We were looking for an early dinner after spending the day walking around the city center and knew…read morewe wanted some kind of Asian because our townhouse is near to Manchester's Chinatown. This spot had decent reviews and it was open for an early dinner so we stopped in. It was absolutely delicious and definitely hit the spot for what we were hoping to get. We split everything between 4 of us so we shared the short ribs, the shredded beef in spicy sauce, egg-fried rice, and then the pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings and red bean buns. The ribs and beef were delicious - a really tasty sweet and spicy sauce. The dumplings were great and served steaming hot. All of us were pleasantly full after the meal and it was all cooked hot and fresh. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. It's comfortable and cozy and a great spot to great delicious Chinese if you're ever in the mood - and it looks like they do a lot of take out as well as have tables to sit down and dine in.

I brought a couple of American students who were studying abroad in the UK for a week. These…read morestudents live in NE Ohio/Western Pennsylvania and are therefore unaccustomed to eating authentic Asian food. Holy crap, was this place good, and my sheltered students agreed: Red Chilli's food is better than anything available at where we live in the States! I ordered the Gong Bao Chicken (Kung Pao, for those Yankees who often get Panda Express) and...wow. Not only was everything super fresh but there were flavors/seasonings in the dish that I had never experienced before. I would certainly come back here again if I return to the area. The negatives, however nit-picky: The entrees don't come with rice (though, that could be my American fatness talking). The side of fried rice we did order was pricey and good, not great. Also, for those who are used to a Chinese restaurant menu in America, you might find Red Chilli's menu to be a little limiting, as there's no General Tso's Chicken or something similar.

A brief history of Chinatown favourites…read more..... I was introduced to real Chinees food - I mean proper Chinese food, not gwailo-style, westernised stuff - in the late eighties, by my old friend Ronnie Chan. Ronnie and I would go weekly to Win Wah on Portland Street, an astoundingly cheap place where dishes cost £3-4, and I learned very quickly to use chopsticks (out of necessity - otherwise Ronnie would have eaten all the grub before I had any chance). Then Ronnie moved back to Hong Kong, Win Wah disappeared, and I was in the wilderness. After some years of searching, I found a new home at Wong Chu. Cheap, no-nonsense, with high-quality offerings - the noodle dishes, and the duck / pork / squid were always spot-on, I wandered the streets, checked the menus, and tried the other places - but always found myself returning to Wong Chu, because it was cheaper and better than the competition. I dined there hundreds of times. One Saturday morning in 2001, I opened my newspaper and saw the headline "Hacked to Death by Triad Maniacs". It was Mr Wong and his family. I'd seen Mrs Wong go through her two pregnancies, watched her kids scurry excitedly around the place, and I was devastated. But the restaurant re-opened, now managed by Mr Wong's adult daughter from a previous marriage, and continued to deliver great dining..... for another 5 or 6 years. Then it went into a sad decline - I have no idea why - and by the end, it was a pale shadow of its former self. Back to the wilderness. Now I have a new home in Chinatown. As good as Win Wah & Wong Chu at their respective peaks, with the same format - no-frills, low-end prices, but great quality, a relaxed and friendly informal atmosphere, and a menu of Hong Kong-style Chinese dishes that are a world away from the MSG-laden gwailo junk that's so ubiquitous in UK Chinese restaurants, Fu's is the real deal. Welcome home.

A blink and you'll miss it gem. Not named after whoever that damn person Mr T was referring to when…read morehe got annoyed, Fu's is instead a traditional Hong Kong style café with a huge amount of hot, yummy options including your usual szechuans and sweet and sours, chow meins and hoi sins, and they're all lovely enough, but what you want to try here are the more unusual, authentic dishes. My favourite is the fish stew, done hot pot style and just so delicious you'd happily force yourself to eat too. Combos and sauces you might not have encountered before are the order of the day here and the creativity pays dividends. The secret trick here is not to be given the blue menu. They'll automatically pass it on if they think you're English, but it's the red one you want; that's what harbours all the wonderful stuff. The drinks are interesting too, especially the traditional Hong Kong iced tea, it's uber refreshing. And with wicked prices and smart service to boot, this is one gem you should ensure won't stay hidden long. Get stuck in.

One of the best Chinese buffets in Manchester town centre which I was first taken to by my mother…read more She works just round the corner and her colleagues just keep coming back here. No branching out into other China Town restaurants for them. There is a huge range of dishes here with two lots of soup and a little bit of sushi. The interior is also pretty nice. There are big round tables for say 12 people which would be really good for parties. Lunch during the week is a really good bargain; you can eat a lot. Favourites include lemon chicken and crispy duck pancakes. Also, their take away carton looks really good value for city workers nearby who can't stop properly for lunch. The only downside is their desserts: ice cream, occasionally banana and pineapple fritters or buns. There is not much but you don't go there for the desserts you go there for the mains.

I've been to a few Chinese buffets over the years & this is consistently the best I've experienced…read moreto date. They always have a wide choice of dishes including crispy duck (which is not available in many such restaurants). When dining in some buffet establishments, you can be made to feel rushed, but that is definitely not the case here. The staff are attentive when you need them to be. When I have visited, the food has always been much higher quality than might be expected from a buffet restaurant and if you're like me, you can enjoy the accompaniment of a Chinese Tsingtao beer (or two) with your meal.

It's really difficult to put this amazing restaurant into a category. It doesn't serve average…read moreChinese cuisine, it serves some of the best Chinese cuisine I've tasted in Manchester, and it doesn't stop there. Laughing Buddha offers all kinds of Asian cuisines including Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Singaporean and even Mongolian. The menu (once you get over the quantity of dishes and the squashed typesetting) offers the most varied and unusual choices I've ever seen. Where else can you try Shanghai Pork Pies (£4.90), Duck with Minced Prawn Stuffing (£12) or Mongolian Lamb (£10.80). Not only that, they have 9 different varieties of spare ribs and no less than 19 sauces to choose as accompaniments to your meal. Unpretentious decor, authentic cuisine, and no sight of MSG anywhere. Winner.

I can't actually rate this place highly enough. 5 stars doesn't seem to do it justice. If you're…read moreafter delicious, authentic Chinese then look no further. It is very slightly on the expensive side but after you've tried the yummyness you'll understand why. I've made the horrible mistake of trying new take-aways and always leave disappointed if it's not from here. Don't make that mistake.

Everything was delicious. We had the honey soy steak, chicken wings, salt and pepper chicken (both…read moregrilled and fried), and the sticky beef. Rave reviews from all, ages 8 to adult.

When I tell y'all this was one of the best spots I hit while in Manchester! Like Everything was…read more 10/10 would recommend There's so many things to choose from, and you can practically make it however you want. They have anything from salt and pepper wings to bowls to wraps! I love the fact that there are a number of protein options and they have vegan options as well. This is a pretty chill spot where you can go to grab a bite for lunch or for dinner right after work. It's definitely a well liked spot as soon after we arrived it got rather busy. We all chose the bowls, and you can get it with either rice, fries, lettuce, or half/half. I'll tell you it's beyond filling and for a reasonable price too! I got the sticky chicken with half salt & pepper fries and half rice. Other things we ordered were the salt & pepper prawns and the beef. That beef was seasoned just right! On top of that they have a number of different sauces you can add. The sweet and sour sauce took it to another level and was my favorite followed by the garlic herb mayo. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and if you ever find your way in MCR, ‍to Salt & Pepper because you won't be disappointed!

A welcome respite from the rain. They do pan-Chinese cuisine but specialize in Hong Kong style. I…read moredon't think my order was best, but I won't penalize them for it. It was still tasty, but I saw lots of better dishes flying by to the people near me. They have a ton of staff who are all very attentive and helpful. It seemed like they were also training some junior staff that day, but it wasn't disruptive. The interior is clean and presentable, if not chic. I would go back if I were in Manchester again, if only to see what else was available.

This place feels like a hidden gem. There are kind employees and a good supervisor. So many…read morevegetarian/vegan options and it's very clean and big inside. My partner and I popped in half an hour before closing and they happily served us, telling us not to rush and to take our time. The food was lovely, and the supervisor came up to serve us some rice. Really authentic Chinese food.

My wife and I moved to Boothstown a little over a year ago from the United States, and we've dined…read morein many Chinese restaurants; from fine dining establishments to take out joints. Honestly, the British food scene is a big disappointment, but I must say that this establishment is a true gem. It has a friendly staff, and their menu selection is varied and well thought out. My favorite dish is their Singapore Fried Rice, but I've enjoyed each dish I've had there. My only complaint is that this is a take away establishment, and not dine in.

From the owner: New Golden Wok previously known as Golden Wok, located in the heart of Boothstown Village, Worsley,…read moreGreater Manchester. Here at New Golden Wok we offer the finest Chinese cuisine delivered straight to your door. Using only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality. Every single dish is made to order and can be tailored to your specific needs. In doing so, we have the essence of traditional Oriental cooking with a fresh and modern approach. Our mission is that we ensure our customers receive or collect the healthiest and best quality food possible every time

Best Chinese in South Manchester!! I know that is quite the claim but I've tried numerous Chinese…read moretakeaways on Just-Eat and none have matched the flavour and volume that you get a Fantasy! It's our one stop shop when it comes to ordering Chinese Takeaway. Tried & Tested Dishes House Special fried rice (wet (just means with sauce)) 5/5 House Special Chow Mein 5/5 Mixed Start 4/5 (chicken satay not great the rest is) Chicken Balls 3/5 - nice but had better Chips with curry 5/5 (I know its bad haha) Chicken Curry 4/5 Fried rice 5/5 We've only tried a few things there's hundred on the menu! (PS i've only been in Manchester just over a year so if you know the king of all Chinese takeaways please message me!)

Best Chinese I have had in Manchester! We always get the chow mein and house fried rice (wet)-…read moremeans with sweet and sour sauce. These 2 dishes are only about a fiver and always give us 2 meals each out of it as the portions are massive- amazing!! Delivery is always on time and pssst il let ou into a secret- ( it's cheaper phoning them up than going on just eat!!)

Tai Wu, taiwu.co.uk, formerly known as Tai Pan is Hong Kong style cuisine found sitting atop a very…read moreaffordable Asian Supermarket. The menu is expansive, covering many dim sum delicacies, lots of roasted duck dishes, including a variation that resembles Peking/Beijing duck, but without the added prep substituting a good roast duck in exchange for an on-demand item, all the seafood favorites (whole steamed fish, lobster, crab) and even some regional favorites never found on overseas menus, like Dinghu Shangsu (which is a mixed vegetable dish comprised of fresh and rare dried veggies like clouds ear, snow fungus, osmanthus, pickled Dictyophora, lotus seeds, silver needle fungus, et.al.) Service is typical efficient Asian, that if you get your order in from the start, everything progresses quickly and arrives expediently. If you attempt the Euro custom of adding this and that as the dining commences, you'll probably get frustrated trying to constantly interrupt the running servers to add just one more dish to your meal. Order up front and be happy. It's also a typical family-style banquet house, so as the crowds fill up, it will become quite loud with conversational chatter. All in all, a wonderful find parket outside of City Centre and nowhere near the Manchester Chinatown proper. Instead, this is where the local workers and families go to have a special lunch or dinner, and that's the ideal for really good Chinese food.

Who knew you had to go all the way up north to get decent dim sum in the UK! I certainly didn't…read more I'm just glad to know there actually is decent Chinese food somewhere on this island kingdom. There are two menus for dim sum. One is a tick box menu in Chinese only, the other is a laminated card that has English and Chinese, but is not as extensive as the Chinese only one. Just an FYI. Most of the standard stuff is in the English menu, but if you don't see it, make sure to ask because they probably do have it just isn't listed. Attentive and very helpful staff. This place is more than decent, it's great. I'd definitely come here more often if I didn't live in the so many hours away.

The food was top notch. The sauce for the crispy beef and the portion was good. Sad I was traveling…read moreand couldn't take much with me.

Sweet Mandarin is a Chinese restauraunt in Manchester's Northern Quarter, which is basically behind…read morethe Crowne Plaza of Rochdale Road and close to the Holiday Inn, owned by three sisters it has gained a lot of publicity on television which was the reason I wanted to try it. They were featured on Gordon Ramsay's The F Word and were also on UK business show Dragon's Den twice, advertising their ready meals in 2005 and more recently advertising the sauces they sell in supermarkets and use in restaurants - the story behind their products and the three sisters working together to produce "great quality Chinese food catering for allergies such as gluten-free" was appealing to me, however my high expectations were far from met, infact my experience here was so disappointing, it made me feel sick. The prices here are a little high, with mains generally between 10 and 20 pounds but the presentation for me is a little poor and sloppy, for example, I ordered a lemon chicken as my main, all it was was slices of chicken, it comes with nothing other than the chicken and sauce - no sides etc which were all extras. The "mains" are more like big sharing boards for groups, rather than mains for one person perhaps. For my starter, I ordered gluten-free spring rolls, is excited to try them have never tried them before, being quite a newbie to Chinese cuisine, I found out this was basically fried puff pastry containing vegetables and spring onions. For me, they were basically inedible, I found them to first be extremely hot and even after they had cooled, they were hard and the vegetables were too wet and stringy. My friend ordered seaweed as her starter, I found it to be far too salty but she appeared to enjoy it. For my main, I ordered the lemon chicken which was once again dreadful, the chicken was a little hard and bland but what made it worse was the big thick sauce, it looked like a thick discoloured bodily fluid rather than a nice, enjoyable sauce - the USP of this restauraunt and the brand as a whole is the sauces, and if they can't even get that right, I'm astonished and lost for words. It was basically a sickly and ugly mess. The rest of my party seemed to order the chow meins, one mixed meat, one just with chicken, a group of four people all complained about the chicken which was amongst the poorest quality of chicken I've had in a long time, the portion sizes again were huge - it is a real shame the waiter seemed more interested in what money they could get out of me, rather than offering ideas and warning us about what to expect with the portion sizes - knowing how big the plates were we could have ordered a variety of things, or less food. Even if the food was remotely pleasant, it still was far too large in size for a portion. I decided to order an extra side to go with my chicken, the salt and pepper chips which I found to be probably the only edible part of my meal, the chips were decent quality but it just was the vegetables which were not, they once again were thick, and also hard. The overall decor of this place seems a little cheap, it is slightly small as you walk in through cardboard barriers, and it just doesn't have the overall feel of a restauraunt. It's slightly strange and not the nicest of places that's for sure, it certainly doesn't give the high-end feel, infact the only thing about this place which is high-end are the prices. With tea being a huge export in China, I was pleased to see a huge and great selection of iced tea for just £4 each, I decided to opt for a pear iced tea but it was incredibly sweet and filled with sugar, it was a watery and sugary mess to the point those awful flavours basically made the tea hard to taste and the drink once again an abysmal mess. The opening hours are also slightly restrictive and they also appear to open after 5 only, and a lack of an online booking system makes it hard to arrange a table as you have to communicate with email, which I don't like and shows not only is Sweet Mandarin lacking with the competition in terms of pricing and food quality, but it also lacks behind in the technology form too, and the egotistical act of boasting of their own achievements seem to outweigh everything else, including making the experience better for the customer, I can't help but feel a sense of arrogance too, Sweet Mandarin might have won many awards years ago, I can't comment having not visited before today, but I feel these awards have added a sense of arrogance, making the owners slightly arrogant when really they're food was a dreadful, overpriced mess, which meant I'd leave the restauraunt hungry and feeling sick. When making a reservation via email I was told "We look forward to welcoming you to Sweet Mandarin for some delicious Chinese cuisine" but my experience was an insult to Chinese cuisine and is enough to put anyone off from ordering Chinese food, being a mess from start to finish so I sadly feel Sweet Mandarin is somewhere to Avoid at all costs!