Filipino Restaurant in Manchester to Enjoy

Headline: Lazy Panda Pan Asian — Fresh pan-Asian bites. Tiny but lively. Super friendly service. Restaurant Category: Casual pan-Asian cafe/takeaway with a few tables, £10–£20 per person typical; lunch deals around £13–£14. Menu Highlights: – Yaki soba (raved about) – Fresh sushi – Poke bowls (chicken and tofu) – Katsu curry (with tofu option) – Curry fried chicken rice – Cream cheese rangoons – Vegan taro root ice cream Service Highlights: – Warm, welcoming, and attentive team; fast service – Accommodating with special requests (e.g., adjusting music volume, tweaking portions for group size) – Lively atmosphere and fun music – Works well for quick lunches and pre-concert meals near Co-op Live – Small, cafe-style space with just a few tables; well-presented plates Notes: – Some dishes ran too salty for a few diners (notably Korean BBQ wings and beef teriyaki) – Mochi desserts described as tiny – Music can be loud for conversation – A couple of diners felt it didn’t fully match the online “hidden gem” hype Logistics: – Limited parking; double yellows nearby and active traffic wardens – Within walking distance of Co-op Live/Arena – Reported lack of on-site toilets Paragraphs: Diners come for the fresh, flavor-packed pan-Asian … read full review

Headline: Yes Lah — Flavor-packed sisig. Homely vibes. Super friendly team. Restaurant Category: Casual Southeast Asian–Filipino cafe Menu Highlights: – Chicken Sisig (creamy, tangy; generously portioned) – Chicken Adobo (rich, comforting, widely praised) – Duck Pancit (zesty, salty-sour punch with crunchy veg) – Kimchi Bowl with prawns/shrimp (deep flavors; spicy-sour balance) – Chicken Tocilog – Duck Sisig – Crispy potatoes (popular starter) – Baked Cinnamon Cheesecake; Ube cream cake; Brownie traybake – Matcha ice cream with sesame praline; Mango ice pops – Vegan char siu “pork” sandwich (noted as popular/sometimes sold out) Service Highlights: – Warm, accommodating team; great with families and large groups – Prompt, coordinated service; dishes served together – Cozy, cute, homely atmosphere; nice window seating – Good value for money – Many repeat visits with consistent food quality Notes: – Vegan sisig didn’t land for some; flavor and texture not preferred – One diner found the tocilog bland and questioned Filipino authenticity – Serious complaint about undercooked prawns and how it was handled (no full remake, no apology noted) – Occasional sell-outs (e.g., vegan char siu sandwich) – One comment about condiment bottles needing a wipe – A guest wished for more proactive check-ins from staff … read full review