Ming Moon

Ming Moon is a popular Pan-Asian all-you-can-eat buffet in the UK, with notable locations in Birmingham’s Chinatown and Wolverhampton. It offers a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese (sushi), Thai, and Indian cuisines, featuring a live teppanyaki kitchen, desserts, and karaoke facilities in a modern, stylish setting, perfect for parties and families.

Chunky, juicy and ultimately wholesome the best way to truly begin your meal times is with our aromatic Starters.

Item & Details	Price
Crispy Aromatic Duck (Quarter) Crispy aromatic duck with 6 soft pancakes, shredded spring onions, shredded cucumber & duck sauce.	£8.50
Crispy Aromatic Duck (Half) Crispy aromatic duck with 12 soft pancakes, shredded spring onions, shredded cucumber & duck sauce.	£15.50
Crispy Aromatic Beef (Regular) With soft pancakes, shredded spring onions, shredded cucumber & duck sauce.	£7.99
Crispy Aromatic Beef (Large) With soft pancakes, shredded spring onions, shredded cucumber & duck sauce.	£13.99
Satay Chicken on Skewers with Satay Sauce (5)	£5.20
Fish Fillet in Black Pepper Batter (6)	£2.80
Deep Fried Fish Fillet (6)	£2.80
Chicken Goujons (8)	£2.80
Chicken Nuggets (8)	£2.80
Popcorn Chicken	£2.80
Deep Fried Battered Mushrooms (10)	£2.80
Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls (10)	£3.00
Sesame Prawn Toast (8)	£3.50
Deep Fried Onion Rings (10)	£2.80
Chips	£2.00
Curry Potato Wedges	£2.80
Prawn Cracker	£1.60
Thai Spicy Shrimp Crackers	£1.60

Flavourful crisp, deeply fried and tossed in the most exotic range of spices our Ribs and Deep Fried Chicken Wings are not to be missed out on.

Item & Details	Price
Deep Fried Chicken Wings	£4.80
Spare Ribs	£5.80

Comforting, soulful and made with super fresh ingredients our Soups are a whole meal on it’s own.

Item & Details	Price
Hot and Sour Soup	£2.50
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup	£2.20
Chicken and Mushroom Soup	£2.20
Chicken and Noodle Soup	£2.20
Tomato Soup	£2.20

A beloved Cantonese-style classic, known for their irresistible combination of deep-fried crispiness and an aromatic, savory spice blend.

Item & Details	Price
Salt and Pepper Squid	£5.80
Salt and Pepper Shrimp with Onions (with Shell)	£5.80
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings (8)	£4.80
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs (6)	£5.80

Tossed with sautéed garlic, onions, chilies, and a signature mix of toasted spices our Sweet and Sour Dishes are simply irresistible.

Item & Details	Price
Sweet and Sour Chicken	£5.60
Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce (6)	£5.60
Sweet and Sour Fish Slices (8 Pieces)	£5.60
Sweet and Sour King Prawn (10)	£6.20
Sweet and Sour Squid	£5.80

A savory, Chinese-style omelet featuring fluffy eggs stuffed with crispy vegetables and protein. 

Item & Details	Price
King Prawn Egg Foo Yung	£6.20
Mixed Vegetables Foo Yung	£4.80
Mushroom Foo Yung	£4.80

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Tender, savory meat combined with bold, aromatic sauces, often stir-fried or crispy-fried for texture.

Item & Details	Price
Chicken with Peking Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with Sweet and Chilli Sauce	£5.60
🌶️ Chicken in Spicy Szechuan Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with Mushroom in Black Pepper Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with Satay Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with Hoisin Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with Mixed Vegetables in Oyster Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with White Mushrooms	£5.60
Crispy Chicken Fillet with Lemon Sauce	£5.60
Chicken with BBQ Sauce	£5.60
Crispy Chicken with Plum Sauce	£5.60

Tender, savory meat combined with bold, aromatic sauces, rolled into the round texture for the ultimate meal.

Item & Details	Price
Chicken Balls	£5.60

Tender, velveted slices stir-fried with savory sauces, featuring bold flavors like fermented black beans, pekking sauce, citrus, and aromatics only with our Beef Dishes.

Item & Details	Price
Beef with Peking Sauce	£5.90
Beef with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce	£5.90
Beef with Sweet and Chilli Sauce	£5.90
Szechuan Chilli Beef	£5.90
Beef with Mushrooms in Black Pepper Sauce	£5.90
Beef with BBQ Sauce	£5.90

A decadent, savory dish characterized by incredibly crispy, caramelized skin and succulent, tender meat that often falls off the bone.

Item & Details	Price
Roast Duck with Peking Sauce	£6.20
Roast Duck with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce	£6.20
Roast Duck with Ginger and Spring Onions	£6.20
Roast Duck with White Mushrooms	£6.20
Roast Duck with Plum Sauce	£6.20
Lemon Duck Cantonese Style	£6.20
Roast Duck with Bbq Sauce	£6.20

Item & Details	Price
Pork with Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce	£5.80
Szechuan Chilli Pork	£5.80
Pork Fillet in BBQ Sauce	£5.80

Item & Details	Price
BBQ Pork with Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce	£5.80
BBQ Pork (Cha Shiu) in Honey Sauce	£5.80
BBQ Pork (Cha Shiu) with Mushrooms	£5.80
Roast Pork (Cha Shiu) Chinese Style	£5.80

Our King Prawn Dishes bring in that sweet, juicy, and meaty dining experience, best served in high-heat dishes that keep them succulent.

Item & Details	Price
King Prawn with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce	£6.20
Sweet and Chilli King Prawn	£6.20
Szechuan Chilli Style King Prawn	£6.20
King Prawn with Satay Sauce	£6.20
King Prawn with Ginger and Spring Onions	£6.20
King Prawn with Vegetables in Oyster Sauce	£6.20
King Prawn with White Mushrooms	£6.20

Perfect mix of savory, buttery, and zesty flavors, often enhanced with garlic, herbs, and citrus for a quick, high-end meal only with our Shrimp Dishes.

Item & Details	Price
Salt and Pepper Shrimp (with shell)	£6.20
Garlic Butter Shrimp (with Shell)	£6.20

Experience tender, slightly sweet white meat that absorbs rich flavors, ranging from crispy fried calamari with garlic aioli to spicy stir-fries with chili and soy sauce only with our Squid Dishes.

Item & Details	Price
Stir-fried Squid with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce	£5.80
Sweet and Chilli Squid	£5.80
Szechuan Chilli Style Squid	£5.80
Salt and Pepper Squid	£5.80

Our Mussels are served plump, tender texture and mild, briny, slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with bold sauces and aromatic broths.

Item & Details	Price
Mussels with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce	£6.20
🌶️ Mussels in Spicy Sauce	£6.20
Mussels in Black Pepper Sauce	£6.20

Our most wholesome and fresh Rice Dishes range from comforting, creamy coconut rice to savory fried rice and flavorful, spiced meals.

Item & Details	Price
House Special Fried Rice	£6.20
King Prawn Fried Rice	£6.20
Shrimp Fried Rice	£5.20
Chicken Fried Rice	£5.20
Beef Fried Rice	£5.80
Yeung Chow Fried Rice (Dry) Crispy duck fillet on top of egg fried rice with BBQ sauce.	£5.80
Thai Style Fried Rice	£5.80
Roast Duck Fried Rice	£6.20
Roast Pork Fried Rice	£5.80
Singapore Fried Rice	£5.80
Curry Fried Rice	£4.80
Mushroom Fried Rice	£4.80
Egg Fried Rice	£3.00
Boiled Rice	£2.80

A savory, stir-fried noodle dish featuring wheat noodles, crisp-tender vegetables (cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts), and savory proteins like chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Item & Details	Price
House Special Curry	£6.20
King Prawn Curry	£6.20
Chicken Curry	£5.60
Beef Curry	£5.90
Pork Curry	£5.80
Mixed Chinese Vegetables Curry	£4.90
Mushroom Curry	£4.90
Duck Curry	£6.20

Get that perfect spicy kick in the most traditional form with our exquisitely built Thai Curry Dishes.

Item & Details	Price
Thai Red Curry	£4.90
Thai Green Curry	£4.90

Get that juicy and perfect kick straight from our freshly cooked range of Vegetarian Dishes.

Item & Details	Price
Mixed Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce	£4.50
🌶️ Mixed Vegetables in Spicy Szechuan Sauce	£4.50
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables	£4.50
Stir-fried Mushrooms with Garlic	£4.50
Garlic Broccoli	£4.50
Broccoli with Black Bean Sauce	£4.50
Mixed Vegetables Foo Yung	£4.80
Mushroom Foo Yung	£4.80

Built in with the most exotic and aromatic spices of all the most beloved of all is our fresh Sauce range.

Item & Details	Price
BBQ	£1.80
Peking	£1.80
Black Bean	£1.80
Curry	£1.80
Satay Peanut Sauce	£1.80
Sweet and Sour	£1.80
Thai Sweet and Chilli	£1.80
Lemon	£1.80
Chilli Oil	£1.80
Duck Sauce	£1.80

Super velvety, made with the fresh ingredients our Desserts offer the sweet touch of a lifetime.

Item & Details	Price
Toffee Banana	£2.80
Chocolate Gateau	£3.20

Sip onto the classic range and pair it up with the spicy drinks so you can make the most of your cravings.

Item & Details	Price
Tsingtao Beer	£2.90
Coca-Cola	£0.80
Diet Coca-Cola	£0.80
Sprite	£0.80
J2O	£2.50
Fruit Shoot	£1.60
Britvic 55	£2.50
Red Bull Zero	£2.60

Popular Items at Ming Moon

Ming Moon is a popular Pan-Asian buffet-style restaurant in the UK, offering a wide mix of Chinese-inspired starters, rice dishes, noodles, and classic takeaway favourites. Most customers go for well-known dishes that are easy to pair together in a buffet experience. (menuspot.uk)

• The Crispy Aromatic Duck is widely chosen because it’s one of the most signature sharing dishes with pancakes and sauces
• The Sweet and Sour Chicken is popular for its familiar flavour and easy comfort-food appeal
• The Chicken Chow Mein is often selected for a filling noodle-based option that works as a full meal
• Rice options like Egg Fried Rice and House Special Fried Rice are commonly picked to balance heavier mains
• Spicy dishes such as Szechuan Chicken are frequently ordered by those who prefer stronger flavours (menuspot.uk)

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Budget-Friendly Choices at Ming Moon

Ming Moon is a buffet, so value comes from building simple plates instead of overloading on premium or multiple mains.

Option Type	What to Expect	Smart Choice Example
Value meals	Buffet plate combinations	Egg Fried Rice + Chicken Curry
Light meals	Smaller portions	Vegetable Spring Rolls
Saver deals	Basic starter + rice combo	Chicken Chow Mein
Everyday picks	Simple, filling dishes	Sweet and Sour Chicken

• Choosing Egg Fried Rice with one main dish helps create a balanced and affordable plate
• Simple starters like spring rolls are often enough for lighter eating
• Buffet-style ordering works best when you avoid stacking too many heavy dishes at once

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What to Order at Ming Moon Based on Your Needs

Since Ming Moon offers a large buffet selection, your best choices depend on how heavy or light you want your meal to be.

• For solo meals: A mix of Chicken Chow Mein and Egg Fried Rice gives a balanced plate
• For chicken lovers: Sweet and Sour Chicken is commonly chosen for its familiar taste
• For spice lovers: Szechuan Chicken is preferred for stronger, spicier flavour
• For budget-conscious users: Rice and noodle dishes help build a filling plate without over-ordering
• For quick eating: Chow mein and fried rice are easiest to combine and enjoy
• If you prefer a lighter option, vegetable dishes and spring rolls are easier to manage
• If you want a richer plate, pairing duck with fried rice creates a more filling meal (menuspot.uk)

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What to Know Before Ordering from Ming Moon

Understanding how the buffet works helps you avoid overloading your plate or missing value.

• Buffet dishes allow unlimited combinations but portion control matters
• Some items like Crispy Aromatic Duck are best shared due to richness
• Mixing rice, noodles, and mains gives better balance than repeating similar dishes
• Spicy options vary in heat depending on preparation
• Availability of certain dishes may change depending on the service time (menuspot.uk)

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Is Ming Moon Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

Ming Moon offers a wide range of dishes, but dietary suitability depends on specific items and preparation methods.

Category	Availability
Halal	Not fully confirmed; varies by location
Vegetarian	Several options available including vegetables and noodles
Vegan	Limited but includes some vegetable-based dishes

Vegetarian guests have reasonable choice with stir-fried vegetables and noodles, while vegan and halal suitability should always be confirmed with the branch.

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Alternatives to Ming Moon

If you’re looking for similar buffet or Pan-Asian dining experiences in the UK, there are a few popular alternatives.

• Chinatown Buffet Birmingham (various venues) is often chosen for similar all-you-can-eat Chinese dining
• Jimmy’s World Grill & Bar is popular for mixed international buffet options
• Cosmo Buffet is suitable for users who want a wider global buffet selection

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

General FAQ’s

Q1. What type of cuisine is served in the UK?
A1. Primarily Chinese and Pan-Asian buffet dining — Cantonese/Sichuan mains, dim sum, teppan/Live-Cooking stations, sushi (at some sites), salads, desserts, and soft drinks.

Q2. Is it halal, haram, or partially halal in the UK?
A2. Partially halal — some meats or dishes may be halal at certain branches, while pork and alcohol-based cooking wines can also be used. Always check branch signage, ask staff, or request to see a halal certificate for specific items.

Q3. Is it an all-you-can-eat buffet or à la carte?
A3. Most sites operate an all-you-can-eat buffet for a fixed price and time window; some also offer à la carte or takeaway boxes.

Q4. Are vegetarian and vegan options available?
A4. Yes — veggie stir-fries, tofu dishes, rice/noodles, salads, and fruit/dessert options are commonly available. Vegan suitability varies by sauce.

Q5. Are allergens clearly marked on the menu/buffet labels?
A5. Labels usually highlight common allergens, and full allergen sheets are available on request. Always inform staff about allergies before selecting dishes.

Q6. Are there gluten-free choices?
A6. Certain items (plain rice, some grilled/steamed dishes) can suit gluten-free needs, but shared woks/fryers and soy sauces mean cross-contact is possible — confirm with staff.

Q7. Do I need to book, or can I walk in?
A7. Walk-ins are often accepted, but reservations are recommended for evenings, weekends, and large groups.

Q8. What are typical seating times or dining limits?
A8. Buffets commonly set a dining limit (e.g., 90–120 minutes) during busy periods to manage flow.

Q9. Is it family-friendly and suitable for groups/parties?
A9. Yes — large tables, kid-friendly choices, and group bookings are common. Some sites offer birthday extras on request.

Q10. How about accessibility, parking, and alcohol service?
A10. Many venues have step-free access; parking depends on location (street or nearby car parks). Licensed branches serve alcohol; corkage/BYO policies vary — ask locally.

Pricing FAQ’s

Q1. What is the typical price range?
A1. Generally ££ (mid-range) for buffet dining, with different prices for lunch vs dinner and weekdays vs weekends.

Q2. How much is the weekday lunch buffet?
A2. Often around £9–£15 per adult, with children’s prices lower (height/age rules may apply).

Q3. How much is the weekday dinner buffet?
A3. Commonly £15–£22 per adult, depending on branch and included stations (e.g., teppan/live grill).

Q4. What are weekend or bank holiday buffet prices?
A4. Typically a few pounds higher than weekday rates — around £17–£25 per adult.

Q5. Do kids eat at a discount?
A5. Yes — many sites use age or height bands for reduced pricing; infants may dine free. Check the branch’s current policy.

Q6. Are soft drinks included in the buffet price?
A6. Some branches include bottomless soft drinks; others charge separately or offer refill packages.

Q7. How much are bottomless soft drinks if not included?
A7. Usually £2.50–£4.50 per person, depending on brand and refill policy.

Q8. What do alcoholic drinks cost?
A8. Beer/wine by the glass commonly £4–£7; bottles and cocktails vary by list.

Q9. Is there a time limit fee or overtime charge?
A9. If you exceed the dining limit during peak times, an additional charge may apply at some sites.

Q10. Are service charges added, and are UK prices VAT-inclusive?
A10. A discretionary service charge (often 10–12.5%) may be added for large groups or at some locations. Menu prices generally include VAT; delivery/takeaway (if offered) may have different pricing.