Dim Sum kitchen, Yum Cha, has revealed that it will be opening on 13th December in the Foundation building in Altrincham’s Stamford Quarter.

The 2,166 sq ft unit is styled in the brand’s statement neon pink and blue colours and will include seating for 65 guests. The independent Chinese food specialists will join the Foundation building’s burgeoning hospitality and leisure community alongside the newly opened Nell’s, Starbucks and Lane 7.

Yum Cha have built a strong reputation for their quality, handmade menu which focuses on hand-crafted Dim Sum, roasted meats, classic big plates, noodle soups and traditional Chinese dishes.

The Stamford Quarter restaurant will be the brand’s fourth venue as it follows successful sites in city centre Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington.

Yum Cha operates a walk-in only policy and will welcome guests seven days a week from 12-9pm Sunday-Thursday and 12-10pm Friday and Saturday.

Adam Wan, Owner of Yum Cha, comments:
“The Stamford Quarter is the perfect location for our latest site and we can’t wait to open our doors and bring our dishes to new guests here in Altrincham. We hope to create many more fans of our handcrafted, authentic Chinese dishes and are excited to welcome the local community and visitors from further afield to our new restaurant.”

James Tootle, Head of Retail and Leisure at Bruntwood, said:
“The addition of Yum Cha complements a raft of new openings this year and completes an exciting hospitality offering in the Foundation building. Yum Cha’s quality dishes and great atmosphere is the perfect fit for our growing community of independent and national brands. With Stamford Square now complete, it’s been a transformative year for the Stamford Quarter as this side of Altrincham town centre continues to thrive. We’re delighted to be closing out 2024 with such an exciting new opening and we can’t wait for the Yum Cha team to open their doors.”

A spokesperson from Trafford Council, said:
Councillor Liz Patel, Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration at Trafford Council, said: “This new restaurant is the latest addition to Altrincham’s buzzing Stamford Quarter. It’s testament to the transformation of the area that it is now attracting independent businesses and global brands. I’m excited that Yum Cha is opening in this area.”