You know it's good when there's a cue outside!!
We came here as a group of 7 so we had to wait a while for tables (Approx 30 minutes), luckily the weather is good!
Service is extremely quick and efficient.
Food came out nice and hot all cooked to a high standard. Good flavour, decent portions and good value for money.
I liked the atmosphere, lots of hustle and bustle but not ruining the experience.
Overall a great restaurant with a varied menu that caters for all tastes and top food!!

⭐ Happy Seasons Manchester — The Roast Meats Pilgrimage (Haaland Approved?)

If you’ve ever wandered through Manchester Chinatown on a rainy afternoon thinking, “Where does Haaland actually get his roast duck fix?” — follow the red neon sign that says Happy Seasons.
Yes, that Happy Seasons. The legendary spot people queue for… and now I finally understand why.

🥢 What I ordered (and absolutely demolished):
• Three Roast Meat on Rice — roast duck, char siu, crispy pork belly
• Wonton Soup — light, warming, packed with proper cabbage sweetness
• Portions? Generous. Proper meal-sized. Zero regrets.

🔥 The moment the plate landed… hook

The roast duck came out glossy, smoky, and ridiculously tender — the kind that falls apart before your spoon even makes contact.
The char siu? Sticky, sweet, perfectly charred edges.
The crispy pork belly? Crackling so loud it should come with a noise warning.

And when everything sits on top of fluffy rice with that little scoop of cabbage on the side…
It’s the holy trinity of Cantonese comfort food.

No gimmicks. No overhype. Just proper good roast meats that taste like someone’s grandma has been perfecting the recipe for the last 40 years.

🍜 Bonus: The Wonton Soup

A simple bowl, but absolute perfection on a rainy Manchester day.
Clear broth, soft wontons, gentle sweetness from the napa cabbage.
Feels like a warm hug — or a tactical substitution when you need extra comfort.
💷 Value for Money

For the portion size and the quality?
100% worth it.
It’s the kind of meal that fills you up without emptying your wallet — rare in the UK these days.

📍 Should you go?

If you love roast meats: yes.
If you’re hungry: definitely yes.
If you want to eat where footballers eat: absolutely yes.

Happy Seasons isn’t fancy. It doesn’t try to be.
It’s just one of Manchester’s most reliable, delicious, and iconic Cantonese eateries.

Verdict: 10/10. Would follow Haaland’s footsteps again.

I came here on a Friday evening and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table - not surprising as the place is clearly popular. This is a proper Cantonese / Hong Kong style restaurant, and the no-frills interior instantly reminded me of eateries back in Hong Kong.

The food really delivered. The roast duck was spot on - crispy skin, tender meat, and a rich sauce that brought everything together. The braised beef brisket was another standout, meltingly tender and full of flavour. The salt & pepper ribs were nicely seasoned with a good crunch, but the star of the night was the stir fried rice noodle with beef. It had that smoky "wok hei" that's hard to find outside of Hong Kong - absolutely delicious.
Overall, the food here is authentic & If you're craving proper Cantonese dishes, this is definitely worth the wait in line.

Wow! This is some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had (including in Beijing, London and New York). It’s not a fancy place, but the service is fast and friendly and the food is to die for. There’s generally a queue outside - always a good sign - but I only had to wait ten minutes and boy was it worth it!

The space is small, and expect you to eat fast so they can serve the table to next customers, definitely not a place if you want to relax and talk to your friends. The food is ok.