While I'm not sure of the history of this Mandarin at Y&E, it seems to me that it goes back a long way and is well loved by many. With this great location, easy to find and get to, that's not surprising. That's all the more reason to lament it's closing supposedly coming up soon due to a property re-development. Too bad! Like all Mandarin's it's all about you! Go nuts with all the different bars, like the salad bar, the dessert bar, the sushi bar, with the only thing holding you back is your appetite. Service was quick and attentive despite a full house and we had our drinks quickly. The birthday meal was a big success with help from Mandarin where you can eat free within the whole week! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice homey interior makes you think you are at Grandma's house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You will be missed Mandarin Yonge Eg, you will be missed! read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Birthday meal during the week of the birthday was an awesome one! - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A canadian classic that somehow always draws that crazy line for Canada day and other holidays... Realized it's been ages since I've been (had to be as a kid) so randomly went on a weekday for lunch. Prices have crept up for sure and I probably wouldn't dare try for a weekend dinner. Surprisingly I actually quite enjoyed my time here. Tons of selection that is sure to fill you up. They have some specialty things like prime rib for example but that wasn't the best. Other simpler items like fried noodles, dumplings, lemon chicken were pretty good! Pretty good and I'm glad quality has held up over the years. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Gord and I had lunch with a large group today (there were 26 of us!) at the Mandarin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mandarin still has their "Celebrate Canada" celebration happening until August 4 (hence all the Canadian flags).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If it's close to your birthday, your meal is free (you need to sign up ahead of time online to get a voucher and show ID there) ... so my meal was free! The servers were great ... taking away plates, providing napkins, etc. read more

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A classic Canadian staple. The food is decent for a buffet but the selection is great!! There's something for everyone and they sometimes do special menus for events like Chinese new year and Canada Day. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Celebrating the weekend with family and friends at Mandarin Restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We often will host parties here because of their special service and attentive hospitality that accompanies their always fresh buffet food. read more

Always a fantastic experience! Great flavours and so many different options. Wonderful sushi bar too (I think I heard this was rated the #1 sushi bar in the whole chain of 30+ locations!) Staff is amazing! Jenny, Dyan, Amy, Joe, Penny and so many more discreetly watch and anticipate needs, always with a smile! Kudos to managers James, Miles and Paddy too! Been to many different locations but always come back to this one. We feel this is the best one in the chain! We would give more than 5 stars if we could! read more

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It was awesome. Unbelievable food. Better than the chinese food place up the road from my home. Salmon and Tuna is bomb. Desserts are wholesome. Good service. And [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It was my first time being at the famous chain Mandarin Restaurant. To be honest, I'm not a fan of this kind of westernized Asian food, lol. However, having it once a while is okay. Nonetheless, I think Mandarin did a great job! The ingredients were fresh and the flavours were good. I ate many fish and shrimps. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor decoration was sort of wierd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you never tried Asian food before, you can come here to give it a shot in case the authentic Asian food intimidates you read more

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This has got to be the best buffet I've been to so far! They have everything. from 3 different styles muscles, thai mango salad, to a crème brûlée for dessert. They have a sushi bar with sashimi and even some southern food roast beef that they slice in front of you with mashed potatoes. They have flan and curry chicken. and they have my Sons favorite the thick noodles chow main. The service was top notch and the decor of the place was a quirky... We loved it. To finish they gave us warm lavender scented towel to clean our hands at the end! read more

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We love this location. We find the food is fresh, the staff friendly, and the meals are always hot. The variety at mandarin is usually pretty good for a buffet. And we found the staff kept refilling frequently. It was overall a good experience read more

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Believe it or not I have lived in Toronto for over ten years and I have never tried this place. The restaurant was extremely busy and after eating here I know why. The staff was friendly and the food was pretty good. I'm not sure if there is always a two hour window but when I ate there on a Holiday there was. It didn't matter because you could definitely go back for more. They have the buffet separated into multiple areas and most of the food was delicious. They offered all sorts of good quality food. Advice for all: Stay away from the Yorkshire Pudding, it is nowhere close to the real stuff and was a sad looking thing. But lets be honest who really goes to have the Yorkshire pudding. read more

Thank you to Diane and Joe, great service, polite and attentive during the dinner service on February 9,2025. The rest is good as always, particularly the ribs. Another thank you to the person in charge of that station, always friendly and great service. Oscar. read more

My lunch with a friend today at Mandarin 2200 Eglinton was deliciously memorable, and Penny and the Team made it uniquely special.

This place used to be good, once upon a time. The food is usually consistent; however definitely loaded with either too much salt, or too much sugar. Why can't salmon, be without that teriyaki sauce? The ambiance is pretty standard, for a buffet style restaurant its nice they had these mobiles representing the Chinese Zodiac Years. Super cute. Service was fairly prompt and effecient. I was disappointed to know there is no elevator to get into this place. If you park on the roof and they validate your parking. Mandarin is still a walk away, while inside the complex. The escalators they have are not accomodative, as some stroller models are too wide and don't fit the thin escalators. So expect to walk up 3 flights of stairs, as I saw someone do last night. While this can be a good way to part with some of the calories recently acquired at the Mandarin. It is not convenient by any means. If you are coming from the street, same deal, a small escalator and stairs NOT ACCESSIBLE for those in a wheelchair or with strollers. Hard to say if I will return. read more

I loved the buffet and Penny/Jenny gave such great service! She was so nice and attentive, and made our experience great! :)

Immediately upon walking in we were greeted with superb customer service. The manager for the location seated us right away and our server Jennifer Ye was very accommodating, attentive and enthusiastic. Food options were plentiful, as well as tasty. The ambience was comfortable and you can tell they take care to make sure cleanliness is a priority. I will definitely visit again on my next trip to Toronto. read more

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Recently, I had a good experience ordering take out from their a la carte menu. 1) Surimi Salad - ok just so so 2) Honey Garlic Beef - Very tasty main that goes well with plain rice. You will like this dish if you like sweet meats like me. My past experiences with Mandarin buffets at other locations has been that it was not worth the price for the variety of fare and amount I'm able to eat in one sitting. However, due the pandemic, I have not tried the buffet here to confirm. read more

Excellent buffet!! The selections alone were vast and if you want to try everything... you would definitely need 2 hours and quite possibly a 2nd trip. I really wish the US had a buffet this good with the extensive offerings!! read more

we ordered food for deliver, it arrived cold and one ordered was wrong. we called to advise of mistake. they credited the wrong order big deal. they were going to send the missing order but it would have been to late. The food had no taste for the second time. not recommended read more

mandarin head office is gouging clients over xmas & new years by charging $39.99 per person + hst for lunch or dinner on xmas eve, xmas day, new years eve & new years day! shame on mandarin senior management for adopting this policy! boycott mandarin! find better quality food at a cheaper price in markham or in chinatown! read more

Always something to enjoy. Food is turned over frequently so it tastes freshly-cooked.

Underrated place to celebrate birthdays. I've had a fair amount of experience with Chinese buffets, being that I'm from California. Upon entering, the place is furnished pretty well--I really liked the little lanterns attached to the sky ceiling. Sitting down, you're given hot towels before eating and after eating to sanitize your hands--which isn't something I've experienced before in a typical Chinese buffet. Brownie points for that. The waitresses and waiters were very kind and conversed with us, seeming that they genuinely enjoyed their job. Food-wise, there could be a bit more variety in terms of entrées. There seems to be a focus on variety for both entrées and desserts--this is the first buffet I've come across that had THIS much variety dessert-wise. They had BOTH a frozen yogurt machine AND a HUGE variety of ice cream flavors (including limited edition flavors). Entrées were pretty decent--I really liked the melt-in-your-mouth sautéed mushrooms and smoked salmon roll. However, the vegetable stir-fry was overcooked and the broccoli was soggy in result of it. Now onto the birthday celebration. We came to celebrate our grandfather's birthday and they came out with a whole strawberry jelly cheesecake with a candle. Normally, restaurants would serve a small slice of birthday cake, or even a cupcake. But we got a WHOLE cheesecake. In addition to that, the waitress took a picture of us and then printed out a photo magnet!!! That was definitely the cherry on top! Upon leaving, we were degreeted very warmly by the waiters and waitresses. Too bad we're not from this area, I would definitely come here again! read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Birthday photo magnet that was printed at the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We visit the Mandarin frequently and the food and service is always good. The last visit we had a new server, Amy. She was a treat. Accommodating, efficient and made sure customers were looked after. She deserves a shout and here it is. read more

Came here for our wedding dinner right after the ceremony and we got free drinks on the house which were super delicious. Thank you for the great experience everything here was so good :) read more

I visited a friend living in Toronto who brought me at Mandarin restaurant in Toronto. We spent a wonderful evening eating and chatting. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the buffet. Me and my family we served ourselves more than twice. The menu was complete with main dishes and dessert. The only thing that was missing was the entrée and some juice. We had only water to drink, a lot of water. read more

Love this place. Good food and service. Just prices have gone up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Canada Day was awesome here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

We were recently at Mandarin at Eglinton and Yonge to celebrate our Mom's birthday. She always loved that location and enjoyed every bite of food there. Everything was festive for the Chinese New Year and we tried four plates of food before ending with the ice cream and some Nanaimo bars. I wish they had the chocolate covered strawberries they have in the summer but considering it was winter... The hot and sour soup was wonderful, not too spicy and I am a spice wimp. We even tried the Thousand Year Old Egg Salad which was quite exotic and fascinating. Not my favourite thing on the menu but I have never had anything quite like it. For the New Year they also has dumplings which were very good. I have had sushi there before that was quite good but this time it was just OK. Focus on the Chinese food and you will be fine. I loved trying a little bit of everything as usual at Mandarin and maybe we will go back for Mother's Day this year too. Find full review here: http://www.suziethefoodie.com/mandarin-at-yonge-eglinton/ ~ Suzie the Foodie read more

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Pretty quiet and food is great as per usual! Different setting. No more buffet, only small eats. Meaning, everything is ordered by plate and pay per eat. Dishes are priced from $1.99-$4.99.. read more

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Funny, most places/restaurants you go and order a sizeable plate of food, pay and leave... I saw people with MOUNDS of food, multiple plates.. guy beside me was on plate number three, I got there after him and left before him. Canada doesn't have many buffets (or at least Toronto area), probably maybe not a bad thing either... I'm not gonna lie to you, my stomach and body were not happy with me afterwards, the whole entire day, I just turn into a gross and disgusting human being. Hard food to digest, it's a combination of mostly mediocre Chinese food, eaten by NON Asian clientele (lot of better and authentic options available), I also see the appeal; Absolutely GORGING, eating without concern.. how many plates can I scarf down?? How long until I completely regret having eaten 2 plates of meat and sodium, no salad. I'm just a sweaty, gross, stinky carnivore at 12:14 pm on a Friday afternoon, what's next!? Having said all that... I'll be back every six months, and I'll repeat what I always say; "I shouldn't have went back and eaten that!" 14 minutes of eating/devouring and about 30 hrs attempting to recuperate.. read more

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We were visiting Toronto with our four children and we were looking for a place to feed their teenage appetites. Wow! This place did not disappoint! Due to construction currently happening in this part of Toronto, it was a little difficult to navigate to. Thankfully, there are ample parking garages nearby. But I assure you the wait through traffic annoyances is well worth it! We were richly rewarded with an amazing assortment of food buffets. I can't remember the last time I saw so much food! The food was warm, and the selection was tremendous. The staff were absolutely the friendliest people I've met in a long time. They were always accommodating and strived to meet our every need. I'm not sure about other restaurants in Toronto, but this place should be on your itinerary for a great dining experience. read more

I went to Mandarin Restaurant for dinner. I have been going to Mandarin restaurant for many years and it never disappoints. The service is top-notch and the everybody is very friendly. The decor is kind of old and worn out. The food is as good as expected. Fried chicken wings, baked salmon, prime rib roast, sushi, plenty of deserts, etc. Whatever you want. read more

With the easing of dining restrictions, friends and I took the opportunity to do something pre-pandemic "normal" to feel like ourselves again. We went to Mandarin (Yonge and Eglinton) this weekend to try the "Small Eats" menu. Admittedly, we were a little skeptical. We have very healthy appetites and we like to get value for our money. I have always favoured the Yonge and Eglinton location. The management and staff are stellar. They genuinely care about the quality of their food and your dining experience. Service is warm and efficient. Hot, softly scented, wrapped towels are offered before and at the end of your meal. Napkins are quietly replenished as soon as they are needed and drink refills arrive before your glass is empty. Managers are always on the floor, working hard to make sure things go smoothly. It appears that 60 percent of the dining tables have been removed, such that the space between the tables is more than what is mandated. The sterilized silverware is presented to customers in sealed plastic pouches. Hand sanitizer is available when entering the premises and with the presentation of the bill. Paper bags are given to you once you are seated, so that you can safely stow your mask while dining. Cleaning and sanitizing is constant. The Small Eats menu comes in two parts. One part has a picture of each dish. The other part is a list of dishes with prices, that is marked to show which and how many of each item you would like to order. The food arrived very quickly, fresh, hot and delicious. In no time, our table was made to look like a private buffet. We did not hold back. We ordered a lot of food. To our surprise, the bill amounted to less than we would usually have paid for our meal. We left well sated. We even had leftovers to take home. Skepticism gone and we are going back next week! read more

Came by last night for my crab leg fix. This buffet chain continues to serve comfort Chinese Canadian cuisine with friendly service. Decor unchanged with traditional over the top flowers and artifacts and small koi pond but somehow it works. The sushi not great rice too hard but they now have some salmon and tuna sashimi selections. Other dishes remain the same as expected. Standard fruit and dessert station, frozen yogurt and hard scoop ice cream. Could use a few menu updates but overall good place if you want this type of fare. They validate parking. You will be thirsty after your meal. read more

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we ordered take out from Mandarin Kanata Ontario. we have eaten at their buffet a number of times and found the food selection and taste good. however we ordered take out tonight and the food was gross. we will never order takeout from them again. read more

You don't go into a Chinese buffet with high expectations, but I was mis-informed that this location was the best one out of all the ones in the GTA. The service is exceptionally better, but certainly not the food. Some items that stood out at this buffet: 1. Snow Crab Legs - very meaty, though dry and tasteless 2. Roast Beef - Over-cooked and dry. (see picture) 3. Sashimi Station - The ladies behind the counter are tremendously grumpy and will reluctantly give you more than two pieces of sashimi. Don't waste your time with the sushi options either. 4. The only thing I liked about this buffet is the dessert section! Eight flavours of ice cream to pick from, a waffle station, creme brulee, rice/bread pudding, assortment of tarts, and even sugar-free cheese cake for the diabetics. Parking is validated at the front desk, so if you're driving, there's no need to stress over finding street parking. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - So dry.. - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It was a little small with choices to my family, but the food in Mandarin fresh and nice, plus there was ice cream, cotton candy, frozen yogurt, and a dessert stand. Out of all, my favorite food was the frozen yogurt. It tasted just like soft serve ice cream, but healthier. The ice cream stand in Mandarin is hard ice cream, or ball ice cream. read more

Once again, we enter the realm of "I wish I could half star this". Because I'm not 100% sure if the Mandarin, one of the fine captains of the sit down and gorge buffet chain, deserve four stars. But I follow the same rule with stars that I do with tipping: if you think you've given too much, you probably have given enough. I go to this particular Mandarin exactly once a year, for a dinner party thrown by a friend. Yes, yes, we go to Chinese buffet for a dinner party. That's how she rolls. Anyway, my trips here have been an ongoing education. Each year, I learn how much I can eat at a time. How many plates I can consume, how fast I can scarf them down. And now, I can finish dinner and not be pleading for the sweet release of death. The food is tasty enough. You can get a variety of Chinese-Canadian dishes. There's a wonderful ambiance to be had there on a Saturday night. Large groups celebrating something or another, small parties, bridal showers carb loading before the festivities, it's all quite something to see. read more

We have eaten at a number of Mandarin's but really enjoyed the variety at this one. If you are enjoying with people that do or don't like Chinese food, it is great for all diners in your group as you are sure to find something for everyone here! There is dim sum, sushi, hot table with roast and mashed potatoes, lots of different kinds of seafood, soup, salad, side dishes -- great asian ribs, spicy chicken, asian noodle dishes and of course, desserts. They even have a frozen yogurt machine with fresh fruit toppings. Very handy to the Famous Players theatre too! read more

Good value for all you can eat. Recommend to relatives visiting Toronto. My faves in no particular order: torpedo shrimp, lemon chicken sushi, clam sashimi, clam chowder, ice cream, black forest cake, and leche flan. The rest of the food I tried seem like a solid 3 except for the above, which are very good. We are regulars. read more

Good old Mandarin buffet... We were here for the birthday promo, a free meal with 3 or more guests. You also get a cupcake and fridge magnet picture. (regularly for weekend lunch $19.99). - Same old same chinese food - I always go for the classic torpedo shrimp - The sushi is not so great (not recommended) - They have seafood - mussels, shrimp, fish - A good dessert selection - cake, pudding, fruit, waffle station, cookies, icecream and froyo soft-serve machine I got cotton candy! This made me happy. It's Mandarin, a place for everyone. Especially kids and old people. Great birthday. My friend received a little candle to blow out and fridge magnet with an instant photo taken there. read more

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