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The Rice Bowl

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor

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The Rice Bowl

33A Cross St, Manchester, M2 1NL
0161 832 9033
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  • Monday12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Tuesday12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Wednesday12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Thursday12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Friday12:00pm - 1:00am
  • Saturday12:00pm - 1:00am
  • Sunday12:00pm - 12:00am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant.
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This family-run business is widely recognised as one of the city’s finest Chinese restaurants. Whether you’re looking for authentic, unusual or just plain tasty, Rice Bowl has it all.

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