Yes Lah in Manchester

Pretty good food but unfortunately had a bad experience with the manager. I was charged a deposit for a table! Very strange practice but paid it as the website assured me it would be taken off my bill. It was not taken from my bill as was stated. I then emailed to get a refund which they argued and eventually agreed to give me a refund. It then didn't come through and needed to be chased. This was frustrating but I was refunded and they sent £5 as a goodwill gesture. I then went to use the voucher today only for the manager to tell.me it had expired and they would not honour it!! Nowhere in the email did it say the voucher had an expiry. I feel this is bad customer service at best and very untrustworthy at worst. Please make sure your 'table deposits' are given back!

Cute looking cafe and the staff were nice but unfortunately the food was really bad. It lacked flavour and depth, especially considering the price it was a let down. Maybe the cakes and coffee are a better choice than the food. EDIT: In response to your reply: Thank you for your response. However, I must say that I’m disappointed by the sarcastic and defensive tone, especially since I tried to be fair and considerate in my original review. I was even willing to give your coffee and cakes a try after my initial visit, but after this reply, I’ll pass. To clarify, we weren’t asked about our food at all during our visit. Had we been, I would have given honest feedback then. But considering that all four items we ordered were bland and lacked flavor, I didn’t see the point in complaining on-site—it seems like that’s just how the food is prepared. My review was meant to provide an honest opinion for future customers who, like me, might be disappointed by the quality. I understand small businesses rely on constructive feedback, but it would be more helpful to focus on improving the experience instead of dismissing criticism.

absolutely incredible food and service! i loved my visit here, i’ll definitely be back!

Phenomenal vegan, gluten-free options. Absolutely brilliant food, and lovely people. Couldn't recommend more.

I had chicken Adobe. It was delicious 😋.The meat melted into your mouth. It was the best chicken I had for a long time at a restaurant/cafe. It came with rice and a massive portion of pak choi. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better lunch. It was a generous portion. I highly recommend this place and the staff seem lovely.

Me and my partner really enjoyed our food (i got chicken sisig) and having the iced milo was very nostalgic however we both got food poisoning afterwards which was a shame. I would come back for the drinks but food I will have to regain some trust with.

Great food, excellent coffee and a warm welcome every time I pop in. I can't talk highly enough of the duck sisig which is a firm favourite of mine.

Loved it, super tasty, portions are huge!

Delicious food and drinks, really authentic just a shame it's so quiet! This place deserves to be packed out!

Food is delicious, and the cakes are lovely too. Service was excellent. There are some handmade items available for purchase and some fantastic looking food items including a banana sauce! Payment by card is accepted and the chicken is halal.

Such a gem!! I've loved everything I've tried so far and looking forward to making my way through the menu. The sweet treats are incredible. Highly recommend for the flavours, service, everything!

I been here few times and today I brought 4 other friends who absolutely loved and enjoyed the food. It didn’t disappoint, staff are amazing and friendly. Anyone who haven’t had the pleasure of tasting Filipino food - this is the place to be 😋

Absolutely amazing food. So tasty! Very authentic place, and lovely atmosphere. Great vegan, veggie and meat options. Some of the best chicken I’ve ever had and certainly not stingey with their portions - will definitely be back!

I’ve been meaning to try Yes Lah for some time now and today went with my husband and my 5yo daughter. We ordered two main dishes, the kimchi bowl with prawns and the duck pancit, and a side of crispy potatoes and we shared everything. Everything was delicious - we couldn’t decide between the two which we preferred. The duck pancit was zesty with an amazing punch of flavours from salty and sour and shallots, and the crunchy vegetables went really well with the mix of noodles. The kimchi bowl had so many incredible deep flavours and the spicy kimchi went so well with the pickled cucumbers and rice. We wished we had room for more and will definitely be coming back soon to try out more of these dishes. Staff were friendly and service was relaxed and authentic, it really felt like a great mix of homely and professional! Thanks for such a lovely lunch, we can’t wait to come back to try the chicken wings and also the matcha ice cream with sesame praline, and my daughter wants to try the mango ice pops!!

Portions were good. I ordered the tocilog bowl. Taste left much to be desired. There was no flavour, no umami, nothing. It tasted very plain, no spice, nothing special. Very disappointed. Couldn’t even finish my meal. As a Filipino, I felt quite offended with the lack of authenticity of the food. My mum had the kimchi bowl with shrimp, and she was appalled to realise that the shrimps were still raw, not cooked properly. She notified our server, who took it away, and we don’t know what she did to the food. Perhaps microwaved the bowl? Or picked out the individual shrimps and cooked them again? Hard to say considering the shrimps were still uncooked when she gave it back to my mum. Sufficed to say, she also did not finish her food. The server was nice, I suppose, but my mum noted that she didn’t apologise for the uncooked shrimp. My mum felt that they should have redone the whole bowl considering the raw shrimps would have been contaminating the rest of the food. Regardless, she was generally friendly. We didn’t feel unwelcome. Would not be coming back though. Even if the shrimps were cooked, the flavours were just not there. The food didn’t taste authentic, it feels very much catered towards non-Filipinos/thai, more for white people for sure. Edit: in response to the restaurant’s reply. I appreciate your response, nice to see a business making an effort to connect with the community. To begin, I never said you are solely a Filipino restaurant; I recognise that you make Asian food, as evidenced by the bao that we ordered (it’s Korean pretty sure). I do, however, think it egregious to sell Filipino food or foods inspired from Filipino cuisine and Filipino brands and not deliver on the taste. If it doesn’t taste or look like Filipino food, is it still Filipino? If I sell Indian food and advertise that all over my Instagram and on Google maps, but then respond to an Indian family complaining the food isn’t authentic, is it fair for me to say I never claimed to be an authentic Indian restaurant? In response to your comment about the condiments on the table, we did use them. I used the soy sauce on my chicken, and the bottle was crusty, by the way. Perhaps someone should wipe those down. Not an insult, just a note. Also, I don’t think a restaurant should rely on diners to use condiments to provide flavour for their food. I think the food should arrive full of flavour and taste good, and if a customer wants a kick then they are free to add chilli oil. That’s my opinion and not an accusation, of course. Regarding the kimchi bowl my mother had, I want to stress as much as I can that you did NOT once ask if we would like the whole bowl being remade. I know this because we were waiting for you to ask. I’ve attached the picture in my original review. The shrimps were literally clear. Please do not tell us that they were cooked. Some of them were yes, like two or three. But most of them weren’t. Even if only one of them wasn’t cooked, that could have been enough to induce food poisoning. I’m honestly appalled that you would even argue on that. And then to further blame us as if it’s our responsibility to ensure that the food you serve is cooked properly is shameful. We did bring it up to your attention and as you confessed in your response, you stood by your judgement that the shrimps were cooked. We disagreed. We didn’t want to demand that you remake everything, but from then on, if we can’t finish the food and don’t have a positive thing to say, that’s not on us. It’s a shame it’s come to this because we were so excited to try your restaurant and we were looking forward to enjoying our lunch, but we just didn’t. I’m not trying to shame or embarrass or insult anyone, least of all the server we saw today because she was very friendly. But after the response you gave, we’ve become even more resolute in our decision to never be patrons again.

The best meal we’ve eaten in so long - the food was seriously delicious! Would highly recommend the adobo but everything we ordered was amazing. Very cute environment with lots of interesting gifts and foodie bits available to buy and good coffee too. Lovely staff and great service - will definitely be returning.

Superb food. I’m never disappointed with a meal at Yes Lah. The food is so fresh and tasty. The DanDan noodles are probably my favourite ever noodle dish. They’re like a hug in a bowl. Everyone should go to Yes Lah

I can't believe I haven't been here before! A relaxing and positive vibe. Really nice staff and excellent food. Something a little different. I will now return again and again!

An elevated taste of home comfort food. Delicious Bao's, Sisig, Kare kare and Pancit. Brilliant Vegan options made it accessible to the whole family. Very few tables make sure to book for the evening. Of course take home is an option. Salamat po.

I have been a few times and the food has been sensational every time. Chef and Owner Zo works miracles with flavours. Their menu is great for lunch or dinner and they have baked goods and shelves full of exciting cupboard ingredients which you can buy. They also run master class evenings. Great veggie and vegan options, and dog friendly. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, give it a try!

Obsessed with this place!!! I attended a yoga and brunch event and it was such great value for money! Very intimate and immaculate vibes. I wish they did this regularly! The brunch itself was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be back! I am obsessed with pandan, so the fact they have pandan desserts and drinks made me very happy! All halal Gluten free options available Vegetation and vegan friendly

Love love love Yes Lah! I swear the food gets better every time we eat here, and that's saying something! Today we had the vegan pork belly bao buns, sisig and kimchi rice bowl. All were super fresh, delicious and presented beautifully. My only regret is being too full to sample any of the tasty looking cakes in the counter, but I'm sure we'll be back soon for those! 😊

This is a relaxed, colourful space offering something different to other local eateries. I loved my pancit with prawns and mango shake from thebspecials board. The food came freshly cooked and in generous portions; the flavours were amazing. Great spot for a lazy lunch and some people watching. Don't forget to grab a bottle of hot Zos and homemade kimchi on the way out!

Excellent food packed with flavour and two lovely staff members served us. They also sorted out a homeless gentleman who was asking for some help with food and a coffee too! Good vibes!

Lovely first try of Filipino food. Don’t be put off by the understated decor, it’s the food that matters and it was bloody lovely. Highly recommended. I had two Bao Buns with chicken, and my wife had the Pancit Noodles with duck.

Amazing tasting food with plenty of options to try. Great coffee and cakes. Super friendly staff. Get yourself down to support this fantastic independent restaurant. Our new go to! X

A lovely little place with authentic fresh tasting food - the Chicken adobo was delicious.

Always brilliant food with warm, inviting and cosy atmosphere. Staff are attentive and kind. Such a great independent place to get delicious food. Would highly recommend.

Mixed views on this place... Food was like good home cooked food, maybe even better, we all enjoyed it, but i needed to spice up the Kare-Dan Noodles even though they had a fire logo next to them. The chilli oil on the table was welcome, but it was very mild for my personal taste, however i do like spicy food - so it could just be me. The place is clean and basic. However my main reasons for the low score are: 1 - You pay for your meal up front and you are prompted to give a tip, before you even have your food or really any service, i find this rude and very strange. I had booked a table, i turned up, so i was not going to run off and no pay... Yes i tipped, but i don't like the prompt when i have not had any service... it makes more sense to have no pay at the end of a meal. 2 - The service, not for us, but for others... Two Filipina nurses had just been served before us, maybe 5-10 minutes, they were chatting and eating - we finished before them. The waitress collected our plates, then even though the other two were chatting and eating, said - do you want this to take home? This i found very rude and so did my wife... i was taken back by this as someone who has worked in the hospitality industry before. The waitress should have really just said is everything ok and would you like anything, however by saying do you want to take this home, this implies you have over stayed your welcome and leave - Note the place only had my group of 4 and these 2 in. We travelled from York to visit this place, we would visit again if we were in the area, however the waitress that we saw needs training. Also note it's Pork free, which i found very strange for a filipino place, but i presume the owner/chef if from the south.

Always a returning customer - can't get enough of the chicken sisig. Seasoned really well & just pure yummy!

Lovely food, great staff and some fab vegan options to boot. Always friendly even when it's busy.

One of the best places in West Didsbury. Staff are always so welcoming, can highly recommend the vegan ‘pork belly’ sandwich!

Really relaxed little spot, the vegan mock pork belly is so good and the Pandan baked goods are always a fave. Dog friendly at lunchtime service

standout restaurant that my friend and I went to recently. Food was delicious and service was so lovely. We shared sisig with vegan pork belly and the vegan char siu sandwich, can’t wait to come back and try out the rest of the many vegan options soon ☺️

Gorgeous food, friendly staff, and a warm welcome. Would absolutely recommend!

I loved Yes Lah since the day it opened. My current favourite is the Kare-Dan noodles but I love seeing what the weekly specials are as well. They do great vegetarian and vegan options and their iced coffee hits the spot!

Love the decor and the cakes are amazing especially the pandan and ube ones.

I'm not usually a fan of bao. But the duck buns here were so soft and tasty. I didn't have a lot else, but going just off the buns...5*

I went to Yes Lah for my anniversary and my boyfriend and I loved it. I decided to go again for my 30th birthday cos I couldn’t get enough and I’m glad I did! :—) Zos was fab at helping me organise this meal with all my friends. She created a menu specifically for the event and made sure everyone had something to eat. The surprise ube cake she brought out made my day!! Thank you so much Yes Lah for being part of lots of special moments in my life.

I visited yes lah with my friends yesterday and the food was incredible! I had the vegan pork belly sisig and we had the crispy potatoes to share - both were delicious 😋 Would definitely recommend!

Delicious authentic food and the baked goods are gorgeous (look and taste)! Such a chilled and inviting vibe plus amazing pan-Asian produce to buy. Superb place.

Came for a light lunch and ended up ordering more as I really enjoyed the boa buns and the sisig and was lucky enough that they had Buko pie on the deli counter too! Resealable priced and a great place in Manchester if you want authentic Filipino food! Can’t wait to try more dishes!

Wow wow wow wow wow. I have been 3 times and each time I fall in love with a new dish, the staff are lovely, atmosphere Is amazing. To be honest with you all my friends are sick of me because I've been talking about this place for weeks, is a must go for anyone with an appetite

Great spot with lovely staff, relaxed vibe and even better food!!! The tocilog bowl never misses and don’t miss out on the bakes at the counter (Ube and biko blondies were insane). Zos has done an amazing job with the menu refresh, you can see the love and passion she puts into her dishes.

Had a delicious lunch here; loved the menu, the ambience, the friendly service and the whole vibe! Thoroughly recommend. If you’ve not been, make sure you go - you won’t regret it.

Phenomenal place, thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a visit.

We’ve been living 5mins away for over a year and only just got around to trying Yes Lah. Wow! We had the char siu sandwich to eat - the vegan pork belly with that glaze was incredible, obsessed with that kimchi mayo and the pickled carrots and garnishes balanced it all out so well. Can’t wait to try more things on the menu and hopefully attend some of the workshops too! Such a nice vibe inside, super relaxed and unpretentious, not enough places like this in the area. Great coffee - we had an iced oat coffee and the size of the glasses was perfect, not too much milk or anything, can’t wait to try other lattes and drinks on offer. Definitely one of my favourite places in Manchester now

Excellent comfortable and so welcoming. The food was so lovely with the best cooked Udon I've had in ages the curry was so perfectly balanced and the Sisig was my partners new favourite thing. Everything we ordered was just so much better than I expected even though I had been sent there by several friends rave reviews. Even the rice was perfect. We bought a cook book on the way out it was that good. Also get the cheesecake. (And add an egg to everything their eggs are insane. So is the chilli garlic oil). 😋 can't wait to visit again. Sorry we only took pictures of the drinks. We ate too fast. Heehee.

Have attended various yoga brunch events at Yes Lah, always tasty food and friendly service. Love discovering new cuisines - the beautiful purple ube makes very appetising drinks and snacks. Also love the mini food shop - the banana ketchup is highly recommended!

Had strong coffee and rum brownie, both very good and the coffee was served with water to drink as all strong coffee should be. Will have to come back for Filipino dishes.

Outstanding food, really flavoursome. Highly recommend. Very friendly staff & great service service

I love this place, such delicious fresh food and lovely staff (who gave us freebies in our collection bag!!) Highly recommend

This is a lovely, calm and cosy cafe, with amazing food and beverages, attentive staff, warm decor and a chilled atmosphere. Lots of events and workshops and the yoga brunches are awesome. A really enjoyable, relaxing way to spend the morning and I would recommend to anyone. The cakes and coffee are very reasonably priced. Yummy and unique.

We had a Friday night meal here and really enjoyed it. Staff are friendly and the food comes out quickly! Big portions and very delicious. Prices are very reasonable! We will be back :)

Delicious nasi lemak and curry udon!

as a filipino, the ambiance made it feel as if i was eating at my lola’s home back in the philippines, with that and the food- it was very comforting! loved the food, crispy tofu bites and tocilog i definitely recommend and if you have a sweet tooth, the sweet treats they offer will surely satisfy your tastebuds. my little brother enjoyed it so much he said “it’s like i’m in heaven” haha! thank you so much to the staff for the great service.

Amazing food - with really good vegan options. Served fairly quickly and genuinely delicious - really recommend

Simply the best Filipino food I’ve had in Manchester. I could not recommend enough. The portion sizes are generous. The sisig is rich and the milo is a must have drink for hot chocolate lovers. Brilliant spot!

Incredible food and friendly service.

Absolutely delicious food and great value for money! I'd definitely recommend the curry udon noodles - some of the best noodles of my life!

Everything is excellent Customer Service Food Atmosphere And everything sold in the restaurant My go to every Saturday Highly recommended Thank you YES LAH 🧡🧡

A lovely little independent cafe. Very tasty food with plenty of veggie options in a really nice atmosphere and interior. Really recommend a visit!

Incredible home cooked food, already planning my next visit! Chicken was perfectly cooked and the service was lovely. We had a party of 6 and everyone thought it was one of the best meals they’ve had in a long time!

Truly excellent food!! I've been twice now and the nasi lemak was so good I had to order the same again. I usually like to try different things but it was too good I couldn't bear to miss out! I've been to Malaysia and the food there is the best in the world and I'm so happy to have found this place which makes it so close to home. They also stock some cool things, seeing some milo made me smile 😊 I will be recommending this place to all my friends. Thank you Yes Lah!

Absolutely gorgeous food, best Malaysian cuisine I've had outside of Manhatten, and I don't say that lightly! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, and they even do their own lactofermentations! Very friendly staff, a cozy family cafe atmosphere. Awesome place!

Literally unreal. Never had such flavoursome noodle soups in Manchester! Such a hidden gem.

My fiancée is a Filipina and she loved the food. It reminded her so much of the food she'd always have. Great experience and fantastic staff. Will definitely be returning in the future!

Amazing food! Great vegan options. I’ve been a few times and everything has been great. One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Manchester

What an exceptionally cool place! We've only had the desserts but they were fantastic. They have a cool little shop as well and a really active Instagram so you know what the specials are every day. I've signed up for their newsletter and am hoping to do a kimchi workshop there in the future. It seems like much more than just a regular restaurant ❤️❤️

I couldn't love this place anymore. The Nasi Lemak and the noodles with tofu were both amazing. I also bought the spicy apple kimchi from the fridge and it's just perfect.

I've eaten at Yes Lah a couple of times. One time I had the Kimchi bowl which was delicious. The 2nd visit I had the Udon noodles in a Coconut curry broth. It delivered spectacular levels of flavour and also almost blew my head off. The whole experience is very authentic and the place is a real breath of fresh air for Didsbury. The owners and employees are all lovely too.

Amazing! Finally found myself in Didsbury so had the opportunity to try out this place and I wasn't disappointed. I had the curry noodles and the broth blew me away, so incredibly yum!! Really generous portion as well. Exceeded expectations and I'll definitely be back, thank you yes lah :)

Food was so good! Especially the vegan pork belly and loved the condiments on the tables 😁

always amazing service, fantastic food and a great time. They have brought a beautiful vibe to the place and I always look forward to visiting!

Great food, great vibes, amazing workshop! Staff are lovely! Zos and Yen who own Yes Lah are smashing it, inspo that dreams come true! Love this chill space as it feel homely and cosy with yummy food, great ESEA options and I'd recommend everything on the menu! I've been for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea and cake and dinner! 🤤🤤🤤😍😍😋😋 Easy to park on the street on the side roads. Looking forward to the next workshop!

Very nice and cosy spot, the food and service was amazing and the staff made us feel welcome

The food slaps hard. The yogurt sodas a funky one :)

Delicious food and lovely people that run it, looking forward to coming back.

This was my second visit to Yes Lah, and I'm absolutely ready to make it a habit! Every dish I've tried has been absolutely delicious, and very reasonably priced for the quality (and portion sizes!) provided. The drinks are great too (I can't recommend the Iced Tea enough!). On both of our visits, I've been too stuffed to even fathom a dessert, and yet all of the baked goods seem to wink flirtatiously at you from the fridge cabinet as you prepare to leave. Luckily, there's a takeaway option, so on both occasions I've treated myself, and the sorry folks at home who couldn't make the trip to the cafe, to a takeaway cake. STRONG recommend on the Miso Brownie! The team are LOVELY, there's a kind and welcoming atmosphere from the second you walk through the door. Thoroughly recommended, and can't wait to visit again!

Went here for lunch today, food was delicious, and good service :) felt like being back in Southeast Asia!

Never noticed this place before, walk passed yesterday and thought we should give it a chance! We were very surprised by the quality of the food and the service. I would not say it is a 100% authentic Malaysian food but still tasty. They also have lots of Korean soft drinks and Chinese sauces available to sell. The English lady who served us is super friendly and helpful, will definitely recommend!

Fantastic bao buns and noodle stir fry. Fresh ingredients and good portion size.

Delicious, affordable Filipino and Malay food, with plenty of good vegetarian and vegan options served by very helpful and kind workers. Look forward to returning for lunch options

Excellent Filipino Sisig. Vegan friendly

We attended a mushroom growing workshop at Yes La this evening in partnership with Stockport Fungi. Yes La were amazing hosts and cooked us a 2 course mushroom supper. We all ate together round a big table. It was the loveliest thing. The food was superb.

Lovely people, lovely food. We had the nasi lemak (with chicken curry) and king prawn and green beans stir-fried with sambal. Both were excellent. The chicken curry in particular tasted exactly as it should - absolutely perfect for a hungover Sunday afternoon. We also had some Milo, which had to be done. No teh tarik, unfortunately, but you can't have everything!

I had lunch at Yes Lah and it was fantastic! The rice dish I had was delicious and paired perfectly with the lovely purple ube latte. The flavors were spot-on and truly made my taste buds dance with delight. The staff were very friendly and attentive, making my dining experience even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for exceptional Asian food and a great vibe!

Amazing experience at the Vegan supper club last night. Absolutely delicious food and fabulous service. The creativity and love that went into every dish was phenomenal. Highly recommend to everyone. I will certainly be back :)

Incredible food and lovely staff! I work nearby and always love the pastries and lunches from Yes Lah. The staff are also really lovely and always helpful in talking you through all of the options and altering any dishes to make them suitable for vegetarians. The kimchi melts are amazing and made with their homemade kimchi. Would really recommend to anyone interested in eating great food made by people who care about what they do!

Lovely little piece with sensational food, a great place for a unique, interesting, casual lunch. I will be returning soon!

The food was excellent, especially the chicken bao buns we had. Its a cosy atmosphere and the staff were friendly and the service was great. It's definitely worth a try!

Best lunch spot in Didsbury. Breath of fresh air. Nothing like it in South Manchester. Food is gorgeous

Some of the best food in Didsbury (of any kind), hands down! Having lived and travelled all over South East Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, HK, Indonesia...) I can say that the flavours are as close as you will get this side of the continent. The staff is always so friendly, the food is always super fresh and their desserts are just fantastic. Despite being a proud meat-eater, I have many times opted for the veggie options and absolutely devoured them in seconds (I recommend their Kimchi melts, yum yum!!). My only selfish hope is that they never move so I always have their delicious food around!

Absolutely loved it. Food was incredible and huge portions. The vegan pork blew my mind! Bought some kimchi to take home. Can't wait to open it!

The staff are lovely and they do amazing vegan pork belly baguettes, highly recommend!

Attended a food workshop in their space after hours and it was wonderful - delicious food and friendly service. Was fortunate enough to bring home some bakes from the counter and dry goods from the shelves, and will be returning soon for hot food during the day!

Really nice , fresh and original food. We loved it and will go again, delicious !

Delicious food and lots of choice. The dish I had didn't mention mayo but when it came it was covered in it. I managed to scrape most if it off and the rest was amazing. Staff were lovely.

We did the dim sum workshop. Great knowledge and skills from Yeslah, and the food while we cooked was delicious. Best kimchi I have ever tasted! Really recommend this place- great vibes and fun times.

We have now been to Yes Lah for a supper club and twice to the cafe - always a positive experience. Personal faves include Zos’ pancit and Yen’s super fudgy ube brownies. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes!