This restaurant was a hot tip from one of my customers. He said it’s second to none and a sister establishment to the best Chinese restaurant in Manchester, China Town. He may well have been right.
It’s within the food hall in the Trafford Centre. As it’s in a shopping mall, it’s used by shoppers, so there's no obligation to reserve. Saying that, I'd guess it gets busy. I was there on a very quiet Monday evening, and it was always at least half full from what I could see.
Prices are reasonable - soups and basic appetizers, like crispy seaweed, start at around £3, or you could get a starter selection that includes five or six different items (like I did) for £4.50. Main courses range from about £7 to £12, depending what you get, chicken/beef/pork being cheaper options, with great choices including vegetarian options.
For my main course, I took a three-seafood quick stir-fry (or something) for £9, excluding rice (£1.50 on top). When it came, it consisted of prawn, scallops, squid, mange tout, Chinese mushroom, and carrot. It was quite simply delicious, especially the scallops.
Drinks prices weren't bad, a pint costing about £2.70 from what I can remember, with a bottle of wine from £9. Service was quick and attentive. All in all, for my starter, main course, boiled rice, and two pints of Stella Artois, I paid about £22. Maybe there are cheaper options around, but not if you want to eat like this.