In a paragraph
Panda Mami is the big Newgate Street world buffet, useful for families, teenagers, large appetites, mixed groups, live cooking stations and central lunch or dinner when choice matters more than quiet.
What it's like
Panda Mami is a buffet, and that tells you most of what you need to know: lots of choice, lots of movement, plenty of families and a room built to feed people who would otherwise still be arguing in the group chat.
Buffet choice, blunt but useful
It is useful precisely because it is broad. Chinese, Indian, sushi-style options, desserts and live cooking can all sit in one visit. The trade-off is that buffet dining is never going to feel like a small, calm restaurant.
Worth knowing
Panda Mami is a big buffet, not a delicate restaurant. Go for choice, family usefulness and a central feed. Skip it if buffet compromises are the sort of thing that ruin your day.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Currently listed with lunch and dinner Monday-Friday, all-day Saturday service and Sunday service until evening. Check direct for holiday changes.
Food & drink
World buffet with Asian, Chinese, Indian, sushi-style, grill/live cooking, dessert and salad-bar style sections.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
7.9 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Currently listed with lunch and dinner Monday-Friday, all-day Saturday service and Sunday service until evening. Check direct for holiday changes.
- Address
- 25 Newgate St, Chester CH1 1DE
- Booking
- Booking or reservations are listed.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are not listed as welcome.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
FAQ
What is Panda Mami Chester best for?
Families, teenagers, mixed groups, picky eaters and anyone who wants lots of buffet choice in the city centre.
Do you need to book Panda Mami?
Booking is sensible for weekends, school holidays, birthdays and larger groups.
Is Panda Mami good for kids?
Yes. It is listed as good for children, with high chairs and kids birthday suitability.
Is Panda Mami suitable for allergies?
Be cautious. Buffets carry cross-contact risk, so speak to the venue directly before visiting if allergies are serious.
Does Panda Mami have live cooking?
Yes, live cooking stations are part of the venue offer.
