Merzee Reviews Summary

Category: Indian restaurant Manchester

Address: 1008 Stockport Rd, Manchester, M19 3WN, United Kingdom

Phone: +441612246969

Rating: 4.1
based on 124 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The quality of 90% of dishes were absolutely fresh and delicious."
  • "Food is spot on, starters are fantastic choices of food."
  • "Good food which doesn't compromise on quality."
  • "Food and service were 5 stars."
  • "Food is of good quality and delicious, and all dishes are tasty, from starters to desserts."
  • "Everything tasted amazing. Staff were extremely responsive and hard-working."
  • "The food was delicious and hot and fresh. 10/10. Ample dishes excelling each other."
  • "Absolutely delicious food. Everything tasted delicious."

Cons:

  • "Think the quality has gone down a bit unfortunately."
  • "The food quality left something to be desired. The curries were good but it was the rice, chips and bread that was a let down."
  • "Food really gone down hill lately. Prices have gone up, plate sizes and jug sizes gone smaller."
  • "The starters was the better selection over the curries and not many rice options available."
  • "The food was cold, tastless, and nehari was like ordinary curry."
  • "Food wasn't too bad. It was warm day and No air conditioning."
  • "Food has gone way down hill at this place used to be lovely, it's now tasteless."
  • "The taste of the food was disappointing and so was the selection."

Service and Staff

Pros:

  • "A special thanks to Amjad for his exceptional service and attention to detail."
  • "A lively atmosphere and great staff."
  • "The staff where very helpful and polite and nothing was to much."
  • "The staff all welcoming and very helpful."
  • "Great service. Finally their wide range of deserts and mishti is of the highest quality."
  • "Service was excellent. After I complimented the chef, he made an effort to make another dish specially for myself."
  • "Hassan the attendant was very accommodating."
  • "The staff were very attentive and helpful. There is something for every pallet."

Cons:

  • "There was a bit of a wait to be seated even though there were dozens of empty seats."
  • "The service could be improved, had to ask for cutleries and napkins."
  • "The service was rushed as soon as we sat down, we was asked for drinks."
  • "The waiters were clueless, didn't even know what irn bru was and they sell it."
  • "The waiters came over to ask if we were finished with our plates, which was really frustrating."
  • "The waiters are clueless with broken English who just want you to quickly eat & go."
  • "The food was basic and desserts were very basic and cheap low quality."
  • "The staff greeting them were shouting through the glass door and refused to let them in."

Price and Value

Pros:

  • "Cost per head is £25.95. Tattoo water is free."
  • "The variety of the dishes is superb and everything tastes good."
  • "By far the best buffet in the country. Nearly all of the food is uniquely tasty."
  • "For £25 per person, there is much to eat compared to other buffets."
  • "The food was perfect. Everything cooked to perfection and tasted amazing."
  • "For the price you pay, it's brilliant."
  • "Large variety of dishes, but £27 that's extortionate, absolutely gobsmacked."
  • "They provide the open buffet service (all you can eat, drinks excluded), the food is mainly Pakistani dishes."

Cons:

  • "£27 for adult too pricey, that's not including drinks."
  • "It was £25 for entry then about £7 for a jug of coke which is ridiculous, especially as a lot of the food was more salty than usual."
  • "Prices have gone up, plate sizes and jug sizes gone smaller into side plate size."
  • "Good food however price point is too high! Especially for kids some hardly eat more than a few chips."
  • "The price is a bit high and that's what makes me think twice before I go to Merzee."
  • "Prices had increased definitely not going back again, it's not worth it."
  • "£50 for 2 adults who barely ate anything, really was a poor performance again very disappointed."
  • "Been meny times over the years. Gets extremely busy so arrive early. Food can be a bit hit & miss but never a real problem what you'd expect from a buffet style this size and capacity."

Ambiance and Environment

Pros:

  • "The interior as you walk in is still lovely."
  • "There is a huge parking area and we were able to find a spot easily."
  • "The place itself had a wonderful ambience."
  • "The interior is amazing. With a grand fountain and polished up dining rooms."
  • "The ambience was breathtaking."
  • "The people were very nice too. But I believe my expectations had become so high that I couldn't enjoy the food as much."
  • "The waterfall as you go in is really relaxing and the overall place is clean."
  • "An amazing buffet experience. You must dine here at least once in your lifetime."

Cons:

  • "Waiting time is almost more than 1 hour."
  • "The only slight problem was that the cutlery had done its time, and the plates were looking a bit grubby."
  • "The music is too loud and there were unruly kids everywhere with people stood at the buffet counters eating."
  • "The water was lukewarm and not pleasant."
  • "The atmosphere is great and you also do get to view beautiful traditional girls when you visit."
  • "The only thing served during the two hours that we were there was cheap Coca-Cola and lemonade, served in dirty glasses."
  • "The place is almost always jam-packed during peak times."
  • "The only negative is that TripAdviser says that it's £16.95 per person and it's actually £17.95."

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