My family comes to the Mandarin as a tradition every New Year's Eve. The interior is stunning, and I especially love the Christmas decorations! The food is solid; our group typically gets wontons, spring rolls, noodles, fried rice, chicken curry, fried pork, beef and broccoli, and a couple of seafood-based dishes. I'm not a seafood fan, so I avoid those, but I usually enjoy everything else. The one area I feel like there's room for improvement on: the portion sizes are smaller here than other Chinese restaurants I've been to in Utah, so it's not as much of a bang for your buck. read more

The food itself isn't terrible, but it's not 100$+ good. The service is great, it's clean and a fun experience but honestly, not worth the hype or the 30 minute wait. Really caters to Utah's childish palate, with bland sauces and flavorless meat. We ordered the orange peel chicken, cashew chicken, honey walnut shrimp, ham fried rice and shrimp fried rice, and all I could taste was the salty sauce. The cashew chicken was by far the most diverse plate with plenty of green beans, water chestnuts, peppers and cashews, but the flavorless salt sauce overpowered what might have been a beautiful combination. You couldn't taste any spices or herbs. I could go on. Just know it is definitely white people safe, and honestly, Panda is better. read more

Unfortunately the service here was really what soured our experience from start to finish. Even though we had a reservation, we had to wait 10 minutes for a table to become available. (No big deal, but it all starts to stack up) we were then taken to a nice table but it hadn't finished being set yet, so we patiently waited for them to finish the table and then sat down. After we had been sat for a minute or two, our hostess came back and told us she sat us at the wrong table and that we had to move. There was another table of six close to where we were sitting, but we walked past that table to the other side of the restaurant. The first table we sat at was well lit, cozy, had a white table cloth and padded chairs. The second table was in a dark corner next to the prep area with hard chairs and a cold hard table with no table cloth. Some of our group had to pull out a flashlight to read the menu. Why were we demoted like that? Why do they even have two tiers of seating at that restaurant, and how do they decide who gets to sit where? Our waitress was always in such a hurry that she would turn away the second she could and we often had questions we didn't get the chance to ask unless we flagged her down again later. We finally got our food an hour after arriving at the restaurant. The food was good, but not great. The chow mein texture was that of those 90 cent ramen noodle packs. You have to pay extra for white rice. With the food being okay and the service being such a disappointment, I can't imagine choosing to come back here first over any other Chinese restaurant in the valley. read more

Delicious! Everything was hot, tender, very well seasoned, & delicious. Absolutely necessary to have a reservation. On the pricier side, but they are huge family style portions. Recommend! read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

Amber was an excellent server. The food was delicious and the restaurant just fabulous. Feels like a luxurious place to eat. It's very artistic and cozy. I highly recommend. read more

Food was uniformly good. Service was quite abrupt. While we were still eating, staff asked if we wanted boxes, we said we didn't know, we hadn't finished. The waitress then said, after we had been there for an hour 20 minutes of which we spent waiting for our meals, and still eating and considering dessert, "we have people waiting for your table!" We were taken aback by this, we weren't asked if we wanted dessert We felt rushed when we had come to enjoy a special night with good friends. We paid our bill. We stopped at the reception area and talked to a young woman who said she was the manager, we asked if this was the new policy of the Mandarin, she said no, that the table was reserved for our party for one hour and fourty-five minutes . She said she was sorry. We were sorry, too. It was such an abrupt and rude ending to what had been a very enjoyable evening. We have dined here many times before, but never been treated so rudely. Will we return? Not soon. read more

The Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful is a fine Chinese restaurant, clean, well lit and nicely decorated. Tables are placed fairly close together to accommodate the crowds who are seeking dinner when they open at 4:30PM, so be sure to make reservations and be there promptly! The waite staff all seemed polite, attentive and knowledgeable. No mistakes or omissions were made and service all was quick but unrushed. The food was all quite good. Some seasoning was unusual such as curry spice in the dumplings and Asian seasonings in the Mediterranean Lamb. Still, different is not necessarily bad. Everyone at our table selected different dishes including beef, pork, chicken and lamb with various veggies, rice and noodles. All of them were carefully prepared and nicely presented. The Mandarin is a very good Chinese restaurant and we recommend you try them soon! read more

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This restaurant used to be pretty good but this last time it was anything but. The only thing we liked this time was a soup they had with rice and zucchini, can't think of the name and Their honey walnut shrimp, which is a family favorite. I had the szechwan lamb and it was super sweet and not spicy at all. The sauce didn't have a good taste either. Service was okay, and they had plenty of parking on a weekday evening. read more

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We love their dedicated gluten free menu and stickers placed on dishes that say gluten free. Delicious food and great ambiance. We liked mandarin chicken and the fried rice especially. read more

I have been eating at the mandarin and for 45 years.I know the father pas sed away and the daughters were helping out. This used to be the best 5 star restaurant Chinese.I ever ate at. Now it's like a three star. The chariot is not the same.The wanton soup is not the same.The Mongolian beef is not the same.Nothing is almost the same except for the moment.Chicken that was still amazing i\nJust wish they would have ept dad's recipe.Because the wonton soup was the best in the world.\nAnd the char su tastes like backyard, barbecue and dry.They charge me a dollar for mustard read more

Previously I would have always rated this place a 5/5 and a lot of dishes are. The Honey Walnut Shrimp and the Hot and Sour Soup and General Tso's chicken are top notch. Definitely more American-Chinese style food but its delicious. However some dishes recently have been a bit of a disappointment. We got a couple of dishes with sugar snap peas and all of the peas ended up being so fibrous we couldn't eat any of it, really surprised they didn't test their sugar snap peas before cooking them. The Buddha's delight was full of vegetables but didn't have a unifying flavor to enjoy. Upper scale Chinese restaurant with a fun dine-in experience but just be aware some dishes can be a little hit or miss sometimes. read more

Service and decorative stunning interiors give the ambiance of this place five stars. Get a reservation or you will likely wait a long while. The amount of people they keep happy and fed at any given moment is astounding. The food: I was REALLY hoping it would be more authentic and flavorful than it was. The variety on the menu was impressive and we tried many different dishes (among those the cashew chicken, imperial noodles, char su wonton soup, honey walnut shrimp, five spice shrimp, fried rice, Mongolian beef, and others I cannot remember.) the honey walnut shrimp was delicious. The cashew chicken was good. The char su wonton soup had a well rounded broth. The rest of the dishes were just fine. read more

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What happened to one of the most premier Chinese Restaurant in the State? This is not the same caliber as when original owner, Greg Skedros, ran the place! We recently went to dine and the Pot Stickers were way overcooked, the mushu pork pancakes seemed stale and were impossible to separate, the rice seemed day old, and three of four entrees were cold to slightly warm. It used to be that you needed to be in line when it opened for the first seating and by 5:30-6p for the second seating. The place was pretty much empty at 6:45p. So sad sorry to report. read more

I believe it is the best Asian food in Utah. Yes, it's busy and popular. The wait is a pain, but it's worth it. The only knock is our server was a little surly and not very good. We ordered two appetizers one came out after about 30 minutes and the other didn't come out until after we'd finished eating. When I told the waiter she questioned me, "you didn't get your char shu?" No, that's why I'm telling you I didn't get it. We ordered the Szechuan wings medium and they were very good. My son loved them and even let me try one. 5/5 Char Shu it's very good and I enjoy taking it home and eating it cold out of the fridge with the red and yellow sauces. 5/5 Almond Chicken, basically a traditional sweet and sour chicken dish, but the chicken is so well cooked and the light battering is not over done but nice and crispy. The almonds offer a nice crunch. It's a comfort food throwback that I love. 5/5 They have the best Walnut Shrimp I've ever had. The sauce is so sweet and yummy it's like dessert. No batter on the shrimp, which is where most other places go wrong. My son and I were fighting over them. 10/5 they're that good. Chicken fried rice, I'm picky about my fried rice, not many get it just right, but the Mandarin does. So good. 5/5 read more

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We ordered takeout from this restaurant and were extremely disappointed to find that the Kung Pao Chicken was really just Kung Pao Water Chestnuts. After eating the about 5 small pieces of chicken, we took the leftover water chestnuts and put them back in the container so we could show how little chicken we got. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - This is how much of our kung pao chicken was just water chestnuts and peanuts. We put it back in the container - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

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I haven't been back to the Mandarin since my original review since the food I got the first time was not amazing. But some friends wanted to go, so I gave it another shot. This time everything we got was 5 stars! Except maybe the hot & sour soup. That gets 4 stars. Not the best I've had. We tried king pao chicken and beef, general tsaos, and a few other things and all of it was great! I'll probably be back! Also, we had a large group and the wait staff was so happy to help us. They didn't know if we'd have one check or many (which I assume is annoying) but they were so friendly. (We did make the billing easy for them, for the record). They were quick to bring out fresh food and quick to move away plates and bowls so we had space to eat. They communicated well and were helpful when deciding what to order. read more

The food was good but it was strange that each persons order came out separately. It took about 10-15 min before we had everything we had ordered. Maybe that is by design since it is served family style? Also, we were catching up with family we hadn't seen for awhile and were chatting after we were done with our food and the server came by and said we had to leave because that table was reserved for someone...I have never been asked to leave a restaurant even if I stayed for awhile. If we stay longer chatting we always add extra to the tip. Not a great final impression! read more

I ordered the imperial noodles and they were really good. I loved the flavor. My husband ordered the cashew chicken, which was fine. He also ordered the beef chow mein and that had zero flavor. The dumplings were better when I dunked them in soy sauce. We had to ask for soy sauce and then a waiter had to come take it because another table wanted it. I guess they only have one bottle in the whole place? Our table was in a tight corner where we couldn't sit across from eachother but had to sit side by side and look out at other customers so it felt a bit awkward read more

I have to say, I have a complicated relationship with the Mandarin. It's so delicious! Such a treat! The best Chinese food in Bountiful! But the air of exclusivity cultivated by the limited hours and long waits can be exasperating. In spite of all that, this is the local spot to visit when you want to impress your dining companions. I suggest it for business, birthday, graduation, and meet-the-parents dinners. The menu and ambiance are sure to impress! The best thing on the menu is the salmon spring rolls, but they aren't actually on the menu. They're specials that you have to chase down at the right time. The strawberry chicken is super good, too! My mom says it's tender and flavorful in a way other Chinese restaurants can't replicate. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Cheesecake ice cream - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

If you love Chinese food, you'll love the Mandarin. We've been going here for years and have always been happy with it. It can fill up really fast though so plan accordingly. When you walk in it's super packed with decorations all over the walls, as well as people. It can be a little overwhelming. You've got to try an order of the egg rolls as a starter. They are fried and come with the most delicious dipping sauce! Our all time favorite dish from here is the green beans and mushrooms in the black bean sauce. To die for! I've never had better and we order it every single time. We also love the five taste shrimp, the honey walnut shrimp, and the Mongolian chicken. This time our server suggested the beef fried rice and told us it had the best flavor so we ordered it. She was totally right! All these years we've been ordering the ham and should have been ordering the beef! It was amazing. We won't make that mistake again. She also told us after our meal that her favorite dish is the Spice grilled chicken, so we'll have to order that next time. The table next to us ordered several of those so it must be good! We've always had great service from here and we like supporting local, family owned businesses. read more

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Disgusting egg rolls if you can call them that. Very greasy, tasteless blobs made wirh some kind of mystery LUNCH MEAT (see photos) read more

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Not what it used to be. Ordered take out at a specific time. Took about 45 minutes later. Staff not as friendly either. Done with this place. read more

We have gone to the Mandarin for many years and it is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is wonderful and always tastes deliciously with the same goodness. The customer service is reliable, friendly and welcoming. It is our go to restaurant for family get togethers as well as friendly dinners or quiet retreats. We have many favorites on the menu, too many to list. We return again and again always looking forward to a a great experience. read more

Excellent food and service! The ambiance is very relaxing and inviting. Making reservation for less than 14, is very convoluted and non-friendly!! Needs radical improvements. Carl D Warren,(435)757-8805 read more

We love to eat at the Mandarin. It is always so very good and tasty. ?Thank you for your prompt service and the delightful experience. **** read more

The Mandarin is my go-to whenever I'm in the area. I think it's a classic and rarely disappoints. We were just there with a couple of friends and got in fairly quickly with our reservation. I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it's typically super busy. The restaurant makes you feel like you are in a truly authentic Chinese restaurant. We love the ambience of the restaurant and the different seating options for small parties or large groups. We ordered Orange Chicken, Cashew Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and the social, Drunken Noodles. The orange chicken wasn't my favorite this time. It felt like there was a lot of breading and not a lot of chicken. The rest of the dishes were really great! Loved the flavor and the portions are great for sharing. I typically order the Tropical Thai chicken and definitely missed that this time! Always order the Tropical Thai chicken and Honey Walnut shrimp. Just do it! Our waitresses were super kind and attentive. They were on top of it - we appreciated the great service. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Mongolian Beef, Cashew Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

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Food choices were ample and delicious Service attentive. Atmosphere was a bit busy and noisy. Good choice for family gatherings.

Exceptional food with great service. So happy to see the old quality continues. Classics with some new flavors.

I love the Mandarin! In my opinion it has some of the best Chinese food in the area. There are definitely some dishes that are better than others however, so order wisely ;) Some of my favorite dishes include the Cashew Chicken, Broccoli and Beef, Sweet and Sour Pork, and General Tso's Chicken. My least favorite dish that I've tried has been the Imperial noodles. It sounded good but tasted pretty much like oil dumped on noodles...not very appealing. Stick with the classics and you can't go wrong! It's important to know that this place gets VERY busy, especially on weekends! It's pretty crowded inside and although they have rooms with designated seating areas while you wait, it can be super full. I highly recommend making a reservation to make your wait more tolerable! read more

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Had Achillen as a waitress. She was the most inattentive waitress I have ever had the displeasure to interact with. I think she refilled my water once the entire time I was there. I can get wanting to take a break but I would estimate that she was on the dining room floor for a total of 10 mins max during the 90 mins we were there. The food was good but the service has turned us off as patrons. read more

If you've never had the egg rolls - Don't sleep on them. They are awesome. General Tsao's chicken was good - not great. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Egg Rolls - amazing - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

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Don't understand the hype to this place. Ordered take out on a Saturday evening, arrived and the place was PACKED and wait for seating appeared very long so luckily did take out. Ordered 4 items: -crab Rangoon (actual crab in it so impressive) -chicken fried rice (not flavorful) -pork and eggplant in garlic sauce (the flavors were off) -shrimp dish (this was probably the best of the 4) Overall, far from authentic Chinese food and flavors were bland. I knew it was a sign it's not authentic when there wasn't even one Asian customer dining in this place. Panda Express might be better. read more

This is the worst Chinese food restaurant. Stay away from the nightmare service, cold, greasy food and chaotic atmosphere.

Very disappointing! We were seated in an area which was a mostly glass, it was so cold we needed to wear our jackets the entire time. Food all tasted the same same sauce on our two entrees and it was cold. No vegetables in any of the entrees. Very disappointed and will not be returning or recommending. read more

Food is awesome! People love that restraint. There is always a big lineup. Great food. People love their food. People come a long ways to The Mandstin read more

Horrible experience tonight. We had a reservation for a larger group. We got sat in the middle of the walkway and I was constantly bumped into all night long by the waitstaff and guests. After taking our order they didn't realize they were out of the bbq duck until everyone else in our group got their food. the person who ordered the duck had to pick something else and didn't receive the replacement dish until everyone else was done eating. 0 stars, never going again read more

O had the General Tso's chicken and classic fried rice. Both were ok. I felt like the food lacked some seasoning and the breading on the chicken was thin. I wanted a little more crunch and spice. The chocolate lava cake with homemade ice cream for dessert was to do for and amazing. Service was fantastic. I'll give it another go with a different dish, but the lack of seasoning and spice was sorely disappointing. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Corner booth restaurant cozy wide view. - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

The hype is real, this is good chinese food. And relax, I know its not AUTHENTIC Chinese food, but this is better than that. Definitely recommend a reservation as they are BUSY. We got there at 5, right when they open, and there was already a line. The portions are big, so don't worry about leaving hungry. Everything we had was good. But what we liked the most were the Honey Walnut Shrimp, the crab rangoons and the Orange Peel chicken. You can't go wrong with any of those. The service was EXCELLENT. Our server, Harlem, communicated to us often on the status of our food, and our drinks were never empty. Believe the hype, if you haven't been here before, give it a try, it will become your new go-to Chinese place. read more

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Excellent food, classy place. The Chinese decor and atmosphere is top notch! As a suggestion make reservations in advance this place is always hopping and busy. read more

This is local's restaurant with a big following. Probably more hype than warranted. I loved the day's special of chicken and vegetables in a black bean sauce. So good! There are so many unique items on and off the menu - not your average Chinese restaurant, but I can't figure out why. We made reservations early and didn't mind the crowds because we didn't have to wait! The place is a little loud, but it's cozy and quaint. Great date location for couples and friends. We'll be back. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Chicken & vegetables in black bean sauce - Chinese Near Me - Bountiful, Utah