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    Mandarin Taste Restaurant

    4.0 (316 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Mike W.

    Solid 4.5 Stars Mandarin Taste continues to be a regular lunch stop for our work group. We're here at least twice a month, sometimes more. The staff is always friendly, and service is quick. FOOD: For lunch, they start everyone with a cup of Hot & Sour Soup, which is a favorite of mine, and theirs is one of the best. They also have a good Beef Noodle Soup. Over the last two years, we've tried so many of their dishes and like them all. Some of my favorites are Kung Pao Chicken, Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, Black Pepper Beef, Beef with Broccoli, Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken, Chicken with Garlic Sauce, Kung Pao Three Flavors (chicken, beef, & shrimp), Three Ingredients Taste (shrimp, scallop & beef), Dry Sauteed String Beans, Spinach, Wontons, and the Pork Fried Rice. For vegetarians, they have a Homestyle Bean Curd w crispy veggie & tofu. Since we visit during the workday, we either drink soda, hot tea, or water, but they do have House Special Mixed Drinks that look good. It's a fairly large restaurant with nice décor and several areas to host larger groups. Parking is usually decent. Mandarin Taste can accommodate a small, intimate meal, or a large family/group dining experience. I recommend them to all my friends.

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    Channing C.

    I have been eating at Mandarin Taste since I was 4 years old. Since when they used to have to polaroid pictures taped to the wall where you waited for your seat. Since the shopping center was a thriving place for business. I have been gone from the area for years now, but I came home over the summer and after a shopping trip at Brea Mall, I craved some Szechwan beef and nostalgia. Upon walking in, we noticed some small changes. The polaroid pictures are gone (mines was up there!) but everything else was exactly the same. Including the staff. They have of course aged as we all have, but I remember them in their younger years. We ordered all our old favorites. The pu-pu platter, chow mein, fried rice, and Szechwan beef. All of it tasted exactly the way it did the last time we had it. The consistency of this place is insane and much appreciated. The service was good too. I don't have any issues with Mandarin Taste and we always had great food and a good time here over so many years. Graduations, births, birthdays, and job promotions. All celebrated here. It made me sad to see the shopping center as desolate as it was. In the 80's and 90's, it was a busy place and again, many memories being there. I'm glad to see that Mandarin Taste has been able to remain and among so much change, they have been able to stay the same. Thanks for the memories. Please support this restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

    19.Steamed Juice Dumpling(6)-(6) sooooooo good!!!
    Tim B.

    Wow. We really loved the food here. The service was great our waiter was very personable and kind. We couldn't believe it when he said he is 75 years old. He looks so young! We asked his secret, he said "eat Chinese food" lol. The food was delicious we got the Kung Pao three flavor and an order of steamed dumplings (perfect texture and full of filling). The garlic based sauce with ginger was a great compliment to the dumplings. Add in a few spoonfuls of the chili oil they give you and it's AMAZING. It was so good, although we were stuffed, we ordered another order of dumplings and took a few to go. Such a great place with great flavor, authentic food, and a calming ambiance. We will be back!

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    Clairessa S.

    Came in for lunch. Food is very good and nice portion sizes. Had the house fried rice, shrimp in garlic sauce and low mein noodles. Everything tasted good and flavorful

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    Vivianne E.

    The food was delicious with excellent service. Our waiter was so friendly. We had a really nice lunch. We ordered from the lunch menu and the portions were big. We will definitely be back!

    Chicken 3. Kung Pao Three Flavors Lunch
    P K.

    We went on Sunday evening and service was great! They were busy and out food still arrived fairly quickly. The food is delicious! Loved the egg rolls, string beans, Mongolian beef! We would skip the chicken kung pao just cause it lacked flavor. Great atmosphere overall! We would return!

    Delicious food and definitely come back!Really nice restaurant to enjoy the time with family!

    We got the corner booth.
    Lee D.

    I am not sure how long this place has been around, but it gives 80s when you walk in. I actually really dig the decor and cozy seating booths. They also have tables and a separate private dining area. The menu is huge and offers all of the typical Chinese items like orange chicken, Mongolian beef, chow mein, etc. We liked everything we got, but the seafood my shu was really disappointing. For $19, mainly cabbage with a few minced up shrimp and scallops. Staff was really nice and attentive. Wasn't too busy on a Saturday night and many customers seem like regulars. Accepts card and plenty of parking.

    84.Shrimp Fried Rice- 70.Dry Sauteed String Beans pork 19.Steamed Juice Dumpling(6)-(6) 46.Beef w.Broccoli-

    First time here & Food was delicious! staff was attentive, welcoming and friendly. Didn't wait long for food. My boyfriend and I left full and happy.

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    Absolutely delicious and the waiter is very super nice-he takes the time to talk to every table. Can't recommend it enough

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    Awful service, very rude and hours are weird. Shows they close at 9pm but that's only for takeout

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    Great Chinese food. Friendly and kind staff. Andy our server is the best! We always have great food in or take out.

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    Everything is delicious but I especially enjoyed their hot and sour soup! Service is good too. Support this family owned business!

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    I am allergic to seafood (including fish sauce, fish flakes, etc). What dishes do you have that are not made with any seafood products?

    Do they have a lunch buffet? If so, what days/times and how much is it per person?

    I don't believe they have a lunch buffet (or any buffet) on weekdays. I do know they have brunch on sundays that lasts for 2 or 3 hours from open and that is $22 per adult and $14 per child.

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    Mr Dragon Noodle House - Beef roll $15

    Mr Dragon Noodle House

    4.5(456 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    Highly recommend if you love din tai fung style cuisines without waiting 2hrs and breaking your…read morewallet. Their dan dan noodles with rice noodles was savory, with that lovely peanut base sauce. Their Crab & pork xiao lou bao is super delicious. Their skin is thin and the soup inside just fills your mouth. Honestly i think it's better than Din tai fung for that alone. The beef tomato noodle was filled with thick, tender beef chunks, and the diced tomato was actually sauted with savory seasoning. You can see many locals come here to enjoy excellent quality comfort food. From Ordering to being served was a matter of minutes. Great for limited lunch break people! Very clean, simply decorated place.

    Mr Dragon Noodle is always a hit, and this time was no exception. We ordered takeout and everything…read morestill held up really well by the time we got home. We got the beef noodle soup, beef tendon soup, seaweed salad, pan-fried pork buns, and pork soup dumplings. The soups were rich and comforting, with tender meat and flavorful broth. The beef tendon was especially soft and well-cooked. The pan-fried pork buns had a nice crispy bottom with juicy filling inside, and the soup dumplings were solid as always. Seaweed salad was a nice lighter side to balance everything out. Overall, super satisfying meal and consistently good quality. Definitely one of our go-to spots for noodles and dumplings.

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    4.2(114 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Tasty Xi'an is tucked away on Diamond Blvd with cute calligraphic murals lining the walls and…read morepre-Covid price points. Yeah. Service is prompt, attentive and no-nonsense. Overall, charming, low-key, and absolutely not to be slept on. My partner, whose favorite dish is and has always been spicy beef noodles, after one bite officially crowned their Spicy Beef Noodle as his new favorite, dethroning Noodle Street after a 3-year reign. And honestly... Fair. The broth is insanely deep and rich, and the wide hand-pulled noodles are fresh, long, bouncy, and soak up the flavor like they were built for it. As for me, it looks like my hunt for the perfect Spare Ribs ends here. Crisp on the outside (which I didn't even know was a thing for this dish), perfectly tender inside, and coated in a sauce that hits every pleasure center in my brain. I'd go back just for this dish. This and the Braised Eggplant with Green Beans. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was another win: crisp, light, and not cloyingly sweet. We also tried the Cauliflower Dry Pot, which was excellent, and overheard the table next to us raving about their Lamb Dry Pot.

    Smaller side restaurant, located in a shopping plaza. Plenty of parking…read more Good service but may be limited in English. No problem, just point to the picture or item number. They quickly bring the dishes out after you order and regularly check in on the table and refill water. The dishes here are very good. Some typical Asian dishes but also some different flavors/dishes from the common Asian restaurant. The popular dish seems to be the Hot Oil Noodles. We got it with tomatoes and egg and it was really good! Great flavor and i think the noodles and freshly cut. Everything we ordered had great flavor. Portion sizes are good and the pricing is fair.

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    4.5(163 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    I had a lovely experience at No. 1 Noodle House (Rowland Heights). I ordered the Beef Rib Noodle…read moreSoup ($16.50 - Mild). It's a spicy eruption of flavor! It offers a generous portion of tender, juicy meat and springy, fresh noodles. "DELICIOUS!!" I arrived at No. 1 Noodle House (Rowland Heights) on Sunday (around 11AM). Parking is easy. The lot is big with many spots. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, but Staff spoke limited English. Fortunately, pointing at the menu was clear enough. The food took eight minutes and nine seconds. Fast time! As mentioned, the Beef Rib Noodle Soup ($16.50 - Mild) is wonderful! It arrived picturesque and delicious!! However, despite ordering "mild," the food has a very strong heat; I sweat nonstop as I ate. The broth is rich, savory, and spicy. The meat is tender, flavorful, and falls off the bone. And the noodles are hefty, soft, and springy. It's a wonderful, euphoric combination of flavors and textures. Concerning ambiance, No. 1 Noodle House (Rowland Heights) is surprisingly spacious with its tall ceiling and relatively clean surroundings. However, its walls and furniture look worn down with time. Some seats even had torn holes. Unfortunately, the music uses radio with constant commercials playing in the background. Fortunately, there's a gender neutral restroom in the back. Overall, I found culinary magic at No. 1 Noodle House (Rowland Heights). The food is fresh, generously portioned, and well-prepared. I left full with a bright smile. If you enjoy spicy beef noodle soup, this is a must-try! 5 out of 5!! "GO!!"

    Beef Noodle Soup isn't just for hunger, it's for the soul. Asked for it mild, rich and flavorful…read morebroth. The broth was deeply savory, hearty, and comforting, with a perfect balance of spices. The beef was tender and the noodles were the right level of chewy goodness. Also had the spicy wontons. Heat was just right and I can tell these are homemade. This really small humble shop knows how to do it. No frills, just great and authentic food.

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