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    Mandarin House

    4.8 (21 reviews)
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    Spicy Chicken Curry
    Jesse C.

    Mandarin House has a fresh look under new management, new furniture, new flooring, cleaner vibe. Parking downtown is still a headache, but once you're inside the staff is patient, polite, and quick to move. I ordered the chicken curry lunch special, spicy. It came fast, with a side of egg soup. The chicken was tender, the veggies mixed in, onions, carrots, even bell peppers, which felt out of place. But the curry itself? Thin, watery, dark, and almost flavorless. No spice, no punch, just sauce sliding around the plate. The pork fried rice was clumped and mushy, darker than usual but without the soy flavor its color promised. The noodles were passable, soft, but forgettable. The plate was overflowing, rice and noodles spilling over the edges. Some call that generous. To me, it felt sloppy. Mandarin House has potential, and maybe this is just their style of curry. Every Asian restaurant has its own rhythm, its own way of cooking. But for me, this wasn't it. The staff was kind, the price point on lunch combos is fair, and my coworkers swear by them. But the food didn't deliver.

    Andy M.

    Exiter is a gen and the Mandarin House is one of the things that make it so. This quaint little Chinese restaurant is clean, welcoming, and charming, just like the town itself. Our server, Joann, was excellent. While busy and understaffed on the night we dined, she made us feel like we were her only customers (friendly, fast, and frequently attentive). We enjoyed the pork, fried rice, the orange chicken, and the sweet-and-sour chicken (each were delicious). The egg rolls were surprisingly good, too.

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    John A.

    Food is excellent, friendly customer service, and very nicely decorated. We visit this town. 2 -3 times a year . First time we try Mandarin House, we will stop in again on our next time we're in this town. Love it.

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    24 days ago

    The food was delicious, amazing portions and the service was excellent!! Love the new redecorating too!

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    2 months ago

    service was great and vary nice, food was good and had great portions. vary friendly environment.

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    won-ton C.

    Thank you for gave us a try same owner from China Inn In Tulare

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    3 months ago

    Food was timely and hot when we picked up. Everything tasted wonderful. Glad to have this restaurant back in Exeter.

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    3 months ago

    Food is delicious, Service is wonderful, and it looks so much better since the remodel. I highly recommend!!

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    3 months ago

    The new owners are doing a great job, food was excellent as well as the service!! They also remodeled the inside.

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    9 months ago

    AMAZING food and atmosphere, under new ownership. Boss is super kind and makes you feel comfortable!! Love this place

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