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Blue Eyed Panda

Restaurant Chinese restaurant

Low-key space with an industrial vibe, offering Chinese dishes, like crispy duck, ribs & noodles. People often mention staff, experience, Chinese, Blue, Eyed, Panda, restaurant, service, dining, spicy,


Address

3 Jersey Street Corner of Jersey Street and, Henry St, Manchester M4 6JA, United Kingdom

Website

www.blueeyedpanda.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 207 8788

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (385 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: 4 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 4 to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 2 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 4 to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (11) experience (10) Chinese (10) Blue (8) Eyed (8) Panda (8) restaurant (8) service (6) dining (6) spicy (6)
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  • 2/5 Henri 1 year ago on Google
    Simply…overpriced, not value for money against the food served, much better alternatives out there. It’s hard to fathom what this place actually serves as foodI’ out experience today was poor’ the food was either over cooked or over flavoured with no consistency. I do like the light and airy environment’ it’s very refreshing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Livvy S. 7 months ago on Google • 181 reviews
    The food was really good. The service was excellent. The portion sizes were slightly smaller than expected. The washroom area was clean. I would still recommend this place to friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rick H. 10 months ago on Google • 108 reviews
    A Mixed Experience at Blue Eyed Panda - Decent Food, but Some Room for Improvement Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ My recent visit to Blue Eyed Panda left me with mixed feelings about the overall experience. While there were some positive aspects, there were also areas where improvement is needed. Here's my honest assessment: Upon entering Blue Eyed Panda, I was greeted by a charming ambiance that showcased a blend of modern and traditional elements. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff seemed friendly and attentive. However, my dining experience encountered a hiccup when we received two servings of the same dish instead of the two different dishes we had ordered. This mix-up resulted in some confusion and disappointment. Although we were hungry and didn't want to make a fuss, the lack of attention to detail in the kitchen was evident. Moving on to the food itself, while it was decent overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression. The flavors were satisfactory, but nothing stood out as exceptional or unique. The dishes lacked that extra touch that sets a dining experience apart from the rest. It felt like there was room for improvement in terms of creativity and presentation. Furthermore, the service was average at best. While the staff was polite, there were instances where attentiveness seemed lacking. It took a while for our orders to be taken, and we had to request refills for our drinks multiple times. These small lapses in service detracted from the overall experience. Blue Eyed Panda has potential, but there are areas that need attention in order to elevate the dining experience. Improving the attention to detail in the kitchen and refining the flavors to make them more memorable would greatly enhance the overall impression. Additionally, ensuring prompt and attentive service would contribute to a more satisfying visit. In conclusion, Blue Eyed Panda offers a pleasant ambiance, but there were noticeable shortcomings in the dining experience. While the food was decent, it didn't surpass expectations, and the mix-up in our order was disappointing. With some adjustments and improvements, Blue Eyed Panda has the potential to become a standout dining destination. If you found this review helpful, please give it a thumbs-up. Let's encourage Blue Eyed Panda to take feedback constructively and work towards providing a more exceptional dining experience in the future. 🐼🍽️👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eftychia T. 9 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Nice asian restaurant, that stays open until late during the week! It has variety of options and our waitress was very polite! If you are near Ancoats, it deserves a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Baking E. 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Had dinner here one evening with friends. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere, the staff member who took our order was very helpful with info about the menu items, and adjusted one dish to be less spicy. The food arrived quickly, although it wasn’t a very busy night. The food was delicious! The salt and pepper aubergine was so flavoursome. There are lots of veggie and vegan options, including mock duck pancakes. Overall I’m so glad to have found this place and will definitely go back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dan L. 2 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    We ordered delivery from Blue Eyed Panda. The food is very tasty and excellent quality of ingredients. The drawback is that it is a bit pricey for the quantity of food, there's not a huge range of options compared to other Chinese restaurants, and the dumplings didn't quite survive the delivery drivers bike ride from the restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Qinghua H. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth to try! It has the authentic Chinese taste. Crispy duck is the best. It's very hard to find Chinese restaurant around this area and this is a good one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judge D. 7 months ago on Google • 499 reviews
    My all-time favourite Chinese restaurant in the whole of Manchester. Older review: Visited on a Saturday afternoon and there was lots of available seating. Food was really nice and the staff were friendly and efficient. It's very reasonably priced and serves draft Asahi.

  • 3/5 Rhodia E. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was okay. The siu mai didn’t have that much flavour, I’ve had better. The other dumplings were okay but still lacked significant flavour. For mains, I had noodle and wonton soup and the prawn inside the wontons tasted expired.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben B. 11 months ago on Google
    The chicken chow mein and garlic & chilli beef I had was plain and flavourless, and tasted very artificial. The garlic chilli beef was also very watery. For close to £15 each this is even more disappointing. Can't recommend it at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 4 months ago on Google • 241 reviews
    Just The best Chinese food ever. Amazing quality, beautiful flavours and piping hot. Probably the best Chinese food that I have ever eaten. Thank you to our waitress Cathy.

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 2 years ago on Google • 54 reviews
    I’ve been here a few times now and had an amazing experience every time. The staff are super friendly and helpful with recommendations. I opted for the vegan chicken bites, salt & pepper chips, egg fried rice and curry sauce. Really generous portion sizes and super filling. Definitely a must if you’re in Manchester

  • 5/5 Joe 6 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Definitely the best Chinese I've had in Manchester so far. Ordered a huge assortment of food and none of it disappointed. Staff are super friendly and food arrived quickly. Not much more expensive than other Chinese restaurants in town with much better quality food. Hot and sour soup was amazing. Will be returning 🐼

  • 5/5 Robert B. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyable meal and the blue eyed panda. The service was attentive and the food was excellent. The great thing about their menu is they serve many of the dishes with vegetarian "meat replacements". So we had Half Vegetarian Aromatic Crispy Mock Duck, which is the first time we could have this starter since going vegetarian! I wish more restaurants would take their lead as it's not that hard to do. I would definitely recommend them.

  • 5/5 Telma H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tasty meal and super nice staff. Has some delicious chinese specialties and some other dishes more adjusted to the UK. The staff answered our questions and helped with suggestions when we were in doubt. Very pleasant and relaxed experience. Will return. The only thing I would suggest would be reduce the quantity of light to make environment more cosy.

  • 5/5 Priyanka N. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were very understanding and helpful despite it being crowded. The food did not take long to come and since I am a vegetarian, I got only the vegetarian options and that tasted very good. The ambiance was very good and I had a great time.

  • 5/5 Ndakara K. 9 months ago on Google
    The staff members were so sweet, very friendly and helpful. I came here today with my mum and cousin, and we couldn’t get over the service. Every dish was tasty, and I’m definitely coming back here with my friends. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Akash N. 8 months ago on Google
    I am reviewing while ordering bonus dish for me. I couldn't be more thankful to them for treating me with such a soulful food. They are extremely polite and professional. The food was hot and served quickly and was definitely fresh. I would highly recommend this place.

  • 4/5 Steve S. 7 months ago on Google
    I live in the USA and miss British Chinese food. The food here is exceptional. Perfect Wonton soup, Delicious Sui Mai, Very Good Chow Mein and a fantastic Sweet & Sour King Prawn. In regard food quality, 10/10. So why only 4 stars ? well, portions are sufficient for one, but not the normal family style sharing size and prices are just a little higher than I thought was warranted. But honestly, I would return just because of the quality of the food.

  • 5/5 J W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a take away from here last night. The freshness and quality of the food was fantastic. My girlfriend has tried every Singapore noodles in the city and said this was by far the best. I had the freshest chicken fried rice I’ve ever had. Great food. Will be booking a table soon.

  • 5/5 Augusto 1 year ago on Google
    Katherine was amazing! We had an amazing time and for sure we'll be back, we were a group of 6 happy customers, after ordering food everything arrived within 15-20mins, outstanding!

  • 5/5 Sylvie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasant restaurant, clean and lovely staff. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The restaurant provides dishes for vegetarians such as crispy mock beef which I had and it was amazingly tasty.

  • 3/5 Darren H. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The wait staff were pleasant and attentive and were able to answer our questions about the menu without issue. We started with hot and spicy soup which was akin to what you'd get at any standard Chinese takeaway but was nice enough. We then tried to order mains and the waiter had to come back to our table twice as the first two mains we ordered weren't available (This was half an hour after opening with about a third of the restaurant being full). We eventually settled on crispy beef with schezwan sauce. The waiter warned us that this would be spicy and we agreed this would be fine. We were presented with a meal that was bland and lacking any spice at all. I don't mean not spicy enough, I mean not spicy at all. Like corn flour had been added to water with half a teaspoon of MSG. We also ordered vegetable fried rice that was too oily and lacking salt. We left most of the main and informed the waiter that the food was bland enough to warrant commenting on. He informed us that a previous customer had complained it was too salty and so the chef likely over-corrected; this would explain the lack of salt but not the complete absence of chilis. He recommended to ask for it to be more spicy next time and that he would inform the manager. He disappeared out the back, presumably to speak to the manager, but no manager was polite enough to come to the table to speak to us. The bill came to around £50 - £60 including one beer and a pot of tea. We wouldn't recommend or return.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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