Chinese · Manchester
Not your standard Chinese sit-down — this is a grill, hot pot and conveyor-belt setup where everyone cooks at the table, which turns dinner into something children actually want to sit through. The menu even lists suggested cooking times, handy when you're supervising a six-year-old with tongs. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, plus vegan options and halal meat. Food comes out fast and the team are chatty and patient. The seafood draws the loudest praise — scallops, prawns, sea bass, snow crab — alongside Korean beef and barbecue sticks off the charcoal grill. Portions are generous, though a few find the hot pot pricey for what it is, and items circulate by category so meat can be slow to come round. Book ahead: the handful of booths go first.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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