The best buffet restaurants in Manchester

The best buffet restaurants in Manchester

It's pretty tough to resist a buffet restaurant. Who could say no to a gorgeous spread of delicious dishes to choose from – especially when you usually get to help yourself to as much food as you like? The varied options at this type of restaurant also mean that they're great for feeding families and bigger groups with different tastes. If you fancy a buffet meal, we'll help you find some great places to visit. This is our guide to the best buffet restaurants in Manchester.

In this guide
  1. The best buffets in Manchester
    1. Al Maidah – Popular for Indian and Pakistani food
    2. Nayaab Restaurant – Big halal buffet
    3. Sanam Sweethouse & Restaurant – Big buffet every evening
    4. Thaikhun – Try some Thai food
    5. Fazenda – All the meat you can eat
    6. Cosmo – Bringing global dishes together
    7. Azuma – Relaxed all-you-can-eat venue
    8. China Buffet – Serving all your Chinese favourites
    9. Jardim – Unlimited South American food
    10. Merzee – Award-winning Asian food
    11. Fayrouz Restaurant – Eat Middle Eastern
    12. Tops Buffet Restaurant – Halal-friendly global dishes
    13. Emoji Restaurant – Cook your own Korean food

The best buffets in Manchester

Al Maidah

Popular for Indian and Pakistani food

At Al Maidah, you can enjoy a generous buffet of authentic Indian and Pakistani dishes. The food is halal, and there are more than 100 fresh dishes to try. Catering and takeaways are also available. The venue is spacious and is a popular choice as a wedding venue.

Nayaab Restaurant

Big halal buffet

Nayaab Restaurant serves up a sizeable buffet of Indian and Pakistani dishes. The restaurant serves halal food, with a selection including drumsticks, samosas, chicken tikka masala, and saag aloo, along with numerous sides and desserts. Milkshakes and mocktails are also served at this colourful and fun eatery. This place is family-friendly and welcomes groups of all sizes.

Sanam Sweethouse & Restaurant

Big buffet every evening

Sanam was the first curry house in Rusholme, but it now has a location in Stockport. This modern and welcoming restaurant serves a varied selection of classic and signature curries, plus kebabs, lamb chops, appetisers, and sides. It's an à la carte menu by day, but each evening, a comprehensive buffet of fresh dishes is available.

Thaikhun

Try some Thai food

Thaikhun Street is a lively restaurant housed at the Trafford Centre. This vibrant spot has heaps of personality and eclectic decor. This place serves a generous buffet of classic Thai recipes, with exactly what's available changing every day. The options include meat-free dishes. Creative Asian-inspired cocktails are also on offer.

Fazenda

All the meat you can eat

At Fazenda Rodizio, you're free to eat as much as you want to. This award-winning restaurant has a sophisticated air about it and serves food that celebrates Brazil and Argentina. A range of hearty meats are carved at your table, plus you get access to an unlimited buffet of Brazilian and Argentinian sides, sauces, and garnishes. 

Cosmo

Bringing global dishes together

At Cosmo, you can choose from a diverse array of international dishes. This place offers 160 dishes and eight live cooking stations, all in a smart and bustling setting that suits groups of any size. From carvery meats to curries, Chinese cuisine, and pizza, there's something for every palate. You can eat as much as you like, too.

Azuma

Relaxed all-you-can-eat venue

Azuma is a bold and modern spot that serves Korean and Chinese cuisine. A varied selection of dishes is served here, but if you really want to get your money's worth, you can get an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue or hotpot meal. Enjoy this authentic food in a relaxed and unpretentious environment.

China Buffet

Serving all your Chinese favourites

Get all your favourite Chinese dishes all at once at China Buffet. This all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant serves an affordable selection of popular dishes such as spring rolls, prawn toast, chips, noodles, meat and vegetable dishes, and desserts. The food is served in a bustling and utilitarian setting with a relaxed atmosphere.

Jardim

Unlimited South American food

Indulge in plate after plate of South American cuisine at Jardim Rodizio Grill. This traditional restaurant in Altrincham serves a generous buffet of side dishes and salads, as well as unlimited quantities of meat freshly carved at your table. The bustling restaurant has a rustic style thanks to wooden flooring and flowers around the space.

Merzee

Award-winning Asian food

Merzee serves an award-winning Indian and Pakistani buffet. More than 100 items are available to sample, including chicken wings, kebabs, curries, biryani, pasta dishes, and sides like salads and breads. The restaurant also offers 30 different desserts and plenty of drink options. It's a large, family-friendly spot with a smart look.

Fayrouz Restaurant

Eat Middle Eastern

If you want to sample a buffet of Lebanese, Syrian, and Middle Eastern recipes, visit Fayrouz Restaurant. At weekends, this place has a generous buffet of favourite dishes like muhammara, batata harra, chargrilled meat, and vegetarian choices. À la carte options are available here, too. It's a spacious and smart venue where families are welcome.

Tops Buffet Restaurant

Halal-friendly global dishes

Well-established venue Tops Buffet Restaurant serves a sizeable international buffet, with all of the food being halal. The vast range of options includes pizza, sushi, curries, and stir-fried dishes, plus there are premium cocktails. The restaurant is big and bustling and also has function rooms that are ideal for special occasions.

Emoji Restaurant

Cook your own Korean food

Emoji Restaurant is bold, bright, modern, and full of personality. This Korean barbecue restaurant does a limitless buffet of meat, seafood, sauces, and sides. Choose your favourites and grill them at your table for a fun dining experience. A street food hatch offering takeaways is also available if you don't have time for an all-you-can-eat meal.

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