Buffet City

Buffet City

The Piazza, 111 Portland St, Greater, Manchester M1 6DN, United Kingdom

+44 161 228 3388

Buffet restaurant, Chinese restaurant
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Located conveniently in The Piazza on Portland Street, Buffet City serves up an authentic and satisfying Chinese buffet experience right in the heart of Greater Manchester. Specializing in a rich variety of Chinese cuisine, this restaurant beckons buffet lovers and casual diners alike with its extensive selection of dishes suited for all tastes and appetites.

Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a bustling yet welcoming atmosphere where the focus is on food that pleases. From freshly prepared dim sum, which many diners rave as being the best on offer, to spicy Mongolian lamb that melts effortlessly in your mouth, Buffet City excels in delivering strong, vibrant flavors. The live cooking station adds an interactive element to your visit: choose your cut of meat, watch it sizzle on the grill, and enjoy it freshly cooked just for you. This not only enhances the freshness but also the overall dining experience.

The buffet lineup is impressively diverse, featuring a variety of starters, mains, and desserts to satisfy every craving. Desserts here are notably remarkable; one guest humorously shared how the indulgent sweets led to "an evening full of regret," a testament to just how temptingly good the offerings are. Alongside the food, a pint of house draught beer complements the meal perfectly, especially appealing to students who can benefit from a handy 10% discount.

Customer reviews highlight the restaurant's cleanliness, friendly staff, and good value pricing—which is vital in a buffet setting where quality and quantity must balance. While not every plate may be impeccable or perfectly replenished during busy times, the overall experience leans toward positive, flavorful, and fulfilling. The staff’s amiable approach adds to the inviting vibe, making you feel comfortable whether it’s a casual lunch or a hearty dinner.

In essence, Buffet City offers a robust buffet experience centered around the rich and varied flavors of Chinese cuisine, with well-prepared dishes, ample choice, and a relaxed environment. It's ideal for those who want to explore a broad range of tastes and textures without breaking the bank, making it a compelling dining destination in Manchester’s vibrant culinary scene.

Service options
Offers takeaway
Offerings
Serves alcohol Serves beer Serves coffee
Dining options
Serves lunch Serves dinner Serves dessert
Payments
Accepts NFC mobile payments

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Visitor Reviews

  • Alex Goh
    1 week ago

    Good selection of Chinese food, with an additional student discount of 10%. Had a pint of house draught, paid just over £10. Really worth it.

  • Kelly Mc
    3 week ago

    Been through the day and in the evening and was impressed both times. There's more choice in the evening but the daytime buffet still has a good, varied choice of starters, mains and desserts. It's never gonna be gourmet at a buffet and there are certain things that I know just don't appeal to me but I really enjoyed what I had and will certainly go again soon. The staff were pleasant, they were happy to move us to a booth seat when we said we didn't like the original table they gave us. Restaurant comfortable and airy....prices really reasonable and good location. Not great for parking.

  • Mike McCartney
    1 month ago

    Very clean, huge selection of food, some cooked fresh for you. Staff where friendly and the price was really good too. The desert selection was amazing too. You can easily miss some dishes at the far back past the grill, they had a Mongolian lamb dish that was spicy but the meat melted away, the dim sum where the best thing I had, it was constantly being made fresh and replaced. The Chinese cheese burgers and chinese pancakes where really good too. It cost us 13.99 each at peak time so it was really good value for money, I would say the only thing that let's it down is the draft beer selection. Other than that it was 5 stars all the way

  • Will Pool
    1 month ago

    I went here in the evening and eated way too much. There is a decent selection of foods especially when it came to dessert. Never have I been to a buffet with such good dessert. It was amazing at the time and the rest of my evening was full of regret which is exactly what I look for in desserts. The mains were good too. There was a live cooking bit where you choose some meat and they'll cook it in front of you, but it just tasted burnt with no seasoning and the guy who was cooking it was looking at Facebook on his phone while he was cooking, so it wasn't the best. I would go back here.

  • Alexandru M.
    2 month ago

    Not the best buffet but it's ok, I think they have to many customers and don't have time to do all things perfect .. I think would be good if they replace damaged plates, forks .. the food is quite tasty

  • Alvin
    2 month ago

    Food selection was quite good for a lunchtime, although the dessert cakes were a little dry. Quality of the food was great, staff were attentive without being overbearing, and the levels of cleanliness was spot on.

  • Caroline Ho
    3 month ago

    Not been here for year's but thought I'd take my brother for a treat as he had come down for over night stay. The food was delicious. Hot and tasty. We had 2 full plates of food each could have done more but didn't want to seem greedy . And had a pint of coke each. Price £22. 56. Bargain definitely going again.

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