MAN WAH China Restaurant in Hamburg

I'm a frequent customer at this restaurant, and I'd say the tipping culture has really gone crazy at this restaurant. The server asked for more tipping because I rounded up the amount, and he said it was too little, so he said, "Can you give more?" Another person also told me that tipping is a must.

Used to be great – now absolutely disappointing! I used to be a regular at this restaurant and ate there regularly – the food was excellent, fresh, tasty, and the place was open late into the night. Unfortunately, that has changed completely. On my last visit, I was shocked: the food was tasteless, bland, and of disappointing quality. Nothing remains of the former quality. It seems as if the owners or the kitchen team have changed – and unfortunately not for the better. In addition, the prices are now extremely inflated – simply not justified for this quality. The value for money is abysmal. It's a real shame about what was once a truly great restaurant. As it is now, I absolutely cannot recommend it.

We went to MAN Wah on a recommendation! We were very excited and were unfortunately very disappointed. The food was unfortunately boring and bland. Absolutely not worth recommending. Lots of onions and not much meat, or a lot of breading for not much meat.

We were there after the MJ musical. I'm sorry to write this, but it was really, really bad. I've been to many Chinese restaurants in my life. But this one was substandard. Never again.

Never again! Loud, cramped, and disastrous food The two of us went there yesterday, and it was a real disappointment. The atmosphere was extremely loud. Every inch of the restaurant was used, and the tables were so close together. Very unpleasant! The food was disappointing. The char siu (red meat), in particular, was far too sweet, completely dry, and seemed as if it had been prepared days ago. You could also clearly taste old oil. The cutlery consisted only of a fork and spoon. When we asked for a knife, we were given a butter knife!! The worst part: after the meal, my boyfriend felt really bad: severe nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting🤮😵‍💫 We would definitely not recommend this restaurant to anyone!!!!

The waiter acted like someone owed him money, spoke Chinese and pretended not to speak German, the service was super bad

Located almost directly next to the St. Pauli Theater. Very nice and friendly service, but unfortunately the food is only average.

Yes, if you like canonical cuisine, try something different. Best regards from Hamburg, Josef

This was a complete disaster. Not to mention the carelessly and tastelessly prepared food, the service was also incredibly poor. The table was cleared and wiped with a napkin while others in our group were still eating. Sometimes it's a shame that we're well-mannered. Some guests would have reacted differently. Not recommended!

The food was okay, nothing special. The service was very friendly. The restaurant itself is cold and lifeless. The price is reasonable for the location.

A delicious and abundant meal, and that's even though we ordered the daily menu. If it were a la carte they would have served even more.

Ordered for pickup only. Simply delicious.

Hello, A very long-standing, delicious Chinese restaurant on the Reeperbahn. The place is very well-kept and the food is delicious. They also serve Chinese food in the evenings and at other times. Best regards Ba

So far the food was okay. Only the duck and the belly meat were too dry

Authentic and delicious. We ordered fried noodles and a portion of homemade dim sum. There was nothing wrong with the food (:

Very authentic Chinese food and staff there is so friendly

A wonderful place for fans of Chinese cuisine. I've been a customer there since the 80s and enjoy the extensive offering. One of the really good Chinese restaurants in Hamburg. Lots of Asians are customers there. This is always a good sign. You can also meet many artists from the surrounding theaters and varieties here. Very good lunch and friends who like dim sums are also in good hands here. Just try it out and feel good.

My parents took me to Man Wah back in the 70s and I've loved Chinese cuisine ever since and still enjoy coming back to this day. For a Chinese friend, this is the most authentic cuisine in Hamburg.

Food was good, not outstanding.

Delicious food! Very nice people ;)

Unimaginative Chinese fare served in mundane surroundings. The lady serving the table was charming.

An institution on the Reeperbahn. For as long as I can remember, I have only been there for my parents every time I visit Hamburg. Now Man Wah has been around for over 40 years and the quality of the food has not changed. Typically and authentically Chinese. Definitely again on the next visit.

4 stars because I'm not sure but I think I ordered the wrong thing, didn't like it that much.. however I will go again and try more, the neighbours table had some very good looking food.

A very generous menu with dozens of dishes. Personally, I don't actually think it's that good. But we had a good meal and friendly service. You can eat well here and get a nice Chinese meal.

The food is tasty, the service is friendly to kids, and the atmosphere is good. The food is tasty, the service is friendly to kids, and the atmosphere is good.

Deliciosa comida abundante. Servicio amable. Inicialmente parece más caro que el Reino Unido, pero se pide un plato, y viene con toda la verdura, arroz, etc.

We ate very well here, the staff were friendly and nice. We thought it was good.

Unfortunately, the Dim Sums were not good: Egg Custard Bun 奶黃包 had no fluid custard and no egg yolk aroma, the Winter Radish Cake 蘿蔔糕 was deep fried (what?), the Rice Rolls 拉腸 were quite thick and the Cha Siu Pork 叉燒 had no barbecue flavor. The Prawn Dumplings 蝦餃 and the Steamed Spareribs 豆豉排骨 were home made instead of some preproduction Asian Market frozen food, however, not sure they beat the best frozen versions. The Sticky Rice Chicken 糯米雞 and the Stir Fried Chinese Broccoli 炒芥蘭 were tasty, the vegetable was quite oily though. Overall, Dim Sums are probably not their strength.

Delicious food and nice service too

A typical Chinese restaurant. Lots of Asians visiting. So really Chinese food

In our opinion a tourist trap. The menus were dirty and not exactly well maintained, but for the first time we didn't let that fool us, because the food could still be good. The prices were decent for the amount of food served. €16.90 for fried noodles with chicken... you had to look for this in the noodles, because unfortunately there wasn't much. There was actually no service and the toilets also looked very worn out. When you only gave a small tip, the waiter gave you a huffy ah and you weren't said goodbye.

Update: bumped up to five stars for consistency. Cantonese, good service, take the dim sum, seafood and especially crispy pork belly.

Although I think they have the tastiest duck there, I have to deduct 1 star. Unfortunately there is no hot plate or something similar, so the food gets cold pretty quickly. The service is very nice there. The restaurant was packed at 5 p.m. and they didn't let it bother them. Food was brought quickly. The ambience is okay, could use some sprucing up. I recommend making a reservation by phone.

As someone who visited Asia a lot I can tell this is the real deal! Loved the staff and the owner, the best good ever! Always come back!

Not recommended - although well attended - but the food is not good! Very bland without any sophistication, but expensive and, despite big Warsteiner advertising, no beer on tap!

The store was very full, but I still spontaneously got a nice seat. The food was really tasty and the service was great.

Ich weiß nicht, wo die vielen Sterne herkommen. Die Kellner rennen wie Roboter, und wir haben noch nie so ungewürzt chinesisch gegessen. Am Hähnchen war mehr Panade als Fleisch, die Gerichte waren klein und von Gemütlichkeit keine Spur. Auch ist es für mich als Vegetarierin sehr exotisch und unklar, Tofu in Verbindung mit Schweinebauch und Garnelen anzubieten. Es war der erste und einzige Besuch dort.

Best dim sum in Hamburg, we've been there multiple times! Authentic and great-tasting, lots to choose from. Central location (on the Reeperbahn) and reasonable prices, with reasonably quick service! Reservation recommended if it's a weekend since they don't have a ton of seating. Worth a visit!

Underground tourist shop in a canteen atmosphere. tasteless starters and duck dishes of questionable origin. Noise like at the airport. Terrible.

Food is a 10 out of 10. Everything in the restaurant is very cramped and quite loud when it's full. But staff are always friendly.

I have known Laden for a very long time and highly recommend it. In the evening it is better to reserve in advance for free.

Very tasty food and very nice staff. Highly recommended 👍🏻 No. 45 and 51

Früher haben wir im MAN WAH die Spezialitäten des Hauses genossen. Damals war alles frisch zubereitet. Die Qualität hat deutlich nachgelassen . Die Tiefkühltruhe scheint der neue Lieferant der Küche zu sein. Bei Meeresfrüchten wird dieses kritisch. Wir können das MAN WAH nicht mehr empfehlen.

We spontaneously got a table on Christmas Eve and had dinner there. The food was very good & the staff was super nice.

I recently visited the "MAN WAH China Restaurant" in Hamburg and overall I was very satisfied. The ambience is pleasant and welcoming, with beautiful decoration that creates an authentic atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, even if the service was a little slower at times - probably due to the high occupancy. The food really impressed us. The dishes were fresh, tasty and well seasoned. We were particularly impressed by the crispy duck dish and the fried noodles. The portion sizes are generous, so you'll definitely be full. A small negative point, however, was that the menu seemed a bit confusing and the waiting time for the drinks could have been a little shorter. Overall, a highly recommended restaurant if you want to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. We'd love to come back!

We ate Peking soup, mini spring rolls and dumplings there. The mini spring rolls were OK, and the dumplings were also just OK. Unfortunately, the Peking soup wasn't good at all. The extreme smell was so unpleasant that neither of us could eat them. We returned the soups, but they were still charged in full. Our request for goodwill was not responded to because it was claimed that the soup was of “normal quality”. We found this to be very disappointing and not customer-friendly. We would have expected more service orientation, especially in a location directly on the Reeperbahn. For this reason we unfortunately cannot recommend the restaurant.

Disappointing experience – absolutely not recommended!!! We ordered a soup that had an extremely unpleasant smell that reminded us of something spoiled. After asking several times and trying to return the soup (both of us couldn't eat it), we were simply told that the soup 'had to be like that'. If that's the case, I wonder how something like this can be served. The beer was also carelessly served in a bottle without a glass, which left the impression of a lack of service. Unfortunately, our visit spoiled any enjoyment of this meal and almost ruined the mood for our entire Hamburg vacation. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Very friendly staff, but the food was of poor quality and had an average snack character, bland, really disappointing. Toilets smelled of urine and chlorine as soon as you entered them. Too bad. We won't go there anymore...

I didn't like the food and it was served without love. The waiter is unfriendly, impatient and lacking in empathy.

Nice little restaurant with typical dishes

This is probably one of the worst Chinese restaurants in all of Hamburg!! Never again.. Chicken broth as a starter...oh how Chinese...then the food was served on Grandma's lunch plates...which means served, after the soup had been carelessly transported to the table by the waiter and simply left on the corner, the main course plate arrived. ..what should we say sweet/sour chicken...was just sour and where are the vegetables????Zero! Beef Chinese...was ok with 3 pieces of root and 2 pieces of leek, otherwise no vegetables...unbelievable. Nice German/Chinese cucumber slices...laugh Alster water was so thin and tasted strange, as if it had been filled with water. But one more coronation at the end... when paying €29.60, the moody waiter cheekily asked for a tip!! We've never had anything so impossible! Definitely not, the whole visit there wasn't worth a cent!

Wir waren 4 Paare, 3 kannten das Man Wah, dem 4. hatten wir es empfohlen. Enttäuscht waren wir alle! Der Service und vor allem das Essen haben gegenüber der jüngeren Vergangenheit stark an Qualität verloren. Im Service war die Wartezeit auf das dann überwiegend lauwarm bis kalt servierte Essen mit 50 Minuten nach Bestellung ärgerlich lang. Auch die erste große Portion Reis kam nahezu kalt auf den Tisch. Lediglich die frittierten WanTans waren frisch aus der Fritteuse und heiß. Das Essen war durch die Bank nicht gewürzt, das Gemüse lag in übergroßen Stücken und kaum angegart auf den Tellern, mit Stäbchen nicht zu bewältigen. Bei vier Essen, die eine Sauce zum Bestandteil hatten, war diese völlig identisch darüber gegossen, ebenfalls nicht abgeschmeckt, nicht gewürzt. Die Kalamari in einem der Essen lagen in nahezu kinderfaustgroßen Stücken auf dem Teller, man brauchte ein Messer -!-, um sie essen zu können. Das Man Wah war seit Jahren unsere Wahl, vor allem, wenn es hinterher ins Theater ging. Das ist ab sofort vorbei! Merke: die Konkurrenz schläft nicht! Sind alle, die hierzu vier oder fünf Sterne gaben, sicher, dass sie wirklich im Man Wah waren?

The food had such a bad smell and tasted like old fish. Not recommended. I've never been to China, maybe the food was authentic and therefore not tasty for my habits?! Definitely never there again...

Our Dining Table 我们的饭堂 Here is one of the best Chinese restaurant in Hamburg. All of foods which we ate were really authentic, delicious and absolutely with good cost performance. And the staff were very friendly. We would recommend you a visit. And we will come here again soon.

Enjoy your meal. Decent portions. Recommended

Stay away from the ribs , they are small and only bone and fat I’ve never seen anything like it. What was annoying was the staff sat down to a large bowl of ribs when we were leaving there’s had lots of meat on!. It looked to me like they had chopped all the nasty bits off there’s and we’re selling them to customers.

Very nice Chinese restaurant. Food was very good and very filling. Very friendly staff.

Very original kitchen including chicken feet. Ate delicious goulash. Despite the full house, the service maintains an overview. Price ok. Some large portions. People sit very close to each other.

An absolute failure - we strongly advise anyone not to visit this restaurant! We ordered two soups that not only tasted disgusting, but also smelled like the ingredients were spoiled. The smell was so disgusting that one had the impression that one was looking at a bowl of tripe or rotten meat. It was simply inedible. The condition of the service topped it all off: dirty clothes and an unkempt demeanor also gave us the feeling that we couldn't expect hygiene here. When we refused to eat the inedible soup, they still insisted that we pay for it - an absolute no-go! This restaurant is the epitome of bad food, poor hygiene and outrageous service. We regret every penny and every moment we spent here. Never again!

Ein absoluter Reinfall – wir raten jedem dringend ab, dieses Restaurant zu besuchen! Wir hatten zwei Suppen bestellt, die nicht nur widerlich geschmeckt, sondern auch gestunken haben, als wären die Zutaten verdorben. Der Geruch war so abscheulich, dass man den Eindruck hatte, eine Schüssel mit Pansen oder fauligem Fleisch vor sich zu haben. Es war schlichtweg ungenießbar. Der Zustand der Bedienung setzte dem Ganzen die Krone auf: Schmutzige Kleidung und ein ungepflegtes Auftreten haben uns zusätzlich das Gefühl gegeben, hier keine Hygiene erwarten zu können. Als wir uns weigerten, die ungenießbare Suppe zu essen, wurde trotzdem darauf bestanden, dass wir sie bezahlen – ein absolutes No-Go! Dieses Restaurant ist der Inbegriff von schlechtem Essen, mangelnder Hygiene und unverschämtem Service. Wir bereuen jeden Cent und jeden Moment, den wir hier verbracht haben. Nie wieder.

Nice place. Kind regards. Good selection of dishes. Cheap lunch offer.

Best duck with peanut sauce 😍 Update 11/14/2024: unfortunately not as it was back then. The peanut sauce was completely diluted with water and in general the food was really not good

Price performance doesn't quite fit. 0.3 bottled beer 4.5 euros. Accounts only pay in cash. Had to wait a long time for food. Wang Tan soup only tasted like warm water.

I've been eating here for 30 years and the taste is still the same 😉 I would even notice if there was a small ingredient missing, but never has so far!! Simply special

Authentic cuisine, great service

Very tasty food, nice service, would love to come back.

Very tasty snacks and appetizers. Sensational dumplings, baozi, dim sum etc... Then the usual suspects like sweet and sour sauce to authentic things like chicken feet. It's a great place to experiment and try things out. Definitely recommended - order lots of little things and share with friends. Prices are quite sporty, but everything is really tasty. Steps to the dining room, narrow corridors inside, therefore hardly wheelchair accessible. Neat inside, but not very appealing. Sandstone brick something wall, green and beige and white. The waitresses are nice and quick.

Very long waiting time to be able to order and a very long time until the food came. The staff is very hectic. The food was lukewarm and very bland. Price performance is not right.

The best Asian in Hamburg and not just in my opinion. There are various articles where you can read this. Here you can get authentic local food. We were even able to eat chicken feet. A journey for the palate.

Like someone had written were the dumplings fine. We ordered two really not fine dishes. So be careful what you ask for. What we had, duck and spareribs were very disappointing.

We came without a reservation on a very busy evening and still got a nice seat for the two of us. The staff were very accommodating and we ate a main course and three starters, which were more than enough and very tasty. I ate Dimsun for the first time in my life and I was very pleasantly surprised at how delicious and juicy they were. We couldn't eat it all, so we took the rest with us, lovingly packaged.

The food was very tasty and on the table really quickly. It was very crowded but that was to be expected on a Saturday evening ;). The service wasn't super friendly but that could have been stressful.

Very carelessly prepared, poorly seasoned dishes, we were a bit disappointed. Prices OK... It was very loud in the restaurant

Yummy. Authentic. Friendly. Fast. Dim sum and the crispy pork belly are my favorite dishes here.

I had the pleasure of dining at Man Wah Chinese Restaurant last night, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable; the staff were attentive and genuinely friendly, making us feel welcome throughout our meal. The owner took the time to chat with us, which added a personal touch to our visit. Now, onto the food—absolutely delicious! We ordered a special dish of water spinach with beef, which was specially prepared and bursting with flavor. We ordered dim sum, har gao and cheong fen were also delicious! The standout, however, was the stew pot tofu. It was simply amazing—rich, savory, and perfectly textured. If you’re looking for a delightful dining experience in Hamburg, I highly recommend Man Wah. You won’t be disappointed!

I figured you can't go wrong with chicken soup. Far from it: the meat was impossible to chew and the soup was hardly seasoned. I preferred not to eat it because of the nasty aftertaste. The rice dumplings with vegetables could only be eaten with soy sauce. Then they just tasted like sauce... I can only advise against it.

As Hamburg residents, we visited the restaurant once and unfortunately found that the level/quality was not enough for us. We will not visit the restaurant again. The furnishings are very worn out and I found the taste of the dishes below average. The rice and meat were tasteless and I couldn't eat the sauce because of its consistency (like jelly). The prices are okay. Based on the Google reviews, I had different expectations.

Authentic Chinese cuisine. Really tasty

Oh yes, we had often thought about visiting this traditional Chinese restaurant and unfortunately the food was far below the level we are used to. Too bad. The chicken meat was of such subterranean quality, I have never experienced it before. The starters were ok. The prawns with chili, but without heat, sauce or sophisticated spices. Completely bland. The best thing was the plum wine, unfortunately we cannot recommend this restaurant after our visit. Addendum: after a disastrous night, which I definitely attribute to the food, I unfortunately have to change my review to one star.

Very pleasant service Service always friendly

Delicious! Very friendly staff!

Very nice atmosphere, friendly and very tasty

Very large selection of unusual dishes and dim sum, service fine, but crowded and extremely loud - definitely not for a cozy meal. The charm is gone, but the food and service are better than before.

A very delicious Chinese restaurant in the center of Hamburg. You might have to come early because the tables are usually full. The food is very tasty and Asian-style. The crispy pork is my number one favorite dish.

The food is very delicious, especially the Roasted Duck, Pork and Xa Xiu.

So delicious! The dim sum soup noodles and stir-fried vegetables are both delicious! I heard this restaurant recommended by a friend when I first arrived in Hamburg, and it was really delicious! If you feel homesick, go in and have a delicious meal! I went there again yesterday and brought my colleagues from China with me. They all said it was delicious and authentic! Nowadays, Cantonese cuisine like this can proudly compare with other Cantonese restaurants even in China (except Guangzhou and Hong Kong)! The waiters are very professional and the air-conditioning is turned on, so it's cool when you eat! The bathroom is also clean!

Got virus and food poisoning from this place. Never again!

Highly recommended ❤️ *Very very tasty *Good quantity *Great service *Tastefully

Completely overrated Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. Dim sum served at a distance so that one person had already eaten when the second starter arrived. A dim sum still ice cold inside. Main courses not very ambitious. Food as simple as the furnishings and unfortunately no revelation. Service ok, but no host qualities whatsoever. I wouldn't visit again. Tourist restaurant.

Delicious food in the middle of ST. Pauli. Friendly staff.

Very tasty cuisine; good portions; acceptable prices; directly on the Reeperbahn; Open all day, which is very advantageous for early evening events.

Food was average… we expected more for the price Service not particularly accommodating, not particularly friendly either

We had reserved a table, everything worked out wonderfully, the service was very friendly, the food was wonderful and delicious 😋 finally the Chinese a la carte again and no menu, full marks from us

Food was very good. Portion sizes are decent, the dimsums are the must try- Ha Gao and Yeung Chow Fried rice. Very much satisfied my Chinese food craving!

We have been to this restaurant several times now. This time on 2 days in a row. The food is very tasty and a lot. We will definitely stop there again on our next visit to Hamburg.

Classic Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood

Dotación de personal: somos bienvenidos y los servidores nos llevaron y somos serviciales. La elección de la comida fue significativa, optamos por la suma tenue seguido por el plato de carne y un plato de arroz al curry, tamaño de la porción enorme, plato de carne era excelente, promedio de curry. Bill razonable

Top food. My recommendation is the 110. And a great selection of starters. Everything tasted great and the service was quick and always available. Top.

We've been here several times and this time I wasn't that impressed with the quality of the food, which is a shame

Exceptionally extensive Cantonese cuisine.