A new underground Chinese food market and dining hall is opening this summer

Oxford Road is getting a new market hall dining concept from the group behind well-known Manchester restaurant, Ocean Treasure.

Hello Oriental is a new venture from the people behind Ocean Treasure and will feature a new market hall and dining destination at Oxford Road complex, Circle Square.

The unique venue has drawn inspiration from the likes of Bang Bang Oriental in London and 1800 Lucky in Miami to offer fast and fresh Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine seven days a week.

Open daily from 10am to 11pm, Hello Oriental – which dons the same name as the recently launched online supermarket – will feature DJs and live music to make the space a one-stop destination.

Spread across three floors underneath the soon to be Symphony Park in the heart of Circle Square, Hello Oriental will serve everything from Chinese roast meats to dim sum and East Asian street food. 

There will also be an on-site supermarket where guests can pick up all the ingredients used on the site to cook at home plus a modern Chinese bakery.

Ricky Yip, Owner of Hello Oriental, said: “When we launched Hello Oriental as an online supermarket 12 months ago, that was only the start of our journey. We also wanted to deliver the very best Asian and oriental produce to our customers in Manchester, but we needed a flagship venue that would bring our vision to life.

“It was clear to us that Circle Square is the perfect place for us, a new city neighbourhood that is bringing people together and creating a really thriving community.

“We can’t wait to launch Hello Oriental this year and we’re confident that our new market hall experience will be a place for food-lovers of all backgrounds to come together, socialise and enjoy the very best Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.”

Azim Kourah, Director of Hello Oriental, added: “We’ve always had one goal – to bring the finest oriental food to the people of Manchester to enjoy.

“Moving to the city’s newest, fast growing neighbourhood enables us to reach new audiences through an original concept and delivered with the same exceptional levels of quality and service we’re famous for.”

Tom Renn, Managing Director, Bruntwood SciTech – Manchester, added: “The very best cities around the world are known for being hotbeds of culture, entertainment and social activity, and that vibrancy and community is exactly what will be on offer at Circle Square.

“Hello Oriental is a fantastic concept that will appeal to the students and residents that call Circle Square home, as well as to the office workers and visitors alike.”

Hello Oriental will join Canvas (a lifestyle and events space) and TRIB3 (a high-intensity fitness studio) when Circle Square opens later this year.

The venue is expected to open in July 2021.