It's pretty tough to resist a buffet restaurant. Who could say no to a gorgeous spread of delicious dishes to choose from – especially when you usually get to help yourself to as much food as you like? The varied options at this type of restaurant also mean that they're great for feeding families and bigger groups with different tastes. If you fancy a buffet meal, we'll help you find some great places to visit. This is our guide to the best buffet restaurants in Manchester.
The best buffet restaurants in Manchester
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The best buffets in Manchester
- Al Maidah – Popular for Indian and Pakistani food
- Nayaab Restaurant – Big halal buffet
- Sanam Sweethouse & Restaurant – Big buffet every evening
- Thaikhun – Try some Thai food
- Fazenda – All the meat you can eat
- Cosmo – Bringing global dishes together
- Azuma – Relaxed all-you-can-eat venue
- China Buffet – Serving all your Chinese favourites
- Jardim – Unlimited South American food
- Merzee – Award-winning Asian food
- Fayrouz Restaurant – Eat Middle Eastern
- Tops Buffet Restaurant – Halal-friendly global dishes
- Emoji Restaurant – Cook your own Korean food
The best buffets in Manchester
Popular for Indian and Pakistani food
At Al Maidah, you can enjoy a generous buffet of authentic Indian and Pakistani dishes. The food is halal, and there are more than 100 fresh dishes to try. Catering and takeaways are also available. The venue is spacious and is a popular choice as a wedding venue.
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Sagar Street
- Website • 016-183 225 44
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Big halal buffet
Nayaab Restaurant serves up a sizeable buffet of Indian and Pakistani dishes. The restaurant serves halal food, with a selection including drumsticks, samosas, chicken tikka masala, and saag aloo, along with numerous sides and desserts. Milkshakes and mocktails are also served at this colourful and fun eatery. This place is family-friendly and welcomes groups of all sizes.
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5-7 Wilbraham Rd, Fallowfield
- Website • 016-122 424 43
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Big buffet every evening
Sanam was the first curry house in Rusholme, but it now has a location in Stockport. This modern and welcoming restaurant serves a varied selection of classic and signature curries, plus kebabs, lamb chops, appetisers, and sides. It's an à la carte menu by day, but each evening, a comprehensive buffet of fresh dishes is available.
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587 Stockport Road
- Website • 016-122 550 10
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Try some Thai food
Thaikhun Street is a lively restaurant housed at the Trafford Centre. This vibrant spot has heaps of personality and eclectic decor. This place serves a generous buffet of classic Thai recipes, with exactly what's available changing every day. The options include meat-free dishes. Creative Asian-inspired cocktails are also on offer.
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The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park
- Website • 016-141 400 57
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All the meat you can eat
At Fazenda Rodizio, you're free to eat as much as you want to. This award-winning restaurant has a sophisticated air about it and serves food that celebrates Brazil and Argentina. A range of hearty meats are carved at your table, plus you get access to an unlimited buffet of Brazilian and Argentinian sides, sauces, and garnishes.
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The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields
- Website • 016-120 711 83
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Bringing global dishes together
At Cosmo, you can choose from a diverse array of international dishes. This place offers 160 dishes and eight live cooking stations, all in a smart and bustling setting that suits groups of any size. From carvery meats to curries, Chinese cuisine, and pizza, there's something for every palate. You can eat as much as you like, too.
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48-58 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre
- Website • 016-198 913 88
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Relaxed all-you-can-eat venue
Azuma is a bold and modern spot that serves Korean and Chinese cuisine. A varied selection of dishes is served here, but if you really want to get your money's worth, you can get an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue or hotpot meal. Enjoy this authentic food in a relaxed and unpretentious environment.
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73 Cavendish St
- Website • 016-122 617 76
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Serving all your Chinese favourites
Get all your favourite Chinese dishes all at once at China Buffet. This all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant serves an affordable selection of popular dishes such as spring rolls, prawn toast, chips, noodles, meat and vegetable dishes, and desserts. The food is served in a bustling and utilitarian setting with a relaxed atmosphere.
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16 Nicholas St, Manchester City Centre
- 016-123 620 41
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Unlimited South American food
Indulge in plate after plate of South American cuisine at Jardim Rodizio Grill. This traditional restaurant in Altrincham serves a generous buffet of side dishes and salads, as well as unlimited quantities of meat freshly carved at your table. The bustling restaurant has a rustic style thanks to wooden flooring and flowers around the space.
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70 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham
- Website • 016-150 961 97
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Award-winning Asian food
Merzee serves an award-winning Indian and Pakistani buffet. More than 100 items are available to sample, including chicken wings, kebabs, curries, biryani, pasta dishes, and sides like salads and breads. The restaurant also offers 30 different desserts and plenty of drink options. It's a large, family-friendly spot with a smart look.
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1008 Stockport Rd
- Website • 016-122 469 69
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Eat Middle Eastern
If you want to sample a buffet of Lebanese, Syrian, and Middle Eastern recipes, visit Fayrouz Restaurant. At weekends, this place has a generous buffet of favourite dishes like muhammara, batata harra, chargrilled meat, and vegetarian choices. À la carte options are available here, too. It's a spacious and smart venue where families are welcome.
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200 Yewtree Ln, Wythenshawe
- 016-161 316 40
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Halal-friendly global dishes
Well-established venue Tops Buffet Restaurant serves a sizeable international buffet, with all of the food being halal. The vast range of options includes pizza, sushi, curries, and stir-fried dishes, plus there are premium cocktails. The restaurant is big and bustling and also has function rooms that are ideal for special occasions.
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106 Portland St, Manchester City Centre
- Website • 016-123 710 00
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Cook your own Korean food
Emoji Restaurant is bold, bright, modern, and full of personality. This Korean barbecue restaurant does a limitless buffet of meat, seafood, sauces, and sides. Choose your favourites and grill them at your table for a fun dining experience. A street food hatch offering takeaways is also available if you don't have time for an all-you-can-eat meal.
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28 Higher Cambridge St
- Website • 016-122 667 41
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