Not bad for a chain. Slightly over priced but each dish I’ve had here has been very tasty. Speedy service and staff are always willing to go over through the menu if you’re unsure what to order.
Amy P.
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
Food always tastes lovely. Good quick customer service. The Thai Green Curry is favourite and the spicey prawn cracker yummy. Tiger beer get that too :)
Shajahan S.
Classificação do local: 5 Oldham, United Kingdom
Love this place. Favourite spot in Trafford, I always get the sashimi and up to yet I’ve not had any parasites etc lol so it must be fresh. It does taste fresh. Service is nice and the people are helpful with the menu. I usually get all the menus so I can get some dim sum, Korean and Japanese mix. If you like chicken feet get them they’re are done perfectly just make sure you’re sat next to people giving you stupid looks I don’t really care I just rub it in their faces till they look away lol.
Matt E.
Classificação do local: 5 Houston, TX
Fantastic menu, with variety of curry and noodle dishes. The taste is intense and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Enjoyed the food, enjoyed the service and enjoyed the company at the community table. Perfect for a solo traveler!
Sean M.
Classificação do local: 2 Amlwch, United Kingdom
Well this was very disappointing… there was a lot of hype surrounding this place and to begin with I thought that this could actually be good until we sat down. #1 — if the restaurant has run out of something let the customer know before they order their God damn food, instead of making them wait for 30 minutes to then tell them to order something else. #2 — waiting for an hour for your starter is not good, and when it comes cold that’s not good. #3 — if there is a group of people that need serving, serve them at the same time don’t have one person served 10 minutes before everyone else that’s just rude. #4 — The food, although the descriptions portray the food as delicious the actual end product is half assed and bland, in a word SHIT ! #5 — The server, she is the reason I have given 2 stars and not one she tried her best and the 2 hour debacle that was Tampopo was not her fault. Hopefully you read this review, I was aiming for something constructive but I feel it turned into a rant as I’m so annoyed. Needless to say I will never visit this establishment again and neither should you.
Kate M.
Classificação do local: 5 Bolton, United Kingdom
Got takeaway. Gyozo are fab! Chap Chae was delicious and kids menu was perfect. Fast, friendly service.
Hannah R.
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
I wouldn’t generally choose to eat at Tampopo and very rarely come to the Trafford Centre, so this was an unusual event. I had received a voucher — anyone who knows me knows how much I love a good voucher. The coupon led the decision on where we would eat last night. We were greeted and sat on a table in the entrance. There’s an area out front, which feels a bit like you’re sat in the shops, and long benches inside that feel like you’re actually in a restaurant. We felt neither here nor there. To make matters worse, there was a light above us that was flailing in the manmade breeze of the Trafford Centre aircon. It was swinging like my Dad at a wedding and quickly made the table feel like it was onboard a ship. We asked to move. Without hesitance we were led to a table in the heart of the restaurant. We made it, we were in. Let’s eat. I had no idea what I wanted and felt uncomfortable repeatedly saying«just 2 more minutes» to our very patient waiter so asked what he would recommend. He kindly organised a taster dish of one of the contenders; Chicken Katsu Curry. It was tasty but reminded me too much of chip shop curry sauce. I’m sorry Tampopo. It’s not you, it’s me. Needing my daily coconut hit, I went for the Thai Green Curry — not it’s official title but the menu is a blur to me now. The wait gave us time to investigate the unfamiliar bottled sauces next to us and discuss travel plans on the very clever map-printed placemats. The food arrived smelling and looking fantastic. On first taste it was very spicy but well balanced with aromatic Thai flavours. There could have been more chicken and it was lacking in greenery — not counting the coating of coriander it arrived with, the only vegetables in it were green beans and(very bitter) thai aubergines, which were tasty but it would have been nice to have another fresh veg flavour in there. The rice was good. Overall I enjoyed it. I presume it was the head waiter/manager that cleared our plates. He apologised for our wait on the main course. We didn’t feel like it was a particularly long wait but perhaps, had we been in more of a rush, it would have been more noticeable. He very kindly offered desserts on the house! He definitely filled 100% of his ‘random acts of kindness’ quota. Shocked and thankful, we ordered the sharing platter. The mango sorbet was incredible. Everything else(churros, dipping sauce, chocolate/coconut fondants) were edible. Without the incr. We were very impressed by this visit, wholly due to the lovely staff. Not sure I’d make a special journey for the food but we felt genuinely well looked after and valued — which has made a trip back far more likely.
ZooPau
Classificação do local: 5 Hamburg
Mit das beste was ich für den Preis gegessen habe.
AThrif
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
I hate the Trafford Centre but if I’m ever dragged there I make visiting Tampopo a condition of our visit. The staff are really friendly, helpful and make great recommendations. I was given chicken when I had ordered beef on a recent visit which was quickly sorted out and we were given free drinks to make up for it. You might have to wait a while for a table but it’s well worth the wait to have some decent grub during a trip to a massive shopping centre.
KittyC
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
Good small chain that serves up food from Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore etc The food here always tastes good and their lunch time menu is very well priced as is their special country menu(at the moment it’s Japan.) They do a decent katsu curry and rice and the noodle dishes are good too but the starters are a little on the small side for the price unless it’s included in a menu deal. The dishes are all very similar to what you can buy(sauces etc) in Chinese supermarkets, although I do like the katsu curry it is near identical to the Golden ready made curry packets you can buy, but I love that packet curry so it’s not an issue. Normally real homemade katsu is in a fruity, thick sauce. But hey-ho it still tastes good. The only real reasons I’m knocking off one star is because the food is never hot, it’s served on cold plates so cools before it even reaches the table. The staff can sometimes be run off their feet and it can take a while to pay at the end of the meal. The seating is a little too cramped, sharing tables with other diners does not always please me when I’m not in the mood. But other than that it’s a nice place to eat… oh don’t order the kimchi! It may be cheap but there is a reason, dry and shop bought. I will keep coming here for a quick bite to eat as the food is good but not fantastic.
Chipof
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
Good Asian fusion food, from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, usually pretty healthy. Started in Albert Square, before the likes of Wagamama. They have a few restaurants now, but dont seem set on global domination !
Malc
Classificação do local: 5 Stafford, United Kingdom
Very good food, big selection, fast service. Only slightly more expensive than a fast food burger meal would have been and so much better.
Andrew
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
Great place for something quick and relatively cheap, about £7 for a decent size meal.
Vikki4
Classificação do local: 5 Reading, United Kingdom
Just been here today, the food was fantastic! We ordered off their express lunch menu at £7 for a main course and a side; absolute bargain and a great selection of food. Even if you order from the main menu the prices are not massive and the mix of different food was great.
Dherro
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
I think this place has a wider variety of food than wagammama’s at more reasonable prices. it is fast which is what you’re looking for when you’re out shopping. I like knowing where in the world the differnent food options come from.
Junipe
Classificação do local: 5 Cardiff, United Kingdom
Tampopo in the Trafford Centre used to have a different, smaller spot in the Orient — they have now taken over one of the larger restaurant units and it looks fantastic. Inside the whole left side is open to the kitchen so you can see the chefs preparing your meal. Although they have kept the long counter/bench style tables they have spaced them out in sets of four so that you aren’t necessarily sitting with strangers. Food is always fantastic in here, service is quick and efficient and also friendly. Staff are always good if you have questions about the food. On this visit I had the penang curry which was pretty good(not as great as the real deal in Thailand but then that is being a little picky!) and my mum went for the vegetarian pad thai. She was a little disappointed that they had padded it out with lots of tofu and not more veg — but that is a personal taste issue I think! Nice and atmospheric, I love the lighting — very soft and warm. Great for a quick supper whilst out shopping!
WelshA
Classificação do local: 5 Stevenage, United Kingdom
I ate here with friends when I was in Manchester for a few days. It is very similar to Wagamamas in style and décor, modern and airy with large tables. It has a wide selection of Asian food, from many different countries, such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and lots of others. We all ordered different dishes and then tried each others food. My dish was an Asian curry, with chicken and sweet potato and it was absolutely fantastic. The food was excellent, very tasty and reasonably priced. The waiter was also very friendly and helpful and recommended dishes on the menu for us. If I ever find one of these restaurants near where I live I would definitely visit again.
Jvaudr
Classificação do local: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
Only had 1 meal here which I was quite pleased with, it wasn’t very busy but still the waitress missed off one of the items ordered. This wasn’t a problem as it was a side anyway and was refunded on the bill without any problems.
Babydo
Classificação do local: 3 Stockport, United Kingdom