The best dim sum restaurants in Manchester right now are Mei Dim (traditional yum cha), Little Yang Sing (classic Chinatown Cantonese), Home Chinese (modern dim sum), Pinwei (cheap lunch deal) and Tattu (special occasions). Most are in or near Chinatown, and dim sum is usually served at lunch and in the afternoon, so always check the dim sum hours, not just the opening hours.

This guide compares 13 places across Chinatown, the city centre, Ancoats, Sale, Altrincham, Eccles and the Trafford Centre. You will find prices, service times, dietary notes, booking tips and how to get there. Yang Sing, once the city’s best-known name, has been reported as closed, so it is not listed as an open option.

Best Dim Sum in Manchester at a Glance

Restaurant	Best for	Area	Price signal
Mei Dim	Traditional yum cha	Chinatown	Around £9.80 per lunch item (review)
Little Yang Sing	Classic Cantonese, families	Chinatown	Check live menu
Aplus Oriental	Dim sum and roast meats, late hours	Chinatown	Check live menu
Pinwei	Cheap dim sum lunch	Chinatown	3 for £12 lunch offer (reported)
Home Chinese	Modern dim sum	City centre	£25 and under (OpenTable)
Yum Cha Manchester	Casual groups	Kampus	Duck spring roll £8
Tattu	Special occasions	Spinningfields	About £12–£18+ per dish
Wing’s	Elegant dinner out	Lincoln Square	Check live menu
Glamorous	Daytime yum cha, free parking	Ancoats	£5.50–£8.50 per dish
Dim Sum House	Casual daytime meal	Sale	Check live menu
Yum Cha Altrincham	Weekend groups	Altrincham	Check live menu
Pacifica Cantonese	Cantonese dinner	Eccles area	Check live menu
Hello Oriental	Families and shoppers	Trafford Centre	Check live menu

How We Chose These Restaurants

Each place had to be open and advertise dim sum on its own site or a current listing. We looked at menu variety, price, location, dietary information and published reviews. Places that only appear in old lists, or that could not be confirmed as trading, were left out. Live Google ratings change often, so we have not copied star scores here.

Best Traditional Dim Sum in Manchester Chinatown

Chinatown, around George Street and Faulkner Street, is the best starting point for classic Cantonese dim sum. It is also one of the largest Chinatowns in Britain.

1. Mei Dim: Best for Traditional Yum Cha

Mei Dim is a busy basement restaurant on Faulkner Street that local food writers regularly pick for yum cha. Expect har gau, siu mai, Shanghai soup dumplings, custard buns, roast meats and chicken feet. It suits groups and weekend lunch.

• Address: 45–47 Faulkner Street, Manchester M1 4EE
• Price: a 2026 review reported about £9.80 for a lunch item plus a 10% service charge
• Watch out: published opening hours differ between sources, and there are stairs, so check before you travel

2. Little Yang Sing: Best for Classic Cantonese Dining

Little Yang Sing has been in Chinatown since 1987 and is a safe choice for families and celebrations. Do not confuse it with the larger Yang Sing, which has been reported as closed.

• Address: 17 George Street, Manchester M1 4HE
• Website: littleyangsing.co.uk
• Watch out: dim sum hours are not clearly published, so call ahead

3. Aplus Oriental: Best for Dim Sum and Roast Meats

Aplus Oriental serves dim sum and Cantonese roast meats and opens very late, up to 2am on most nights and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Late opening does not always mean dim sum is available late, so confirm with staff.

• Address: 52–56 George Street, Manchester M1 4HF
• Website: aplus-restaurant.co.uk

4. Pinwei: Best for a Cheap Dim Sum Lunch

Pinwei is a no-fuss Chinatown favourite for Shanghai soup dumplings, crispy duck rolls and steamed pork buns. A 3-for-£12 dim sum lunch offer has been reported, which works out at £4 a dish. Queues are reported around noon and at weekends, so arrive early.

• Address: 68–70 George Street, Manchester M1 4HF
• Website: pinwei.co.uk
• Watch out: confirm the lunch deal is still running

Best Modern and Casual Dim Sum in Manchester City Centre

5. Home Chinese: Best for Modern Dim Sum

Home Chinese serves dim sum alongside Cantonese roast meats and Sichuan dishes in a stylish room. Dim sum is reported to run until 5pm daily, and the restaurant states vegetarian options. OpenTable lists meals at £25 and under.

• Address: 16 Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3HW
• Website: homechinesemanchester.com

6. Yum Cha Manchester: Best for Casual Groups

Yum Cha at Kampus is relaxed and sociable, with dim sum, roast meats, Chinese tea and cocktails. The official site lists 12:00 to 21:00 and says you can book seven days a week. For groups of six or more, contact the restaurant directly.

• Address: 24 Minshull Street, Manchester M1 3EF
• Website: yum-cha.co.uk

7. Tattu: Best for a Special Occasion

Tattu in Spinningfields is the upmarket choice, known for its cherry blossom tree and modern dim sum such as lobster and prawn toast, black cod rolls and crispy wagyu dumplings. Dishes cost around £12 to £18 or more, so it suits a treat rather than a cheap lunch.

• Address: 3 Hardman Square, Gartside Street, Manchester M3 3EB
• Website: tattu.co.uk

8. Wing’s: Best for an Elegant Dinner

Wing’s on Lincoln Square mixes traditional and modern Chinese dishes, including scallop dumplings, Peking duck rolls and king prawn cheung fun. It has been refurbished recently, so check current hours and the dim sum menu.

• Address: 1 Lincoln Square, Manchester M2 5LN
• Website: wingslincolnsquare.co.uk

9. Glamorous: Best for Daytime Yum Cha With Free Parking

Glamorous sits inside the Wing Yip Business Centre on Oldham Road (M4 5HU). Full dim sum is served from 11:30 to 17:00, with a smaller choice later. Dishes are around £5.50 to £8.50, there is a £16.95 weekday lunch, and customer parking is free, which is rare near the centre.

Best Dim Sum Outside Manchester City Centre

• Dim Sum House, Sale: 50 Stanley Square, M33 7XZ. A casual, family-friendly spot listed as open daily 09:00 to 20:00. Check that the full dim sum menu is served from opening.
• Yum Cha Altrincham: same brand as the Kampus site, with dim sum, barbecued meats and baos. Bookings are available seven days a week.
• Pacifica Cantonese, Eccles area: 5–7 Church Road, M30 0DL. Listed hours are mainly evenings, so ask whether dim sum is served at each sitting.
• Hello Oriental, Trafford Centre: a food-court unit in Easter Gardens with dim sum, noodles and a kids’ menu. Handy after shopping, but not a traditional yum cha experience.

How Much Does Dim Sum Cost in Manchester?

Most traditional places charge about £4 to £10 a dish, so a shared meal usually lands between £15 and £30 a head. Modern, upmarket venues cost more. Check whether a price is per dish or per person.

Dim Sum for Lunch, Weekends and Sundays

Dim sum is a daytime meal. Many restaurants stop the full dim sum menu in the afternoon, even if the kitchen stays open until late. Here is what we found:

Restaurant	Dim sum timing
Glamorous	Full menu 11:30–17:00, smaller choice after
Home Chinese	Reported until 17:00 daily
Yum Cha Manchester	Restaurant open 12:00–21:00
Pinwei	Lunch-focused, busiest at noon and weekends
Dim Sum House	Open daily 09:00–20:00 (confirm dim sum hours)
Mei Dim, Little Yang Sing, Aplus	Not clearly published, so phone first

Weekday lunch is quietest. Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes are livelier but busier, so book where you can. If you prefer a slower weekend meal with a wider menu, our guide to brunch restaurants in Manchester has other ideas.

What Dim Sum Is and What to Order

Dim sum is the Cantonese tradition of small shared dishes served with tea, often called yum cha, which means “drink tea”. Dishes arrive in bamboo steamers or on small plates, and you share them. If you are new to it, start with these:

Dish	What it is	Main allergens
Har gau	Translucent prawn dumpling	Crustaceans, wheat or tapioca starch
Siu mai	Open-topped pork and prawn dumpling	Pork, crustaceans, soy, sesame, gluten
Char siu bao	Soft bun with barbecue pork	Pork, wheat, soy, oyster sauce (molluscs)
Cheung fun	Silky rice noodle roll	Soy, sesame, plus prawn or beef fillings
Egg tarts	Sweet custard pastry	Milk, eggs, wheat

Order a few dishes at a time so they arrive hot. Pour tea for others first, and tap two fingers on the table to say thank you when someone refills your cup. Add a fried dish and an egg tart or mango pudding to finish.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Gluten-Free Dim Sum

• Vegetarian: Home Chinese states vegetarian options, and Yum Cha is described as having veggie dishes. Oyster sauce on greens is not vegetarian unless a mushroom version is used.
• Vegan: ask about egg, milk and oyster sauce. For more choice, see our list of vegan and plant-based eateries in Manchester.
• Halal: no halal dim sum claim was confirmed for any restaurant here. Dim sum often contains pork, lard or Shaoxing wine, so ask each venue directly.
• Gluten-free: wrappers, buns and soy sauce usually contain wheat. Phone ahead and ask. Our gluten-free restaurants guide may also help.

Allergy Safety

UK food businesses must give information on 14 major allergens, including shellfish, sesame, soya, eggs, milk, molluscs, peanuts and gluten. Tell staff about any allergy before you order, especially to shellfish, sesame or peanuts, as they appear in many fillings and sauces. Cross-contact in steamers and fryers is possible. The Food Standards Agency explains your rights in its allergy guidance, and you can check hygiene scores at ratings.food.gov.uk.

Booking, Groups and Takeaway

• Book for weekend lunch, groups and Chinese New Year, when Chinatown is very busy. Yum Cha takes bookings seven days a week.
• Groups: deposits and minimum numbers are rarely published, so phone first.
• Takeaway: several restaurants are on delivery apps, but menus can differ from dine-in. Check each restaurant’s own page.
• All-you-can-eat dim sum: none was confirmed. For buffet-style meals, see our top buffet restaurants in Manchester.

Getting There

Chinatown is a short walk from Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter’s Square and Manchester Piccadilly. Tattu is near Deansgate-Castlefield. Sale and Altrincham are on the Metrolink. Parking in the centre is limited and costly, so use public transport where you can, and plan journeys on Transport for Greater Manchester. Glamorous is the exception, with free customer parking.

Read Also: Top 5 Buffet Restaurants in Manchester: Indulge in an All-You-Can-Eat Experience

More Food in Manchester

If you enjoy Chinese food, you may like our guides to noodle bars in Manchester, Korean BBQ restaurants in Manchester and Michelin-starred restaurants in Manchester. For wider reading, see our guide to Asian fusion restaurants in the UK and our overview of Asian cuisine and its trends. Cooking at home? Our vegetable lo mein recipe is a good weeknight start. For a Japanese counter experience, try the best omakase in Manchester.

Final Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?

• Traditional yum cha: Mei Dim or Little Yang Sing
• Modern dim sum: Home Chinese
• Cheap lunch: Pinwei or Glamorous
• Special occasion: Tattu or Wing’s
• Casual groups: Yum Cha Manchester
• Outside the centre: Dim Sum House in Sale or Yum Cha Altrincham

Prices, offers and dim sum hours change, so check the restaurant’s own page or phone before you go.

FAQs

What is the best dim sum restaurant in Manchester?

Mei Dim is the top pick for traditional yum cha, Home Chinese for modern dim sum and Tattu for a luxury meal.

Where can I get dim sum in Manchester Chinatown?

Try Mei Dim, Little Yang Sing, Aplus Oriental and Pinwei, all on or near Faulkner Street and George Street.

How much does dim sum cost in Manchester?

Traditional dishes cost about £4 to £10 each, and upmarket places charge £12 to £18 or more. Expect £15 to £30 a head at a typical restaurant.

Is there all-you-can-eat dim sum in Manchester?

We could not confirm any current all-you-can-eat dim sum deal, so check each restaurant before you go.

Is dim sum served all day?

Not always. At Glamorous the full menu runs 11:30 to 17:00, and Home Chinese reports dim sum until 5pm. Opening hours and dim sum hours can differ.

Is there vegetarian or halal dim sum?

Vegetarian options are available at several places, such as Home Chinese. No halal dim sum was confirmed, so ask each restaurant directly.

Do I need to book?

Booking is wise for weekend lunch, groups and Chinese New Year. Weekday lunch is easier for walk-ins.