Set in the heart of Ancoats, Manchester’s buzzing food and drink district, Blue Eyed Panda is a modern Chinese restaurant offering a bold and flavour-packed menu with something for everyone. With its mix of traditional Cantonese staples and fiery Szechuan-style dishes, the menu caters for casual diners, families, and big groups alike, alongside a dedicated gluten-free menu and takeaway options.
Inside, the vibe is laid-back and industrial, with exposed brick walls, mismatched chairs, canteen-style tables and metal pendant lighting giving the space a cool, no-fuss charm. It’s a relaxed setting that puts the focus on great food and good company.
The main restaurant menu spans everything from steamed dim sum to fresh seafood dishes and crispy classics. Popular starters include crispy duck spring rolls, prawn wontons, crispy seaweed, and sharing platters for two. Mains range from sweet and sour chicken and crispy shredded beef to more specialist dishes like lobster tails in ginger and spring onion sauce or steamed sea bass fillet. You’ll also find roast meats, sizzling platters, and stir-fried noodle and rice options.
For great value, the lunch menu - available Thursday to Saturday from 12-2pm - is hard to beat, coming in at less than £15 for a starter, main, and a drink. Options include spring rolls, chicken or sweetcorn soup, salt and pepper chips, katsu curry, chow mein, fried rice, and a choice of soft drink, small glass of wine, or half pint of beer. A daily special, such as dry-fried beef ho fun, adds something extra for regulars.
Whether you’re booking a group dinner in Manchester or just craving comforting Chinese food with a modern edge, Blue Eyed Panda delivers every time.