Visited with friends after reserving a table ( advised). Food very good but far too many tables crammed into a small place tables nearly touching each other. Seemed more concerned with packing people in than giving good service. Would I visit again -Yes - but not on a weekend evening at peak time.

Went back and took my wife and (adult) son. We all enjoyed the set lunch very much and although the service wasnt quite as good as my first visit it was ok and it was quite busy. We all had spring rlls which were the best I have ever had. We then shared three mains Sweet & Sour Pork, Spicy... More

Visited The Rice Bowl with my partner and another couple in May 2013, and I will definitely be going back! The food is amazing, all home made, nothing cooked from the freezer. The portions are massive, making it excellent value for money and the service was top notch! Definitely worth a visit if you are in Manchester!

I went to eat at the Rice Bowl last Sunday with a few friends from Manchester. The restaurant is located just a few minutes from Printworks. As you walk in, you are taken down a flight of stairs flanked by a wonderful water feature. Although this is a basement restaurant, you do not feel a reduction in the atmosphere of... More

Whether its for a birthday treat or an after drinks feast Rice Bowl always delivers for a good price. The Sizzling Beef on a hot skillet is my Favourite. The staff are fantastic and décor is spot on.

We went here before a concert. The food was great, the atmosphere really buzzing. The menu has a lot of unusual dishes - it's well worth trying something different. I've marked it down a bit because although the service was excellent for the first part of our meal, we felt very neglected once the main dishes had been served. We... More

Got to admit im not a lover of chinese but ive been converted. The food is amazing, You get a very warm welcome and looked after throughout your visit. I really enjoyed it and would most certainly go back again.

Have eaten at the rice bowl neumerous times and have taken different people there, they have all always enjoyed it. Food is amazing, especially the mixed starter s d the sizzling dishes. Have eaten at a lot of Chinese restaurants and this is my favourite.

We went to for my husband’s birthday. It was memorable and although we won’t be rushing back I'm really glad we went as the reviews are good and we really wanted to try it. Booking in advance is better; we were taken straight to our table on arrival. There's a big menu and I don't think we chose wisely, but... More