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Mandarin Chef

4.0 (217 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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I was visiting family in Apple Valley today and they wanted to try Mandarin Chef. We were welcomed in right away, and after looking at the menu we asked if can order from the Dinner Combination section at noon, they said yes! There was four of us so we ordered four items from the Special Dinner: Sweet and Sour Pork, Beef with Broccoli, Chicken Chow Mein and Shrimp Chop Suey. The Special also comes with Wonton Soup, Egg Rolls, Paper Wrapped Chicken and rice. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing. They answered all of our questions and anticipated our needs. Had a great lunch and we will definitely be back :)

Dinner: Hunan Beef
Teresa T.

Apple Valley 2025: Greeted warmly soon as I entered and service was super quick. Food was brought out promptly and served piping hot. Hunan Beef: Marked as spicy, but I felt it was mildly spicy. I'm sure they could leave out some of the heat if requested. Very flavorful and a generous portion at dinner time. Side order of Fried rice was mediocre as rice usually is. I plan to order steamed rice next time. I cruised through the lunch menu and it looked like a good deal to try other options for a reasonable price-$10 - $12.

I got the Szechuan chicken lunch special and it was delicious! Great portions and great taste.

Chow mein, Mongolian beef and orange chicken.
Angelina M.

The food taste really good but the portions of Mongolian beef an Orange chicken were skimpy. He put the orange chicken in the little box and told me it was the same as the big white styrofoam plate and too much onion and little beef.

86. Kung Pao Cabbage was absolutely delicious!
Adriana G.

This place is absolutely a hidden gem! The staff was very kind. Sadly I was the only person sitting at the restaurant, but I hope they get busy often. Everything was so delicious, as an app they serve you fried wontons with sweet & sour sauce and a dab of spicy mustard, my favorite! Will absolutely be back to try more. Super affordable, and the inside was beautiful!

This is the sweet and sour lunch special served with hot and sour soup fried rice a spring roll and a little crispy wonton with hot tea.
Chantelle C.

I love this restaurant and I bring my family and friends here anytime they're in town and by far one of the best sit-down restaurants of any type of food here in the high desert. I've been going To this restaurant since It's the right ratio I moved up here about eight years ago And With the exception of the short time that they were closed down during covid I have been a regular customer And on Google Maps I've posted many photos of meals we have had. I will now put a picture up from the lunch I enjoyed 2 days ago.

Crispy Egg rolls

This is hands down the best tasting Chinese food in Southern California. I go to all kinds of Chinese food restaurants. Fast food and sit down. The food here has deep, rich, umami flavors. Nothing tastes rushed. It tastes like the flavors sat next to a warm cozy fire for hours and had time to mature. The real gem is their homemade chili sauce. Omg that sauce just takes the food to another level. Deep dark flavor. This place is a hidden gem. Ran by a mom and son. Come get you some

Loved the seafood sizzling rice soup!!!!
Mark O.

Last second choice and late Sunday night dinner with my wife. We're so happy that we tried this place! We'll def be back!! The customer service is awesome! Very welcoming! She was extremely helpful with food portion sizes, explanation of dishes, and suggestions!

Kung Pao Chicken lunch combination.
Jeanne W.

Very good Chinese restaurant. Don't let the outside appearance of the restaurant deter you, the food inside is actually good tasting. The weekday lunch combinations are the value added choice. There are many selections to choose on the menu and they come with soup, an egg roll, and cream cheese wonton. I selected the Kung Pao Chicken for my lunch. The chicken was only mildly spicy despite the numerous dried red chile pods. Nothing to burn your mouth out; great for the spice sensitive. The meal came with fried rice, a few crunchy pickled daikon radishes, and a slice of cantaloupe. All and all a good deal for a satisfying, filling lunch. Service is friendly, efficient, and not intrusive. Plenty of parking in the large shopping center lot.

Kung Pao Tofu is excellent

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7 years ago

fresh good food every time i eat here, easily the best chinese place in the area

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Good food, nice people and a very pleasant space. Kung pow was solid but a few more veggies would be good.

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