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The brainchild of three successful sisters with a passion for food and a pedigree in the industry, Sweet Mandarin is an award-winning restaurant and sought after cookery school serving delicious Chinese cuisine and exotic cocktails in the Northern Quarter. Like the owners, the cuisine and casual dining setting here is young and vibrant.
Valentine’s Menu / Chinese New Year Menu
“There are many things in this world that divide us but one thing that unites us is food. Join us at Sweet Mandarin for a home cooked special experience around the table.” Best wishes Lisa, Helen and Janet Tse
To book a table email: lisa@sweetmandarin.com.
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday Dinner 5-11pm.
We have two sittings – the first is at 5/6pm, the second is at 8.30pm.
We are currently closed at lunchtimes but will open lunchtime for corporate events.
Corporate Teambuilding Events
Do you want a teambuilding event that is unique, memorable and a real talking point? If so, book Sweet Mandarin for a cultural culinary teambuilding event that will break the ice, stimulate discussion and encourage positive networking. Prices start at £75 per head (plus VAT).
We offer the following activities:
- Food Walks
- Fruit origami masterclasses
- Dim sum masterclasses
- Cooking challenges
- Tea ceremony events
- Food and business etiquette in China
- Doing Business in China seminar
- Speed Networking events
- Calligraphy and Learn to write your name in Chinese
- Science + Food = Cooking
We can cater for groups between 5 to 60 people and would love to be part of your event. Email Lisa on lisa@sweetmandarin.com to book your corporate team building event to make your event attendees become your A team. Click here to go to the Corporate Page for more information.
Sweet Mandarin Book

Helen Tse has written the self titled memoir, Sweet Mandarin about the three generations of women behind this establishment. Published by Random House in 33 countries Sweet Mandarin has been endorsed by Amy Tan, Oprah’s chef Art Smith, Xinran and Ken Hom – this book makes the perfect gift for all occasions. Watch BBC’s documentary about this remarkable story. Buy the book from Amazon.
“A universal touching story of survival that will move your soul as well”
Ken Hom
To pre-order our forthcoming cookbook at an exclusive discount please email us with your name, telephone number, email address and postal address.
Buy the Sweet Mandarin book from Amazon.









