Blue Eyed Panda in Manchester

Ordered your salt and pepper chicken tonight it had no taste at all it just tasted of fried chicken and chips was horrible thin frozen chips full of sprinkled pepper no onions so tasteless the money u change for this takeaway is terrible u need to sort it out and go back to the way it use to taste it used to be lovely I won’t be ordering again till it changes

Absolutely stunning Chinese, which these days is hard to find. They even left us a nice note with a menu to say that it would be cheaper for us to get takeaway and collect because the delivery apps take such a high fee, but sadly i don’t drive. However it’s worth the price because it’s so good we’ve even ordered again tonight! The Vegetarian Mock Chicken in sweet and sour sauce is the best meat alternative we’ve had. All the food tastes really fresh and well seasoned. We’re going to eat in soon it’s that good here

Always a very warm welcome. The staff are so nice. The dishes are superb and hot. Can highly recommend their cocktails too.

For me it’s always a great experience when I go to the restaurant Food is always fresh , massive serving, staff is lovely However delivery via Uber always disappoints with smaller quantity and more pricy than restaurant Please look into it

Visited for an early dinner on a Sunday, without a reservation. We’ve been here a few times before and really like the variety in the menu and how fresh everything is cooked/tastes. Would recommend our starters - the har gow, salt and pepper ribs. We share a mixed vegetable fried rice with our mains and to be honest, which was ok but not different/better enough that we’d do the same in the future rather than fried rice or noodles. My main was kind prawns in oyster sauce and it was amazing, with everything cooked well and my husband really enjoyed his mixed with black pepper sauce. Drinks are on the slightly pricier side but overall, prices are ok. Some of the serving staff are friendlier than others, but that’s often the way. Would definitely recommend.

Went to blue eyed panda with my mum today and we loved it. The atmosphere was great, the place looks really lovely inside. All very clean and tidy. Service was really good, we were served quickly and dishes arrived promptly. The food was gorgeous! We had the salt and pepper chicken and Chinese chicken with egg fried rice. Very reasonably priced as well!

Visiting Manchester and really fancied a Chinese. This place was highly recommended. I had the crispy duck and pancakes. It was beautiful. The duck was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It fell off the bone and not all dry, overcooked and gristly like at some other Chinese eateries. I would definitely order again!

Went yesterday here to try strongly advised to salt and chilli wasn’t bad prawn toast good ribs as tough as leather curry was nice overall good meal

Had amazing meal it's outstanding place with 5 star food served by Lilly who was so polite Thank you very much

Blue Eyed Panda is a gem hidden away in a corner of Ancoats away from the hipsters, instagrammers and their tiny yappy dogs and the City fans Brilliant service, exquisite food from the fresh dim sum, the best crispy duck and the amazing chinese curry that they’ll happily spice up. The salt and pepper crab is wonderful BUT the must have dish is the salt and pepper mushrooms. You’ll find it hard to resist ordering more

The food here is amazing but unfortunately it is too pricey. It is just a bit more expensive then comparable restaurants, I love to go out to eat but this is just slightly too expensive.

Food was amazing, big portions, freshly prepared, and so tasty. Great range of choices for veggies. Staff were friendly and service was very quick. I’ll definitely be returning!

Top quality Chinese food in Manchester City centre. We visited before going to the UFC at the Co-op Arena. Me and my mrs both agreed it’s the best salt and pepper chicken we’ve ever had. The rice portions are big, we stupidly ordered two. Cocktails are worth ordering too! Service was quick for a Saturday night and very high standard. Defo reccomend.

Super friendly staff and great food. Portions are big, and the restaurant is dog-friendly. It is very clean too. Definitely worth a visit.

We went for the lunchtime special. As a Coeliac I have been missing and have been craving a proper English style Chinese takeaway, this filled the gap. The full gluten free menu is brilliant and I was able to order all my comforting favourites, from sweetcorn soup to salt and pepper chips. I agree this isn’t exactly authentic Chinese food, but it brought back fab memories of Saturday night Chinese takeaway as a kid. The lunch special is great value for money, even including a small beer or wine for the price. The staff were welcoming and easy going, I will definitely be back.

Great food, really enjoyed it. Good value

Very quiet, peaceful place I really did enjoy this place, I will definitely recommend to my friends also, I did enjoy my food, very nice staff

Nice place for casual dining. Decent menu and the food was good.

They have an excellent economic menu (from noon to 2pm).

Fantastic service, environment and food. Highly recommended. Salt and chilli chicken was best we’ve had, crispy beef divine. Visited ahead of Coop Live gig. Thank you. Will be back.

The food taste was really bad, No quality no taste I don’t recommend this place as Chinese food

This has a excellent menu, the food is excellent value for your money. The staff are, brilliant. I score it 10/10.

Friendly staff and excellent food. It is rather expensive but in my opinion worth it. The Salt & Pepper Fish & Chips was a unique dish that I haven’t seen anywhere else and was excellent.

As good as any in Manchester without the hype

Food was really good if not a tad expensive

Best Chinese in Manchester! Food is fresh & staff are lovely

Just go! Delightful people, delicious food

First time visit & I will definitely be back. The service & food was superb….thanks to the professional & friendly staff 10/10 ✨

The food was really good, the best Singapore Noodles I've had in ages! Kids loved their food. Had a lively feel to it even early on a Sat evening.

Lovely little Chinese restaurant in Ancoats. Had a great meal, the service was very good and very reasonably priced. The salt and pepper cod was especially good! Definitely recommend!

Delicious food and drinks. Loved the ambiance. The service is friendly and welcoming. Food selection is really good. We loved the Monk fish is chilli oil.

Very tasteless food, wondering how it is possible to have asian food without any taste. Also the price for the dishes are higher than average but the quality is below average

The worst Asian food I have ever tasted in my life and I'm not the youngest. Completely tasteless food. And my 3 diner mates thought the same. Incredible bad.

Oh my days what can I say about this place.. The food is amazing. Delivers everything promised. Beautiful restaurant, very clean with excellent servers. We had a salt and pepper sharing platter as our starters.. from the crispy squid, to the crispy prawns, the crispy chicken wings to the crispy ribs every mouthful was a pure delight. So flavorful, fresh and crispy. With a just cooked temperature. Mains - I had the hot poached monkfish in chilli oil with glass noodles. Best dish I have ever eaten. If you like spice this is definitely one for you. My other half had Singapore Vermicelli and loved every mouthful. We will not hesitate to return here. And to our delight they also cater to takeaway. Worth the 20 minute drive for the quality. Blue Eyed Panda - thank you to all your staff for such a fantastic meal.

Fantastic meal , very pleasant and knowledgeable waitress. We'll worth a visit.

A group of 8 of us visited for a birthday meal. I didn’t even know this little gem was here with it being recommended to me. The staff were very friendly and offered advice too on menu choices. All of the food we had was cooked perfectly, piping hot and exceptionally tasty. The portion sizes were very good too. I realise it is personal choice but for me the food quality exceeded other places I have eaten at in Manchester’s China Town. I will certainly be visiting again!

Lovely food and excellent service.

not much atmosphere very cold in the restaurant sat in a window others offered radiators. Staff trying to take food away before I finished. Expensive for what it was think I will stick to our usual chinese in china town

Great restaurant this decent prices as well not very big portions but very tasty ..

Four of us went there for a meal, as it was recommended. We ordered sizzling mixed platter for two a 1/4 or a crispy duck to start. The pork rib in the platter was cold and bloody on the inside which it not expected and the crispy duck was tasteless with the poorest amount of spring onions and cucumber. We told the first waiter who said ok and cleared the table then took are drinks order. We mentioned it to our main waiter, who basically did say sorry about that and she would give chef a talking to. It didn’t feel that it was taken seriously. Main courses were ok, but the cost of the food outweighed the quality I would expect for an average cost of £15 per main. Never even got a discount off the bill for the platter with the raw pork. Will not be going again.

Do not ever order the supposedly braised beef brisket in Chinese curry sauce… this dish was definitely not beef brisket but a very cheap cut of beef braised and 70% fat, 30% meat at best. A definite miss and amongst the worst Chinese dishes I’ve ever had the misfortune to taste. A definite miss!!

Went on a Monday night, a night that most good restaurants are closed; had a great evening. Attentive and friendly host/server who made us feel welcome and gave us some great recommendations. Good neighbour restaurant atmosphere. Dishes were familiar, strong and balanced! Although I wish we’d had ordered more vegetables! The best prawn toast I’ve had for sure. Bao buns great. Would love to go back and try more of the menu. Somewhere you could take your partner and your mum.

Great food as ever at the Blue Panda. We had the shredded duck, spiced chicken, filet steak and everything was brilliant. Couple of mistakes with the order was unusual but these were put right without incident. Recommended.

I honestly feel like a bit of a mug paying £15 per main item for something so underwhelming. We ordered a takeaway. The crispy beef tasted very bland and possibly burnt. The stir-fried vegetables were very soft and drenched in garlicky water. Sadly a case that cost isn’t necessarily an indicator of quality. My parents dined in here in 2023 and were very happy, so maybe we were just unlucky.

Absolutely gorgeous tasting food, fresh and fulfilling.

Sorry but place left us totally unimpressed . Dim sum portion sizes were tiny and distinctly average for the price we paid. I spent the whole evening in my coat as our table was near the entrance and the door did not close properly as people entered and left the restaurant. On a positive note, our waitress was warm and welcoming

The food was good - when it eventually arrived. The focus of service was on a table of 28. We had to wait. Nearly two hours hours. We received an apology and two free drinks. Nevertheless based on that experience I would not return.

We ordered delivery from Blue Eyed Panda. The food is very tasty and excellent quality of ingredients. The drawback is that it is a bit pricey for the quantity of food, there's not a huge range of options compared to other Chinese restaurants, and the dumplings didn't quite survive the delivery drivers bike ride from the restaurant.

Great food and very pleasant staff, booked off the cuff and party of 6 easily accommodated. Very well priced and very tasty food. Sizzling fillet steak dish and salt and pepper chicken were great. All the dishes were tasty and well cooked and very light. Well worth the reviews it has.

Our favourite Chinese restaurant .

Food amazing. Service fast. Overall, a great find. If we were local, we'd be at this restaurant regularly.

Just The best Chinese food ever. Amazing quality, beautiful flavours and piping hot. Probably the best Chinese food that I have ever eaten. Thank you to our waitress Cathy.

The wait staff were pleasant and attentive and were able to answer our questions about the menu without issue. We started with hot and spicy soup which was akin to what you'd get at any standard Chinese takeaway but was nice enough. We then tried to order mains and the waiter had to come back to our table twice as the first two mains we ordered weren't available (This was half an hour after opening with about a third of the restaurant being full). We eventually settled on crispy beef with schezwan sauce. The waiter warned us that this would be spicy and we agreed this would be fine. We were presented with a meal that was bland and lacking any spice at all. I don't mean not spicy enough, I mean not spicy at all. Like corn flour had been added to water with half a teaspoon of MSG. We also ordered vegetable fried rice that was too oily and lacking salt. We left most of the main and informed the waiter that the food was bland enough to warrant commenting on. He informed us that a previous customer had complained it was too salty and so the chef likely over-corrected; this would explain the lack of salt but not the complete absence of chilis. He recommended to ask for it to be more spicy next time and that he would inform the manager. He disappeared out the back, presumably to speak to the manager, but no manager was polite enough to come to the table to speak to us. The bill came to around £50 - £60 including one beer and a pot of tea. We wouldn't recommend or return.

went there last night with jimbo and work mates The staff were very welcoming all with smiles on their faces . they gave great advice on what they recommended . the food arrived quickly and the taste and quality was second to none . I would highly recommend this place and challenge anyone to find a better Chinese in Manchester

Fantastic food, fresh and tasty using quality ingredients. A relaxed environment, with friendly staff and service. Good value for money, highly recommended.

We have been here a few times now, and each time has been great. Friendly, helpful staff, and fantastic food. I would definitely recommend.

Booked a table Saturday 25 November 2023...This is our go to Chinese in Manchester....Had a well prepared and tasty meal yet again....I can honestly say that this restaurant is up there with the best 👌....

Pour des affaires de rachat d'entreprise dans le spectacle, nous avons passé un moment divin ! Le restaurant est d'un accueil chaleureux, les serveurs sont au petit soin, ils se démènent pour nous satisfaire. L'ambiance est très cosy, et les plats sont d'un gout si raffinés par la minutie du cuisinier,et la fraîcheur des aliments, que avons voyagé pleinement et avec plénitude dans le continent asiatique. Je vous recommande fortement ce traiteur qui est un magicien culinaire pour vos papilles dégustatrices..

Agree with all the previous reviews. Really lovely food and great service. Best Chinese food we have had in years. Definitely worth a visit.

The food was simply awful and we got a bill of £93 for two people having only had one cocktail each!

Very fresh and light and excellent friendly staff

Definitely the best Chinese I've had in Manchester so far. Ordered a huge assortment of food and none of it disappointed. Staff are super friendly and food arrived quickly. Not much more expensive than other Chinese restaurants in town with much better quality food. Hot and sour soup was amazing. Will be returning 🐼

The food was really good. The service was excellent. The portion sizes were slightly smaller than expected. The washroom area was clean. I would still recommend this place to friends.

Went out of curiosity of their homemade dim sum and wonton soup. All the staff were very nice and made a table for me without booking on a busy Saturday night. I cannot comment on other food (looks alright from other tables but more like what you get in British Chinese restaurant), but Blue eyed panda not somewhere to come for dim sum. I think the mixed dim sum were slightly over steamed and no different to ones bought frozen from supermarket. The Xiao long bao is dry inside. Wonton is ok, but not much taste in the soup base. Overall, a pleasant place and nice staff but average food that's a bit pricey.

I live in the USA and miss British Chinese food. The food here is exceptional. Perfect Wonton soup, Delicious Sui Mai, Very Good Chow Mein and a fantastic Sweet & Sour King Prawn. In regard food quality, 10/10. So why only 4 stars ? well,...

I live in the USA and miss British Chinese food. The food here is exceptional. Perfect Wonton soup, Delicious Sui Mai, Very Good Chow Mein and a fantastic Sweet & Sour King Prawn. In regard food quality, 10/10. So why only 4 stars ? well, portions are sufficient for one, but not the normal family style sharing size and prices are just a little higher than I thought was warranted. But honestly, I would return just because of the quality of the food.

Lovely food. Great staff and location. Shame about the woman who couldn't control her child or stop her child smacking a fork against a childs high chair constantly.

Super lovely staff. Delicious food. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options. Wheelchair accessible🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💗

My all-time favourite Chinese restaurant in the whole of Manchester. Older review: Visited on a Saturday afternoon and there was lots of available seating. Food was really nice and the staff were friendly and efficient. It's very reasonably priced and serves draft Asahi.

Food was great and the hosts were very friendly. Food portions were also just the right size. Would recommend a visit if in Manchester

Gran variedad de comida y super rico todo! El pato pekin y el pollo con limon estaban deliciosos. Además, el personal muy amable y atento y el restaurante está muy bien decorado. Recomiendo el restaurante 100%.

Manchester’s best Chinese food. I can’t go anywhere else ever again, blue eyed panda is just too good!

Yes the blue eyed panda is great the staff was brilliant spotless clean the food was the best i have ever had thaks so much cheers Kenny

Second time there and they did not disappoint! I'm almost reluctant to tell more people about this little hidden gem :)

I am reviewing while ordering bonus dish for me. I couldn't be more thankful to them for treating me with such a soulful food. They are extremely polite and professional. The food was hot and served quickly and was definitely fresh. I would highly recommend this place.

great night food was excellent wen with friends and had a lovely evening staff were very attentive and polite and made sure we had a good time

Perfect from start to finish, we looked for a restaurant near to our hotel & this hidden gem came up, lovely atmosphere, spacious restaurant, attentive & friendly staff, happy to chat & give info on meals, such a shame it's hidden away it's food was...

The monkfish gave me studio ghibli vibes, arrived boiled hot with steam, very magical! Would recommend!

An absolutely delicious meal, one of the best Chinese meals we've ever had. We chose a variety of starters and mains and ended with a selection of deserts, all were delicious, hot and beautifully presented. Along with excellent service from efficient and friendly staff in...

Good very nice and staff lovely.

When you think of Manchester, you might not think of culture, but here it is, lovely dishes and lovely people serving.

We had lovely experience good food and lovely staff very friendly. Thank you

Nice chinese restaurant. Very nice and friendly staff, very helpful. Food was good, large choice. Reasonably priced.

The staff members were so sweet, very friendly and helpful. I came here today with my mum and cousin, and we couldn’t get over the service. Every dish was tasty, and I’m definitely coming back here with my friends. Thank you.

lovely, tasty food. really helpful and friendly staff

Really tasty Chinese food but did not like the ring binder style menus.

We loved this place. It is spotless, quiet and beautifully decorated. We had appetizers that were well prepared (veg spring rolls and prawn fried dumplings). Main courses were great sizes and had great flavors and we loved our desserts (banana fritter and the fried custard...

Nice asian restaurant, that stays open until late during the week! It has variety of options and our waitress was very polite! If you are near Ancoats, it deserves a visit!

Yes this place was best Chinese food i have ever had

Another wonderful experience with excellent food. Can’t recommend this place enough. The best Chinese food in Manchester and Lily our host was brilliant

Great food, excellent explanation of different dishes 🥰

So disappointed with this. Expecting so much more based on the other reviews. Mediocre Chinese food & poor service.

A Mixed Experience at Blue Eyed Panda - Decent Food, but Some Room for Improvement Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ My recent visit to Blue Eyed Panda left me with mixed feelings about the overall experience. While there were some positive aspects, there were also areas where improvement is needed. Here's my honest assessment: Upon entering Blue Eyed Panda, I was greeted by a charming ambiance that showcased a blend of modern and traditional elements. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff seemed friendly and attentive. However, my dining experience encountered a hiccup when we received two servings of the same dish instead of the two different dishes we had ordered. This mix-up resulted in some confusion and disappointment. Although we were hungry and didn't want to make a fuss, the lack of attention to detail in the kitchen was evident. Moving on to the food itself, while it was decent overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression. The flavors were satisfactory, but nothing stood out as exceptional or unique. The dishes lacked that extra touch that sets a dining experience apart from the rest. It felt like there was room for improvement in terms of creativity and presentation. Furthermore, the service was average at best. While the staff was polite, there were instances where attentiveness seemed lacking. It took a while for our orders to be taken, and we had to request refills for our drinks multiple times. These small lapses in service detracted from the overall experience. Blue Eyed Panda has potential, but there are areas that need attention in order to elevate the dining experience. Improving the attention to detail in the kitchen and refining the flavors to make them more memorable would greatly enhance the overall impression. Additionally, ensuring prompt and attentive service would contribute to a more satisfying visit. In conclusion, Blue Eyed Panda offers a pleasant ambiance, but there were noticeable shortcomings in the dining experience. While the food was decent, it didn't surpass expectations, and the mix-up in our order was disappointing. With some adjustments and improvements, Blue Eyed Panda has the potential to become a standout dining destination. If you found this review helpful, please give it a thumbs-up. Let's encourage Blue Eyed Panda to take feedback constructively and work towards providing a more exceptional dining experience in the future. 🐼🍽️👍

Brilliant food, great service. Waiters very knowledgable about the menu, food came at the right time and was lovely. Recommend

Great place and excellent food in Manchester! A bit expensive though 😜 approx £30 per person

The chicken chow mein and garlic & chilli beef I had was plain and flavourless, and tasted very artificial. The garlic chilli beef was also very watery. For close to £15 each this is even more disappointing. Can't recommend it at all.

Really friendly staff with great food! Would definitely come back.

I ordered from here last night from the reviews online. The chicken was undercooked, the portions were small, the prawns were soggy the chips were cold, they gave me two duck spring rolls which were vile! And changed me £65 for it. Absolutely shocking. I...

Excellent food in a nice modern restaurant with lovely staff

Without a doubt best chinese in Manchester. Super friendly staff and amazingly fresh, tasty food. Our go to restaurant every month, if not more often,