Kindest staff you'll ever meet, and the pork lo mein was filled to the brim and delicious!!read more

I was excited to try a new Chinese food restaurant as our favorites have gone under or changed…read morechefs in the last couple of years. Unfortunately, this food was not good. We only tried the typical Chinese food - maybe the sushi and duck are better. And, disclaimer, we did get takeout; it was not fresh at the table. It was so greasy and heavy. There was a lot of onion flavor in everything. Probably the worst fried rice I've had in a long time. Chicken fingers and spring rolls were close to average. I was told the Pad Thai was also not very good. I will not be returning.

Great food, great service and great value! We're there every Sunday and are working our way through…read morethe menu. Have loved everything we've tried. Oh and great Mai Tais! They make them the way we like them - special for us with all dark rum.

Took two hours to receive food so it was cold and not so good was disappointed I've had their food…read morebefore and was never disappointed

I've been going for years, great food, drinks and service. Free music on Friday and Saturday nights…read more:)

Absolutely no recommendations for this place. The way they package the food is ridiculous! All the…read moresauces spilled because why would you package in styrofoam containers that don't shut properly?! Put some money into your take out containers! I will not be ordering from you again. I'll take a loss this time. You won't get any more money out of me and I'll make sure to let everyone know about how awful the experience was! Btw I took a taste of the food... yeah trash! Spent 60 dollars for trash. Never again!

Not sure why people keep giving this place bad reviews, all staff are extremely friendly, food is…read morealways AMAZING. Best service you can get in the area and bathrooms are always clean as well as the dining area. I MANDARIN!!

Tastefully decorated, it's dateworthy as well as lunchworthy. They no longer have their buffet,…read morewhich was among the better ones in its day. Now back in the area, I've had two recent combos at lunchtime in a near-empty dining room. -- Hot and Sour Soup (n lunch combos): Sufficiently hot from pepper and lightly sour, with still-slightly-crunchy vegetation including a few kinds of mushrooms. Tasty broth that tastes slightly meaty. The best part of both meals. -- Sweet and Sour Chicken (on a lunch combo): Only slightly crispy and VERY slight amount of chicken within each piece. We often talk about chicken-to-batter ratio; this serving had the lowest I've ever had-- which I'd expect at a rough and tumble over-the-counter joint with pictures of the food on the walls, but not here. Thin, sweet sauce with a few cherries, stems intact. Aiight. -- General Gao's Chicken (on a lunch combo): Orange nuggets, well coated with a mildly sweet sauce, no heat, and no contrast to the texture or sweet flavor. Not crisp. Smallish pieces, decent quantity, but not tender or juicy. Reminiscent of a frozen product if not one in actuality. -- Pork Fried Rice (had with the Sweet and Sour): Midrange in color, lighter in flavor, closer to Rice-a-Roni, with onions, peas, and mini pork cubes. -- White Rice (had with the Genera): Fresh, solid, no issues. Service was minimalist on both recent visits. On one, the server was in the kitchen the whole time. On the other, the server walked away while I was in mid-sentence-- twice. At $16 - $17 with no appetizer, a bit much for a lunch combo, which should have some value. I also don't see the quality I used to encounter here years ago. Although the Chinese joint across the street isn't much better, there are many dining options in the area, so I don't forsee a return. Note: This isn't a referendum on authenticity or style. I like every Chinese style and every degree of authenticity as long as the food is good within that breed. This one isn't, but that's just me. Dateworthy, yes. But please-- take her someplace else.

The wings and fried plantains on point. Definite recommend unfortunately no garlic for the plantainsread more

Tasty, affordable chinese comfort food. Best fried chicken wings in the area. Take out only.read more

I thought I stop in after work. The dining room was spilt into two rooms separated by a giant fish…read moretank. There was no bar which may account for the higher prices on the menu. There was easy-listening music playing in the background. I thought the fried rice ad ell as the egg fu yung was cold. They did not offer mustard or duck sauce to me. I had to get up to get it. Overall I would say that the place was average. If I knew of another Chinese restaurant, I would have gone there instead.

Mandarin Cuisine is a well-known and long-standing Chinese restaurant, operating for nearly 30…read moreyears on the Newton/Needham line. It's a local institution for classic Chinese and American Chinese dishes, consistently drawing in regulars for both dine-in and takeout. We usually order takeout and get a wide range of their dishes. The food can be a bit on the oily side, though not overwhelmingly so, it's pretty standard for the cuisine. Our typical order includes the fried squid, various noodles, and vegetable dishes. The General Tso's Chicken has a reliably good, sweet-and-spicy taste to it, and the stir-fried udon is always a solid choice. The fried calamari stands out as being prepared a bit differently than at other Chinese spots, but it still has a good flavor. Overall, it's a consistently good place for a family dinner or a large gathering where you can count on tasty, familiar Chinese food. Its longevity in the community is a testament to its reliable quality and appeal.

I have been a customer for years but the quality and content of the food has been going downhil for…read morea while now. The most recent order of Seafood delight contained a few small not jumbo shrimp, hardly any scallops and rubbery crab meat with lots of broccoli and whatever else. Just horrible. The appetizer of pan fried pork ravioli were overcooked and hard. The previous order of Empress Sweet and Sour delight contained a few shrimp but mostly it was a lot of fried chicken fingers which was mostly dough. Angry at myself for going back again. Will never again go back there, there are many other choices in the area.

Ordered DoorDash from here for lunch while at work sight unseen. Messed up my rice for my lobster…read moresauce which throws the whole lunch off but the sauce had great flavor and was not just dark sauce and hamburger chucks which is hard to find.

This is our go-to Chinese Restaurant. Both the Chinese styles and Japanese styles (including sushi)…read moreare very good and always fresh and made with care and quality.

I go atleast once a week. Consistently good food ! Sesame chicken is soooo good! Sushi is yummy too!read more

Had a wonderful dinner for 23 guests. Karen helped us to pick a delicious buffet menu that fit our…read morebudget. Sarah was a super helpful server. Food was fresh and good portions. Great to have so many gluten-free options. Highly recommend if you are planning an event!

Four of us visited Oye's for dinner on a busy Saturday evening. While we expected a wait due to the…read morecrowd, what was disappointing was the lack of service once seated. We sat for about 10 minutes before anyone came to our table, and when a server finally arrived, drinks were rushed out and it felt like we were pressured to place our food order immediately. One member of our group is gluten-free, and while they did offer a gluten-free menu, it lacked creativity and felt like an afterthought compared to the regular menu. We also didn't feel confident that the allergy was taken seriously. The server didn't ask many questions or clearly communicate any precautions regarding cross-contamination, which is something we've experienced at many other restaurants. The food itself was okay, but nothing memorable. The gluten-free chicken and vegetables were extremely bland and lacked flavor. The chicken also seemed undercooked, which was concerning. We ordered four different sushi rolls, and overall I'd rate the sushi about a 5/10. The spicy edamame leaned much sweeter than spicy, although some people may enjoy that flavor profile. The crab rangoons were decent but nothing special. Throughout the meal, service continued to be lacking. We never received a check-in after our food was delivered and had to flag down our server multiple times just to get water refills. The lack of attentiveness from the staff was frustrating, especially considering the prices. The restaurant has plenty of seating, but it was very loud, making conversation difficult at times. Overall, the experience wasn't terrible, but it certainly didn't justify the cost. Unfortunately, it's not a place I'd recommend to friends, and I don't see myself returning.