The Manchurian in Aberdeen City

Unpleasant service and service attitude.

Been missing Cantonese food, went to Manchurian to cure the homesickness, and it didn’t not disappoint!!!!! Must try pastry dough egg tarts, crispy barbecue pork, BBQ pork buns, siu mai… Exactly the taste from home🫂

Went on a Monday evening, place was practically dead with only 1 other table. There was no music in the background felt like I'm sitting at a canteen. Food was below average, the Chinese take-away on Clifton Road serves much tastier food. You could tell the vegetables were from a freezer bag. Eeveyrhing tasted pretty much the same. The only positive is that the staff were very polite and the menu was cheap compared to other restaurants. Chose it out of convenience as it's not in the busy town centre, however very unlikely to visit again. The menu didn't show any desserts and we were not made aware by the staff if there were any. Very aaffordabledrinks inncluding prgemium whisky.

Ordered for takeout here on collection, ordered the lemon chicken salt and pepper chips both were bang average compared to other places I've been to the salt Nd pepper chips were not fully cooked and was not impressed with the seasoning. The lemon chicken felt like a supermarket breast cut in half and heated up in the microwave.

Very disappointing ,was there last year and had a great night plenty of food and we even had to take some home as the portions were so big.Today was so different,the restaurant was cold ,we had the smallest of portions,they were clearing plates off the table and some of us were still eating,it all seemed to be a rush to get us in and get us out ,no one smiled or asked if we were ok ,one of our phones had died and we asked if we could use there socket for a little while so it could charge and we were told no it was against policy but in fact this was how we were paying for our meal ? Anyway I would try somewhere else or get a takeaway from some where you always have plenty left over for the next day.Especially for the money we had spent.

Went to order takeaway and din sum, food was lovely. Staff always chatty and helpful.

First time here. Tasty food, service mostly good but very busy. Friendly staff. Two person banquet was ordered for us and other various items and banquet selections were ordered for the rest of the family group. We were at the large round table tonight. The only thing we did not like and did not eat was the crispy chilli beef that was supplied.

This is a superb oriental restriction, great choice of food, very good service and the food was excellent and reasonable priced. Please note that they are closed on a Wednesday. It's a must visit everything I go to Aberdeen.

This is a favourite for us over many years and we have celebrated many family events here. We are often tempted to try other Chinese restaurants in Aberdeen, but are always disappointed and keep coming back. Tonight there was just two of us in for an early Sunday dinner after a day in town. The duck is hoisin sauce is now a must as a starter to share, the flavour and textures is a sensation and worth visiting for alone. For mains tonight we had a Chicken sweet and sour, chicken hoi lot (very hot), noodles and egg fried rice. It was absolutely amazing and the huge portions meant we had a full meal left over as a doggy bag. £52.70 was excellent value, inc 2 alcoholic drinks. A great guide to the excellence is that we were surrounded by Chinese diners, obviously enjoying the authentic food.

The dumplings are astoundingly good, I’ve been here 4 or 5 times now and every time it’s fantastic. An absolute gem of a place.

Booked at the Manchurian Chinese Restaurant for the first time for a family celebration. We enjoyed the food. The staff were very pleasant and gave us time to choose from the menu. We did not feel rushed like some restaurants we have been too. We are not fast eaters and had a lot to eat. It was very busy and there was a car park. Only 4 stars for a starter due to the cost for 2 people (£8 pp) charged £16. It was tasty but for the amount given, the price was too high. Overall I would recommend and be happy to return.

Lovely food, wonderful atmosphere, massive menu, lovely!

Food medium/low quality. Overpriced and you can't taste nothing but the sauces. Rolls literally dripping down oil.

The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The service was first rate. The place looks a little run down, but clean.

Very expensive for average food! Service was very nice with a warm welcome but food lacked flavour! It needed to be hotter too! Disappointed as we were recommended by our friends

Dim sum are great! Traditional authentic food 😍 curried tripe 😍 crispy pork belly was great. Choi sum with garlic very tasty.

I can assure you that this is a restaurant that can be racist. The white-haired shop assistant obviously speaks Chinese but deliberately pretends not to understand and makes things difficult for you. I know you speak Chinese; I heard you speaking Chinese to someone else . The Chinese I spoke was very simple and not much different from Cantonese pronunciation. When I spoke English to her, her English was also very poor. It was very obvious that the food was terrible as well. Some of the food can be bought in the Chinese supermarket next door, but this shop sells it to you at double the price. Why would we want to go to a restaurant that is racist , provides bad service, and sells overpriced food? I truly don't recommend it. If a person discriminates against her own race, she doesn't deserve to be a human being. This is a racist store. The white-haired clerk obviously can speak Chinese, but he deliberately pretends not to understand and makes things difficult for you. I know you can speak Chinese, and I understand it. The Chinese I speak is very simple and has the same pronunciation as Cantonese. Not much difference, when I spoke english to her, her english was very poor, and the menu of this restaurant is in chinese, if you don't know chinese, then you are really not a qualified clerk, the food is also terrible, some of the food You can buy it in the Chinese supermarket next door but this store sells it to you for double the price and the service is terrible, why would we go to a restaurant where the racist food is not good?

Haven't been for a while so we were really looking forward to a visit to Manchurian. A little taken aback at the price increases initially. Menu has some of the old favourites as well as some new items so we ordered a selection of dim sum and some chow mein. Food arrived quickly (not busy despite being Friday lunchtime) but our server wasn't interested in confirming the dishes which wasn't a disaster as we knew what was what. Malaysian squid was very disappointing (flavour and texture due to overcooking), but prawn dumplings were tasty. Overall the visit was fine but with pricing up >25% visits will be less frequent.

No good services n food was not good

We decided to try this restaurant on Saturday evening for the first time, we booked a table for two, on arrival we noticed how busy  the Restaurant was, but plenty of staff were going about, the menu was very good and we ordered chicken fried rice and a beef curry with fried rice, we did not have to wait long but when it arrived it was outstanding, and what a portion size. first class in every way, we will be back with our friends.

Not worth the detour ! Tasteless and dried up fried rice and the other veg and tofu dish was like slop. If I could give zero stars for food , it would be more accurate.

Dim sum is a must try. Price is reasonable and good quality is excellent. Highly recommend this place. If you’re looking for authentic Chinese food.

Not the same as it used to be and it now shows. Went here with family a few weekends past and never again. Had the Singapore noodles which tasted like they’d been reheated. The spare ribs were as tough as old boots and lacking flavour. Everyone else’s food was average at best. Service felt rushed and the feeling they couldn’t wait to get you out the door.

Food was great but when 2 people are together I expect 2 meals to arrive at same time, not 10 minutes later. Will be back but hope for better service.

Went today for a nice meal. Was surprising generous in portion size for what the price margin was though a distinct silence was felt with no music to cover the sounds of slurped noodles and clattering plates. A bit of music and it would have been a 5 star occasion

Went there for Dim Sum with family, there was a great choice of food and it was very good and served quickly by friendly staff, the meal was good value for money and everyone was 😃 happy . It’s a place I would go back to

My dads favourite. Always a nice meal with friendly staff and excellent service

Went for birthday lunch will go back again

Ordered a takeaway for 5 people. The Thai beef was good, as was the Duck (good portion). Crispy beef was OK, but the chicken with cashew nuts was disappointing and a bit tasteless. Rice, Noodles, and chips were good.

I love this place as it provides not only good service but also the food surpasses its good quality each time I've been there.

My favourite restaurant in Aberdeen. The food is of great quality and the waiting staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Im a regular customer but they have really went downhill the service right now is terrible,we were stuck in a corner and forgotten about,Did not have what we ordered no duck or prawn crackers, and waited ages for food.Got main courses but no rice had to ask for it or i doubt we would have got it. Finished with this place will not be going back

The food was nice & most of the staff were well mannered. We chanced getting a table due to a last minute change of plans, no mention before being seated that it was inconvenient timing/bordering on too late to order. After receiving our drinks another member of staff came up straight away & asked for our food order, when we requested a few more minutes we were met with a very unimpressed look & told to hurry up. We quickly rushed to make a decision but then were left waiting quite a while before they came back, just to be grumpily reminded of closing time (which was still a while away at this point.) Admittedly it did seem busy but 7:30 didn’t seem particularly late to have supper? We had some food taken away too early & cutlery not given with the apparent rush to get us finished quickly, we ended up rushing to eat what we could & left the rest (which another member of staff kindly offered us boxes for). It’s a shame as the meal itself wasn’t bad, would have much rather been told it wasn’t possible to fit us in/that we wouldn’t have long to order & eat before closing time, nothing puts a damper on an meal like feeling unwelcome.

Food was horrible but can use the tubs at least. Waste of money

The ribs are not delicious The menu showed 14 and I paid 17.5

This is the first time back since Lockdown. It was great food shared with great company

Quiet place for dinner. Prompt service and courteous staffs too. Very tasty food, not too pricey. Would visit again

Arguably the finest Authentic Chinese in Scotland I have been going here every fortnight for the past 3 years and absolutely love it. The food is truly authentic full of flavour and freshly cooked every time You can choose from the Chinese Menu or an alternative European style Chinese but Id not bother with the latter EVERYTHING from the fish meals to TOFU is perfect. Staff are so friendly and attentive. Service is first class BUT Get there early its always busy at lunchtimes and dont be surprised if your the only European group there. The local Chinese community are always the majority - which says EVERYTHING about the authenticity.

Staff were very fast to clear table even when MIL was still eating , sge got last bit in mouth and then were away with her plate . A few moments would have be fine but felt rushed . Shame as I heard good things about here and it was my first visit .

Come around once a week and without a doubt the best Chinese in Aberdeen if not Scotland

Great food that arrived fast, good service & nice table arrangements which are spread out nicely (to avoid cramping/cramming in customers). ps. Dim sum was brilliant.

Still the best Chinese I've ever had in Aberdeen. And authentic too

Best Chinese restaurant in all of Aberdeenshire

Quality has declined under new owner and the prices have nearly doubled. Customer service with new owners much worse. A real shame as used to be great

We went there with lots of expectations but were very disappointed with the service. We were eating and it was around 2:30pm. Though the restaurant keeps open until 3pm, they started sweeping 🧹 floor next to us. And then the heavy sound of hoover came on. They were literally hoovering next to us while we were eating. The food was average but the service was awful.

Was here for my Birthday meal. The meal was good, plenty to eat. Staff friendly, though it was busy.

Nothing special. Average quality and taste.

When a wasp is reported to be in the food, you should not accuse someone of lying and completely refuse to communicate normally. Never seen customer service this hostile. Refund eventually clawed back after walking back and returning the food.

Great Chinese food. As close as you'll come to "real" Chinese food as shown by the vast numbers of the Chinese community who eat there. Great service.

Great Chinese restaurant been meaning to go for a while but glad finally went inside and tried it next time will try dim sum and puddings but went for traditional meals we enjoyed can't fault it the portion size in enormous and the fresh quality and taste was delicious will definitely be returning again

Interior decor very basic for a Chinese restaurant, like siting at your grans kitchen table. The dishes we had were very tasty but the kun po chicken still had the skin on some piece also more batter than chicken on them all. The sweet and sour pork was mainly half fat hidden by the batter. After hearing rave reviews would not go back and eat here again.

Food was OK, nothing amazing though. Service was very, very slow and not very attentive. We waited half an hour for drinks and an hour and a half for our main course. Our table was booked for 5pm so not the busiest time of the evening. Priority was evidently being given to takeaway customers and 'regulars'. Prior to lockdown this place was awesome. We understand that ownership has changed since lockdown. Sorry to say we won't be returning.

Great food great service the only thing I would say is that it needs the decor freshened up

I wanted to buy dumplings from the supermarket beside the Restuarant but it was closed so l went inside the Restuarant to other takeout and l was made to stay outside for more than 30mins for my order. I understand that l was not dressed in a dinner outfit but to stand outside for 30mins wasn't a nice thing.

The Worst Chinese meal I've ever had in my life . The first dish looked like whale vomit , the second like the kids made it in a mud kitchen . The stock for the Won Ton soup must have been the extracted from rinsing the "chefs" socks .

First of all the premises looks beautiful outside but very drab inside .Very noisy inside . Food was very poor .Ribs so tough and chewy. Our chicken dish looked like chicken burgers from Iceland cut into little pieces. We were never asked by server's if we enjoyed any course we had. When oaying bill we were overcharged ,extra meal added on . Even after paying were never asked if we enjoyed our meal . Probably the worst Chinese I have ever had the displeasure of eating .Needless to say we won't eat there again .

I booked a birthday party for my husband together with my family who came all the way up from the South. The first waiter ( young lad) cannot communicate efficiently and took our order incorrectly. The food when it arrived was cold, several of the dishes were incorrect and the prawn and spring onion was like a bowl of normal onion wit a few prawn. Overall we found the standard have drop considerably from the last time we were there and we were very disappointed and embarrassed .

Wonderful meal. Everything was quickly served, hot and very, very tasty. First time I've visited but certainly won't be the last.

Personally i think its the best Chinese in toon, never disappointed.

Great food. Large portion sizes. Quick friendly service. A busy place but it closes quite early

Authentic, lovely, flavoursome food. Nice, helpful staff. Good price.

Not a nice place. Food is terrible. Avoid

Nice restaurant, good quality of food and was busy mid week so anticipate it’s a good place to go. Wide range of food on the menu and all dishes were prepared fresh and of a good portion size.

35 years of living in HK and came back to Scotland and have since tried several Chinese restaurants and takeaways and this one was without any doubt.....the worst. The staff are polite, nothing wrong there but the food? The rice tasted as if it was fake rice made of plastic. The sweet and sour sauce tasted of vinegar and the lemon sauce tasted acidic as well. The portions were small and although they had authentic yum cha/dim sum dishes available such as chickens feet the portions made me wonder if we'd been given the kids menu. We also recently tried out the Chinese takeaway at the Bridge of Don and despite costing much the same, the quality and quantity were both far better.

Great food.Great sevice lovely place.Friendly attentive staff Highly recommend

Great place with a wide selection to choose from, large portion sizes and all in all terrific value for money

Saturday night, and it was quiet, which tells its own story. Staff were very good, but the food was tasteless. If you go here, perhaps try the Chinese menu. Aberdeen is poorly served by Chinese restaurants, Thai are generally better. The best Chinese yes by far is Wok Wok take away.

The food was good, but the service was bad for a single customer: my food was served 30 minutes after ordering, while other groups' food was almost all served, even they came in later than me. But regarding food that I ordered, I would give them 4 stars.

If dim sum is what you’re after for lunch then this is the place to go… One word DELICIOUS! Some of the other comments put me off as it said the staff were unfriendly, not true at all! Also I had noticed a lot of people coming in to use the toilet as to the staff saying no to them. The restaurants toilet is for customers use only, even if you have eaten in the restaurant before doesn’t mean you can use the toilet as you please anyway anytime. To leave a bad review because you couldn’t use the toilet is a bit unfair in my opinion!

What a waste of time. On the site working hours is until 9pm but actually the shop is working until 5pm. Very disappointed.

We had a lunch there. Staff are very nice n friendly. The quality of dim sum is ok but the fried satay noodle and the radish cake are just so so.

Delicious, fantastic staff. Really accommodating, took the time and just great. I've never seen the place quiet which I think says alot! Thanks so much!

New to Aberdeen and out for the day with family. Asked to use the bathroom in the restaurant after using Chinese Market and was told I wasn't allowed even though the bathroom was right in front of me. I would like to remind this establishment that under scottish law you are required to let me use the toilet at your establishment. It is illegal to refuse me. Won't be considering a table here or be using the market next door in future. Very unwelcoming first experience of the place.

Went here for Mother’s Day. And everyone loved it. The door was excellent and the service outstanding. The even catered for our young children. If you haven’t been here before then give it a try. You won’t be disappointed

Went here for Mother’s Day. And everyone loved it. The door was excellent and the service outstanding. The even catered for our young children. If you haven’t been here before then give it a try. You won’t be disappointed

I have eaten in this restaurant with friends a few times and the food was mediocre at best and full of thickening agent snd quite tasteless There is a Chinese supermarket adjacent to the restaurant which I often visit! On a visit today I needed to use the washroom facilities as a matter of urgency however on entering I was told s flat NO, I was told the shop was a separate business! I said I have eaten In the restaurant before but still a flat NO! The restaurant was almost empty so wouldn’t have been an issue to let me use the restroom! Well I certainly don’t be returning with any friends or family!

It was an adhoc visit so we didn't make a reservation but the lady at the door took care of us and let us go for a shop where she could then call us when a table is ready, and I appreciate that. Honestly this is the best Chinese food around. I love dimsum and they have my favourite, chicken feet, and samchan, siew yoke! Just amazing. Most authentic and close to home I've had in Scotland.

Have been going here for years and unfortunately let down completely on this occasion. Ordered shredded crispy chilli beef and kung po beef. The shredded chilli beef was more batter than beef with some of the beef inedible. Even the kung po was below the previous standard. Was told meal would be ready in 30 minutes but this was nearly an hour later. Feel let down and definitely not worth the £20

Very good food even if you don't finish it you get to take it home, well spaced out tables so you are not sitting in other patron's pockets like some restaurants. Staff are very friendly. Very good value for money Well, worth a visit, you won't regret it

Great food. Noisy at times even though it wasn’t especially busy.

Food was more than you can imagine. Best chinese restaurant I think for the price you pay. And also only one who serves Crispy Pork in Aberdeen (so far)

We had this for 9 people a few weeks ago and all 9 of us enjoyed everything , so decided to have it on the Saturday before st valentines day as we were both busy on that day , phoned at 4:30pm said it would be ready 5:20pm as just open at 5pm .Arrived at 5: 20pm not quite ready ok fare enough, as waiting Chef comes in from car park full whites apron in hand straight into kitchen NEVER even washed his hands !!!! Got my food Smelled amazing like last time , got home my wife soup amazing (chicken & sweetcorn ) mine the ribs in mandarin sauce , sauce amazing ribs tough as old boots no eating on them and cartridges everywhere so not worth it .My main course Hong Kong style chicken sweet n sour beautiful apart from about a 1lb of over cooked peppers , my wife chicken curry wow the thick sauce you could have plastered walls with !!! No love or attention went in to that , we spared a portion of chips and egg fried rice , chips soggy and refried not nice and rice best yet luke warm with no flavour very little egg and nothing else no soy no seasoning boiled rice with a very little egg in it . Not impressed at all Just short of £30 . The reason I write this review is that I posted a note through the door at the restaurant and nobody has replied after leaving my name address and mobile on it . I gave them a chance to even say sorry but they can't be bothered !!! And the reason I wrote about The Chef is that I've been a Chef for 42 plus years half as Head Chef and braking hyrules is a no no in the food industry, outside to inside in whites , hands not washed spoon in hand E.H.O. would love this . Now I would like a reply from management to explain my points

Always tasty food and great service.

On first entering the the restaurant we could see it was not that clean . But the food was really bad . Chips were inedible. Old reheated in a microwave. And the main meals were cold and congeal . It was bad really bad . I would not recommend this restaurant and it didn't even warrant 1 star . Terrible avoid. This is what happens when restaurants get greedy.

I’m not the greatest lover of Chinese food however my partner is and for his birthday we visited here on a recommendation. I really enjoyed my meal, we had several starters then a main each with rice, chips and noddles. The service was excellent and price reasonable. I have lived in Aberdeen all my life and had never been here before and will most definitely return.

The food was good but I expected it to be better as everyone else I've spoke to rave about it. Maybe it was a bad day or maybe I'm just weird🤣

Excellent food promptly served. First time I have been there, I'll definitely be back.

Superb food, excellent cheerful service, lovely atmosphere

Food great as always, staff were busy the night we attended but festive season!

Not been here for a very long time but always wanted to come back and again, it didn't disappoint! Food served quickly, good tasting, big portions. The jasmine tea complimented the food. Its a big pot good for 2 or 3 people for £3, so just order 1 if it's just the two of you. We went for the sharing starter and for mains egg fried rice, garlic chicken and beef brisket curry (could only finish half so this was a takeaway dinner for me). Fabulous food. Would love to be back again. My only critic is the table cover. It used to be better looking, this time it's just a square piece of paper. It just doesn't look as nice. They had proper table cover before with the paper cover on top.

Simply the best authentic Chinese food in Aberdeen. Nice surroundings, good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Couldn't fault anything. Highly recommend.

Had a good time here with my date. The design is great, the food quality and portion is great. Great costumer service!!

Colour full ambience with Chinese style articrafts

Speedy service and delicious food highly recommend!

Good food and excellent service

1st time we have been here, was recommended. It most certainly didn't disappoint. We were a table of 4 and went for the set meal C. The quality of food was top notch. The combination starter and aromatic duck was plentiful and freshly cooked. The main meals were all freshly cooked and 1st class. Special mention to our waitress who was attentive and very funny, she liked the craic!!

Very healthy portion sizes, order less than you think you need! Very well priced.

Fantastic chiense experience- heard such great reviews and we wasn't disappointed one bit..

First time I had been here and enjoyed the food. Friendly staff and was very busy.