The best Ma Po Tofu in NY. Authentic, spicy and numbing preparation. O Mandarin should be your go to Chinese restaurant.

finally made it here. been wanting for a while. Night started out bad with them assigning the worst table in the place y squeezing us in between other tables. couldn't even fit . had to argue with the very young inexperienced girls running the place. but, that's where it stops and the joy of the food starts. each dish better and better soup dumplings very juicy with the wrapping not too thick . soup inside not too salty. lettuce chicken wraps where amazing but what stole the night were the spare ribs. wow great dish. meat falls off the bone in a great sauce was really impressed with the scallion pancakes. comes out all blown up and super thin. we all shared peking duck. the wraps were super thin and so fresh. the meat was tender but the leg was dried out. also ordered basil chicken dish. wow so much flavor and the spices make your mouth numb in a good way have to say i was pleasantly surprised on the prices very reasonable. waiter was good but service is kinda slow huge parking lot. definitely can't wait to come back. come early this place packs it quickly. read more

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Got a table this time!! They were very helpful too when I came to the restaurant and my friend had mistaken the time for the reservation and they allowed me to push it back for her which was great! We started with the lettuce wraps which were amazing. The chengdu rice again which isn't my favorite, there's something in there that I don't like but I can't figure out what the flavor is, it's just not something I'm used to. The soup dumplings were amazing I love truffle and I'm so happy about this addition to the menu! The braised beef clay pot was so yummy and warm and hearty, perfect for a chilly day. The thing that I am still befuddled by is that I had stomach issues again the next day! I didn't even have the same menu items as last time so I'm not sure what the issue is. But it still won't stop me because I love Chinese food way too much lol. read more

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This restaurant is in the same plaza as H-Mart, so we decided to try it beforehand. We love the decor and the atmosphere. Plenty of seating and we were seated at a booth. The price is a bit higher than the average Chinese restaurant but the food quality is great. We were careful in choosing the dishes as many dishes seem to be spicy (we had a child with us). The soup buns were excellent (taste authentic) and we also had the chicken chow mein and walnut shrimp. Both were cooked to perfection. The walnut shrimp was made with jumbo size shrimp. Crispy and coated with a mayo with slighty wasabi flavor and candied walnuts. So yummy... But the cream was a bit spicy for our child. The dish came with either a bowl of white or brown rice. We opted for the white rice. Between the 3 dishes ordered, we had leftovers (2 adults and a child). Very happy with this restaurant. We will be back to try more things! read more

O Mandarin - Chicken chow mein and walnut shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

Spare ribs were awful. Shrimp w/lobster sauce OK. Peking duck very good, as was egg drop soup. Very pretty, but expensive.

Ordered in delivery from here on UberEats after hearing how this is the best Chinese in Westchester and I actually don't agree. I think Aberdeen and its delicious dim-sum trumps this place, but they don't deliver, so if you need a good Chinese delivery, this gets the job done! Solid sesame chicken and dumplings and pineapple fried rice. Not Chinatown or Aberdeen-quality, but good. read more

O Mandarin - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

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Decided to come here for a dinner date after hearing so many great things. Upon entering I was definitely surprised at how beautiful it is inside you would never guess from the outside. We started off with the soup dumplings of course, but it was such a let down. The dough itself tasted almost clay like and the meat inside barely any flavor and barely any broth. The Trader Joe's soup dumplings have more flavor if you ask me. For our entrees I got the kung pao shrimp and scallop. That spicy level next to it does not give it any justice. It's not really spicy as it is numbing. I could barely taste anything after that with how numb my mouth became. And the sauce was just soooo oily and the scallops were not even the real juicy scallops that you usually get nicely seared on each side. They were just thinly sliced and still had the little foot on it which is not optimal. We also got the triple delight and that was delicious!! The sauce was robust and flavorful and worked amazingly on the chicken, steak and shrimp. I liked how they also give you the option of white or brown rice. I also have to give a shout out to the soda gun I presume they gave us our soda from. We ordered Pepsi and it had that wonderful prickly bubbliness that you can only get from a can so that was surprising. Most spots the soda is soo watered down. This is definitely the most overlooked thing in most restaurants! Although my meal wasn't the greatest this time around, I am optimistic to go and try other things off the menu as they have other items that peak my interest! read more

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I always have a wonderful experience here. The restaurant is lovely, service is good, and food is very good. Being Sat night, it was crowded so three of us sat at the bar, and were served very quickly. Usually, I go off hours and don't have trouble getting a table. This time we had the dan dan noodles, peppercorn and woodear mushroom appetizer, scallion bubble pancake, and Fluke Filet in Rice Wine Sauce, Garlic Dry Rub Ribs. All the dishes were wonderful and recommended. Scallion pancakes are always very nice. The fish was mild with a savory light sauce. The ribs are meaty and crispy with little bits of garlic . I've come here for their lunch specials in the past and they are lovely, especially the basil dishes - my favorite is basil shrimp. One of my favorite places in Westchester and highly recommended. read more

I honestly keep raving about this being the greatest Chinese restaurant that I had ever been to. I could never forget the flavor and quality of ingredients in the beef stew so I know that I had to come back. When I came back although I was tempted to enjoy the stew again I really wanted to try something new. I went for the kung pao chicken and white rice. I had a good feeling about the food and I was right. My expectations were exceeded. While the service took a little while, the flavor and the quality was worth it. We ordered our food to go so we didn't dine in the restaurant. The food traveled nicely and it was still good even though it wasn't directly fresh out of the kitchen. The portions were huge and filling, but the food tasted just as nice when it was left over the next day. The person who helped us with our order was also really nice and made the experience just as nice as if we stayed in. The food and experience were not disappointing. My parents loved their meals as well. I got a taste of the food that they ordered as well and so far I can honestly say that everything I have tried, everything I had tasted, and everything that I have seen come out of the kitchen that members of my party had ordered was delicious and worth the trip up to West Chester. It's a shame that I don't live near this restaurant because I would order from here a lot more often. I recommend that anyone who lives in the neighborhood or plans on visiting to come here and enjoy the food, ESPECIALLY the beef stew. It's super spicey but the flavors and the presentation is flawless. read more

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I ordered five takeout items. First, I asked for chowfun, she said it was not available but beef lo mein was. So I agree with beef lo mein instead of chowfun. Obviously the ingredient is much more available with lo mein, the second dish I ordered was Szechuan basil chicken, which is interesting because they used leak along with other vegetables stirfry in this dish. The third dish I ordered was soup dumpling chicken and truffle. Other appetizers that were ordered were cold dishes woods ear and jelly fish. The cold dish tasted good. Other dishes were average. I think the chef was a legitimate Chinese chef although most dishes were catered to American clients. read more

I came here a few weeks ago with my grandmother who's a big fan of this restaurant. Our waiter, Yusef was amazing and very patient with her. We both ordered from the lunch specials which were delicious! They came with soup and a bowl of rice as well. We tried the toro dessert, which was surprisingly good - although a unique flavor. The interior is beautiful. This is a great spot. Just keep in mind when the food says it's spicy it's going to be spicy. read more

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Great place for Chinese not too far from H Mart. Love the big poofy scallion pancakes. Be sure to check out the lunch options which are also available for dinner, though easy to miss that in menu. Pepper chicken, honey rock shrimp and triple delight were all delicious. Service is quick but the wait can be long during peak dinner hours. read more

O Mandarin - Soup Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

The food was delicious! Our table ordered 3 diff soups. Egg drop , wonton, and hot and sour! We ordered 3 dishes. Shrimp dish, pork and beef , forgot names we also ordered the delicious soup dumplings! We had one issue... we were not finished with our soups and dumplings, table was covered in dishes and they brought out the main entrees ! We asked them to take them back and let us finish and then clear the table! It really ruined what would have been a great evening ! read more

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Very pleasantly surprised at the delicious meal we had at O Mandarin, in white plains. I found this spot through good yelp reviews and decided to stop by for lunch. I was a bit sad that they did not have the lunch special menu, which I did see in other reviews as being available on Sundays too. However that is not the case lunch specials menu only for weekdays. When we walked in, the decor is very nice. The service was quick and attentive and oh the food came out lightning speed! I was so surprised. However I learned from our server that today was a slow day and that usually on a typical Sunday lunch there would be a 40+ min wait! I was shocked! albeit the restaurant was very full. We ordered the Dan Dan noodles to start, which was so spicy it made me numb. I would not order this again. And then we ordered the eggplant, basil chicken and the thousand tofu layer. I asked for all the dishes to be no/ low spicy. Which they were able to for the mains. But not for the Dan dan noodles which numb my tongue! Overall great service. No lunch menus on the weekends, portions are large and had to take home. Good flavors and lightning speed food arrival ! read more

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Had a dinner on yesterday, that is Monday. House was packed until 8:39 or 9:00 we needed to wait for our table. This place was on highly recommended in local news and good rates on our fellow yelpers. All services were very slow after we sat at table. Restaurant itself is good but limited menu. What we had were good but unsatisfied with their selection. Considering what we got, how we enjoyed and what we paid, I don't think I give any higher than 3 stars. read more

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O Mandarin was an excellent find. I haven't been having much luck finding good spots in the Westchester area for a satisfying lunch with my parents but I had a good feeling about O Mandarin on account that it shares the same strip mall with an H Mart. (Here's a secret to sniffing out a worthwhile joint - look up the various H Mart locations and see which restaurants are next door. Chances are, the food should be pretty good for hungry shoppers who want something besides the food court.) The inside leans hard into the kitschy, made to look like the interior of an ancient Chinese temple. If they were also playing twinkly flute music to complete the atmosphere, I wouldn't be surprised. But lots of Chinese families eating there, and so again, I was optimistic. The menu is diverse, with a Szechuan influence, but there are also buns and dumplings if you want to scratch a dim sum itch. We ordered the following, all of which I'd order again, except for maybe the tofu and veggie clay pot: 1. Beef rib: By far my favorite. The rib was (as the cliche goes) fall off the bone tender, no need to use the accompanying knife. I loved the cubes of fried taro hidden in the sauce. 2. Deep fried whole fish in black bean sauce: A dish that my family will almost always order if we see it on the menu. This was a fantastic rendition, fish was fried well enough to preserve the flaky white meat. 3. Chongqing chili chicken: I'm not the biggest fan of the spicy, numbing part of this dish but my husband loved it and was inhaling the peppers whole. 4. Tofu and veggie clay pot: I would go with another vegetable dish next time. I loved the cut-up tofu but everything was slathered in that super thick, indeterminate brown sauce that made everything taste one-note. Dishes come with your choice of white or brown rice. Given the weekend lunch hour, it was a little hard flagging down a waiter when we needed extra utensils or a refill of the tea, but otherwise no complaints. For about $180 for four people, we left very satisfied and with leftovers. read more

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In the course of running errands I saw it there thinking I haven't been there in years. Glad I made the stop. Started with hot and sour soup which is literally the best I ever had. Then the smoked duck. Just amazing crispy taste. I took half home for the next day, but alas. It didn't make it as it was devoured that night. Luckily I also took two quarts of hot and sour soup home that I enjoyed on future days. Excellent and kind service as well. A must stop for anyone in the area. read more

Food & service is always amazing! The wild pepper beef is a must! Pork soup dumplings , Veg egg fried rice , smoked duck fried rice , scallion pancake etc all good haven't had a bad meal here yet! read more

Everything went well. Nice place, and food was good. I recommend it. I will return. It was their New Year so we had a bit of a wait.

Good food and service, we would go back again. Portion size and flavor were very good. read more

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I finally found a dine in Chinese restaurant with great food and service. My son and I decided to try this place for lunch and I'm so glad we went. We started with apps, spring rolls and soup dumplings which were piping hot and very fresh. My only complaint is that we really wanted regular dumplings but they come with pork and shrimp combined (my son is allergic to shellfish) so we settled on the soup dumplings. They were delicious as were the spring rolls. We then ordered sesame chicken, shrimp and broccoli (for me) and we shared an order of beef fried rice. I don't think I've ever ordered shrimp and broccoli and was given more than five shrimps - my plate was full of large size shrimp, fresh broccoli and it comes with white rice. I also tasted my son's sesame chicken and it was just as good too! It was so much food we couldn't finish it all and took the rest home. The one thing I noticed is that when I reheated my food the next day it was just as good as the first day - that's a rarity in my opinion. Our waiter was very good and very attentive to our needs and the decor is really nice. While it isn't the cheapest restaurant it isn't the most expensive and the food is definitely worth it. A must go to if you're in the area and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great Chinese restaurant. Phenomenal decor . Service good. Nice lunch menu. lunch included soup with entree. Located in strip mall. My entree was wonton soup and General Tsas chicken. read more

O Mandarin - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

4 stars for past visits, now...not so good. I have frequently dined in and brought takeout home from OMandarin over the last couple of years. The last 2 takeout orders have been wildly over salted and fried foods have been soggy as if they were pre cooked and then reheated. Threw out the leftovers. OMandarin must have a new chef and I noticed that the takeout rack has many less orders when I have gone. They used to be much better. Won't be going back. read more

We went a few month ago. The food was delicious. The menu had wonderful choices. We plan plan to go back this weekend so we could try more dishes. The restaurant was lovely. Grace P. read more

O'Mandarin is one of those places I keep coming back to. I've been a few times and it's always solid. The Dan Dan Noodles, Cold Sesame Noodles, and Cabbage & Pork Belly were all packed with spice and flavor--especially the pork belly, which was rich but really well-balanced. The service is friendly and quick, and I've never had trouble walking in without a reservation. The space is dark and traditional, which gives it a low-key vibe yet formal vibe. It's an easy favorite when I'm craving something comforting in Westchester County. read more

O Mandarin - Cabbage with Pork Belly - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

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Good food and even better service! It's definitely on the more expensive side, but that's expected for New York. The staff was incredibly attentive, making the higher price tag much easier to swallow. Would recommend for a reliable city dinner. read more

This place is amazing! We ordered a variety of things to try. Shumai, Dan Dan noodles, Ribs, Wonton soup, Ginger Shrimp Everything was delicious! Recommend highly! I don't take any pics bc I was too busy stuffing my face! read more

O Mandarin - Dan Dan noodles - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

The waiter was horrible they brought our entrees out before appetizers and soup then they brought it all together I had to search for the waiter for refill on drinks and utensils the sauce seems to be over spicy and in Every dish they make . My chicken and broccoli was like soup in the sauce broccoli was soggy I could not eat it the soup had no taste like like old greasy water Waiter never asked us if we needed anything ignored us the place wasn't even busy when he brought the check with an I pad for me to do he never came back on my way out the door I had yo give the iPad to a worker read more

I brought my wife and son for Valentines Day here for dinner. It was packed 45-60 wait. The service and ambiance was great. We ordered like six dishes some were good some were mediocre. However the food is NOT spicy. As with restaurants outside of Flushing NY. The food is cooked so caucasians can enjoy it so it really tweeted. One last thing the restaurant has a lot of Uber take outs, they finally stopped it after 6pm as it slowed the kitchen down. read more

I loved it here. I've ordered from here many times but the last time I was craving OM I stopped in. I love the ambiance and cozy vibes here. The food was amazing. We ordered several dishes including noodles, dumplings and chicken. I loved everything we tried. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for delicious, authentic food. read more

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A friend of mine been telling me to come here his daughter-in-law is Chinese and he says it's amazing and she likes it so for a date night we decided to come. It's right next to the H Central Avenue so I had mistaken it as part of HR and didn't realize it's there. Plenty of parking because the parking lot is huge cool we didn't make a reservation and we Made a mistake because it was like a 15 minute wait wasn't long but it's pretty popular. The place is lovely to look at waterfall at the entrance seating to wait at and people at the bar as we are seated. I order house sake quite good pretty little glasses we had dim sum Soup dumplings were delicious chicken filled with trouble new on the menu. I ordered a duck fried rice, which is personal favorite with bone in fish hole fried you had a choice between a sweet-and-sour and a bean sauce. I ordered the beans sauce, yummy, and my boyfriends triple delight with pine nuts was to die for I wish I had ordered that even though my fish was quite good Our waiter Walter went out of his way to be accommodating and kind and explain anything we need and ask us if we need sauces or any special attention to dessert more cocktails he was very attentive. I can say that this is not a cheap place to get it, but it is delicious and it does seem like the real deal. We should go if you can totally worth it. read more

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We love this place. It's our go to for Chinese food in the Westchester County. I haven't had any bad food so far.

I almost want to rate O Mandarin lower because of the well-known, peer-reviewed theory by Freddie Wong that the best Chinese restaurants have 3.5 stars (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYG5yt51/) but I can't because O Mandarin is just too good!! And also, I did take out so I can't comment on the service. It's been a while since I've ordered Chinese food because normally I'm disappointed but not this time. If you order one thing it's gotta be the eggplant. It's so flavorful I could eat an entire bowl of it (and if it weren't for sharing it with others, I could have because the portions are generous!) The thousand layer tofu was also delicious and unique (to me). Seemed similar to Aburage- a Japanese tofu preparation with thinly sliced fried tofu, that was then stir fried with veggies and a tasty sauce. The chow mein was pretty standard and great to round out the meal. It all came with two portions of rice, on a whim I chose the brown rice which was shockingly delicious. I've never had brown rice that I liked and this was perfect. Anyway, O Mandarin will definitely now be my go to in the area! Can't wait to go back! read more

O Mandarin - 1000 Thousand-Layer Tofu and Pork Belly (no pork belly); Yu Xiang Eggplant; Shrimp + Vegetable Chao Mein - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

Food selection is very good and the service is impeccable. I definitely enjoyed the appetizer selection especially the ribs

Cited by Department of Health for violations. I have enjoyed this restaurant in the past but not sure about it now.

Since moving from the UWS, I've lamented the lack of good Chinese options in Westchester. I used to have an awesome Sichuan restaurant that delivered to me in 15min, so did not recognize the true luxury that was. After going through a few underwhelming options, I happened upon O Mandarin. Place has the reviews and a cool looking menu, so after seeing something that looked like my favorite dish (spicy shrimp with red pepper), I gave it a shot for delivery. They send in fancy customized bags which is kind of cool. Soup dumplings were a very good rendition of a classic. Good quality port too. I got the wild pepper shrimp as you might be able to guess. This was a lot really good quality shrimp, in a slightly spicy sauce. I was a little disappointed as I was hoping for a crapton of Sichuan peppercorns, however it was still pretty tasty. Not sure why there were so many damned onions though. My wife liked her lo mein too. Will keep searching for a place that does shrimp with red pepper the way I like it. This place is probably awesome in person, and there's a lot of interesting things on the menu, however for delivery it's a bit pricey. Would give another shot though, and maybe call it in to see if they can make what I'm looking for. read more

Great food and top notch service the duck is the best I've had and the drinks are up there

10/10. I never imagined such an amazing restaurant could be found in an unassuming strip mall right next to a BBQ Chicken and an H Mart. I came here with a party of 8 for a graduation party, and it was the perfect choice of restaurant. The service was spectacular; the staff even provided candles for our cake! And the food was outstanding. The scallion bubble pancake is a unique take on the typical scallion pancake, and it was so addicting to eat - especially paired with the curry sauce. The peking duck was also delicious, along with the several other dishes I tried (smoked duck fried rice, dan dan noodles, cold jellyfish salad, pork belly and cabbage, etc.). The whole fish was beautifully presented, and the sweet and sour sauce was a great choice. The fish was also deboned, which I appreciated as someone who doesn't like eating fish with bones. My entire experience here was amazing! read more

O Mandarin - 2 Piece Scallion Bubble Pancake - Chinese Near Me - Hartsdale, New York

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REALLY enjoyed Omandarin! I went with a friend for an early dinner and we ordered several appetizers with the intent of getting at least one main course. But....we got full! All of the dumpling options were absolutely delicious and I especially loved the steamed buns (which were served "deconstructed" to build your own). The decor is lovely and service was spot on. By the time we left, the dining area was almost full. I recommend going early or making a reservation. I'll definitely be back. read more

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First time trying this restaurant ands the interior decor wowed us. the only downside is its very dim inside. so regardless of time of day you feel like you're having dinner. we loved everything we tried, but the asparagus and sweet pea were extra fresh and crunchy. the general tso chicken was on fire, our mouths were enjoying that sweet hot saucy chicken ands you can literally see the hot peppers in the dish. ask for mild if you can't handle the heat. our favorite dish was the soup dumplings. we forgot to take pictures because we were so impressed with the presentation and how yummy they looked. id go and just order soup dumplings all day if we could. look forward to returning to try other dishes. i couldn't give this place five stars because it was dimly lit and the wait staff appeared annoyed when we asked for forks. read more

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