Home to some seriously stunning spots, this city's got a penchant for great food from across the globe. Whether you're heading out for a scout around Chinatown's best venues, mixing it up within exclusive Spinningfields pick or keeping it classic with a massive pan-Asian buffet spread, we've got the lowdown on the best Chinese restaurants Manchester has to offer, to feed your love of Peking duck and Tsingtao.
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Last updated on 14th November 2024
Asian supermarket and street food hall venue Hello Oriental is tucked away beneath Circle Square just off Oxford Road, making sure you can your fix of Pan-East Asian food across a diverse menu. As for the Chinese offering? Think classic dim sum like siu mai and xiao long bao, as well as Sichuan hot pot, shrimp Singapore vermicelli and crispy prawn wontons.
One of the best Chinese restaurants near Manchester Chinatown, Grand Pacific are whipping up quite the selection of pan-Asian plates. This gorgeous venue flaunts stylish, dark interiors, unique golden chandeliers and a lengthy central bar, with touches of greenery dotted all over the multi-storey space. The menu includes many delicious dishes inspired by Chinese cuisine, like Szechaun tempura seabass, harissa-roasted cauliflower and yuzu butter-coated chicken supreme. And it doesn't end there, with smoked pineapple daiquiris and lychee martinis on the drinks list.
Situated in the heart of King Street, housed in a former bank, Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay showcases the best of the celebrity chef's Asian-inspired cooking. Expect high ceilings, a well-stocked central bar and vault-style private dining rooms, as well as a mouthwatering menu of Chinese and Japanese sharing dishes. We're talking salt and pepper baby squid, fried duck leg bao buns, mushroom dumplings and more, with a delicious tamarind sticky cake for dessert.
If you're looking for the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester city centre, Tattu is certainly a beauty. Boasting a menu of contemporary cuisine, beautiful interiors decked out in blossoms and bespoke cocktails, it's the perfect place to make a date night special. Take a seat in this dark, sultry space to tuck into plates of wok-fired black pepper beef fillets, Shanghai black cod in ginger and wild mushroom spring rolls with truffle sour cream.
Head to the second floor of The Ivy Spinningfields and you'll find a unique array of pan-Asian cuisine. Decked out in florals and bespoke patterns, the swish restaurant is fronting a selection of Chinese delicacies; from soft bao buns stuffed with crispy duck and hoisin mayo to miso-marinated tofu or slow-cooked pork belly in barbecue sauce. This elegant space doubles as a late-night bar, so expect plenty of sophisticated sips while you're here.
Offering up, quite possibly, the best Chinese buffet in the city, Cosmo is serving all sorts of traditional fare in a casual setting. Mosey on over to the Deansgate eatery and prepare to be taken on a journey around China and its neighbouring countries. Prices start from just £21.99 per person, promising all you can eat fried rice, noodles, spring rolls and more. Topping it off? A selection of classic cocktails, wine and beer.
Been searching for 'Chinese restaurant near me' lately? Then you'll love Vermilion, found just opposite the Etihad stadium. This cool restaurant and cocktail bar features quirky seating options, including their giant domes, alongside colourful decor and a number of private spaces available to hire. MasterChef Finalist Bobby Geetha is the brains behind the pan-Asian kitchen, serving up authentic Chinese fare such as crispy vegetable dumplings, spiced chicken curries and egg-fried rice.
