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Mandarin House - Reviews
3452 Mission St, 90110 San Francisco
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- $11–$20
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
9
Pleasantly Surprised by Mandarin House!
I visited Mandarin House for a dine-in experience on a Friday evening and was pleasantly surprised. The excellent food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service made for a great meal. We tried the vegetable Lo Mein, pork fried rice, and Kung Pao chicken.
Each dish tasted fresh and was simply prepared, with excellent and nuanced seasoning. This will definitely be my go-to spot for takeout American Chinese food in the future.
- excellent food10
- cozy atmosphere9
- friendly service9
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- Quick Meal
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- Takeout
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Disappointing Chow Fun Experience
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. I ordered the Chow Fun, and unfortunately, the shrimp was old and chewy. The noodles also seemed old and not freshly made.
This was a letdown, especially since the reviews I read were good. The restaurant itself is a hole in the wall with very limited seating, and it appears most customers opt for takeout. Given the food quality, I cannot go back.
- shrimp2
- noodles2
- hole in the wall2
Visit Type
- Delivery
Service Type
- Delivery
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Terrible Delivery Experience
My experience at this restaurant was sadly terrible. I've had their food before a few years back and liked it, but this time was a huge disappointment : ((((. The Sesame Chicken was soggy, and the string beans were withered.
The order was for delivery and took 1. 5 hours to arrive, even though I live less than 10 minutes away. I don't believe the timing alone can explain the poor quality; the breading on the chicken was SO thick and spongey, and the beans were not crunchy AT ALL.
I rarely leave bad reviews, but this was really bad : (
- Sesame Chicken2
- string beans2
- delivery2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Delivery
9
Comforting Chinese Delivery Go-To
My experience with this restaurant has been incredibly comforting and delicious. The portions are generous, consistently providing me with 2-3 meals of tasty leftovers from a single delivery order. I've ordered delivery multiple times and am thoroughly enjoying exploring the menu.
The Cumin lamb is extremely tasty with subtle and rich flavors. The General Tso's Chicken is an American Chinese classic that truly hits the spot. The Sesame Chicken is also a great choice, featuring nice crunchy fried chicken with a more subtle flavor than General Tso's.
The Dry braised string beans are very nice, though surprisingly spicy and might be a bit intense for some. I personally enjoyed them but advise knowing they are spicy. The Mixed Steamed Vegetables were surprisingly satisfying, especially with the gravy provided in a separate container for custom measurement.
The Hot and sour soup is a simple, classic offering. Overall, 'satisfying' and 'comforting' perfectly sum up my experience. This has become my go-to for Chinese delivery, hitting the spot every time.
- portions9
- Cumin lamb9
- General Tso's Chicken9
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- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Excellent Portions and Flavors!
My experience at the restaurant was excellent! I was impressed with the great portions and the tasty flavors of each dish. Everything was served piping hot.
I will definitely visit again next time I'm in town.
- portions9
- flavors9
- dish temperature10
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- Delivery
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- Takeout
9
Delicious Chinese Takeout, Great Value
My experience here has been exclusively through takeout, and I can confidently say the food is consistently delicious and offered at the best prices. I particularly appreciate the abundance of veggie and tofu options. It's the best Chinese food near Bernal.
- food10
- prices10
- veggie and tofu options9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Delicious meals, quick service!
We were hungry and on our way, and we got our delicious meals very quickly. Everything was great!
- delicious meals9
- everything9
- quick service9
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
10
Amazing Food, Consistently Great!
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently amazing! I've eaten here numerous times, and the food is always outstanding. My personal favorites are the chow fun and the potstickers.
The service and atmosphere also receive top marks, both rated at a 5.
- food10
- chow fun10
- potstickers10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Delivery
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- Delivery
Meal Type
- Dinner
2
Unacceptable Seafood Experience
I’ve ordered from Mandarin House Restaurant before, but this experience was totally unacceptable. The seafood was very tough and difficult to chew. The deep fried prawns were fried in old oil and burnt.
I called the restaurant, and the manager stated there was nothing she could do.
- seafood2
- deep fried prawns1
- manager1
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
7
Mixed Feelings on Walnut Prawns & Beef Broccoli
My experience at the restaurant was a mix of highs and lows. I thoroughly enjoyed the walnut prawns; they were absolutely delicious. However, the beef broccoli was not so good.
The beef was unfortunately too chewy and lacked the tenderness I expected. The service and atmosphere were both excellent, rated 5 out of 5, and the overall food score was a 4.
- walnut prawns10
- Service10
- Atmosphere10
- beef broccoli3
- beef2
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