Love eating here, have been going there for over 30 years now!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Roll, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken, Pot Stickers, Wonton Soup, Chow Mein
Dalton Anderson
I'm not sure what inspired a Greek-American family to open a Chinese restaurant in Bountiful, Utah in the late 70s, but this restaurant has become a Utah icon since its founding. Regarded by some as the best Chinese restaurant in the state, your expectations are better set if you think of an amusement parks version of high-end Chinese food - and I mean that in the best way.
The egg rolls are reminiscent of a carnival corn dog; large, well-breaded, and perfectly fried. The sauce that comes with it really makes the dish. Not a must-order, but very good. The pot stickers, however, are a must-order. The ham fried rice is average, where it's not bad but there's not a lot of flavor to it. I'd try the chicken fried rice next time. The sweet and sour almond chicken is really good, but it's nothing like a traditional sweet and sour dish. Think a juicy breaded chicken breast covered in a sweet lemony-sauce with almonds. Again, very good, one of their signature dishes, but not a traditional American-Chinese dish. The orange peel beef was my favorite of the entrees, with good flavor, but it's not on my must-order list. I'd agree with others' reviews on the honey walnut shrimp; it's good, but only order for a minimum of 4 people. It wouldn't be good as a standalone entree. The handcrafted ice cream flight of 5 was fun to try, but the Nutella banana and passion fruit were the only two that tickled my fancy. I wouldn't order it again. The cherry lemonade was great. You only get one refill, but it's a great tasting lemonade, which is rare for cherry-flavored items.
The service was fantastic, and we really appreciated our server, Amanda. She was prompt and personable, and the service from start to finish was excellent.
The atmosphere and story of Mandarin is the true winner. I love Utah and family-owned restaurants, and this has definitely stood the test of time. You can tell many of the patrons have been coming here for 30+ years, and it's a rare trait for restaurants to maintain that level of loyalty. For that alone, it's worth a stop.
Overall, I enjoyed my visit, but it's also not a place I'm rushing to come back to. If Google allowed half stars, my true overall score would be a 3.5. It's charming and iconic, but in a class of its own as far as American-Chinese restaurants are concerned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers
Gordon Gridley
My favorite restaurant of all time. Unbelievable atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful memories made here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken
Mike Molyneux
The food is so good. Some of the best Chinese food around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: General TSO's Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken, Orange Chicken
L A
I spent $50+ for schezwan lamb, curry lamb, and chicken satay. None of them tastes good. Not worth $50+ at all. I gave them to my dogs.
Food: 1
Erika Dean
Fabulous food!!! Our server was wonderful. She was very nice and extremely prompt. I am already craving the sweet and sour almond chicken. It was delicious!! One of my new favorite restaurants! Make a reservation because they were extremely busy the entire time we were there.
This used to be a reliably good Chinese go-to, the best in the area. Apparently no longer the case. Very disappointed in the quality of the food -- across the board. Every dish we ordered was lacking. Chicken and halibut were tough and overdone. Sauces were bland approximations of Chinese flavors. Maybe this was just an off night, because the restaurant traffic was steady?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Z Harris
Went here for dinner. Have been there a couple of times they're pretty good Chinese food. They cost more than your average Chinese food but I would say their quality is higher.
If you have a group larger than four I highly recommend calling ahead of getting a reservation.
The food came out early promptly. Every time I've gone I've noticed that they use lots of fresh vegetables in their dishes. Their food never tastes too salty it's always well balanced.
Dietary restrictions: They probably have everything mixed with everything
Parking: Large free parking lot
Kid-friendliness: It's Chinese food most kids like Chinese food
Wheelchair accessibility: There's no stairs entering the building
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melinda Firth
This was our 2nd time to The Mandarin. The 1st time was for a luncheon many years ago. This time was to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We didn't have a reservation and the place was super busy. Though it was busy we found parking to be simple and the waiting area comfortable. We didn't wait too long before we were seated which was nice. The staff was above and beyond kind and the portions were huge. We ordered The delicious Honey Walnut Shrimp, Orange Chicken, and Ham Fried Rice. We had so much leftover rice we ordered more Orange Chicken to take home as leftovers. Our drinks were never empty. The way they work together is awesome! I'm sure it's one of their secrets to success. The bathroom was clean too, always a bonus! I already have plans with my friends for another visit ❤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham Fried Rice, Orange Chicken
Grant
Don't know what happened to this place, as I have ordered food from here many times. The chili oil had little oil, the same for cashew chicken lacking sauce and the baby back ribs also tasted totally different and the sauce was minimal and tasted bad.
Love eating here, have been going there for over 30 years now!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Roll, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken, Pot Stickers, Wonton Soup, Chow Mein
I'm not sure what inspired a Greek-American family to open a Chinese restaurant in Bountiful, Utah in the late 70s, but this restaurant has become a Utah icon since its founding. Regarded by some as the best Chinese restaurant in the state, your expectations are better set if you think of an amusement parks version of high-end Chinese food - and I mean that in the best way.
The egg rolls are reminiscent of a carnival corn dog; large, well-breaded, and perfectly fried. The sauce that comes with it really makes the dish. Not a must-order, but very good. The pot stickers, however, are a must-order. The ham fried rice is average, where it's not bad but there's not a lot of flavor to it. I'd try the chicken fried rice next time. The sweet and sour almond chicken is really good, but it's nothing like a traditional sweet and sour dish. Think a juicy breaded chicken breast covered in a sweet lemony-sauce with almonds. Again, very good, one of their signature dishes, but not a traditional American-Chinese dish. The orange peel beef was my favorite of the entrees, with good flavor, but it's not on my must-order list. I'd agree with others' reviews on the honey walnut shrimp; it's good, but only order for a minimum of 4 people. It wouldn't be good as a standalone entree. The handcrafted ice cream flight of 5 was fun to try, but the Nutella banana and passion fruit were the only two that tickled my fancy. I wouldn't order it again. The cherry lemonade was great. You only get one refill, but it's a great tasting lemonade, which is rare for cherry-flavored items.
The service was fantastic, and we really appreciated our server, Amanda. She was prompt and personable, and the service from start to finish was excellent.
The atmosphere and story of Mandarin is the true winner. I love Utah and family-owned restaurants, and this has definitely stood the test of time. You can tell many of the patrons have been coming here for 30+ years, and it's a rare trait for restaurants to maintain that level of loyalty. For that alone, it's worth a stop.
Overall, I enjoyed my visit, but it's also not a place I'm rushing to come back to. If Google allowed half stars, my true overall score would be a 3.5. It's charming and iconic, but in a class of its own as far as American-Chinese restaurants are concerned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers
My favorite restaurant of all time. Unbelievable atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful memories made here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken
The food is so good. Some of the best Chinese food around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: General TSO's Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken, Orange Chicken
I spent $50+ for schezwan lamb, curry lamb, and chicken satay. None of them tastes good. Not worth $50+ at all. I gave them to my dogs.
Food: 1
Fabulous food!!! Our server was wonderful. She was very nice and extremely prompt. I am already craving the sweet and sour almond chicken. It was delicious!! One of my new favorite restaurants! Make a reservation because they were extremely busy the entire time we were there.
Parking: Lots of parking available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken, Sesame Beef, Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Fried Rice
This used to be a reliably good Chinese go-to, the best in the area. Apparently no longer the case. Very disappointed in the quality of the food -- across the board. Every dish we ordered was lacking. Chicken and halibut were tough and overdone. Sauces were bland approximations of Chinese flavors. Maybe this was just an off night, because the restaurant traffic was steady?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Went here for dinner. Have been there a couple of times they're pretty good Chinese food. They cost more than your average Chinese food but I would say their quality is higher.
If you have a group larger than four I highly recommend calling ahead of getting a reservation.
The food came out early promptly. Every time I've gone I've noticed that they use lots of fresh vegetables in their dishes. Their food never tastes too salty it's always well balanced.
Dietary restrictions: They probably have everything mixed with everything
Parking: Large free parking lot
Kid-friendliness: It's Chinese food most kids like Chinese food
Wheelchair accessibility: There's no stairs entering the building
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our 2nd time to The Mandarin. The 1st time was for a luncheon many years ago. This time was to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We didn't have a reservation and the place was super busy. Though it was busy we found parking to be simple and the waiting area comfortable. We didn't wait too long before we were seated which was nice. The staff was above and beyond kind and the portions were huge. We ordered The delicious Honey Walnut Shrimp, Orange Chicken, and Ham Fried Rice. We had so much leftover rice we ordered more Orange Chicken to take home as leftovers. Our drinks were never empty. The way they work together is awesome! I'm sure it's one of their secrets to success. The bathroom was clean too, always a bonus! I already have plans with my friends for another visit ❤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham Fried Rice, Orange Chicken
Don't know what happened to this place, as I have ordered food from here many times. The chili oil had little oil, the same for cashew chicken lacking sauce and the baby back ribs also tasted totally different and the sauce was minimal and tasted bad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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Been enjoying the Mandarin all of my life. Never had a bad experience. Excellent food. Love ease of reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Consistently delicious Chinese food! It gets very crowded, so go early.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ham Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Almond Chicken, Sesame Beef, Pot Stickers
I love a lot of things on the menu, but I always get some shar siu to start a great meal at the mandarin. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: General TSO's Chicken, Ham Fried Rice, Pot Stickers, Kung Pao Chicken Noodles
Great server kris
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had our wedding banquet in the private room (one year ago!) And are returning for our anniversary. Staff and food are amazing! Great vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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