The Mandarin Restaurant
| Address: | 4321 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95864, USA |
| Phone: | +1 916-488-4794 |
| Site: | themandarinrestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–9:30PM 11:30AM–9:30PM 11:30AM–9:30PM 11:30AM–9:30PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 4–9:30PM |
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A Private User
Normally I do not write reviews, but this time I felt it was important because I wanted a GREAT place to bring my son on his birthday. What I got was an extremely OVER-PRICED place with below average food. $41 for two people. Al la Carte menu. We had the S&S Pork - Heavy on the carrots, sauce and green bell peppers, VERY light on the Pork which was chewy, but at least unlike the other items was served hot. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was room temp and the walnuts were burnt. The four pieces of cantelope (NOT Honeydew) was a disappointment as this was hyped as one of the restaurants favorites AND specialties! I had the same dish at a dozen much less pretentious places that managed to do a far, far better job with this simple recipe. The $7 pork fried rice was astonishingly bad: cold ham in brown rice from yesterday is the most apt description! LOL. The service WAS excellent though. The people seemed to care, but the lousy food drowned all that out. Also, the al la carte menu and high prices made me expect a much better experience. I went to this site to find the best and was fooled. Now I have set the record straight!
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Kat Buffington
I cant believe there are actually people on here giving this place bad reviews. Probably just complete stuck up snobs. I loved everything about this place! The atmosphere was pleasant and calming, it was clean, the staff was nice, our waitress was SO sweet and friendly, the food was INCREDIBLE. First off, you get HUGE portions, which is great because one order of something will serve 3-4 people easily. Me and my boyfriend got an order of shrimp fried rice and an order of the lemon chicken. It took less than 10 minutes to get to us, so theyre very fast over there too! After we had completely stuffed ourselves, we had PLENTY to take home for another whole meal. This place is AMAZING and we will surely be back many many more times. I have NOTHING bad to say about this place :)
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Jason Jamelo
Dated decor. Felt like Crockett and Tubbs might pop in at any time. Put all that aside, pay it no mind. The food was GREAT! Had their Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant and Szechuan Beef. Eggplant was stuffed, battered, deep fried and then sauteed with what mustve been a kicked up oyster sauce. The outside was crisp, the inside was tender. The beef too was cooked expertly. It had a light, crispy coating that held on to the sauce without giving up its texture. Taste was outstanding. We will be back next time we are in the neighborhood.
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A Private User
They seem to specialize in sweet and spicy dishes. I have been there about 10 times and the food has consistently been good. You really need to like it sweet though because the food is a little too sweet for my taste, plus not quite spicy enough. It is a nicer looking restaurant with a full bar so extra points for the decor. They do the fried rice very well which is a problem with other Chinese restaurants.
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A Private User
I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken. I have never had a completely inedible meal in a Chinese restaurant before, but the meat was completely gristle and rubbery. I checked every piece and not one of them was edible. I paid for the meal and left without eating it. I normally dont complain about food and was so upset I even called the restaurant afterwards to complain.
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Erika Glenn
I had a great experience here. The food was tasty and fresh. I got a pineapple chicken and my husband got the pressed duck. Service was good and friendly. Presentation was also pretty. The restaurant itself kinda looks like its from Las Vegas though; it has a bunch of purple neon lights. Personally, I thought it was fine, but that might annoy some people.
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Corazon Cueva
Love the food and the service, did a take home order and the individual who took my order was very pleasant as well as funny. I gave it 4 stars as the food was rather pricey other then that its great! I am a single mom of four and the dollar counts but I wanted to give this place a try and so far I like it.
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Christine Duggins
Wonderful service!!!! We were greeted by the owner when we walked in the door and treated like family! Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Truly a family friendly environment. And the food!!! OUTSTANDING! This will be our GO TO for Chinese food!
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Tom Lichtenberg
Just ate here for the first time, open 35 years, best Chinese food I have ever had in Sacramento, highly recommend! Service was excellent too, very friendly owners and friendly servers! Will be back, thanks!
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Freddie Smith
Food taste & presentation was excellent, quantity was smaller than other Chinese restaurants, service was exceptional, ambiance was nice. Quite pricey for the quantity of food.
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John Hoffman
I havent had a dish that I didnt enjoy, but cant go here without ordering their garlic shrimp. And a MaiTai. or two (best in town)
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Karen Lynn
The food here is fantastic. Service is great, drinks from the bar excellent as well. All in a cozy, comfortable amosphere.
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A Private User
Way overpriced, especially since they raised their prices when Whole Foods went in next door.
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myke spyke
Sat down there & 2 others sat after us & they took their order first. Lame!
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Helene B. Malabed D.O.
Awesome Food and service. Friendly atmosphere and people.
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Maurice Barnes
Nice place to come for lunch soup is AMAZING..!!!!
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Jon Veis
Good food. Good service. Will continue to back.
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A Private User
was average. not really anything to rave about
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Scotty Mac
Been there once and loved it. Will be back.
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A Private User
Food wasnt good. Had better at panda express
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Matthew Niello
Good food but a little pricey
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A Private User
Below average.
