Mandarin Kitchen

22612 7th Ave S, Des Moines
(206) 212-6979

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ina h

NEVER AGAIN! Fried calamari was burnt and old and what type of calamari was this... before the food was great and fresh, now it's terrible. This was my favorite restaurant to come and eat and would come every other weekend, it felt like I ordered from KFC even the box has fast food presentation

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Casey Bessey

This used to be a really great place to dine in, food was super yummy. Now there are only a few tables and it seems awkward to dine in. Most of their business in take out. The food is now flavorless. Don't even get me started on the weird sushi. Too bad because it used to be so nice. I think 3stars may be too high

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Eric Thorpe

Picked up after reviewing many of the same type of restaurant in the area, MK had a 4.4 star review average. The barbecue pork fried rice was among the best we've ever had!! I enjoyed the sesame chicken but it could have been a little bit leaner meat. The almond chicken came with gravy which was nice but the almond chicken itself the breading was much too thick and the chicken itself was crunchy instead of like it should have been being a chicken breast. I suspect these aren't grass-fed organic chickens and as much as I understand that the chicken should not be crunchy. So please get the barbecue fried rice because it was amazing and try something else on the menu. Cheers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Dave W

Wonderful fresh food. Prompt service. Will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup, Honey Walnut Prawns Fried Rice Orange Chicken

Tate Matson

Had the honey walnut chicken and it was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

seesaw mcgraw

There were just a few tables with guests but we stood around for nearly 5 minutes until someone arrived to greet and seat us. The table the host chose was not cleaned correctly, there was an empty beer bottle and partially fill water glass sitting there. No diet soda available. No hot tea offered. My dish, General Tsaos Chicken, had thick, not fully cooked doughy breading on it. Music volume was higher than ambient setting and an odd muzak elevator style. I doubt I'll be back but my in-laws did enjoy their food.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

tina johnson

Everything we had was good. We did the family dinner for 4. Great waitress and fadt service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Bilbo

A hidden gem! I only ordered takeout, but when I picked up my order, I saw the interior, which had a wonderful atmosphere. The food was excellent, as well! This restaurant is one of my new favorites.

The prices are reasonable, but they often offer discounts/specials, which makes this restaurant even more of a must try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kate

Honey walnut shrimp was a disappointment. The coating was too thick. T h e shrimp were a little dry and tough. Not enough sauce for rice.
The dumpling/potsticker filling is tough. Handmade, not deep fried frozen gyoza like most places. Personally not crazy about the soup, bland. Food is not a mushy mess like a lot of places. Steamed rice not included, you have to pay extra. Overall will not be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

M E

My favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. This is my comfort food and I cant recommend it enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Gainey

Definitely a good place for some good Chinese food! The sesame chicken and fries rice was hot and fresh. I will go back. Needs a slight interior update but that doesn't reflect the quality of food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jamoralesa

It seems that the change of management has affected the quality of the food, I had enjoyed the food before, but that was not the case today.

Food: 1

Service: 3

Fiona Johnson

We’ve been re-exploring the menu since the ownership changed. They have made their come back. We have been thrilled with all the dishes lately. Yesterday we absolutely devoured the beef sautéed green beans , general Tao’s and chicken chow mein. We are local and we’ll be back more often.

Food: 5

Griffin Terry

Used to love this place until new management. Now the food does not taste good at all and we will not be going back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Darrell Siegmund

Previous good reviews got us there but very so so food. And not very clean overall. Would not go back. A weekend night and not busy .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

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