Yahoo News Two Lancashire restaurants named in top 100 according to real life diners
A 55-year-old Blackpool restaurant and 'farm to fork' restaurant in the Ribble Valley have been named in the Top 100 eateries in a prestigious list.
OpenTable have released their Top 100 restaurants for 2024, with establishments from up and down the country - including one in Blackpool, Michael Wan's Mandarin and Eight at Gazegill in Clitheroe. OpenTable looks at diner reviews and metrics to establish the list, so it's all driven by real people who enjoy local food.
Michael Wan's Mandarin was established in 1961 and has been trading on Clifton Street for the past 55 years. The traditional and authentic Cantonese restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including Mrs Wan’s dumplings made from her own recipe, Szechuan chilli beef, Nasi Goreng and oriental fruit salad with lychee.
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On Open Table, the restaurant description reads: "The belief that every meal shared should be special is why this restaurant takes time to carefully select and prepare the freshest Chinese dishes, adding just three extra ingredients - quality, experience and time.
"Our core belief is that we are a local restaurant, open year round for local residents and visitors to the resort alike. We"ve worked for many years with our local suppliers to continue to bring you the best experience of Chinese food in Blackpool."
Customers from Michael Wan's clearly agree with the restaurant's high praise. On reviewer gave the establishment five stars across the board, for food, service and ambience.
In a review, they wrote: "We always visit the Mandarin when we come to Blackpool. Food is excellent and the staff are so friendly. Never had a bad dish. We treated ourselves to the feast this visit. Amazing."
Another also gave five stars and posted: "The food is absolutely delicious! All cooked to perfection and so tasty! The staff are all friendly and smiley and cant do enough for you. This was our second visit and was just as good as the first. I mentioned when i booked that it was a birthday celebration and they had put banners up and decoration on the table. A Really lovely extra touch. We’ll be back again soon!"
Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton has also been named in the list. The description reads: "With access to panoramic views of Pendle Hill, and a range of seasonal menus, created and tailored by our Chef Patron, Doug Crampton, Eight at Gazegill is the epitome of a 'farm-to-fork' restaurant, being owned by and located directly on a working organic farm, Gazegill Organics, in the Ribble Valley.
"Showcasing the best of the produce from the farm, which includes organic slow-reared pork and raw milk, and utilising the seasonal bounty that can be found in the surrounding hedgerows and countryside, Eight at Gazegill reconnects guests to nature through the food.
"Our Brunch, All-Day and Sunday Lunch menus are suitable for all, while our Friday and Saturday evening Tasting Menu offers a more grown up experience. We also have specifically designed menus which are suitable to be eaten on our outside terrace area where the addition of a large purpose-built playground makes this the perfect location for families to enjoy the sunshine."
