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Liu Mandarin Kitchen

4.3 (443 reviews)
ModerateChinese
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Quiet
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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David N.

I have been to this restaurant twice now and the experience was great both times. This clean and cozy restaurant is located in old town Auburn right next to the Pour Choice. I'm not usually a big fan of Chinese food because it's a quantity over quality situation. Liu Mandarin Kitchen is the exact opposite. While their portions aren't massive, they serve quality food that leaves you satisfied. The first time I went I ordered their General Tso's lunch special with chow mein and an egg roll. Their General Tso's chicken was delicious, and the egg rolls are light, crispy, and aren't greasy at all. The chow mein didn't have too much cabbage which is something I appreciated as well. I also had a half order of their dumplings which are absolutely amazing! Everything was so good and fresh that I went back two days later for lunch again. This time I ordered the Kung Pao chicken lunch special, and a full order of dumplings. The food was as good as the previous time, and so was the service. Sunny and her sister are very personable which made the experience even better. I think I finally found my "go to" spot for Chinese.

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2 months ago

Food was bland. My husband ordered a hunan chicken and I ordered beef broccoli they tasted the same. Wont go back

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3 months ago

Great food. Sweet owner who is friendly and always helpful and kind. The steamed rolls are hand made and all are delicious!

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2 years ago

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2 months ago

Enjoyed a fun evening making Dumplings and sharing a tasty family meal! Great idea for a group of friends!

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YUM! Some of the best Chinese food ive had in awhile!! Their beef dumplings are imaculant!! Not very in-expensive but worth the price!!

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5 months ago

Love this place. Charming and clean on the inside. Really nice food. Great service. It's a little gem in Auburn.

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Wonderful place awesome food great service definitely recommend!! Mandarin. Chicken is a plate to get 100%.

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7 months ago

Great food and service. Had the lunch special, chow mien, rice, and orange chicken, so good. Fresh made sweet tea.

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Excellent food, fast service, great ambiance and the servers were so kind and attentive!

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