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    New Mandarin Garden

    3.7 (369 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Adele M.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch of hot & sour soup and dumplings. The service here is always excellent. The small bowl of soup was very large for just one person - that's great I'll have leftovers. The dumplings came in an Order of eight - again too many for just one person! The stuffing in the dumplings was great but they were wrapped in too much dough. I ate one whole one and then just the stuffing out of 2 others- again great leftovers. I will not order the dumplings again. The place has recently been remodeled- very nice and inviting-

    Honey Walnut Shrimp
    Sofia G.

    My favorite Chinese food in San Clemente area! Everything is always so good and flavorful. I got garlic chicken, honey walnut shrimp, Kung Pao chicken and a side of rice. The portions are very big! I got 3 entrees with a side of rice for 4 people, and still had leftovers to take home. I am a BIG garlic lover, and they use it in a very complementary way for their dishes. Service is pretty good, today we had a server that spoke Spanish and she was very kind. The vibe inside is more old fashioned vibe, which I don't mind as I came here for the food. Takeout is also fast and easy, parking can be tricky as the plaza parking lot is small and there are a lot of businesses. However I've never had an issue finding street parking. Overall always a great experience.

    Veggie chow mein
    Courtney W.

    Really sad we've lived in San Clemente for over a year now and this was our first time trying this place! Really great Chinese food. Perfect for a group as the portions are huge. Everything was super flavorful and the staff was kind. The restaurant was clean and relaxing. Can't wait to come back and try more!

    8 Hand Made Fried Dumpling
    Monica A.

    Visited this restaurant as a family and everyone agreed that all dishes were delicious! I forgot to snap pictures of the other dishes but we order the shrimp fried rice, beef & broccoli, honey walnut, orange chicken & chow mein noddles. I had to try the famous dumplings they are known for & they did not disappoint. Dumplings are pack with flavor & huge not the normal size dumplings this is great if you are a fan of dumplings a must try here. We visited during the week I believe a Thursday evening so it was not busy and service was great they were very attentive of us. The restaurant is fairly big with plenty of seating and looks like your typical Chinese restaurant.

    It's not a good photo but the flavor was amazing
    A R.

    My husband and I ordered the lunch special. We both had the General Tso's chicken and it was delicious. It came with a wonton that had some creamy stuffing and It was amazing. We picked as sides the fried rice and chow main noodles and they were both really good. And I have to mention that the service was excellent!

    Chicken Chow Mein
    Matt N.

    We've been coming here for a very long time and realized I never had written a review. This place is our go-to for authentic Chinese food, and the staff is always super friendly and attentive. We got the chicken chow mein (our OG fav) & the orange chicken. Both were so beyond good. Inside is nice, clean, and quiet making for a relaxing/ chill dinner spot.

    Melodi S.

    Holy salt Batman. I order the shrimp with snow peas and couldn't taste anything but salt. Same for my husband who ordered the chicken with vegetables.

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    We really enjoyed the food and the service was really nice. Will definitely return to eat here again.

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    6 months ago

    If you haven't been here in a while be ready for a big surprise! Fresh decor, menu upgrade, amazing food. Great service.

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    Cold food horrible service by a really bad waiter Asked for hot tea was delivered cold water in tea pot

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    8 months ago

    Simply one of the absolutely worst excuses for Chinese food. The egg rolls were inedible. Avoid this place..service matches the food.

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    Kung Pow 3 Delights is incredible! Love this place so much, food is always really good!

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    So bad. 3 stars is being generous. It's school cafeteria food at best. Anyone saying this is good or authentic is lying. Do not recommend

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