Pinwei Chinese Restaurant

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   Clare

   Manchester1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We returned to this restaurant with a few extra friends as our last experience was amazing. However we didn't enjoy the experience as much this time around. The food was amazing as it was previously before however the waitress seemed quite abrupt at times. There was a time delay with some of the food being served so some people were eating when others in the group wasn't, and everytime we approached the waitress, she dealt with us in a rude manner. We also queried some items charged on the bill and again was rudely snapped at. We was charged a gratuitie which we declined due to the waitresses attitude. Would have been lovely apart from the service.
   

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   WendyC

   Manchester4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We never been here before but we will definitely be back. Food was amazing and plenty of it. Very nice.
   

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   stevek

   London3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 26, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Not the most welcoming of places with staff rushing around looking after bigger tables.. The food was average and overpriced
   

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   AlanK

   Dumfries and Galloway1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Basement restaurant on the cusp of Chinatown Great central location, 100 yds from our hotel Seated immediately on a table off the main floor, which suited us. Service was good, menu and wine list extensive. Food was very good, though we’ve had better. Price on the high side but we thought good value. Would recommend a visit, some reviews are not good but we had no issues. There were other options given to us but location was key. Had a good night.
   

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   Gastronaut

   London16 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on October 13, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was just OK, but expensive. Staff were prety unresponsive. Took ages to get their attention when needed. Didn't clear the table before bringing us our bill and taking payment. Generally, we didn't feel welcome and wouldn't return.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Yorkshire3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 25, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Family of 4 had a nice night here but had to Score this as average as even though we had a nice time the food was nice it just wasn’t as nice as a few of the other places we normally go and the service wasn’t exactly great. The staff seemed to be offended when they were asked questions or for additional food / drinks. If the food had been amazing I wouldn’t have minded the price and automatic service charge.
   

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   Simon VIP

   London86 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I tried Pinwei for the first time on a Saturday night with 6 friends from London. I am a true foodie Londoner, and to my surprise, the food was really good! The Peking duck with pancakes starter was spot on, steamed garlic prawns were so good, as were other dishes we had. Great value too! Will be back when in Manchester next time. Such a shame a group of drunken men of approx 10 was so loud.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Manchester1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 22, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My sons birthday but nothing was done to help celebrate this. That is ok as it was a late booking.
   

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   DerekTurnbull

   Manchester11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing as ever. Thank you. Great service. Great food, especially the har gau and taro cakes!
   

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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    Perthshire15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Really surprised with the quality of food from quite a basic looking restaurant. My partner is Asian and most people there were also Asian so I’m assuming like me the the authentic nature of the food was impressing them
    

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