Tampopo Corn Exchange Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was awesome and their portion sizes are just right (bigger than I expected)."
• "Very tasty food, great atmosphere considering we were practically the only the people there!"
• "Great food as usual."
• "The spring roll and pork belly starters were very tasty."
• "The food we ordered was tasty! The cocktails were good, too!"
• "Everything we had was heaven. The vegan platter, the mushroom gyozas, the rice with the egg.. absolutely incredible!!!"
• "The food is very authentic and I haven't had a better Asian meal in Manchester ever!"

Cons:

• "The food was ok, nothing wrong with it but it wasn’t amazing."
• "The food quality seems to have declined."
• "Nasty reheated food - satay was dry af, as was the rendang curry like eating bricks."
• "Had the Laksa noodle soup. (Which I always have) it lacked flavour and not up to the usual high standard I have previously experienced."
• "NOT authentic Asian food lacking herbs, spice, flavour."
• "Easily one of the worst tasting and least authentic Asian meals I had."
• "The main course was a disaster."

Service

Pros:

• "Really friendly service and good selection from the halal menu."
• "Service was excellent, we were served by a very cute and friendly Gistina."
• "Staff provided great service."
• "Service is really thoughtful and professional without being in your face."
• "The service I received from Alyssa couldn't have been better."
• "Service was quick, food delicious and staff friendly."
• "Staff were really friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "Our server tried to argue with us instead of just bringing it back to the kitchen to cook further."
• "Ordered alcoholic cocktail that came with zero alcohol in it and they wouldn't change it or give refund."
• "STOP calling all customers 'guys.'"
• "The service was ok."
• "The service was also terrible they charged for a service fee even though we received no service."
• "Asked for tap water didn't get it."
• "The service lacked."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The vibe was so nice, food amazing quality and I will definitely be coming again!"
• "Decor is quirky and cheerful."
• "Relaxed atmosphere with rapid service."
• "A really fun place to eat that complements the quality of the food."
• "The outdoor seating vibe is amazing."
• "The atmosphere was great, very relaxed."
• "Cozy atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The seating was very uncomfortable, lighting was also bad."
• "Some were definitely dressed inappropriately. You don't wear a low cami and a disturbingly short skirt in a place where you want to charge more than your average pub."
• "The only thing that could be improved is the crammed layout with tiny tables and chairs placed under lamp shades."
• "Parts of the restaurant were either very dark or bright."
• "I feel like the restaurant was really dark inside."
• "Dont sit outside, beggars will come up to you."
• "The revamp done here to match the re-launch of the Corn Exchange is quite different from its previous style."

Value

Pros:

• "Very affordable lunch menu and good scale of different authentic asian food."
• "Would recommend for a quick pre-cinema meal or a stop during a shopping trip."
• "Great food at great prices."
• "Also price was definitely better than I expected while portions were fine for me (medium size with good price)."
• "Budget friendly as well."
• "They have a 25% off food throughout July so Google it and get the code."
• "Menu for kids (healthy and DELICIOUS) good portions and excellent prices."

Cons:

• "If you order the noodles you will receive a larger portion than the rice dishes. Quite pricey but awesome service."
• "A bit on the overpriced side for the portion received."
• "Pricier than I would like as I've had equally good katsus for cheaper in other places."
• "The drinks were basically tropicana with some ice and mint, which was disappointing considering their prices."
• "Feel the portion size was very small and not filling for me."
• "I feel the food price is a bit more on the expensive size for what you get most of it’s amazing but on the other hand it’s not always worth it."
• "The food was nice but definitely overpriced for what it was."