I felt compelled to update my review. We ate lunch here today and the food was absolutely stellar. Outstanding quality, packed with flavor, great execution and excellent service. I had the beef subgum combo and my wife had the beef & broccoli combo. Both were excellent. The dishes were well-seasoned but not salty, a great balance between light and dark soy sauces while at the same time showing restraint. I think I also detected a touch of Chinese cooking wine which rounded out the sauce. Meats were tender, veggies were crisp, and the fried rice was excellent (touch more dark soy than I have experienced at other Chinese restaurants which made it flavorful and provided a deeper flavor yet not salty). Wonton soup and egg roll were both excellent. And great lunch combo value at $12.25 (as of 9/26/26). I will be returning soon! read more

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I've been visiting this restaurant for over 30 years and have never had a bad meal. Every dish is excellent. There usually isn't a wait and service is wonderful and swift. There are plenty of tables or booths and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I hope to keep coming here for another 3 decades. Don't miss the egg rolls, they are the best around! read more

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Ordered through door dash to try out a new option in my chinese food quest , got the gai kow chicken meal which was pretty decent and I'd probably get it again hopefully chicken will be a little more tender , I also tried the chicken chop suey which was prepared almost perfect the sprouts had a nice crunch not to soggy or oversaturated in sauce again chicken could be a little more tender and a little bland but nothing a little chinese hot oil can't fix, moo shu pork was a no go for me not very good in my honest opinion I probably would shy away from that , and finally the egg rolls one of my favorite parts of chinese cuisine they were just okay . I say that only because it tasted like they cooked them in old oil they had a stale burnt taste to them however the filling was good on them so I think if they'd changed the oil they would be spot on .....overall I would go back here to try again it was worth it and portion sizes were pretty good read more

Very clean and the workers where nice let us sit anywhere we like and we got the general tso chicken and rice noodle lo Maine it was very crispy it was quiet in here and look at my chicken they crispy fried it read more

Mandarin Kitchen - General tso chicken so crispy - Chinese Near Me - Southgate, Michigan

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I ordered a special on the board for $12.75. I was charged $16.50. I think it was an attempt at black bean sauce for was just oil and something but I don't know what? Very very salty. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Southgate, Michigan

This is my go to Chinese restaurant eat in or carry out been going here for over 20 years

Ordered to go, portions are HUGE. Eggrolls are big. They give the biggest portions for takeout compared to anyone else

Review based on. BF. He got tbt almost chicken, didn't look like my beloved star he said it was okay. Paid extra for sprimp fried rice. Crab Rangoon was too sweet. The woman working was very nice, Hense the extra star. Wish they would have had spring rolls read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Almond chicken - Chinese Near Me - Southgate, Michigan

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Awesome Pepper Steak here. The General Tso's is very dry and not a lot of flavor. Will definitely go back for the pepper steak.

something has changed and now the order I have ordered for 25 years is not wrong and have no clue what the hell they gave me,

Portions were priced just right and fast fpr a Togo order. I had the Pepper Steak and it was a bit salty for my liking which is why I gave them three stars. read more

Very nice family owned restaurant. Great food and caring service. Delicious soups, egg rolls and entrees. General Tso Chicken, Almond Chicken, Beef with Broccoli all were delicious. Large portions and very reasonable prices. Worth supporting this business! read more

Not the worst but definitely not the best. My bf called in and asked if they had any fried chicken, the woman on the phone said in exact words "no this is not kfc " LOL . well I ordered some sweet and sour chicken and general tso chicken as well and it was ok nothing to rave about . Might try it again if they have dine in option read more

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Had dinner tonight, everything was delicious. The Chinese vegetable soup was so good and the dinners were very large portions and delicious. The service was very good and they were very friendly. Really enjoyed being there, as it was very clean and pleasant to look at. We will be back soon. read more

This place is the worst They charged my sister $16 because they didn't order for her 4 year granddaughter , she was eating from her plate, that f-ing bullshit** Our whole family and friends are never going there again! They get 0 f©®=N....Stars read more

This place wasn't very crowded but we also went pretty early. They let us sit away from the door to avoid cold drafts when people entered. Service was great. The food was good and came pretty quickly and very hot. Right off the stove. The meal was presented as a several course meal. First we got wonton chips and our beverages. Then soup. They brought our massive egg rolls next, 1 for each of us. The main meal came out next and last, we got some cookies and some fortune cookies. They didn't have fountain drinks I guess because we ordered a Pepsi and got a can. The prices were a little higher than if expect but not by much. It cost about 10-14 per meal, but some of those include a soup and egg role. My schezuan chicken had less chicken that I expected and a lot of sauce. My wife's general tso' s plate had a heaping pile of chicken, so it varies a bit it seems. They definitely take Visa and MasterCard. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Large egg role that came with the meal. Pepsi for size comparison - Chinese Near Me - Southgate, Michigan

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This was our go to during the pandemic and the food was wonderful. but, about two months ago, we got our usual, almond chicken and it was not very good. the chicken was very, very thin and dry. neither of us could eat it. so, we didn't go for a while and then decided to give them another try last week. unfortunately, it still wasn't good. All of the coating was completely off of the chicken and in a mess at the bottom of the box. we could live with that but, not with the fact that the chicken was once again very thin and dry. But, this time the gravy was so salty, neither one of us could eat it. I think that will be the last time we go there. We gave them two chances, two months apart and still weren't happy with the food which is sad because we really loved their food. The positives were that their egg rolls are still pretty good but, I doubt we will go there just for them. read more

I was disappointed. I ordered the dinner combo #24 the szechuan chicken dinner. I was expecting it to be spicy or least have some evidence of chilli peppers, it wasn't. I saw no evidence of peppers in it. If I had known that it wasn't going have very much spice I would have requested it extra spicy. The egg roll that came with the combo was the best part. My mom had thr hunan chicken dinner, which I had a bite of that too wasn't spicy, my mom isn't as much of a spicy food lover as I am and she thought it was a little bland. The portions were large so there's that. read more

I took my family there for dinner my 5 yr old granddaughter only ate some of our dinner we didn't order her her own plate they charged me 16.00 dollars for her they told me it was an up charge and called it a tip I'll never go there again and will spread the word. read more

First and LAST time I will eat at this restaurant. Not one thing we ordered tasted good. I've eaten at many Chinese restaurants and this is the worst tasting I ever had. read more

Almond chicken poor quality. Very tough chicken with zero flavor. Breading instantly came off as it was heavily saturated with grease. The rice had crunchy bits and tasted old. Egg roll and service was good, but will probably be looking for a new spot. read more

Ordered food from here for the first time and definitely won't be back, all I can say is MUSH! We ordered Orange chicken and Sesame chicken it was all just mush we actually threw both dinners in the trash it was so bad, and I'm not a picky eater so it has to be bad for me to throw it out after a couple of bites read more

Its been almost 2 years since I been. The food was much better. We got the Mongolian Beef, Beef with Peapods, wonton soup, hot and sour soup and extra eggrolls. The Mongolian Beef was great. Was made the way I remember it with just onions and scallions. The Beef with peapod no mushroom has a wonderful deep flavor to it. Both soups were great and the egg rolls just yummy. Glad I went back. read more

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Used to go to Mandarin Kitchen all of the time as a teen. Into my early 20's. Was so excited that this restaurant showed up on Door Dash. Placed an order last night and OMG they didn't disappoint!!! I ordered the Almond Chicken, Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles (can't get it anywhere else that I know of), and a couple egg rolls. Everything was amazing. The chicken was tender, lettuce was crisp, and the gravy had crushed almonds. That's exactly what I am looking for with the Almond Chicken. The Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles...OMG that buttery flavor and the vegetables were so fresh. The egg rolls were great as well. Pictured is the Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Southgate, Michigan

I want to preface this review by saying the people are super nice and accommodating. My to go order came out quickly and with a smile. The portions were hearty, as well. Now, the rest of the review... where to begin... The General Tso's chicken was very strong tasting and had a weird, mushy coating. Not crispy at all. The chicken was a good quality and there was a lot if it at least, but I won't be finishing it. The fried rice was just ok, but not real flavorful. The egg roll... ugh. It was huge, but crammed with strangely sweet and cinnamon-y sprouts which were stringy and gross. They all came out after the second bite, leaving an egg roll husk. It might just be me, but I HATE egg rolls with nothing but sprouts. Cabbage is so much better and a FEW sprouts in the mix would be ok. Not my cup of tea. The hot and sour soup was neither spicy or sour, but it was certainly hot. Hot enough to burn the crap out of my lip and tongue even after blowing on it to cool it off. It also had little in the way of contents and an off, burnt kind of taste. The crab rangoon was pretty meh. Not much flavor to it, but more edible than most of the meal. So, yeah... not planning to come here again. They might be up your alley, but not mine. Pretty disappointed to have to throw out so much food. read more

Mandarin kitchen is amazing! The food was great, the portion sizes are huge! Each dish is enough to feed 2 people at least. They put time & effort into the packing making sure the food won't spill all over the place. The people who work there are also very nice & friendly! read more

Always fresh food and good service here. I've never had any issues with the food dining in or to go. The portions are large. The service is quick and to go orders are packaged appropriately. No spills or juggling bags to make it home. I recommend the sweet and sour chicken or general tso chicken. The food is never greasy, everything I've eaten here in the last 15+ years always tastes extremely fresh read more

I order from Mandarin Kitchen every time I want Chinese food Downriver. I've gone through a few other places in the area, and I've found that MK is the most consistent, friendly, and well-priced option out of all of them. I always get takeout here, because I don't have time to sit down for lunch. I assume most of their business is takeout, but I hope others know how good their food is. Not only do they serve some of the best Hot and Sour soup I've ever had, but their combos include absolutely fantastic chicken fried rice, just as good as the entrees. I often get the general tsos, kung pao, and their chicken wings (I didn't expect much of them when I ordered them, I was blown away!) If you're like me and are into leftover Chinese, this hits the spot too. Mix up that sauce and that rice and you've got something fantastic on your hands. The staff are genuinely appreciative of your business and are so friendly - by far the best Chinese place downriver. read more

I am a fan!! Starting with their website; it is easy to navigate and they take online orders. Online ordering is a plus when you work in a busy office and get tied up on the phone quite frequently. The staff is friendly and very appreciative of your business. The appreciation shows in the care they take with getting your order correct. My orders have been 100% correct which is shocking when dealing with Chinese establishments locally. When ordering, we order $75-$100 worth of food as we order for an entire office, 3 times a week. Having local places get our orders accurate has been an issue; particularly with Chinese take-out. So kudos to them for that alone. I admit, I order pretty standard Chinese fare. I quit eating meat at Chinese restaurants due to many poor experiences (rubbery chicken, fatty, etc.). Obviously, this is a generalization but my choice was made a few weeks back. Veggies only! No matter where I place my Chinese food order. That said, I tend to order veggie fried rice on the regular. It is delicious here! Their rice has a good flavor and there are actually veggies within. Whoa! I didn't have to douse it in soy sauce. YAY!! My favorite here...the egg rolls. In fact, this place has by far the best egg rolls downriver; that I have tried thus far. I would go here for their egg rolls alone. So yeah, my order is a safe bet and nothing too fancy. In turn, my review doesn't provide the greatest detail. However, I feel their food is quality, veggies are fresh and plentiful, orders large, and egg rolls are out of this world (I had 2 last time!!!). The inside is quiet which is a little awkward. No music or anything. They are typically quite dead inside which is a bit shocking to me. But hey, some people like quiet. I personally do not. Anyhoo....this is another Jenee recommendation. Go taste for yourself. Oh, I almost forgot, they sell the cutest Buddha figurines within their display case at checkout. Only $3 if you are into that kind of thing ;-) read more

The food is great. The staff are some of the friendliest I've ever met. The restaurant is always clean. Never a hint of someone else's meal on the floor or seats. And you can order carry out online! read more

Really love the food and staff. I'm surprised more people don't eat there...the place has a lot of carry outs, but few diners. Shame really.

Good very good food. Been looking for a good Chinese place. Have eaten at most of Chinese restaurants downriver and they where pretty good, but this one had the best Szechuan chicken. Remind me a lot of Golden China that had awesome Szechuan chicken. So if you are looking for an awesome place to eat. Come here and enjoy. read more

Just order two meals from them. They messed up both meals. I called them and they would not do anything to fix the order and then said they are closeting soon so they would not remake the food. Stay away. read more

The staff is super friendly and helpful. I've had the Shanghai chow mein (love!!!!), The almond chicken (some of the best I've ever had), the orange chicken (good, but the amond chicken and chowmein definitely outshone it). I will definitely be a repeat customer--thank you for the meal!! read more

First time going here. The food was really good. I ordered chicken egg foo young, shrimp fried rice and hunan chicken. All three was delicious. I recommend this place for sure read more

This is BY FAR THE BEST CHINESE FOOD DOWNRIVER! No I am not paid to support them or anything like that. I have ordered Chinese all over and this place is the best! Always hot, food tastes just right, chicken tastes like chicken lol, and you get what you want when you order from them. read more

Always the best service, all the staff is so friendly and very nice to talk to. The food is very good, never had any problems. I also like that they have healthy options as well. Every time we go we usually all have leftovers, so it's almost like ordering two dinners for the price of one. The portions are huge. Would definitely recommend the combination plates, I think they're about 10 bucks and it comes with tea, soup, an egg roll, and your choice of a dinner. Definitely my go-to Chinese place! read more

One of my favorite things about Yelp-ing is discovering a business that doesn't exist yet in Yelp and adding it! I did not "discover" this business, I have been going here since I was a kid but it has been about 6 years since I've been here and I do not live in the area. I have been harping on my husband about how different (and better) Chinese restaurants on the West side are than on the East side. I was hoping to put my money where my mouth is and MANDARIN KITCHEN YOU DELIVERED THE GOODS!!! Thank you! I took as many pictures as I could although we did not order the most photogenic food everything was delicious and hubby agreed (whew!) THIS is how Almond boneless chicken should taste! THIS is how fried rice should be prepared (with tasty chunks of chicken and egg and green onions.) Crispy delicious egg rolls, served with plum sauce and hot mustard without asking for it. Great selection of combinations and daily specials. And wonderful friendly (family) staff. They even gave us one of those groovy bamboo calendars that I so covet. If you are in the area PLEASE give them your business! They deserve it and you will not regret it, best Chinese I've had in ages! (Side note: like most Chinese restaurants it is not the most atmospheric. The decor is old and outdated but it is very clean which is important in an eating establishment.) read more

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We were searching for a close-by Chinese takeout place one day because we were starving, we had also moved, and we didn't really feel like making the drive to our all-time favorite Chinese haunt. We landed at Mandarin Kitchen. Its located in a strip mall on Dix-Toledo just south of Eureka. We are totally impressed with this place. Yes, the decor is outdated and kitschy....but its clean. Yes, the menu is typically American Chinese restaurant food...but it is really tasty and the portions large. Yes, you call in your order or just walk in (like I usually do) but the service is speedy and friendly. I typically order the Pepper Steak and add tomatoes to it...its loaded with meat and the sauce is oh-so-good....The Mr. will get his normal Shrimp Fried Rice, which is always stuffed with an overload of shrimp you can actually SEE, not those tiny little floaters you need a magnifying glass to find. On the odd occasion when he orders the fried rice with everything (subgum?) there are large chunks of all the varieties of meat/seafood packed into the rice. We've aso tried the Almond Chicken, Sesame Shrimp and Sesame Chicken, both Eggdrop and Wonton soups, and they are all really good. The most impressive thing to me about the place is, the hostess lady (I do not know her name) ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS remembers what I like! I walk in, she is super friendly, asks about my day, confirms what I want before I even tell her...and get this, when I forget to ask for my added tomatoes, she reminds me. No, not an upsale....a genuine reminder. In fact, she seems to know everybody's order..I've seen it again and again.....its just amazing...this is just awesome customer service in my book. AND when the New Year comes, she always saves me one of those cool bamboo roll up calendars that I love, and I hang it proudly in my cubicle at work! The prices here are fairly cheap too. All this will keep me coming back again and again. read more

Disappointing at best. The wonton soup was hot but the wonton was gummy, the fried noodles were stale, the egg roll and the orange beef tasted strangely similar. Both had an unusual flavor that wasn't complimentary. Servings are large and the staff is friendly. This may be better at lunch but the dinner preparation needs a lot of work read more