have ever eaten. It wasn't just one dish we ordered. We got 6 different dishes to share among 3 people. Each and every dish was bland, lukewarm and just awful. How can a place like this stay in operation? Take my advise - if this were your last meal before death- just die in peace. To top it all off the wait staff The wait staff were rude as they come. Avoid this place.

What do you get when you cross an all you can eat buffet, a Chinese restaurant and a price tag of…read more5.99 per person? The best damn Chinese restaurant in Manchester, thats what! The quality is great, the service is great and the did I mention the quality is great!!! You have got to try the ribs in plum sauce!!!! A must for anyone who likes good quality food for a cheap price tag.

Lovely little Chinese restaurant. Unlike some it serves great quality food and it's utterly…read moredelicious. The service is great and the atmosphere is quiet and romantic. A real gem.

To be honest I'm always a little dubious in a Chinese restaurant that doesn't offer chopsticks, my…read moremeal was ok but I wouldn't bother going back when there are plenty of other Chinese restaurants in the area - there's nothing to make this one stand out.

Decent Chinese in Baguley. As I'm new to the area and not tried out many take outs I relied on Just…read moreEat to help me find somewhere to get a Chinese take away from. Red lantern had excellent reviews. It is a little old fashioned inside but most importantly it is clean. The guy behind the counter was very friendly. They were extremely busy which is always a good sign. The meals are plentiful and tasty - especially the crispy beef. Prices are great for what you get aswell... £4 for a meal without rice.

Salt and pepper chicken inedible. Fried rice tasteless. Soggy chips and mainly sweet corn in spring…read morerolls. Was thrown out £15 down the drain

The food came fast, really nice people however i ordered the duck, with the majority of Chinese's…read morethe duck comes pulled apart this was not the case i had to pull it of the bone which was frustrating after waiting for it to come and still it was not ready, the cucumber were sliced into huge chunks! far to big to fit on the pancakes. For our main we ordered beef in OK sauce it was watery and runny it was not even slightly similar to any OK sauce i have had before. The 'egg fried rice' was pretty much boiled rice or microwaved rice with slices of soggy egg and for the noodles they had a un-likeable taste and tasted steamed. Overall the food was at a reasonable price but certainly not at a reasonable standard.

Love this place, the staff and the food are excellent. Everything I come to Manchester I come here…read more Keep it up! The aromatic chicken is a good cheap take on crispy duck. Number 45; the squid, king prawn and scallops in chili sauce is lush.

I have enjoyed The Starving Man in Altrincham on many occasions. I am an American who has a friend…read moreliving in Hale/Altrincham and we've had take away from here on every visit over...sometimes twice or more, hahaha! And let's just say..I love English food, whether it's take away, pub food, or a posh restaurant!! My frist trip to the Starving Man was the day I arrived from a month study tour in Lucca, Italy and was desperate for a burger....SOMETHING that wasn't pasta or pizza! I had a burger and chips and it was pretty f---ing fit! I think I had fish n chips later in the week! MY FAVE! The other visits have been purely in search of one thing...a kebab! YUM! You can't really get anything like a good kebab in America (that I've found) and I enjoy them! A little lemon juice, ketchup and mayo! It's the great ending to a night out or sitting around my friend's kitchen table having a few glasses of vodka and a spliff! Im back in a week and I'll be sure to spend some of my "pound-age" at the Starving Man!

You only need look at the positive reviews on the web to realise that this small, unassuming…read moreburger, pizza and kebab joint is an enduring classic with the locals. The reason being is the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. On the weekends it can get busy after hours as the pubs and bars empty and punters look for a quick bite, but everyone always seems in good spirits. The highlights for me are the pizzas, which have a thin, crispy base, and the lamb kebab which is very simple, served with naan, fresh salad and yoghurt sauce. It's good, honest food that you can't go wrong with.