Rice Bowl

We have been to the Rice Bowl several times and have always found it to be an exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere is calm and friendly, the food varied and delicious, the staff helpful and attentive, what better way to spend an evening.We have taken friends and family who have all found it to be a truly enjoyable event.
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Douglas Standish
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Went last Saturday - busy early on- but we reserved a table for about 20 mins later and went to an interesting pub - the Chop House (I think) across the road for a drink.The Rice Bowl was wonderful- excellent food and service. The price was very reasonable. Small inside, most tables seemed to be for groups with only a few for couples. Had one of the more expensive set meals -which we couldn't really fault. My only thing was that the ribs were dry- very little sauce. The special rice was amazing.I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys chinese food.
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JCC
Monday, July 07, 2008

I WOULD be put off by the review below, as I agree with it. I've eaten in almost all the Manchester Chinese restaurants, and the Rice Bowl ranks very near the bottom. I defy you to find a single dish as good there as good as any one of 50 dishes at the nearby Hong Kong restaurant, or Pacific, or......I could go on for quite a while. Tastes differ, of course, but I can't imagine anyone ranking this place highly. In a word: insipid.
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Ronald
Thursday, May 08, 2008

Possibly the best Chinese meal I've eaten! DO NOT LET THE ONE NEGATIVE REVIEW PUT YOU OFF. I nearly did and if I had, I'd have missed out!

Service EXCELLENT

Food EXCELLENT

Price EXTREMELY REASONABLE CONSIDERING THE QUALITY

Chinese food is my favourite and I've eaten at hundreds of different restaurants, as has my friend who joined me. We both agreed, the best ever!
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ck - View all reviews by this user
Friday, April 11, 2008

I'm sorry, but this place is TERRIBLE. We love Chinese food and make a point of going out for it twice a week. We try one new place a week, and have now tried almost all of the city centre Chinese places in Manchester.

Based on the reviews below we tried the rice bowl. Gloppy, sloppy, "Chinese food" designed for Brits. It has little or no resemblance to real Chinese. It doesn't taste authentic......or good.
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John
Thursday, January 10, 2008

have been eating chinese food for over 35 years kwokman 70s to yang sing and many others in chinatown and cheshire....wings cheadle hulme one of the best......but the rice bowl on cross street is simply the top n01 for decor..service...and the food!!! only been twice but sure you dont need to go to china town...this place is superb!!!
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steve and pam
Wednesday, October 03, 2007

We stumbled across the Rice Bowl when looking for somewhere to have sunday lunch (we were initally planning on going to Chinatown) and I have to say I was well impressed.

Lovely little place with nice and friendly staff and really clean and modern-looking (not like "some" restaurants in Chinatown, which can be a little tacky at times). The menu had a mouthwatering selection of dishes for any pallet, including vegetarians, and the prices are more-than reasonable for a city centre place.

I would highly recommend the fillet steak with black bean and garlic. Absolutely gorgeous.

Needless to say, first impressions were great and we'll definately be going back on a more regular basis.
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Chris Maddocks
Monday, July 30, 2007

I went to the Rice Bowl a few weeks ago and loved it. It was a last minute booking for a large group yet they fitted us in no problem. We had our own section at the back decorated for a birthday as well which was a nice touch. Excellent food and great service. And considering how much food we had (!), not a bad price. Would definitely recommend, for any size of group.
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Monday, June 11, 2007

The Rice Bowl is one of our favourite eating places in Manchester. We visit the restaurant every time we go to the city centre. The service and food are excellent and very reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is great, chatty and lively, not too loud which is a blessing compared to some eating places. We are going to M/chester again today and we will once more be eating at the Rice Bowl.
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Mrs Patricia Matthews
Saturday, March 24, 2007

a huge thank you to Jenny and all the staff for a fantastic 5oth birthday party.I had 48 guests all served at the same time with the best chinese food you find anywhere in Manchester.Party poppers,balloons and superb service made for the best birthday celebration ever.Wether you want an intimate dinner or a celebration bash the Rice Bowl is the place to go.
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Roy
Sunday, March 11, 2007