Ritika Jadhav
We had such an amazing time at Chef Diao’s! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt lively and welcoming perfect for a group dinner with friends.
The food was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavour. Every dish we ordered was packed with taste, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. We especially loved how varied the menu was, there were plenty of vegetarian options available, which made it easy for everyone at the table to enjoy something. Nothing felt like an afterthought; even the vegetarian dishes were rich, flavourful, and satisfying. The portions were generous, the service was smooth, and overall it made for such a fun dining experience. It’s definitely the kind of place you go to share dishes, try a bit of everything, and leave happy.
Highly recommend if you’re craving great Chinese food in a vibrant setting
… moreEric Chan
Chef Diao Manchester is definitely the spot for authentic Hong Kong–style dim sum. We really enjoyed most of the dishes — great flavour, fresh ingredients, and plenty of variety to choose from. Portions were generous and prices felt reasonable for the quality and serving size. The place can get a bit noisy, but that’s all part of the lively Hong Kong dim sum experience. A solid choice if you’re craving classic Cantonese dishes in a casual, bustling setting. Will return!
… moreCassie P (Dinewithcas)
I have been here many times and the food is still top quality. They do traditional dishes and taste much better than the quality you’d get in London. I would say this is one of the better Chinese restaurants in Manchester. Special dishes to try are the hand pulled noodles and sweet and sour pork.
The dim sum is also good here as well. The atmosphere is okay, not a huge place but quiet enough to have a group conversation. The waitress was friendly and patient.
… moreScarlett Wallace
Amazing!! The loveliest staff and incredible food options. I went for the dim sum and bao buns, but my friends went for the kung pao prawns and the satay chicken. We were all really happy with our food and the staff were so lovely. Made us feel so welcome and gave some great tips on what to try!
… moreK Y
Best Dim Sum I’ve had in Manchester!! Very welcoming and attentive staff, couldn’t have asked for more.
… moreEggsyy
Horrible attitude from the waitress with the pony tail.
We saw the sign ordering online first time get 20% off, she gave us strange looks, smirking at us, then we paid for £16 for 5 slices of beef.
Absolutely appealing experience, she needs to learn some manners
… morePatrick Chu
I recently dined at Chef Diao, and it was an outstanding experience! The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for family dinners or a night out with friends. The menu offers a fantastic selection of authentic Chinese dishes, and every bite was bursting with flavor. I highly recommend the Casserole, it was cooked to perfection! The staff were friendly and attentive, enhancing our experience even further. Overall, I can’t wait to return and explore more of their delicious offerings!
… moreAlex Hesp-Gollins
Great, traditional dim sum. Ideal for large groups, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.
… moreBirdy
Absolutely delicious dim sum in Manchester. The dim sum is made in-house that you could really taste the difference. They were delicate, fresh and full of flavour! Great service — the staff were super welcoming and friendly, offering lots of great recommendations that really helped us choose. The best authentic handmade dim sum spot I haven ever been in Manchester!
… moreLeon Langrish
Came here for lunch during work day and got the business lunch. 2 starters and a main with rice for £12 cant beat that. Very nice food, quick service and right in the centre. Would definitely come back especially for lunch as quick service was great.
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