Chinese · Manchester
A Chinatown dim sum spot where the practical draw for families is generous portions — plenty to share around a table without ordering four separate mains — plus a kids' menu and high chairs. The siu mai and har gao get the loudest praise, and the mixed roast meat rice with duck, char siu and crispy pork belly is the thing to order if you want one dish to feed a hungry child alongside you. Staff are friendly and speak English well, which helps when you're ordering with a toddler on your knee. Two honest snags: lunchtimes bring a queue, so booking ahead is worth it with children in tow, and the food is a little uneven — some dishes land beautifully, others are ordinary. Free soup to start and free dessert at the end soften the bill.
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.
The chef cooks at your table, which keeps children rapt — generous portions, great salmon, kids' menu and high chairs, lively rather than quiet.
Chinese in Manchester with highchairs — 4.1★ (980 Google reviews).
Cheap, friendly two-floor Manchester pub near Chinatown with sport on the TVs, high chairs and a kids' menu — but no proper food.