Not bad by Sammie Tan (rated 6/10)
I went there a few times, as I'm Hong Kong Chinese, I can confirm the Chinese food there is authentic. Once the owner of the restaurant even gave me free egg tarts. The set dinner (available in Chinese menu only) is a bargain! However, once my bf (English) ordered and picked up take away there, I was so disappointed by the food! The taste was horrible and the portions were tiny. Emm, I can say the Chinese Menu is good, not sure about the English one.....

The New Emperor - The Real Deal by Paul Edwards (rated 9/10)
As a regular visitor to Manchester on business I tend to eat in Chinatown about once a week. I've tried pretty much every Chinese restaurant in Chinatown now as far as I can work out and reckon the three best are The New Emperor, Pacific and Yang Sing. Of the three I believe the New Emperor to be the most authentic - certainly if the clientele is to be believed, which is predominantly Chinese. It is said by locals to serve the very best duck in all Chinatown, whilst the Dim Sum are similarly legendary. It's also a little less expensive than its competitors. But if you are looking to impress a business associate I would head to the Yang Sing. If you want to impress a date take her to the Pacific and if you want to impress a mate take him to the New Emperor. Also a great place to go with bunch of mates after a match at Old Trafford or City of Manchester Stadium.