Mandarin Reading Restaurant
296 Salem St, Reading
(781) 942-8200
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I was so happy to finally experience this restaurant. Started bringing friends in for Lunches. Food was so so good. I t was a much different experience when I asked a neighbor to join me for dinner on Wednesday Night July 9th. . the Bo Bo Platter we ordered was nothing like it was the previous dates. Everything was dry/over cooked etc. Needless to say, I was embarrassed for my recommendation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Service was lacking immensely. Food was bland. Please note this is not a buffet. Maybe they do it during lunch or something but not dinner on a Saturday night. Even if they did - with the flavoring of the made to order food - I would advise against it.
Great spot for Sushi, Maki rolls, Pork gyoza, Udon, and many other Asian cuisines! The sushi came out very fast, before other apps which was surprising but welcome! We recommend the Celtic, and Spicy Mango Tuna rolls — but to each their own! Will definitely be coming again!
I had to search for the chicken in the Mu Shu chicken dish. It was 80% cabbage, some regular button mushrooms (not shiitake) and a few pieces of scallions. They do not serve the buffet any longer.
Pool service I never going back to this restaurant
awesome experience
Wonderful ❣️
Food: 5
Service: 5
We expected a buffet. We googled Chinese buffets, and this location was listed, the website said there was a daily buffet. There is no buffet. It ended w Covid. We stayed and ordered off the menu, spent more than expected. The waitress was very pleasant and attentive. The atmosphere is uninspired, w forgotten metallic Xmas decorations in the dining room. The food was ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
I've been going here for many years, but with my most recent takeout, food was not the same. Quality went down greatly, so I'm not sure if I'll return. Especially with the prices being as outrageous as they are.
Food: 2
Service: 4
I had a party of 15 on short notice. They were very nice and accommodating. The server was nice the food came out relatively quickly for such a large party. The food was good, including the sushi. Decently priced overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
The portions were huge but the food lacked flavour and punch. The vegetable dumplings were a total let down though the tofu was excellent. I had to mix the vegetable noodles with some sauces at home and mix the lovely tofu with the noodles to make it interesting. The vegetarian wantons were well done but a tad too bland. I guess the vegetarian fare needs to be improved.
Vegetarian options: You can have things like sweet potato tempura rolls. (Idaho rolls)
Dietary restrictions: You can mention your allergies and they are listed on the menu
Parking: Parking is at the smaller end so if you can carpool.
Kid-friendliness: Yes. There's a bar side and dining side that are kept at a distance
Wheelchair accessibility: It's ground level.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Various Sushi
Very disappointed to come back to my favorite out of state Chinese restaurant after 5 years passed to find out that they've discontinued what was probably the best buffet service on the North Shore. It has now gone from a lunch service that had a queue for seating to an empty dining area with 2 other couples eating. The food remains excellent, although now quite overpriced for the finite, single plate portions you're served.
For me, now it becomes an infrequent indulgence instead of a regular stop when a craving for great food at a great price has me searching local fare on the North Shore. A let down today, for sure...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Fried Rice
We liked the waitress and they were nice and service was good but the food was horrible. The rice was the worst I ever had tasted like smoke. So did the teriyaki beef and sweet and sour chicken was pretty bad. The hot and sour soup wasn't bad but def would not recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Fried Rice
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