Very good food..The price when they weigh the food make you wish you sat down at a luxurious restaurant it's Soo expensive!!Dont place a lot of food on your plate! read more

Place is known for good soul food which is why I came however something told me things were wrong when they charged me 2figures for a small plate of shake that ass! Food was terrible, new owner didn't give me a receipt then his employees gave me a hard time trying to return the food because the fried chicken was raw !! Instead of them giving me my money back (because they couldn't believe I paid so much for a small plate [my suspicions exact])) they instead weighed the left owners & determined that would be my refund amount as if I was gonna throw up their food once I got home (which in fact ended up happening). Disturbing, disgusting, money hungry, possibly gentrified. I was over the whole thing before it even stated. read more

Manna's - That raw chicken !! I don't eat meat much but wow - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Food is solid here but pretty expensive. It's $9 a lb and the check in offer does not work. I wanted the 10% off and I spent $18 on lunch here. The fries chicken was good. I really like the avocado salad. They added a lot of oil and cilantro onions. They have a good variety but no oxtails. The cooks are in the back and this place is buffet style. You pay in the front. Rice and beans are good here and I think this place is Korean owned. I see a Korean lady running this place. Wish they would honor the check in offer though. read more

Manna's - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

This is a steam table buffet. The selection here is very large and for the most part, the food that I tried was very good. Because I came here during dinner time, some of the food had been sitting out all day, so it had lost some of its goodness. The selection includes stuff like southern fried chicken, jerk chicken, mac and cheese, stewed meats, banana pudding, mashed potatoes, several kinds of rice and much more. There is also a salad bar as well. The baked chicken was very soft and moist. I also liked their rice with beans and the curried potatoes as well. However, the plantains were hard and dry, so avoid those later in the day. The meat in the BBQ ribs (despite being drenched in bbq sauce) were also very tough and hard. read more

Manna's - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

This place is "simply soul food/island food heaven." Everything is cooked fresh and tastes like grandmas cooking, that is if your grandma cooked an awesome mac n cheese and a spicy mean jerk chicken. Not accounting for one of the best banana puddings I've tasted. There is a few highlights about Manna's that I think are important. This is the place to go for that not-fancy soul food.... mac n cheese, fried chicken, banana pudding, and some amazing fresh Cesar salad. I usually hate greens but the dressing on the Cesar salad makes me rethink salad. Don't think that is all they have. The selection ranges from fish to intense seafood rices which I never ventured upon. There mac n cheese is just probably hands down in the top 5 mac n cheese I've had. Its just the perfect combination of crunchy cheese top meets oooooweey gooey messy inside. MUST TRY. If the tray is almost empty ask for a fresh batch from the back the guys that work there wont hesitate. The fried chicken is your perfect crispy exterior and juicy inside! The banana pudding well, that something special that your going to have to try for yourself and see just how bad your going to want to take the entire tray out the door with you. Its not overly sweet, fresh bananas, creamy pudding, crunchy lady fingers and that's the simple version. The jerk chicken BEWARE its not for those with a sensitive mouth. It is spicy, spicy but so good that I always have to put some on the tray even though I don't handle spicy well(that's how good it is). The way Manna's is designed is buffet style. You take as much of a portion as you want and you get charged per pound. My advice take a little bit of everything when you first go there and see what you like. The mash potatoes are a bit bland so I wouldn't really go with that, but all in all everything is fresh and home cooked. While there are many Manna locations around Harlem what makes this place so special is the staff. The cooks will come out occasionally and say hi to a familiar faces, and despite you not being there for a month the employees will greet you and treat you with such kindness and respect like family. While it can get pricey and you can easily pay 12-15 dollars for a tray its so worth it. It is in a bad location if your driving because of PARKING. NIGHTMARE, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE, AS LONG AS THERE IS NOT A FUNERAL HAPPENING ACROSS THE STREET because of the funeral homes location. Beware. I still am loyal to this location and having been to other Manna's this location offers freshness and good quality. LOTS OF LOCALS COME IN AND OUT, ITS A GREAT PLACE. NOT FANCY INTERIOR DECOR, SO LEAVE THE SUIT AND TIE AND HOME. read more

Manna's - The to go box - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

This place is often compared to Jacob's in the "buffet of soul food" game. I enjoyed my visit although you can't sit down right now during COVID19. Minus one star because their macaroni and cheese is just that- macaroni. Cheese. No roux. read more

Absolutely Off the Hook food. Everything is off the hook. This is the best restaurant in Harlem. I have been going to MANNA'S for decades now. The Korean Lady that started MANNA'S did a excellent job. She knew who to hire to get her restaurant on the map. You need to go to MANNA'S . I challenge all people including President's , CEO's white peoples, Chinese people, African people ,every nationality. This is a food awakening for every ethnic group in New York State. The owner never brags , her food talks for her, NUFF SAID read more

Good food great price Idk if they changed the style but buffets should maybe enforce hand sanitizing and a smaller amount of ppl in restaurant read more

$17 for this much food. better deals in harlem. plantains we're hard and them scales be lying 100% read more

Manna's - Overpriced. $17 for this much food. I swear them scales be lying. - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

This place was good. A solid assortment of the usual suspects at these kinds of places. BBQ Pork Ribs Sausage Fried Chicken Fried Fish Chicken stuffing Sweet Potatoes Regular Potatoes Crab Salad Deviled Eggs Banana Pudding Mini Sweet Potato Pies The price is $7.49/pound. Or $8.49/pound for just meat. This definitely isn't the cheapest per-pound place in the neighborhood. Also, not the best selection. There was no oxtail, which was a disappointment. Use the Yelp Checkin for 10% off your order. Sometimes there is also a Groupon deal for this location. So you can get the price down to $5.39 per pound if you use both of these. Or $6.11 per pound for just meat. Not a bad deal. I got about 14.3 ounces of food. Just under a pound. It cost $4.80. read more

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Food doesn't taste good as it used to. Price is too high for not so good food. Better off going to Jacobs.

ribs and honey chicken were hard, oxtail wasn't seasoned and fatty, salmon still had the skin on it. Mac and cheese greens, yams, and ham were the only good things they had. Overall food lacked seasoning and flavor. Will not be going back and if I were you I wouldn't go at all a waste of money. Couldn't even finish the plate‍ read more

Manna's - two trays of food on a table - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Soooooooooo good. Coming back everyday for the rest of my life. I love love love the food. The service. Not the fanciest or cleanest place in the world but my god the food is amazing. I was a sucker for Popeyes but after discovering Mannas I am not going back at all!!! Yum yum! read more

The food is A1 but it's a little crazy. A fight almost broke out. The homeless randomly come in there. Not a place to sit down and eat. More of take your food to go read more

The pay-per-pound setup is great because you can choose your own portion. Pricing is great for the quality of food. They have lots of seating, so if the food smells just too good, you don't have to wait to dig in. The staff here are super friendly and also really quick with refilling the hot bar. So happy this place is now walking distance from where I live! read more

Manna's - Jerk chicken, potatoes, salad - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

I am from Seattle, so don't expect an incredibly experienced Soul Food eater. But what I can say is, I have never eaten food like that. Spectacular. Worth every penny and more. read more

The food doesn't have any flavor taste like it was made from a box. The banana pudding was horrible and old would never go there again .

Food was delicious! Its buffet style. I'm very sceptical of buffet style restaurants but it was very clean in there.. children friendly as well read more

Manna's - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Manna's is my go to spot for food that makes my stomache go into comfort over blast. Fried chicken has that amazing southern crisp that crunches with the perfect drizzle of oil. Collard greens have that fresh healthy taste to flush out the grease. Candied yams to give that sweet to the savory sausage jambalaya.. I'll update once I go back fo some mo. 5 stars for amazing taste to quality to price.. and also because its my friend's family restaurant. Lets get more familiar at Manna's read more

This was my 1st time eating at Manna's and the food was amazing. I really like how there where a very large variety of different foods. Very conveniently located as well near the subway. read more

I ate here once with my friends --- pretty good but I usually don't eat food like this. It's a bit too heavy! read more

Food is delicious and always fresh. I enjoyed the fish and chips. I also loved the grilled chicken and string beans! The owner is hospitable and caters to the community. They provide filtered cold water for their customers & guests as well as a public restroom. I recommend stopping at any of their locations in Harlem on any day, especially those nights when you want to skip cleaning the kitchen, yet still want home cooked food! read more

Manna's - Fish & chips! Yum - Soul Food Near Me - New York, New York

Mann's Restaurant is just ok. I have been here twice and I had high expectations, but they just fell short. This place definitely has a lot of potential- as they have a lot of soul and comfort food- but a lot of their stuff is not seasoned well or cooked well. The fried chicken did not have much flavor- which I did not expect from this type of place. The restaurant is comfortable, and the staff is cool. They are nice and talkative, and they are very willing to accommodate to you. The prices of the place are not that good. I originally thought that it was an all you can eat buffet, but it was a pay per pound place, which was disappointing. I think its about $12/per pound, which I think is not worth it. I would suggest this place just to try it out, but am not going to go back. read more

Food was pretty good, service was good but I think the drinks are over priced, especially the juice behind the counter. Overall a different experience and would reccomend to check out the place. read more

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Over priced tasteless bullshit! Payed 20$ for a plate that I had to come home and season myself tried this dump a few times and it's been the same result. WORST SOUL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN NEW YORK CITY! DONT COME HERE THANKS. read more

Manna's is a buffet style food spot. They serve everything! They have a cold bar and a hot bar. This location is especially great, to me, because it has a lot of seafood and steamed options. The service is good; the cashiers are very nice. It is also a weight and pay spot so the more food you put on your plate the more expensive your food will be. read more

I wonder if I have to review all 3, because I've been to all 3 so... ? well i guess i will! This stuff tastes as good - and some items EVEN BETTER - than my late Grandma's soul food!!! I don't care if some of the items might come from a can - whatever they do to it before it gets to the tray is nothing short of sorcery. There are a few healthy selections but the main events here are the gut busters! This is better and more affordable than Sylvia's. And more selection than most soul food joints - it's buffet so you can basically try everything! I think it's like $6/lb right now or something? and remember, soul food is HEAVY so don't get sticker shock after they weigh your plate (also try not to get pound shock when u realize u are eating 2/lbs of greasy food! lol) also, you should have a palette for RICH FOODs but that's just my random opinion. this is well seasoned, well buttered, well sauced, and expertly cooked! I even took my black obsessed friend who flew in from Tokyo - she gave it her seal of approval, too! Everyone I've brought here enjoys the food and finds something they can't wait to come back for. This is the quintessence of Soul Food! read more

They moved down the block. They no longer have the upstairs and downstairs :(. It's kinda expensive, it gets to be a highly trafficked area during the weekday lunch hours but sooo worth it. It's worth the "excuse me, excuse me, sideways walk you do when you're trying to get past people of great girth" while you're getting your food at the buffet line. I'm pretty sure everyone ignores the fact that they've a salad bar because the hot food is where it's at. Watch out because some people don't know how to act when food is in front of them and we wouldn't want mac n cheese and chicken wings to be propelled at a high velocity in someone's face. Anyways, about that salad bar, they've some great looking avocado slices seasoned really well and they're such a bright, lovely green. WHO DOESN'T LOVE A PERFECTLY PEELED AVOCADO SLICE WHEN SOMEONE ELSE HAS ALREADY DONE IT FOR YOU?!! My recommendations: Jerk chicken, ox tails, mac n cheese, fried chicken and WAFFLES, stuffing and the candied yams. Lawd, you'll find yourself licking the styrofoam container clean. NO SHAME!!! read more

I pronounce buffet: boo-fay. My cousin says it's "buff-et". No matter the pronunciation, most people can agree that Manna's is a buffet with class. Great selection: cold salad bar options. Soul food. Jerk chicken. Rice and peas. Man. Man oh man. Good stuff. I love a buffet that always has avocado and this one does. They also always have mac & cheese, (imitation)crab salad, potato salad, jerk chicken, ribs.. man. I'm hungry. But there's a system, don't mess up the flow of things or an old lady will hit you with her cane and pretend it was an accident. Your food will be all over the floor you'll feel so embarrassed because everyone will stop to look at you and then they'll shake their heads disapprovingly and chalk up your behavior to drugs, even though it's a weekday and you're on lunch. That didn't happen to me but I saw it happen to a poor Columbia student. read more

I'm looking at these rave reviews and wondering what I missed. I was in the area and craving soul food, so I stopped in. I was enticed by their steaming containers of hot food, so I loaded up and went up to the seating area, (which, for the record, is freezing cold and smells really weird). Yuck. I got BBQ chicken wings, mashed potatoes, and fruit salad. The chicken wings were too huge to eat the normal way with your hands, so I had to kind of knife and fork it and that didn't work so well. It also had a weird aftertaste. The potatoes had a REALLY weird aftertaste. The fruit kind of had the same aftertaste going on and the grapes had seeds in them. Who puts seeded grapes in a fruit salad?? I'm not a soul food expert, but I know I can do better. read more

Manna's is gross. All of the locations...bland overpriced "soul food" that sits out all day/night. The only good thing there is the salad. You couldn't pay me to eat here. I think they only stay in business because of tourists & people who eat anything. read more

Alright, I admit it, the steamy windows and hot/cold food buffet had me walking past for months. BUT I AM SO SORRY! I REPENT! I WAS SO FREAKIN' WROOOOOOONG! Hear me whan I say: I love Manna's Soul Food. You will too. Walked in around dinnertime on a weekday because I saw through an open door to the salad bar - and it was looking fine! Everything was fresh and bountiful when I was there, and it smelled awesome. The place was clean, and the the people are nice :) Lots of upstairs seating I think - I get take out on my way home. Also, a serious bonus for picky eaters, vegetarians, etc, there's a lot more than just vats of meat (though they have plenty - and I hear it's delish.) You can get a great variety of food: I saw guys in the kitchen de-pitting buckets of avocados in the kitchen - yum! Anywhere I can supplement my Caesar salad with marinated mushrooms and green beans, the mac and cheesiest mac and cheese, corn, mashed potatoes, and a slice of tomato and fresh mozzarella for good measure ever is now a place I can be found in often and with a big grin. And yelp friends, here's the best part... it's all waiting to go home with you for $4.99 a pound! A full plate I had no chance of finishing in one sitting for 8 bucks. Their menu changes a bit, but it always has tons of options. Here's the menu on their website... http://www.mannasrestaurants.com/storemenu.html mmm... tasty! read more

Buffet / Cafeteria style where food is weighed by the pound. It's decent food at decent prices. Like any buffet, you can see what's fresh and what's been sitting out and dried out. It's hit or miss depending on when you show up. Stuff I liked: collard greens, fried chicken wings, meatloaf. Stuff that wasn't so great/ dried out: mac n cheese, ribs, fish, oxtail (still a bit too chewy and firm). The food is definitely better than Sylvia's. I will say I've been here a few times and when it's good, it's better than Amy Ruth's. Otherwise it's a decent place. Add another star if you live in the neighborhood or want cheap soul food eats. Cheers! N. read more

Apparently this never posted, and Manna's deserves to have this story told... This happened many months ago... -------------------------------------------------- To anyone who reads this: Let it be known that Manna's is a wonderful establishment run by honest and skilled staff. I have always enjoyed their food, and last night, I made the heart-stopping mistake of leaving my messenger bag (containing my MacBook Pro) in their restaurant after enjoying my dinner. Wayne, and the rest of the staff at Manna's kept my bag safe, and I was able to reclaim it this morning. The good people of this world are sometimes overshadowed by the horrible acts that we see every day on the television and the internet, however there are kind, honest people out there who work hard and do the right thing. Thank you, Manna's. You have always had my business, but today, you earned my love and respect. read more

It's really delicious. The most excellent fried chicken. Good fresh tasty food. Reasonably priced. Tastes like home made. This is real comfort food. Soul food. I love this place. Very cool staff. Easy location. The real thing. Eat in or take out. It's a great neighborhood hangout. I'll be back. read more

I love soul food. And buffet? Yes please. Some things are good, some things are just ok. All of the food was fresh looking and hot. I'll assure you that everything looked so good that I'm pretty sure I spent over $15 and the guy gave me two sets of utensils... Highlights: fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, jerk chicken, plantains and the STUFFING. OMG the stuffing! Really wanted to love the banana pudding but it was just okay. I'm also so biased...the best will always be Magnolia. But seriously, soul food buffets are amazing. Love living 3 blocks away. read more

Um...am I a food snob or what? The average here is 4 stars? Me thinks not ;-( I really really wanted to give this place 4 stars, but alas, father I can not tell a lie. It was my first experience in Harlem and well, it was a let down. We were going to a show at the Apollo, and I was hungries and needed to fill my belly! I saw this place, very well lit and full of people, and I thought, EUREKA! This place will be good! This is buffet style, so take get your styrofoam, and choose what you like. I decided on the peas and rice, collard greens, the okra, a small fried drumstick and some mac and cheese. I was excited about the food! I went upstairs, sat down and started to dig in. My taste buds were sorely disappointed!! The mac n cheese was very greasy and was not creamy or cheesy! I mean what the H? The collard greens had no flava, and the okra was very fake sweet! I was sooo sad! ;-( I really like comfort food, but this place didn't hot the spot for me ;-( read more

Very reliable. Great food by the pound with good prices and a friendly, clean environment. My kids love it. I go out of my way to eat here when I can. read more

I stumbled upon Manna's when waiting for a friend in Harlem. I was hungry and noticed the large sign out front advertising a fish sandwich for about $3.99. It sounded like a great price so I went inside. There was an abundance of items to choose from at the buffet line. Meats, sides (both cold and hot) , and drinks. I settled on a few fried chicken wings to go with some potato salad. The price was ok at $8. The wings were nice and hot. I felt they could have been seasoned a little bit more. I was in and out in about 10 minutes which I thought was great. The staff in the front was friendly and worked quickly. I would go back and try some of their other items and perhaps dine in. read more

I went there again last night after stopping by the Michael Jackson tribute events at the Apollo. The same great selection of tasty soul food. However, this time there were a lot more people inside. There were two registers open, but the man on the register furthest from the door just stood there instead of calling people over. I was standing in line and just notice him standing there with no one in his line, made eye contact and THEN he waved me over. Really? Come on? A crap move, but when your restaurant is packed, why make the customer's experience more pleasant? The food is still good though ;) read more