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Mandarin Villa Express

4.0 (153 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Quiet
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Buffet style Chinese food for a meeting.
Nicole S.

We ordered the hot and spicy chicken, broccoli, beef, fried rice, pork chow mein, lemon chicken, & mixed vegetables. They always give ample portions and we got buffet style portions this time. The food is flavored well. They always give large portions, the lemon chicken is coated perfectly with a real authentic lemon flavor. I felt the spicy chicken was not too hot and flavorful also. The service is always very prompt and friendly. It is most of a to go type order place with I think some chairs inside to sit down after you order & wait but no inside tables. You could get food and sit outside in the patio area, which is covered. Great location and plenty of parking in the Marina Business center. I've been going to this place for years. It is a little greasy sometimes, comfort food, but it's very tasty and very affordable.

Fried rice, black bean chicken, and kung pao chicken.
Jan W.

This is my first time here! They were so nice and also the service is so fast. I'm coming back the next time I'm in town. The food was amazing. Great flavors.

Side of Crab Rangoon (8) and chose eggrolls instead of soda with an order of the combo plate
Tiffany T.

Ordered 2 Combination Plates with 2 proteins and a side of crab rangoons (8) for $23 total. So cheap! They asked if I wanted soda with my combo plates or eggrolls instead, so they gave me 2 eggrolls for each plate I bought. The orange chicken and general chicken are good here! Tender, moist and not too sweet. The teriyaki chicken was alright, I wouldn't get it again because I felt like the marinade wasn't flavorful enough. The Broccoli Beef had a weird tang to it and the broccoli was a little mushy. Wasn't a fan of the beef in it either because it was super jelly like, had no type of bite to it. The chow mein here is standard, could use some more flavor and more pork pieces in it but will satisfy your chow mein cravings so I would get this again. Crab rangoons were very crispy but the filling was sweeter than normal, still good. Veggie eggrolls were standard and good. Service was awesome, friendly and fast. Prices are good! I'm definitely coming back

Istiel C.

Pretty sure this all costed like $30. Great quality food, great portions, and the staff are always friendly. They even gave us some free egg rolls! Love coming here for quick dinner

Egg Foo, Chow Mein, General Chicken, Greenbean Chicken
Arriana A.

I had a craving for Chinese and 7:30. They had no more garlic chicken like sold out. T.T but I took home the General Chicken, Greenbean Chicken with Chow Mein, and Egg Foo Young. The sauce on the Egg is fire and makes it extra tasty.

Jalapeno chicken over steamed rice. ( 2 eggrolls not shown) Total $7.08. They gave lots of meat. Worth it.

Got a bowl. White rice and jalapeño chicken. Comes with either 2 eggrolls or a canned soda. Total $7.08. Yummy!!

Be prepared unlike me, prices have gone up (October 2024)

Be prepared unlike me! Prices have gone up a lot. October 2024. About a $9 jump in a few months.

Garlic chicken, teriyaki chicken and fried rice for $6.

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Food is bland, chow main had too much soy sauce. Service is okay, there is no ambiance. It's like a Chinese deli.

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4 months ago

Great great love the food. Service.and the place. lots of things to order from the menu.

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8 months ago

Great value. Love the chow mein and General's chicken. Steam table has a great variety and specialty items don't disappoint. Quick and easy.

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2 years ago

This restaurant is not only delicious, it's reasonable, and serving sizes are large for the price.

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The food is good and the service. I would definitely go back. Especially if I do not feel like cooking.

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2 years ago

Reasonable price for the amount of food you get. Service was quick too. For good food, it's a place to go for fast pickup.

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Had the salt and pepper shrimp and got so sick after the shrimp had gone bad and the chicken tasted old too

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2 years ago

This is one of my favorite places when i lived in Stockton it's very affordable and way better than panda .

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3 years ago

Best Chinese food in town and best prices. Can't go wrong with this place. We definitely can't get enough of this place!

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2 years ago

The staff is super friendly and the food is always great. The Crab Rangoon, Egg Foo Young and Kung Pao Chicken are the best around.

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The service was kind, but we got there right when they opened and they seemed like they were still…read moregetting ready for the day so it was kinda slow but once she got our order in the food came out quickly. Everything had a unique sweetness to it including the California roll and crunch role, which my kids really liked. The Mongolian beef was very good as was the chowmein. The chowmein was light, not in a heavy sauce which was good. All the veggies and proteins were very fresh. The fish soup in hot broth was very good. The fish was tender but the only real flavor is hot chili... pretty one note, but if you like hot chili it's good. However it was also very hot not just spicy so it was hard to eat. It would have been good over some white rice. The food is good but the venue in general doesn't give off prosperity, at least during the day... things like a box of paper towels in the hall way and unpacking sodas and to go ware in the dinning area on the tables just doesn't make it feel very nice... but the food it very good. Feels more like a good take out place. Did notice a lot of door dash and it'd be good for a catered party. My kids also couldn't get over the AI rocker on the tv... Michael Bennett the AI classic rock singer. Overall I'd say this is a great to go place or place to pick up food for a party, just not a very nice place for a fancy sit down so the name is kinda confusing.

Pros: the portion size for the general Tso chicken at least was pretty good. It's not a lunch plate…read moreso obviously it's not meant for just one person. Nonetheless I ate a lot of it but there was still plenty to take home. Flavor and the type of heat was a bit different than I'm used to but overall I still liked it. Decent amount of tables. Cons: the pieces were inconsistent; there were pieces that had some decent crunch and pieces that had none whatsoever. Place could be a little cleaner and the menus could use some updating but nothing too crazy. Notes: they've been on my radar for the longest time and the one time prior that I came here I found out that they took General Tso off of the lunch menu. At the time I came just for that so it took me a while before I eventually came back. While I did say I liked the flavor, it's a bit less common than what I'm used to. Is that more authentic? I dont know just something to keep in mind.

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I decided to give M Kitchen Buffet a try after reading the Yelp reviews, and I'm glad I did. There…read morearen't a lot of great Chinese buffet options in the area, so I came in with reasonable expectations, and this place exceeded them. Before I get into the review, I think it's only fair to mention that I rate buffets differently than traditional restaurants. My expectations are based on other buffets, where freshness, consistency, food rotation, and value matter just as much as presentation. This feels more like a small, family-owned neighborhood buffet than a large commercial chain, and I actually think that's part of its charm. The buffet isn't huge, but I'd rather have a smaller selection that's done well than a massive buffet where half the food has been sitting under heat lamps for hours. I sampled most of the buffet, and overall I was impressed. My favorite dishes were the beef chow fun noodles, chow mein, honey pork, fried rice, teriyaki chicken, and the spicy chicken wings. The wings were especially good, they were nice and meaty with a great flavor and weren't loaded with fat like buffet wings sometimes are. Other solid choices were the sweet and sour pork, broccoli beef, and fried green beans. The only items that didn't really stand out to me were the vegetable egg rolls and crab rangoons. They weren't bad by any means, just average compared to the rest of the buffet. One thing that really stood out was how well the buffet was maintained. A staff member was constantly cleaning, rotating trays, and refilling food, so everything stayed warm and fresh throughout my visit. I never came across anything that was cold or looked like it had been sitting for a long time. The soda station was clean, drinks were self-serve, and the staff was friendly whenever I interacted with them. Most of the customers seemed to be ordering takeout rather than dining in, and after seeing the portions, I completely understand why. The takeout containers were packed so full they were almost difficult to close. For the price, the value here is outstanding. The only reason I'm not giving this place five stars comes down to presentation. The dining room itself is clean, but it's very simple. From the drink station you can see directly into part of the kitchen, and the plumbing underneath the soda and ice machine is exposed, which makes the restaurant feel less polished. I didn't see anything that made me question the cleanliness or food safety; it was more of an aesthetic issue than a sanitation concern, but it does affect the overall atmosphere. That said, when I judge this place as a buffet rather than comparing it to a full-service restaurant, the food quality, freshness, service, and value easily outweigh those cosmetic issues. Would I come back? Absolutely. If you're looking for an affordable Chinese buffet with consistently fresh food, friendly staff, generous portions, and flavors that honestly surprised me, M Kitchen Buffet is definitely worth checking out.

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3.5(1.1k reviews)
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Recently, my wife and I were invited to a Kiwanis event held at Dave Wong's Stockton. We were glad…read morewe went! The service was excellent; all of the staff were attentive, helpful, and cheerful. The dishes were on point (though I noticed that my wife didn't stop by the deli side to order take-out for later; being half Chinese of parents who immigrated post WWII, I notice this and am reserving the fifth star for when that happens. Anyway all was a solid 4 out of 5, with a nice Chinese dining ambiance all around.

1/5 Extremely Disappointing. I Honestly Don't Understand the Hype…read more I decided to give Dave Wong's on W. March Lane in Stockton a try after hearing so much about this place, and I can confidently say I wish I had never stepped foot inside. From the food to the customer service, the entire experience was disappointing. The food was so unpleasant that I could barely stomach it. Fried Rice: Absolutely terrible. The rice was slightly soggy, bland, and tasted like plain white rice tossed with soy sauce and a bunch of dehydrated carrots and peas. There was no depth of flavor, no seasoning that stood out, and nothing remotely appetizing about it. Fried rice is one of the most basic dishes a Chinese restaurant should be able to get right, yet somehow this was a complete disappointment. Sweet and Sour Chicken: I genuinely don't know what they were going for with this dish. The sauce had a strange combination of flavors that reminded me of white wine, lemon, and honey, but without any real balance or richness. It was bland, oddly tangy, and completely underwhelming. The chicken itself was soggy, with some pieces having a slightly bitter aftertaste. Nothing about it tasted fresh or enjoyable. Sweet and sour chicken should have a nice balance of sweetness, acidity, and crispy texture. This had none of that. Garlic Chicken: This was probably the only dish that had any noticeable flavor, but unfortunately, it was practically drowning in grease. The chicken was so heavily battered that I could barely taste the actual meat. Every bite felt like I was getting a mouthful of oil, flour, and cornstarch. It was incredibly heavy, greasy, and unpleasant to eat. There is a difference between crispy, flavorful fried chicken and chicken buried underneath excessive batter and oil. This was definitely the latter. Customer Service: Unfortunately, the service didn't make the experience any better. The employees came across as rushed, unfriendly, and lacking basic customer service skills. There was very little effort to make customers feel welcomed. It felt more like they wanted to take your order, get your money, and move you along as quickly as possible. A simple friendly interaction can go a long way, but that was missing here. What makes this experience even more frustrating is how much hype surrounds this restaurant. I genuinely wanted to enjoy the food and understand why people recommend it, but after trying several dishes, I walked away completely disappointed. I've become increasingly disappointed with Chinese takeout restaurants in general, and unfortunately, this experience only reinforced that feeling. Too many places seem to rely on excessive oil, heavy batter, and bland sauces instead of properly seasoned, well-prepared food. Bottom line: Overly greasy chicken, soggy and flavorless rice, unpleasant sweet and sour chicken, and rushed customer service. I paid for a meal that I couldn't even enjoy, and I left feeling like I had completely wasted my money. I don't understand the hype, I wouldn't recommend this place based on my experience, and I certainly won't be returning. One of the most disappointing Chinese takeout experiences I've had in Stockton.

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For a small buffet, it's a great deal. Heavy on chicken dishes and fried offerings. The one soup…read morewas egg drop, and it wasn't too salty. People in my family also liked the stir-fried beef with wide rice noodles, kung pao chicken, and whole pieces of fried chicken. The one desert was sesame balls. There were also tempura-style veggies and fries. No fresh vegetables or fruit, but they had stir-fried broccoli. There were also egg rolls and crab rangoon. Simple tables and chairs, 2 bathrooms (with disposable seat covers available), and disposable plates, forks, cups, etc. Floor was just a little sticky. You just walk right in, grab a plate, and start loading up. Once you sit down, someone will bring drinks. While there, many people came in for the to-go options. When we went to pay our bill, they also offered a $4.95 kids price. What? Not sure how they survive! Would definitely come back if I were a local.

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Party trays. Small and large (double)

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