We’ve always been impressed with Ocean Treasure and have said on many occasions that it’s arguably the best Chinese in the city. So when owner Simon Yip and manager John Lee invited a few of the office down to try out the new menu, we jumped at the chance!
We could hardly wait and chose to dine on the first available night we had in the calendar which happened to be a Wednesday. A perfect mid-week treat. The restaurant was fairly quiet when we arrived with only two or three other tables occupied, but as 8pm approached there wasn't a spare table in sight. The restaurant was filled with a great mix of couples, birthday parties and group bookings creating a lively and exciting atmosphere. Who said midweek dining was on the decline? Ocean Treasure is clearly doing something right.
Being regulars to the restaurant and with Simon wanting us to sample some of the new signature dishes, John took charge of the ordering for us this evening to make sure we got to sample new dishes, along with some of our old favourites in the mix.... [click here to read the full review]
The two ventures are both expected to push for the city's first Michelin star/s in decades. When the stars are handed out in September, at least one seems all but certain to secure the accolade.
Manchester based chef David Gale, of Podium fame, has taken control of the kitchen at the soon to be launched Spinningfields venue, The Lawn Club. Operator; Fluid Bars who will oversee the Spinningfields lawn based venture plan on offering a selection of small and sharing sized dishes, with a focus on local, uncomplicated and seasonal food. _ 23rd Apr 2014
Popular quality Italian restaurant chain San Carlo is opening another outlet in city centre Manchester. Fumo; which will be housed in the soon to be launched One St Peters Square development, will take the number of Manchester city centre outlets in the company to five. _ 22nd Apr 2014
Manchester BBQ comfort food mecca Solita is launching in Didsbury later this year. The brand is growing in reputation and popularity, so owners believed that the time is right to expand. I can't say that we disagree with this. _ 22nd Apr 2014
Manchester co-operative Future Artists are planning on launching a pay as you go coffee shop. Honest Coffee would charge 5p a minute, or £3 per hour, which will entitle customers to unlimited coffee during their stay. The business model has seen success at other global cities, so perhaps it will also catch on in Manchester? _ 22nd Apr 2014
The Handmade Burger Co., which originated in Birmingham offering the freshest and best ingredients; handsourced, handpressed and handmade, looks set to open in the long awaited Court House development, situated on the corner of Deansgate and Spinningfields. _ 17th Apr 2014
The former L'Entrecote building on King Street in Manchester is set to be reopened as popular pizza chain; Pizza Express. Only a stone's throw from their other outlet off King Street, the new opening represents a growing presence for the brand in the city . _ 15th Apr 2014
The 3Twenty One Smoakhouse restaurant above the Deansgate pub has now closed. The owners have decided to close the popular eatery, as they wish to focus solely on the Deansgate pub for the time being. _ 10th Apr 2014
Brummie favourite Asha's, a contemporary Indian restaurant and bar, is making plans to open its doors in Manchester, on Peter St, just over from the Radisson in the former Subway unit. Established in 2006, the gourmet Indian offering looks set to raise the bar in Manchester's Indian dining scene. _ 10th Apr 2014
Foodie favourite TV show; Great British Menu, has again appeared on the BBC, in a competition which sees a mixture of up and coming and established chefs, competing for the honour of catering for a banquet , this year in honour of war veterans. _ 08th Apr 2014
Another new restaurant is coming to the city, and it's another entrant from Leeds following the arrival of Reds. Sam's Steakhouse will be opening in Manchester soon, following tweets from the company regarding the opening. _ 08th Apr 2014
There will soon be a new restaurant/bar for Spinningfields, which will be in the unit opposite Greggs the former Samsi unit on Gartside Street. The applicant for it is Adam Niall Jones, who is one of the directors of Dogs N Dough. _ 08th Apr 2014
The former Jack Spratt unit on Manchester's John Dalton Street is soon to be transformed into a new concept akin to the recent craze in gourmet burgers; a high quality sausage restaurant. The Spendid Sausage Co. launched on April 11th, and the first 500 customers will receive a free beer. _ 02nd Apr 2014
Manchester's prestigious 5 star Lowry Hotel has reopened its River Restaurant, and rebranded as a more casual experience; The River Bar and Grill. Offering upscale, high end produce in an informal setting, the grill menu contains all manner of delights, with the use of the increasingly popular Josper charcoal grills _ 02nd Apr 2014
