What we had was just not good, so we will not return. After eating in Boston's Chinatown, it's impossible to settle for less.
Madiha Faraz
This place was way too busy on weekend when we visited. Food was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Tempura, Pad Thai
Howard H.
Food just ordered in take out seems different than months ago. Portions smaller. Chicken teriyaki with asparagus seems the chicken are large chicken that had grill marks. Flavor not great veges not cooked soft. Beef with broccoli had a lot of broccoli but less beef. Duck sauce seemed different in color n sweetenes. Did they change chefs? Did they cut back on portions while prices went up? It was always the top Resturant for us what changed?
Rick F.
I stopped in for lunch and got the sashimi maki roll combination I enjoyed it .. it was early afternoon and it was quiet from what I was told by the surrounding businesses it gets pretty busy .. they have pretty good lunch specials I did see a lot of to go orders going out ..
Liam R.
Food is consistently good and fairly priced. Pretty standard quality, nothing disappointing but nothing too memorable. Staff is a mixed bag, had a bad experience with a rude bartender there but everyone has a bad night I guess. It's fine, you won't regret it, you won't go out of your way for it.
Joyce Terrio
Busy, but worth it. Food is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pad Thai, Soup, Egg Drop Soup, Wonton Soup, Beef with Mixed Vegetables, House Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Chicken
Bill Sanford
Some of the best sushi in the area! Maguro Awase is pretty spectacular!! Spicy Tuna rolls will not disappoint, either.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Andrew Luu
My go to Chinese restaurant. Best in central Massachusetts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosanell J.
My 4th time to mandarin. Each time is a success. I love the environment in this restaurant, it's loud its active and fast. The food is always fresh and delicious!! The service is promt and accurate.
Chris K.
Like nearly everyone else who has reviewed the Mandarin, we've been going for years. We sit almost exclusively at the bar. For as often as we go, we've had great nights where the food is heaven; where the beef, the chicken, or the bobo is just perfect. And we've had nights where the crab rangoons are only warm and need to be replaced or the chicken fingers are a bit too batter-y. Regardless, we've always been well taken care of whatever the problem. The mai-tai, on the other hand, can do no wrong. I've never had a bad one and we've enjoyed quite a number of mai-tais there. If you want something fun, try the Goose Tai (Vodka in place of the Rum). I'm not sure where the complaints about service are coming from. Maybe things are different at the back tables, but the bar service is impeccable. Friendly, attentive, and professional. If it seems like everyone knows everyone else and the staff is chatting everyone up, it's because this is Chinese Cheers and, as everyone's review already says, we've all been coming here for years :).
A wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious and the restaurant is spacious. Service staff are also very attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THIEN Lam
Quick service. FOOD is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
stefan scott
Great classic NE style Chinese food plus sushi...and an AMAZING
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Losada F.
We placed an order today for Chicken Wings, Fried Rice and Vegetable Delight. It took them an hour to have it ready (which is fine, I guess...). When we got home, we realized the order was messed up. We got chicken wings, fried rice and lo mien. We called to explain the order was partially wrong. We asked for the order to be adjusted to deduct the lo mien. The lady would not honor the request. In stead, she offered to adjust the bill only if we came back to the restaurant to return the Lo Mien. Or, to wait for half an hour more to get the Vegetable Delight originally ordered. Very disappointed.
What we had was just not good, so we will not return. After eating in Boston's Chinatown, it's impossible to settle for less.
This place was way too busy on weekend when we visited. Food was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Tempura, Pad Thai
Food just ordered in take out seems different than months ago. Portions smaller. Chicken teriyaki with asparagus seems the chicken are large chicken that had grill marks. Flavor not great veges not cooked soft. Beef with broccoli had a lot of broccoli but less beef. Duck sauce seemed different in color n sweetenes. Did they change chefs? Did they cut back on portions while prices went up? It was always the top Resturant for us what changed?
I stopped in for lunch and got the sashimi maki roll combination I enjoyed it .. it was early afternoon and it was quiet from what I was told by the surrounding businesses it gets pretty busy .. they have pretty good lunch specials I did see a lot of to go orders going out ..
Food is consistently good and fairly priced. Pretty standard quality, nothing disappointing but nothing too memorable. Staff is a mixed bag, had a bad experience with a rude bartender there but everyone has a bad night I guess. It's fine, you won't regret it, you won't go out of your way for it.
Busy, but worth it. Food is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pad Thai, Soup, Egg Drop Soup, Wonton Soup, Beef with Mixed Vegetables, House Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Chicken
Some of the best sushi in the area! Maguro Awase is pretty spectacular!! Spicy Tuna rolls will not disappoint, either.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My go to Chinese restaurant. Best in central Massachusetts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My 4th time to mandarin. Each time is a success. I love the environment in this restaurant, it's loud its active and fast. The food is always fresh and delicious!! The service is promt and accurate.
Like nearly everyone else who has reviewed the Mandarin, we've been going for years. We sit almost exclusively at the bar. For as often as we go, we've had great nights where the food is heaven; where the beef, the chicken, or the bobo is just perfect. And we've had nights where the crab rangoons are only warm and need to be replaced or the chicken fingers are a bit too batter-y. Regardless, we've always been well taken care of whatever the problem. The mai-tai, on the other hand, can do no wrong. I've never had a bad one and we've enjoyed quite a number of mai-tais there. If you want something fun, try the Goose Tai (Vodka in place of the Rum). I'm not sure where the complaints about service are coming from. Maybe things are different at the back tables, but the bar service is impeccable. Friendly, attentive, and professional. If it seems like everyone knows everyone else and the staff is chatting everyone up, it's because this is Chinese Cheers and, as everyone's review already says, we've all been coming here for years :).
Restaurantji Recommends
A wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious and the restaurant is spacious. Service staff are also very attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick service. FOOD is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great classic NE style Chinese food plus sushi...and an AMAZING
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We placed an order today for Chicken Wings, Fried Rice and Vegetable Delight. It took them an hour to have it ready (which is fine, I guess...). When we got home, we realized the order was messed up. We got chicken wings, fried rice and lo mien. We called to explain the order was partially wrong. We asked for the order to be adjusted to deduct the lo mien. The lady would not honor the request. In stead, she offered to adjust the bill only if we came back to the restaurant to return the Lo Mien. Or, to wait for half an hour more to get the Vegetable Delight originally ordered. Very disappointed.
Nothing ever disappoints at Mandarin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5