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Al Maidah

Restaurant Indian restaurant Wedding venue Buffet restaurant

Modern 2-storey venue with buffet restaurant for Indian and Pakistani dishes and a banqueting hall. People often mention good, nice, starters, buffet, fresh, staff, chicken, lamb, friendly, time,


Address

Sagar St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8EU, United Kingdom

Website

www.almaidah.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 832 2544

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (2.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (30) nice (15) starters (13) buffet (12) fresh (11) staff (10) chicken (8) lamb (8) friendly (7) time (7)
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  • 5/5 Aby L. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the atmosphere. Enjoyed the selection of foods and my recommendation would be Achari Chicken. The food was fresh. Another piece of advice plan ahead to go as then you don't eat all day or at least 5 hours before that way you can have enough room...haha. Also, a notice on the table reminding you to not waste. Excellent and also subtle way of reminder that don't let your eyes lead you to what you put on the plate. Always you can go back to get more. I also ordered through the chef Lamb Chops. Tasty.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chakira A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good atmosphere and relaxing. The food was delicious. The staff was very polite and understanding friendly. We had a lovely time. Second floor is the venue place for the weddings or a party. I love the place, you have everything in one place, no worries to order somewhere else. Just turn up and enjoy. Go and try their food you not regretted. Over 50 variety of food to choose. Ideal for the children's too.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Azam A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a family dinner night, the buffet has a good choice of food for all tastes. Wide choice of starters but limited on sweet dishes. Parking is limited often have to park on the street.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 zubair g. 2 years ago on Google
    I am a regular customer of this restaurant. I have been there yesterday but chop was finished and some food was cold. I mentioned it to the lady who was responsible for the floor that time. I mentioned it the owner at the time of payment. He said, I should have told him. Gentlemen should know the flow of info in an organized company/hotel/restaurant etc. Anyway he didn't seem bothered too much. I paid the full amount. With this approach he will definitely losing customer's.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 AK 8 months ago on Google
    Not a fan of buffets but I heard good things about this one. I know now they all weren’t true. The starters were fine, the sheesh kebab, masala fish, Masala fries and chicken tikka were the best things there from the starters the rest were not. I did not enjoy the curries at all, either too bland or not nice at all. The naan was very nice tho. Deserts were okay, kulfi ice cream and the gajar halva. Donuts were very sickly and oily. Price is okay, everything goes up so can’t argue there. Pay for drinks separately. It wasn’t too busy when we went so that was a bonus.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danyal A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was really good, better than any buffet in Manchester. Worth the money considering when you go to restaurants now it costs about £18 odd per person and this includes dessert and fresh donuts and crepes made to order! The wait at the start was a bit of a farce but we tried to see the funny side to it which made it bearable 😂. We did come on a Sunday after the United game and it’s Mother’s Day so it’s understandable how busy it is but they should have a better system and structure on how to organise the queue system to get a table. The mangers name at the time Amir, Fatimah who was our waiter also had a laugh with us along the way despite the wait. Would definitely come back again for sure Honourable mention to Sneh who asked for a shoutout 🥳🥳 Must try dishes are - Fish Pakora Lamb chapli kebab Seekh kebab Main courses - Chicken handi Nhihari lamb Lamb ghost Dessert - Fresh donuts Gulab jamin Variety of ice cream (favourite was cookies and cream)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really busy!! How ever the food was constantly cooked and topped up. There was no waiting for anything. Food was amazing and of high quality not the usual buffet good. I would return again as the variety was unbelievable!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Javaid Channa MIC S. 1 year ago on Google
    Less of a grand buffet more of a cafe with a unlimited food Adult priced at 20 per head Child 4-14 is 10 Under 4 are free Poor spread Chicken biryani POOR Paya POOR Haleem POOR Chicken achari OK Nihari POOR Starters and salad OK Deserts limited but OK Small area for deserts and queues build up quickly Layout of buffet is bad with rope lined queue kills the delivery Drinks delivered via a hap hazard route to eating customers and crossing paying customers at the till Very Slow in cooking the lamp chops Lamp chops were meaty but hard as rubber tires and it took more than 30 mins to be delivered Overall experience is poor
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dr Tariq Ahmad PhD M. 1 year ago on Google
    Been a few times, overall impression is that it's not what it used to be. Some food was cold, the curries were swimming in gee, the desserts looked decent, but weren't all that. Good variety of food, service was good, good parking, and unlike others water was free. Would go again, but would try other places as well.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 syed naveed n. 1 year ago on Google
    Best restaurant, not only in Manchester but in the whole United Kingdom Very good service Owner is very kind. All staffs are kind and respectful. Strongly recommend this resturant.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr T. 6 months ago on Google
    As seen reviews on google our family decided to go and try!! I have been seated within 5mintz mrs. sneh accommodated with the table, started with soup which was not for me bit cold, but tandori chicken, kebabs, chops made me happy with it’s favours chapli kebab too!! The nihari was mouth watering and lamb curry for perfect herbs and spices 😋 Honestly bit unsatisfied with fish which was so different coated I couldn’t find much fish inside it was okay okay!! When i try to find paya it was totally with bones no paya was found and haleem was bit salty for me. Desserts were very good 10/10 Service was so professional, friendly, passionate, so welcoming big thanks to sneh and mariyah there made so special were so good with my baby and had good chat!!.. Highly recommended restaurant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wahid H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice food with good friendly staff. Family friendly atmosphere. Really good starter's
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajaz J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and beautiful prayer room which was a bonus! Also great service from the manager Amir and his team will visit again soon. Thanks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr A. 5 months ago on Google
    We go there with family we enjoy the dinner. 100% recommended to go with family price was good, starters are nice. Large variety of dishes in main, fresh lamb chops, good very of selection in the desert fresh donuts and scraps, ice-cream. Staff was good especially the desert guys Hilal and jasir. I like this place very much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohammed U. 1 year ago on Google
    If you have come across this place after seeing a certain TikTok food reviewers video, then think carefully before visiting. Firstly, this place is small inside. You will be waiting a good 45 minutes plus at around peak hours. I ended up waiting close to an hour for a two people table. Starters are excellent. The fish and chicken pakoras were very good. I enjoyed the veg spring roll too. Other starters are typical of other buffers and included kebabs, pizza, chicken tikka and wings. Mains are standard. Not the best so I didn't finish mine. Range from daal to saag to lamb to chicken. The meats mostly exist on the bone. The chicken biryani is on bone too. I wasn't keen on any of these so did not try much. Desserts are limited in portion sizes but a few good things exist. I liked the sweet rice and gajrela. Other desserts include crepes (was more like a chapati taste and texture wise), doughnuts, gulab jamun, chocolate cake slice, strawberry cheese cake slices, small cheesecake pieces, rice pudding and ice creams. Overall, this place was good just for the starters and a few desserts. Would I go again? Yes, I would mainly for the starters. If I was hungry though and don't want to wait close to an hour again, then I would go Nawaab instead as there's no waiting time there as the premises is much larger.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muzamil Aslam C. 6 months ago on Google
    Celebrated my wife birthday here. Amazing place and amazing food. Staff was very friendly specially Barth, who made fresh donuts and pankcakes for us, served it warm and loaded with chocolate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ibrar a. 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice, food was spot on. Atmosphere was good well priced, fairly busy for Sunday but is big enough to accommodate many more people. Fresh food is prepared in front of you. Plenty of yogurts and salads to accompany the vast amount of starters. The desserts are well nice.

  • 5/5 Diana Z. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was lovely and fresh, there is options for everyone. The waitress are really kind and patient especially the waitress called Maria who has made our dining experience way better than it already was. I really recommend this place if you are looking for a place to eat with a lot of people.

  • 5/5 rafiqul c. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place, great service, and excellent food. A perfecr venue for a small wedding for 100 to 150 people

  • 5/5 pak p. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely open kitchen, all the starters were amazing. But the lamb karahi with fresh naan was the best part of night, 100% recommended. Dessert was a good especially fresh crapes, gulabjamun, ice cream and cheese cake i very nice verity of cakes and everything, the staff was too good like anees and akhtar,

  • 5/5 Umme U. 7 months ago on Google
    I attended my brother’s wedding at Al Maidah and it was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for the entire event. The staff's professionalism ensured that every guest felt taken care of, and the seamless organization of the event made for a smooth and enjoyable day. The food was lovely and served warm, and the service was exceptional, leaving us all thoroughly impressed. I must mention the wedding coordinator Madiha was an absolute star, she truly know what she is doing. So if you're looking for a wedding coordinator and venue that combines elegance, charm, and outstanding hospitality, look no further.

  • 4/5 Amjad N. 11 months ago on Google
    Pros-- Good location, variety of food though less deserts. Cons-- Small parking, no area for waiting and got overcrowded waiting for table, more food items should be added.

  • 4/5 Nadim Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Tried this place for the first time in July 2021. Booked in advance but still waited 35 mins for food. Only had the starters and deserts both of which were nice. Chicken tikka, lamb kebab, chicken kebab were particularly nice as was the chocolate brownies and the chocolate cake. Lack of parking meant parking on a side street. Service was ok, but staff constantly loitering around tables was a bit off putting. The lamb chops were very nice.

  • 5/5 Rakib K. 11 months ago on Google
    I had went today in the early evening with the family. Amazing experience because of the attending waiters they had serving us. They had been really engaging, positive, cleaned as soon as we finished making sure we had space and continued to offer us support when we needed. Food was being served fresh, no faults in the food today. Enjoyed everything. Thank you

  • 5/5 Anam R. 11 months ago on Google
    We hosted an Iftar for the whole family, the food was fresh and lovely. Lots of new starters and new food added to the menu to try. Atmosphere is great and helpful staff tops up the experience.

  • 4/5 Shab Rais (. 9 months ago on Google
    Decent buffet restaurant with good quality food and services. Great ambience and atmosphere. Very limited options for vegetarians Inside and outside parking available but very difficult to find parking specially on weekends

  • 5/5 Love H. 1 year ago on Google
    I've visited this place for the past 12 years and have always enjoyed the food, as you can see it's been my go to place for food, you can't fault. The bathrooms are clean and food is lovely. It's a buffet so you help yourself and plates are always cleared fast from tables. The staff are always on hand if you want to order any drinks etc. Always found a table without booked and if I haven't, never waited longer then a couple of mins. Definitely recommend visiting the restaurant. The price is also affordable in comparison to other buffets.

  • 5/5 Anything and E. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice food lots of starters lots of mains and desserts highly recommended £20 adults and £10 kids drinks separate.

  • 5/5 M p. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a 5 star been here 3 times now as a Vegetarian there labels could be clearer. And the server serving ice cream Monday 04/10/22 needs serious customer service training I thought it was just being a bit off with myself but my 2 other friends both said the same thing. Its nice that am made welcome by all the other staff and nice customers have recommended to other people. I enjoy taking different friends here.

  • 3/5 Tuco P. 1 year ago on Google
    Price increased to 19.99 and does not include any drinks. The choice is good, but just make sure you're really hungry before you go or you're never going to get vfm especially when you factor in drinks. The salads were tired and unimaginative and the stations untidy. All said though the staff, especially Akter Nawab who looked after us was polite, friendly and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Highlight for me was the Nihari which was really good, but not as good as the one from This and That in the Northern Qtr but close. If you're really hungry, greedy, or both it's worth a visit. It's nice, very clean and decent on site parking.

  • 4/5 Saffanah A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and friendly staff and also very welcoming. Food was decent, salan was very oily, sweet and sour chicken was too sweet more like a dessert 🍨 kind of sweet. Overall a nice place.

  • 4/5 Khalid M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good quality buffet, consistent quality, freshly made, cannot fault staff and quality of service. Although prices have increased, but that's just the same everywhere. Definitely pay them a visit if haven't already done so. You won't be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Shafizur R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great halal Indian buffet. Wide variety of selection. lamb chops were the best thing. Good atmosphere especially for family with young kids. Will definitely be coming again

  • 5/5 Zulfiqar Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food as always. Fresh and always able to get seated asap. I don't go that often because I can't handle buffets these days. I have a medical condition. So £18.95 per buffet on me would be wasted. Last time I went I only had 1 plate of starters and I was full. Maybe make the buffet half price for the over 50's??? I would probably come more often then. But otherwise its a good place for food. Better than Nawabs.👍

  • 4/5 suftube 2 years ago on Google
    Good buffet place, was very busy being mother's day. Have noticed price increase so make sure you have a good appetite before going. Food was fresh and nicely flavoured. Meats were moist and not over cooked. Something to suit everyone. Very good recommended.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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