The Best Buffets In Manchester

Buffets can be perfect for family meals or nights out with friends as there is always plenty to choose from. Whether you want Italian or Chinese, or something else entirely, buffet restaurants in Manchester often cover multiple cuisines so everyone can eat happily. Another great thing about buffets is that they allow us to pick and mix different food, so we can try a bit of everything. Manchester is home to some fantastic buffet restaurants and here we have provided a guide to some of our favourites. From world cuisine buffets to more specialist places, we have you covered.

Where to go for a buffet in Manchester

Thaikhun

• Buffet, Thai
• 123 The Orient, Trafford Centre, M17 8EH

Situated within the Trafford Centre, Thaikhun Street Buffet is a welcoming venue that promises to take you on a journey through the streets of Thailand, right from the heart of Manchester. Expect colourful interiors, flags and quirky neon signs, with a huge buffet selection in the centre.

Their menu changes daily, offering a selection of authentic Thai dishes. Examples include massaman curry, grilled chicken satay, prawn tom yum and so much more, and you can enjoy unlimited helpings of it all. The price is £20.90 for adults and £10.95 for kids 11 and under, available every day of the week.

COSMO

It serves over 160 dishes through eight cooking stations. Located between Manchester city centre and Deansgate, if you want to have plenty of options and a large quantity of food, this is the place to come. It’s also very affordable, as all you can eat lunch or dinner is £19.99 Monday to Thursday, £22.99 on Saturday, £20.99 Friday and £21.99 Sunday per person. Kids’ prices range from £10.99 to £11.99.

 

The eight cooking stations consist of the tasting kitchen, specialising in wonderful small plates from across the world, the world of Asia, focusing on eight Chinese cuisines, and house of spice which consists of South East Asian dishes. The continental has some of our favourites, including pizza and pasta, while the carvery provides Sunday roast favourites. The other three stations are Teppanyaki Japanese food, the deli that provides wonderful snack food like olives, bread and cheese, and then there is the desserts section. COSMO is grandiose and full of options, a perfect buffet eatery.

 

TOPS Buffet Restaurant Manchester

• Buffet, International
• 106 Portland St, Manchester M1 4RJ, UK

Another world buffet restaurant, TOPS serves freshly cooked dishes at numerous live cooking stations. Located in the city centre, TOPS is in a very handy position for those who have plans to be in the city centre. Dinner prices range from £20.95 to 21.95, whilst lunch (served only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) prices are from £16.95 to £21.95.

 

Firstly, there are the live kitchens which make the starters and the general main course food. Chips, deep-fried mushrooms and vegetarian spring rolls are some of the starters normally available. A few of the mains are crispy aromatic duck, sweet and sour chicken, and crispy Hong Kong noodles. Other live cooking stations include Indian cuisine, Italian food, sushi, hot plate BBQ special, Thai, teppanyaki, dim sum, soup, chocolate fountain, cakes, and homemade desserts. As you can see there is lots to choose from.

 

Bem Brasil

• Brazilian, Buffet
• 58 Lever Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 1FJ

Bem Brasil offers customers a feast of Brazilian food. This is what’s called a ‘churrascaria’ restaurant that provides customers with an endless supply of authentic and high quality food. Located in the trendy area of the Northern Quarter, it delivers a warm, intimate and cosy atmosphere to people. The food includes famous succulent barbecued meats from the finest cuts of beef, pork and chicken roasted on traditional charcoal grills. The meat is carved directly at the table so you can witness the ‘Passadores’ at work. Street food, vegetarian dishes, salads and sides are also available.

 

My Nawaab

• Pakistani, Indian
• 1008 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WN, UK

Situated in Levenshulme, South Manchester, My Nawaab is an Asian buffet restaurant that aims to provide customers high quality food, choice and service. Specialising in mainly Pakistani-Indian food, such as naan bread and curries such as biryani and chicken karahi, expect to be very satisfied with this restaurant.

 

Prices are £24.95 for adults and only £11.95 for kids. There is so much to choose from. However, some standouts are the chickpea salad, the lamb kebabs and the pasta. If you want to go somewhere outside of the city centre and want plenty of choice, then this fantastic buffet is for you.