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    Manna's

    3.6 (165 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    MANNA'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    My Manna's buffet selection of baked chicken, chicken stuffing, tender sweet plantain, collard greens and candied yams - all delicious!!!
    Mike R.

    Took my nephew to the Apollo and wanted a quick local place nearby to grab a bite before the show. Had passed by Manna's for years, but never ventured in until then. So glad I did! Noting Manna's is not a fancy dining setting, the food and flexibility with its selection makes it a winner in my book! They offers a great, fair-priced buffet with some delicious soul food specialties. Loved the baked chicken, (yum) chicken stuffing, tender sweet plantains, plus especially (two of my favorites) collard greens and candied yams! My nephew had a tasty jerk chicken with assorted sides. We both totally enjoyed it! Manna's will likely be my go-to local pre-show spot in the future, however would recommend eating there any time!

    Crispy Fried Chicken, jerk chicken, collard greens, Mac and cheese, Mashed Potatoes,
    Victoria P.

    The food was amazing! I'm just visiting and Manna's was one of the first places I've eaten and I already want to go back. Everything was full of flavor, it felt like thanksgiving at my families house. And the man helping was very friendly. Will be back.

    Josh B.

    Even I wasn't able to try everything, so I came back within a week to this pay-by-pound buffet and was able to get by without a single repeat item. The fried chicken was just o.k., but that provides more opportunity to branch out. The ribs were a standout with an enticing red sauce, and the mac-and-cheese had that awesome crust on top. In my second excursion, the pineapple ham was perhaps the most photo-friendly offering, but the boldest flavor was from the jerk chicken. While the abundant meat is what initially lured me in, I also enjoyed the potato salad, cabbage and black-eyed peas. Depending on your mood, you might want to lean on the healthy, reliable collard greens, or try for a curveball like the lima beans with smoked turkey necks.

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    Cristopher R.

    Just moved here a week ago, i've tried a couple places around NYC and this is hands down the best i've had so far and likely for a while. I know fantastic food when i have it. Very flavorful, varied palette, and many options for you to pack your plate with. I'll be coming here for years to come!

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    Hajedy Jerry C.

    They moved to a new location and have outside seating options. It hits the spot when you're craving soul food but it has changed a bit in quality. I felt like they had more options at their old location vs this new one but the food is still good a bit pricey but again better than other options. We wanted to scoop a bit of everything but the pepper steak was more sauce and peppers than any steak so we left it.

    Ziti with jerk chicken gravy. Collard greens.
    Tanya R.

    Manna's is another eatery that I frequent so much that they should have a framed pic of me on the wall at the register. All of the food is buffet style and the variety is amazing-sooo many options. There are delicious hot and cold dishes to suit every craving. I have so many favorites and personal combos. I'm a big fan of the crispy honey fish. The baked ziti is so hot and cheesy and scrumptious. It's nicely baked and filled with saucy ground beef. I spoon drizzle jerk chicken gravy all over it. The collard greens are cooked so well, they make me miss my grandmother's and think of how she made hers. The greens aren't too firm and not too soggy. They're just right and perfectly seasoned. When I'm feeling extra greedy, I dig into the cornbread dressing. It's nicely browned on top and very tasty. The salads, fruit, deviled eggs-all the cold options are A1. Manna's has recently added NOLA style gumbo to the menu and it slaps! This is my fave place to eat from when I'm in Harlem for work. Good stuff!

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    Nikhil R.

    Wow, this restaurant has bold flavors and they don't hold back. The only gripe I have is that the roasted chicken that I got was incredibly dry and tough. However, it was packed with so much flavor that it was OK when paired with, their really delicious Dirty rice and their sweet green beans. The rice had sautéed peppers, spices, and sausage. It was really soft and super flavorful. Do not pass up on their green beans. I thought I would not like it as I usually don't care for the standard green beans. I get at American restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised to see that these were really sweet and juicy! Highly recommend. And as I mentioned at the beginning, their chicken was very tough and dry, but the flavor was there. I will give them a pass as it was pretty late at night, and that chicken probably was cooked earlier in the day.

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    great customer service food is always tasty reasonable prices also very clean i have been eating here since 2013

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    Good after a long day of showing visitors the sites and a few drinks.

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    Good soul food but can get a bit expensive with 6.99 / pound. You know you will keep piling it on when you see the food.

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    The best buffet in NYC. All the food is hot well prepared. The ribs are great

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    I eat here 4 times a week. Everything is good. Go try it! It's like moms home cooking.

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    Only go in the early afternoon cause i went at 8pm and its disgusting. Yuck. Dont go here.

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