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The Rice Bowl

33a Cross Street | City Centre, Manchester M2 1NL, England (Formerly Golden Rice Bowl)
0161 832 9033
Ranked #7 of 784 restaurants in Manchester
4.5 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Manchester City Centre
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178 reviews from our community

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North Yorkshire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It would have been excellent had not been for my dessert that was frozen (solid). I should have been more adventurous with my starter (still very tasty and well presented) but my sizzling filet of beef was just spot on and gorgeous. Will return More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Good Value and excellent quality chinese food. Also good atmosphere and modern interior. Better looking than any retaurants in china town. More

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See 2 more reviews by Jack D for Manchester
cumbria
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8 reviews 8 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

having just returned from Manchester we came across the Rice Bowl and although some of the reiews were not all good we thought we would give it a try, we were pleased we did excellent food and service was to match although the restaurant wasnt over busy . had a set menu for 4 and the staff were happy to... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Love the Rice bowl, great food great valve and great service. What more could you want from a Chinese restaurant. My 2yr old loves the Spring rolls. More

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Leicestershire
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Gets good reviews and rightly so. Good food with large serving and excellent service. Price pretty good too for a city centre. More

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See 3 more reviews by digbyl for Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Visited for dinner early evening, restaurant was full and the service was very slow, it took nearly 3 hours for 3 courses to be served. The food is poor, laden with MSG and overly sweet or salty. Price would be reasonable if the standard of food was moved up a notch. Restaurant itself is clean although the basement level can... More

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See 2 more reviews by Martin H for Manchester
Warrington, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Food her is pretty good. I live in within 30 miles so am a regular in china town and close by. This is slightly off the beaten track - 200 yards - 5 minutes walk , but food is always very good, and is home made amd a little different form some of the formulaic chinese buffets.in china town.GFo here... More

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See 5 more reviews by Peter_GGG for Manchester
manchester
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

we have just had an amazing meal in this fantastic resteraunt, we have eaten in many many chinesse resteraunts THIS WAS THE BEST TO DATE, great food and very reasonably prices, i would even say inexpensive. this a must to visit. well done rice bowl BRILLIANT. barry and mary More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Nice airy feel to the restaraunt. Staff smile at you before they speak to you. Clean and staff well presented. Just a very plesant atmosphere and great food as well More

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See 10 more reviews by Monahan S for Manchester
London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The Rice Bowl is a firm favourite of mine. The staff are always very welcoming. I love the way that they provide as standard, what other restaurants charge extra for: like a basket of prawn crackers to munch on while selecting your meal; or a small plate of fruit at the end. The decor of the restaurant is very attractive,... More

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