Tai Wu

This is quite a good restaurant. The food is near the top of that available in the various Manchester Chinese places. Fu's in Faulkner Street is better (a true hidden treasure), Wings is better, and that's probably about it. Very good food, very attentive service, in my experience.

They seem to have different chefs for different types of cuisine. I have been particularly happy with the Sezchuan options here.

If you're going to the theatre or Cornerhouse Cinema it's hard to beat this place as it's just across the road from both and will give you a VERY nice meal.
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Adam Roberts
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, November 04, 2008

A really good Chinese restaurant. Definitely the best in Manchester. A pretty big restaurant with lots of tables, nice and atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food was gorgeous, really tasty and you got a good serving. The roast duck in particular was delicious and also the beef in chilli and garlic. Slightly more expensive than normal Chinese restaurants but worth the money. I definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Catie
Monday, May 12, 2008

In general, I think the food served here is great.It is definitely one of the best chinese restaurants in Manchester. In regards to customer service though,it can be rather appalling at times. Also, some of them tend to rush you through your meal. This usually occurs in the day. The night staffs are surprisingly more welcome and friendly as I often pop in for a meal after a nite out.
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Michelle O
Wednesday, February 06, 2008

In general, I think the food served here is great.It is definitely one of the best chinese restaurants in Manchester. In regards to customer service though,it can be rather appalling at times. The waiters/waitresses tend to assume that just coz you are oriental looking, you can speak or read chinese. Also, some of them tend to rush you through your meal. This usually occurs in the day. The night staffs are surprisingly more welcome and friendly as I often pop in for a meal after a nite out.
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008

I've been there numerous times before going to the theatre, as it is conveniently close to the Palace Theatre in Manchester. I've also taken many groups, all who enjoyed the meal. They also do great buffet's downstairs at certain times. My only complaint would be in the main restaurant when its busy, you have to wait ages to be served and ages for your meal.
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Katrina
Thursday, January 17, 2008

On the 15th of Dec 2007, I celebrated my 50th birthday at Tai Wu. I had a table of 6 n when we walked in there was no smile on the waiter`s/waitresses faces. We were ushered to a table n the next thing, a pot of chinese tea was served without even asking what type of chinese tea I preferred. Next was the ordering of menu. As I speak little CHINESE, I tried to explain to the waiter exactly what I wanted but the wrong food was served. I informed the same waiter who took the order n i told him about the wrong food n he wasn`t happy n argumentative . Later the correct food was replaced. After paying the bill, we didin`t get the chance to put on our jacket properly they tried to rush us out by changing the table cloth instantly. I don`t think I will recommend anybody as their service is not friendly n I think the management should look into sending their staffs into BOOT CAMP PRO training.
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Karen Lee
Wednesday, December 19, 2007

I think tai wu is the best restaurant in manchester coz it has great food. Just see its popularity in both Chinese and British. Because it's so excellent that you can hardly find a table in rush hour. The waiters and waitress provide good service while they are very busy. Although sometimes they are over-warmhearted to ask you whether you have finished over and over.
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Henry He
Wednesday, October 03, 2007

I attended the lunchtime buffet with a number of work colleagues - the food was good although short on fish dishes, however the bad attitude of the Maitre'd put a dampener on the whole experience. If he's not happy in his job maybe he should look elsewhere. We really were quite offended which unfortunately led to no tip. Will try elsewhere next time.
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Lunch Bunch
Thursday, September 27, 2007

This is definately the best Chinese Restaurant I have ever eaten at. I go here at least once a week. I always eat upstairs - the food is fantastic!!!
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Claire
Saturday, September 15, 2007

Fantastic dim sum. Cheong fun was succulent; all dumplings were fabulously steaming hot; fried items were golden brown and crispy. Had 10 dim sum items and all came out to £14-average price £1.30-£1.50 per plate from 12-4pm.

Will definitely come back. Only bugbear-had to wait for almost 30 minutes before we got a seat-but food worth every second of the wait.
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Adrian Tan
Saturday, September 15, 2007