My family and I have eaten there three times each time we are pleasantly pleased, fresh food, great service, quaint atmosphere… Did I mention the food is so yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Fryer
Darrius greeted us and was so friendly and welcoming. I didn’t know what to expect but I enjoyed our food. It was delicious and the portions were huge. We had an amazing waitress (I totally did not get her name). Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seraphina Snow
I’m appalled. The lady at the front was so nice, but the owner or manager or whoever was so disrespectful. $4.50 charge for all of 3 pieces of shrimp to be added? Are you serious? And I asked for no shiitake and there were some in it. There wasn’t a single button mushroom to be seen, there were elusive snow peas, it was mainly just broccoli, and I asked for steamed rice but got fried rice. The manager lady was like “shrimp is expensive.” I buy shrimp all the time and honestly $4.50 for 3 little pieces of shrimp added is insane. I already struggle with my diet I have to eat for my medical condition but this place pissed me off so badly. I won’t return here ever. My coworkers asked me to try it and tell them how it was. Yeah, I don’t recommend it and won’t be back. It takes a lot to upset me but I felt like my requests were reasonable and they made me feel extremely invalidated for my feelings towards the only meal I get a day. Not to mention it was made incorrectly as it was and the poor lady at the front wrote down everything, I know, I saw her write it all. Just for the kitchen to ignore what she wrote and the manager to be rude to me about it. My coworkers and I will take our business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gerald Norris
I walked into the restaurant with high expectations and was very happy when they were met.
I had read reviews concerning M/C and many had described the food as authentic and very tasty. I arrived hungry, and it was a slow night, but there were a few people about. Lauren was my server, and after the drink order I needed a little more time to look through the menu (it's extensive without being extravagantly so) but knew that I wanted to try their hot and sour soup.
I tend to judge Chinese restaurants on their hot & sour soup, and the menu states that each soup is prepared individually. The soup arrived, and I placed the entree order for Mongolian beef. The soup is served with fried wonton strips, and my first dip into it was extremely satisfying. You wouldn't think of that description for a spoonful of soup, but it contained everything that one would want from a bowl of hot and sour soup. The flavors were spicy, tangy, and rich. The vegetables were crisp and fresh and complimented the soup with good textures. It is not an exaggeration to say that it was the best bowl of hot and sour soup that I've had in over two decades. When compared to most kitchens that put a big batch of soup together and leave it in a warming pot to be doled out as ordered, it's a world of difference. The wonton strips that were served with it were crisp and fresh.
Next up, the Mongolian beef. It did not disappoint. Part of the trick with this dish is to fry the thin strips of beef so that the outside has a crispy texture but you still have the softer meaty interior. The kitchen got the trick right. The green onions had the right amount of wok hei (that high heat, smoky flavor of stir fry) and still were crisp and fresh. The sauce was a good compliment; sweet, but not too much. All served over a bed of rice noodles and a side of rice (fried or steamed).
Speaking of their fried rice... I've read several reviews disparaging the fried rice served here, but in my opinion the fried rice is a more traditional, less greasy presentation than the places who use too much oil when cooking the side dish. The fried rice was obviously run through a wok (again, at high heat, imparting that flavor) and the chopped vegetables cooked properly, and wasn't extremely oily.
The portions are shareable unless you're a lumberjack or stevedore or training athlete. They serve additional plates to put the food on, but ask for a bowl instead of a plate. You'll thank me later.
If there is a ding to be placed at all, it would be that their background music consists of one tune, played over and over (and over). If that type of thing will ruin your digestion, you may want to pass on the restaurant, but you will be missing out on some delicious Chinese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
shari harniss
Absolutely wonderful! 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andi Anderson
Went there with a big party, the server was super sweet and attentive, but the food was a solid 4/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Jennifer Hale
Food was extremely fresh and delicious! Nothing was greasy or soggy- the veggies were crispy and fresh. Our server was excellent, quick, and kind. We had a great meal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Wonton Soup, Lomain Combination Lo Mein, Egg Drop Soup \u0026 Hot Sour Soup
KJ Jay
Wasn't that hungry so I got an appetizer. I ordered Crab angels (8). My waitress asked is that all? I said it must be small huh? She said yes small. So I ordered a spring roll. Everyone at my table got egg drop soup so I ordered some too. The egg drop soup was great. The crab angels were so dry and had no crab, clumpy cream cheese, and only tasted sweet at first then no flavor. Would not order those again. Thy were a good portion size anyway so basically an entree anyway. Didn't need spring roll. Spring roll was greasy and had no flavor. If anything order egg drop soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
mark rice
Ordered the general tso chicken. Didn’t taste like chicken. Tasted like catfish. Would have brought it to the server’s attention, but he didn’t come back to the table until it was time for the check. When I did mention it, all I got was “sorry”. I’ve had better from a fast food Chinese take out. No wonder there were only 3 other customers at another table. Garbage.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Alice Daugherty
My sister and I love Mandarin! Food is cooked freshly when ordered. The staff is wonderful and my favorite, Mongolian Beef is delicious. This is our favorite Asian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Egg Roll, Lemon or Orange Chicken
The service is amazing make sure you ask for Tristen! He is an amazing server!!! Food is always good and great big portions for your dollar. Love coming here as a college student.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Egg Roll, Sesame Chicken Lunch Special, Egg Drop Soup \u0026 Hot Sour Soup
JJ Unknown
I’d give negative stars if I was able for the food. Zero flavor. The beef was soggy, the “fried rice”… umm, no, it was boiled rice with nothing but a couple veggies added. Couldn’t even eat the sweet and sour chicken because it was too sweet and HOLY pineapple chunks… gross. We won’t ever be back.
Food: 1
Hotdog H
King Pao Chicken was blah. Very oily with little flavor. Not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Gabriela Mieles
The food was not good. It’s the worst chinese food I’ve ever had. I ordered broccoli beef with mandarin chicken. The fried rice is just white rice with a few veggies (corn, carrot, peas) and no flavor. I didn’t even finish half of my dish nor did my dad who had the mandarin chicken. This chinese place is like it was made for white people who can’t stand real flavor. It only weighs heavy in your stomach. Maybe we chose the worst dishes available, but I will not be coming here again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
白鶴
A place I visited twice while on a business trip. As someone who doesn't enjoy Chinese food or sweet things, I wasn't satisfied with the food, but I really enjoyed the time I spent with the precious colleagues I made during the few months I worked here. The younger kids enjoyed the food very much. Highly recommended for those who like sweet tastes!
My family and I have eaten there three times each time we are pleasantly pleased, fresh food, great service, quaint atmosphere… Did I mention the food is so yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darrius greeted us and was so friendly and welcoming. I didn’t know what to expect but I enjoyed our food. It was delicious and the portions were huge. We had an amazing waitress (I totally did not get her name). Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m appalled. The lady at the front was so nice, but the owner or manager or whoever was so disrespectful. $4.50 charge for all of 3 pieces of shrimp to be added? Are you serious? And I asked for no shiitake and there were some in it. There wasn’t a single button mushroom to be seen, there were elusive snow peas, it was mainly just broccoli, and I asked for steamed rice but got fried rice. The manager lady was like “shrimp is expensive.” I buy shrimp all the time and honestly $4.50 for 3 little pieces of shrimp added is insane. I already struggle with my diet I have to eat for my medical condition but this place pissed me off so badly. I won’t return here ever. My coworkers asked me to try it and tell them how it was. Yeah, I don’t recommend it and won’t be back. It takes a lot to upset me but I felt like my requests were reasonable and they made me feel extremely invalidated for my feelings towards the only meal I get a day. Not to mention it was made incorrectly as it was and the poor lady at the front wrote down everything, I know, I saw her write it all. Just for the kitchen to ignore what she wrote and the manager to be rude to me about it. My coworkers and I will take our business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I walked into the restaurant with high expectations and was very happy when they were met.
I had read reviews concerning M/C and many had described the food as authentic and very tasty. I arrived hungry, and it was a slow night, but there were a few people about. Lauren was my server, and after the drink order I needed a little more time to look through the menu (it's extensive without being extravagantly so) but knew that I wanted to try their hot and sour soup.
I tend to judge Chinese restaurants on their hot & sour soup, and the menu states that each soup is prepared individually. The soup arrived, and I placed the entree order for Mongolian beef. The soup is served with fried wonton strips, and my first dip into it was extremely satisfying. You wouldn't think of that description for a spoonful of soup, but it contained everything that one would want from a bowl of hot and sour soup. The flavors were spicy, tangy, and rich. The vegetables were crisp and fresh and complimented the soup with good textures. It is not an exaggeration to say that it was the best bowl of hot and sour soup that I've had in over two decades. When compared to most kitchens that put a big batch of soup together and leave it in a warming pot to be doled out as ordered, it's a world of difference. The wonton strips that were served with it were crisp and fresh.
Next up, the Mongolian beef. It did not disappoint. Part of the trick with this dish is to fry the thin strips of beef so that the outside has a crispy texture but you still have the softer meaty interior. The kitchen got the trick right. The green onions had the right amount of wok hei (that high heat, smoky flavor of stir fry) and still were crisp and fresh. The sauce was a good compliment; sweet, but not too much. All served over a bed of rice noodles and a side of rice (fried or steamed).
Speaking of their fried rice... I've read several reviews disparaging the fried rice served here, but in my opinion the fried rice is a more traditional, less greasy presentation than the places who use too much oil when cooking the side dish. The fried rice was obviously run through a wok (again, at high heat, imparting that flavor) and the chopped vegetables cooked properly, and wasn't extremely oily.
The portions are shareable unless you're a lumberjack or stevedore or training athlete. They serve additional plates to put the food on, but ask for a bowl instead of a plate. You'll thank me later.
If there is a ding to be placed at all, it would be that their background music consists of one tune, played over and over (and over). If that type of thing will ruin your digestion, you may want to pass on the restaurant, but you will be missing out on some delicious Chinese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful! 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there with a big party, the server was super sweet and attentive, but the food was a solid 4/10
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food was extremely fresh and delicious! Nothing was greasy or soggy- the veggies were crispy and fresh. Our server was excellent, quick, and kind. We had a great meal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Wonton Soup, Lomain Combination Lo Mein, Egg Drop Soup \u0026 Hot Sour Soup
Wasn't that hungry so I got an appetizer. I ordered Crab angels (8). My waitress asked is that all? I said it must be small huh? She said yes small. So I ordered a spring roll. Everyone at my table got egg drop soup so I ordered some too. The egg drop soup was great. The crab angels were so dry and had no crab, clumpy cream cheese, and only tasted sweet at first then no flavor. Would not order those again. Thy were a good portion size anyway so basically an entree anyway. Didn't need spring roll. Spring roll was greasy and had no flavor. If anything order egg drop soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ordered the general tso chicken. Didn’t taste like chicken. Tasted like catfish. Would have brought it to the server’s attention, but he didn’t come back to the table until it was time for the check. When I did mention it, all I got was “sorry”. I’ve had better from a fast food Chinese take out. No wonder there were only 3 other customers at another table. Garbage.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
My sister and I love Mandarin! Food is cooked freshly when ordered. The staff is wonderful and my favorite, Mongolian Beef is delicious. This is our favorite Asian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Egg Roll, Lemon or Orange Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
The service is amazing make sure you ask for Tristen! He is an amazing server!!! Food is always good and great big portions for your dollar. Love coming here as a college student.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Egg Roll, Sesame Chicken Lunch Special, Egg Drop Soup \u0026 Hot Sour Soup
I’d give negative stars if I was able for the food. Zero flavor. The beef was soggy, the “fried rice”… umm, no, it was boiled rice with nothing but a couple veggies added. Couldn’t even eat the sweet and sour chicken because it was too sweet and HOLY pineapple chunks… gross. We won’t ever be back.
Food: 1
King Pao Chicken was blah. Very oily with little flavor. Not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
The food was not good. It’s the worst chinese food I’ve ever had. I ordered broccoli beef with mandarin chicken. The fried rice is just white rice with a few veggies (corn, carrot, peas) and no flavor. I didn’t even finish half of my dish nor did my dad who had the mandarin chicken. This chinese place is like it was made for white people who can’t stand real flavor. It only weighs heavy in your stomach. Maybe we chose the worst dishes available, but I will not be coming here again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
A place I visited twice while on a business trip.
As someone who doesn't enjoy Chinese food or sweet things, I wasn't satisfied with the food, but I really enjoyed the time I spent with the precious colleagues I made during the few months I worked here. The younger kids enjoyed the food very much.
Highly recommended for those who like sweet tastes!
Goodbye Alabama~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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