Friends, if you're in Newhall and looking for a great place to enjoy Chinese food, I highly…read morerecommend Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant! The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the portions are incredibly generous you definitely won't leave hungry! Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, you get great food, great value, and a satisfying meal every time. If you're in the area, give them a try! Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant 23758 Lyons Ave Newhall, CA 91321 661 259-5823

Food was great. Had it delivered. Large quantity of food in small container. Was missing 1 item and…read morereceived 1 white rice. Sadly too this was for my dogs upset stomach. Overall food was tasty and plenty to enjoy the next day.

Mandarin Island is an older Chinese restaurant in Mission Hills. The restaurant itself is…read morewell-maintained and fairly clean. Parking can be an issue, but we usually find a parking spot in the back. We dine there often when we visit the area. The servers are friendly, and our orders have always been served hot. There has never been any wait to be seated, and the wait for our food has always been minimal. Their menu offers a wide variety of choices, and with a few exceptions, none of the dishes we have ordered have been disappointing. The portions are more than substantial. On this visit, we ordered from the "A - Family Dinner" and selected shrimp with lobster sauce, peppered beef with mushrooms, and a side of Kung Pao spicy shrimp. The Kung Pao spicy shrimp was a disappointment because it was not spicy at all (delicious, but not spicy). It also comes with paper-wrapped chicken, rice, and soup of choice. Overall, I would recommend it.

My boyfriend and I were craving some good Chinese food nearby, and Mandarin Island was one of the…read moreoptions that came up. I'm a bit surprised at all the low ratings but, I'm happy I decided to give this small business a try. I placed an order online through their website, and placed an order for pick up. The pick up time was 45 mins, which was a bit high, but we were okay with that because we ordered early enough, and the food was worth the wait. Once we arrived, we found parking in the back, so I entered from there, mentioned my name, picked it up, and went home to enjoy it. The place itself looked a bit dated but was a cute little restaurant. I wouldn't mind eating inside the next time around. We ordered the cheese rangoon for our appetizer, I got the beef lomein for myself, and my boyfriend got the Kung Pao Chicken. It came with rice which was nice. The total was $45 with taxes, which was reasonable given the potion size and quality. It took us two days to finish it. All the food was flavorful, fresh, and delicious. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

There was a big parking lot so finding a place was easy and the friendly staff helped us to a table…read moreright away. They even helped us get a peking duck started before we arrived. It was the first time trying duck for some of us. Even with several other parties in the restaurant, the dining room had this odd lighting that made it feel like a liminal space. A strange combo of pink and sage green covered the room and there were mirrors lining all the windowless walls. Since they didn't have the usual buns for the duck, they served it with "pancakes" (basically thin tortillas), which worked as a great substitute while we piled on duck, scallions, and sauce. The duck flavor was good, though it could've been a bit juicier with crispier skin, but not bad at all. We also got the mandarin soft noodles, which had a great combo of proteins. Just those two dishes were plenty for the four of us. Overall it was helpful service and solid food, just a unique setup!

Ick. Now, I'm basing my review on only one lunch by myself, so figure that in as you read…read more This place certainly loves it's oil. Everything I had was laden with this heavy, greasy, fattening stuff. If you're a fan of cooking oil, this is your go-to spot for sure. I had the "gourmet" dinner. That means Mongolian beef, my usual in basic old-school Chinese places like this. I chose won ton soup over the seafood soup choice. The broth was fine, but the won tons were thick and doughy. Not great. The beef seemed of a decent quality, but was absolutely floating in oil. This made the green and white onions too soft and mushy and dripping with oil. Ditto the very messy foil wrapped chicken appetizer, but the egg roll was okay, if bland. There are plenty of excellent choices for all types of Chinese cuisine in the Valley. No need to come here. Again though, remember I only had one dish, but I have an idea it's indicative of the entire menu.​

I see a lot of turnover at this arcade so hopefully this shop is here to stay! I went around 10 on…read morea Saturday and yes there was a line but I thought it moved pretty quickly. The shop is teeny tiny so they request only 4 people in the store at a time. They oosted the menus on the windows so there's plenty of time to be indecisive. They have a good selection of drinks and some very unique taste profiles so there's something for everyone. My husband always sticks with classic pour overs and I got the Sicily. I didn't have to wait too long for the pourover but they didn't have much options today. He said it's fine. The Sicily was very bright and a little tart but I wanted something refreshing on a heat wave day. I would love to return to try the matcha drinks as well. They also had a seasonal sweet potato drink but I didn't order it since I don't like drinks that are way too sweet.

How do they fit so much charm into such a small space?…read more Mandarin Coffee, tucked into the Burlington Arcade in Pasadena, is a gem for lovers of high-quality Chinese specialty coffee and teas. Sure, you'll find the usual espresso drinks, but you'll also spot a few matcha options, creative fizzes, and refreshing tonics. As for pastries? The selection is stunning and freshly made. Peek into the glass case and you'll have a hard time choosing. Pro tip: don't pass up the devil's food cake donut. It's soft, airy, rich with high-quality chocolate... seriously yum. The staff are super friendly and it was fun catching them singing along to the shop playlist while carefully crafting drinks for each customer. The shop is cozy, so expect a line out front. It does move quickly though and is absolutely worth the short wait. There's no seating inside, but a few tables are set up along the arcade walkway for enjoying your treats outside. Parking is pretty easy with a large shared lot behind the arcade (plus some street parking if you're lucky). On my visit, I kept it simple with a vanilla latte, which totally hit the spot. I'll definitely be back to try the Gui Hua Latte and, of course, another devil's food cake donut!

Food is generally really tasty. My partner had an odd time picking up our food last night. Got an…read morealert that the food was ready and when he got there, it wasn't ready for another 15 or more minutes. Fine. But when I went to eat my vegetables and tofu the next day (today), I found a metal shaving in the dish. Just keep an eye on what you're eating from here.

I liked this place very much - Good food and good service until early March 2026…read more This place has been closed since early March 2026. There is a notice on the door that it was closed by Public Health for not having a license. The recording on the phone indicates that it was closed for remodeling, but there has been no visible signs of activity since the place closed in early March. I really liked the place until it closed. I look forward to it reopening, if that is in the cards. I gave it only one star because I had to rate it, and there is nothing to rate at the present. Yelp should have a 'not applicable' box to check.

We love the food here and our favorite waiter, Marc! He always goes out of his way to make sure…read moreeveryone is happy and satisfied. Marc always goes beyond the call of duty with a smile on his face. We appreciate him + all the staff. -Hammer Family

My husband and I arrived at Grand Panda at exactly 3:00 p.m. Our waiter kindly--and a bit…read morehurriedly--recommended that we order from the lunch specials since they were about to end. We agreed, and as he headed toward the kitchen, he even asked which soup we wanted with our lunch specials. I want to emphasize that our waiter was genuinely trying to help us. He was friendly, attentive, and clearly making an effort to accommodate us before the lunch special ended. A+ effort on his part. Unfortunately, less than a couple of minutes later, around 3:02 p.m., our waiter returned and told us it was already too late to order the lunch special. We honestly didn't mind. Grand Panda has very good food, and we were happy to order from the regular menu and planned to order enough to take leftovers home. What bothered us was what happened afterward. A female employee, who appeared to be a manager and whom we understood to be named Lee, began arguing very loudly with our waiter. The argument was loud enough for everyone in the restaurant to hear. They were speaking Chinese, so we could not understand exactly what was being said, and I don't want to speculate about the details. However, from the timing and circumstances, it appeared to be related to the lunch-special situation. The entire interaction made us extremely uncomfortable and completely changed the atmosphere of our meal. Instead of enjoying dinner, we found ourselves feeling bad for our waiter, who had done nothing but try to provide us with good customer service. The food was good, as it has been on our previous visits, but unfortunately the experience was overshadowed by the loud confrontation. Customers should not have to sit through an argument between staff members while trying to enjoy their meal, especially when it can be handled privately. I hope management addresses situations like this differently in the future. Our waiter deserves recognition for trying to take care of his customers, and guests deserve a comfortable environment in which to enjoy the restaurant's otherwise very good food.

Wonderful food with amazing servers. Their lunch special is cheap with lots of food. Employees are…read morefriendly.

I had dinner yesterday at the SCV famous Grand Panda!! The food is very good and never disappoints!…read moreThis Santa Clarita staple has been around for decades. People come for the food and appreciate the service!! Enjoyed the war wonton soup for two as well, not pictured. Honey Walnut Shrimp: 3.5 out of 5, the sauce is a bit sweet and generic. The shrimp and huge walnuts are delicious. BBQ Pork fried rice: 4 out of 5, good rice with a nice amount of BBQ pork chunks. Steamed sliced chicken w/vegetables: 5 out of 5!! Huge portion of sliced chicken and great mixed veggies. Clean meal, no sauces. All the portions were big for sharing...because we know what sharing is! The service is always fantastic, but they lose a star for the cleanliness of their restrooms. The mens restroom is on life support, that's one very bad urinal and I'm being kind. The curtains acting as bathroom doors are pretty filthy as well, I didn't even want to touch them. But hey, if you don't use the restroom, there you go, no worries.

Stopped by this place for lunch with my cousin after picking her up from school. The inside had…read morelots of seats available and was clean. Service was quick too. We got chicken wings, scallion pancake, pork and shrimp dumplings, and pork soup dumplings. The chicken wings had a mountain of fried garlic on top of them. We didn't prefer it, but garlic lovers would love this appetizer. The scallion pancake was solid--thin and crispy with scallions throughout. The pork and shrimp dumplings were our favorite, filled with ground pork, and whole pieces of shrimp, served with an awesome sauce that brought everything together. The soup dumplings were not that great. They looked like they were steamed a bit too long, and the soup had leaked through. Would not get these again.

I had been to Northern cafe a few times, and recently it seems that both the food and the customer…read moreservice has been lacking. I took my family there recently and the food was acceptable to eat, but I would not say it was a good representation of what it used to be. The beef soup noodle was generally lacking in strong savory flavor and the noodles were overcooked. The dumplings were also lacking in flavor. For these reasons I will give Northern Cafe 3-stars. However, I must add that I am being very generous, since I do not take away stars for one incident of poor service. The service was horrendous, from the beginning to the end of the meal, it was an awful experience. To begin, there was no greeting, and this is a frequent problem. Customers are left to stand in the lobby with no direction or acknowledgement of their presence. The staff sometimes look your way to ignore you until you confront them and ask for a table, which they may not give you until you ask the right person. The server did not write down our order and forgot some of it. They never came around to check on us. The food came out in a scattered fashion. Eventually when we were finished eating, no server came to ask us if we wanted the check or any boxes to go. After getting their attention, I received the bill, but they didnt take my payment. They never came around again, I told my family to leave without me and maybe they will notice we are finished and I am holding the bill and my cars in the air. No service again for what seemed like an eternity sitting at an empty table with food I at one time wanted to take home, but now I was just desperate to get out. Eventually I catch the eye of some other staff, not my server, who never came back, and they flagged someone else from the kitchen to take care of my payment. Not surprisingly, even with all the food left on the table, they did not offer if we wanted any of it to go. The saddest part of this experience is that I used to like this place. I have a few memories here I will never forget, but these memories have nothing to do with the food or the service. For the sake of my memories I will come try this place one more time

Had an amazing time on Thursday before the block party at 5pm, service was excellent and the food…read morewas on point as always. Brought one of our friends for her birthday that flew across the country to be with us and of course, places like these are where we bring friends. For the first time, I ordered the Philly Cheese steak with double meat. Loved it. Had 2 beers that went well with the meal. My wife ordered a salad and sandwich to share, my daughter the kid's noodles she was looking forward to. We also shared the brussels sprouts, amazing. Of course, nothing to take home except what was in our bellies as we loved it all.

Went here ONCE! And wow I was blown away with the food I had no expectations. My friend brought me…read morehere and said it was good and oh boy was he right! Service was quick and the lady was nice. It was nice little setup in there and just the chicken sandwich was amazing. Would definitely come back and bring friends

Great food great service and great atmosphere…read more The decor makes It feel like you travel to china. The food is delicious. The portions are just right and priced well. Every time I've gone it's not too busy. Just right!

On my quest to discover desirable eateries in the SCV. Was craving good old-fashioned Chinese food…read more Reviewed many on yelp and discovered there's a few restaurants that incorporate Chinese with other AIP cuisine. China Wok had decent reviews and it was convenient. Just WOW! It was a weeknight and wasn't sure what to expect for a crowded restaurant or wait time. Arrived and there were a couple of tables with customers and waited for a person to greet us. It took a minute, but no big deal. Turns out this little gem of a restaurant is run by the sweetest lady and a chef. The lady does everything in the front of the house, server, busser and cashier, and probably everything else outside of the kitchen. For ambience it is classic old school, Chinese restaurant in California. Ha ha it's clean, tidy, and organized. Food was absolutely the freshest and flavorful I can remember. Started off with egg rolls and they give you some little wonton chips with a delicious dipping sauce. We had Chow Mein and the Moo-Sho Pork. The plates came with all the sides with delicious rice. The flavor and the vegetables was over the top for taste. The Moo-Sho was incredible and the plum sauce and pancakes were delicious IYKYK An added bonus is there hot tea, which had excellent flavor Overall, the food was excellent, and the service was great! So if you go, this review is for an above average classic Chinese American restaurant that takes pride and satisfying their customers with food and service!