Only Yu Oriental Cuisine — Restaurant in Manchester

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our son's successful completion of the school term and exams at Only Yu Restaurant in Manchester, and it turned out to be the perfect choice! As our son can be quite a picky eater, we were delighted to find that he thoroughly enjoyed the food at Only Yu.

From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, the friendly and attentive managers, Hong and Simon, along with their incredible team, made us feel truly special. They went out of their way to ensure our son felt comfortable and catered to his specific preferences. Even the cashier came to our table to personally check if everything was to our liking, which truly added to the memorable experience.

It's worth noting that Only Yu recently underwent a change in management since our last visit before the Covid era. During our conversation with the managers, they shared their extensive experience working in another popular Chinese outlet in the city. This background certainly shines through in the exceptional service and the delightful culinary offerings at Only Yu.

As long-time residents in the UK, we have experienced various Chinese cuisines, but the dishes served at Only Yu truly stood out. The chef's creativity and skill were evident in the unique and delicious Chinese dim sum and other mouth-watering dishes. Our son, who is usually a fussy eater, couldn't get enough of the flavors and textures presented to him. It was a joy to see him relish each bite with enthusiasm.

We left Only Yu Restaurant with our hearts and bellies full, immensely satisfied with our celebratory meal. If you're searching for a restaurant that not only offers delectable Chinese cuisine but also goes above and beyond to accommodate individual preferences, Only Yu is the place to be. The warm and attentive staff, coupled with the outstanding culinary creations, make it a truly memorable dining experience.

We wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to create unforgettable memories while indulging in exceptional...

Visited this new authentic Chinese restaurant located at the heart of Chinatown led by an experienced team of passionate chefs and sampled some of their signature dishes ~

We tried the following: 》Assorted Roast Meat | Roast Crunchy Belly Pork, Cantonese Roast Duck and Honey Roast Lean Pork or Char Siu 》Sin Jok Guen | Beancurd sheet roll with Meat & Prawn 》Dry fried diced chicken with dried red chilli 》Shui Mai | Prawn & Pork dumplings 》Char Sui bau | Roast Pork buns 》Fan Gwo | Crispy Prawn Dumplings 》Assorted Steamed Dim Sum 》Lo Bak Go with XO Sauce 》Cuttlefish Balls 》Beef Ho Fun

Where do I even start? They served us both traditional favourites and innovative creations which really impressed us, such a scrumptious feast. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned well from the various tender meats, handmade noodles to the delectable dim sum, can't stop devouring them. The ingredients used are made in-house which only shows their focus on quality, evident on the taste of the dishes which were simply superb.

🌟 Our must-try dishes are the Assorted Roast Meat, Beef Ho Fun, Crispy Prawn Dumplings and Sin Jok Guen (Beancurd sheet roll with Meat & Prawn). Possibly the best dim sum spread we've ever had in England!

They have an extensive menu from soups, cold starters, seafood, roasted meats, rice/noodles, dim sum to orchid banquets and desserts so there's something for everyone.

Only Yu was able to showcase the richness and diversity of Chinese cuisine thru the quality of every dish, we absolutely enjoyed our dining experience here. Please do visit 'em if you're in the area, I highly...

I visited Only Yu restaurant two nights in a row because of the amazing food and warm service. On the first night, encouraged by the server, Lina, I ordered three kinds of dim sum — har gao, siew mai, and deep-fried custard buns (about £6 each) — along with pork and century egg porridge (£8). The har gao was so delicious that I didn’t need to dip it in any sauce. The porridge was smooth and velvety — like silk gliding down the throat — a true reflection of authentic Cantonese style. With a bottle of Budweiser (£4.50), my bill came to around £30.

The most memorable part, however, was how the manager, Simon, and Lina chatted with me at different times. They had probably noticed that I was dining alone and thought I might appreciate a bit of company, however brief.

On the second night, I went for the value three-course meal for about £20— wonton soup (with four large wontons), six crispy chicken wings and drumlets, and beef with black bean sauce served with fried rice. I was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary tong sui (sweet dessert soup) and ordered steamed custard buns as takeaway. Again, the meal came to about £30.

Both meals made me reminisce about my three years in Hong Kong — I savoured each bite with tears welling up.

I visited on 16 and 17...