Food is always fresh, delicious, comes out piping hot and fast! There's a reason why this place gets so busy, the service is awesome, quick, friendly, and straight to the point. It's a small shop with about 10-12 tables, but very warm and cozy. They also do party platters. So in case you're in a pinch, they'll get your orders to you with a quickness! read more

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Plenty of parking. We did a take out order and it was ready when they promised. The food was great. The salt and pepper chicken noteworthy. Going in to pick up the food gave me a glance at a simple dining area, which could use a little love. If only to keep diners from being by the employee area, which is by the register. It's a good place, definitely love the food a lot. read more

This is the new Golden House for my family. We prefer their salt & pepper wings, their honey walnut shrimp and lo mein over all the spots in Otay. The dining are is small so we generally use them for takeout only. The only dishesI've tried and didn't love here were the egg foo yung (meat is added to sauce not the egg part), war wonton soup was not especially flavorful and moo goo gai pan would have been a 10 out of 10 if not for the canned mushrooms. It is a tiny bit pricey compared to Golden House but the wings are worth it! read more

Always great, each time we visit. Today we had the house special soft noodles. Excellent! Chicken, beef, shrimp in pan fried thick noodles. Taste great read more

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As someone who's extremely critical when it comes to Chinese food, this spot genuinely impressed me. The wings are consistently top tier crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor every single time. I always ask for extra toppings over the white rice and it never misses. This visit I tried the sweet & sour pork and house fried rice. Pork was perfectly crisp and flavorful, fried rice was tasty though slightly dry for my preference. Service is always attentive, the restaurant stays clean, and parking is super convenient. Solid spot that's earned a repeat customer. read more

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Very tasty and authentic Chinese food! I had the beef and green beans and the beef were tender, green beans were cooked perfectly and the right flavor. I had the fish and orange sauce and they were also cook well, crispy on the outside and nice white fish. The service was fast and friendly. I want to go back and try their their dishes. read more

Tasty Mandarin - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Just mediocre. Bland food. Under seasoned. The fried rice was hard and crunchy. The Beef had little flavor. The service was very good and the people working there were quite pleasant. read more

Part 2 of trying all the wings of Mandarin in Chula Vista. The high ratings and the proximity to our stay at The Gaylord brought me here. I had high hopes for their wings. They were indeed tasty, but way too salty. Search continues... I also really didn't like how sugary sweet their pepper beef dish was. read more

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Stopped here for dinner as it was pretty close to the Las Americas Outlet Mall. The kids devoured the complimentary fried wonton wrappers. I liked the Chicken Lettuce Wrap and Mu Shu Pork. Both fun and flavorful ways to work in some veggies. The fried rice was ok - not super flavorful, but got the job done. I thought the vegetable bean curd soup could have used something more substantial - clear broth with some bean curd and baby bok choy. Overall, good sized portions and a satisfying meal. read more

Tasty Mandarin - House Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Staff said they could do moo shu pork, even though it wasn't on the menu. But they didn't have the pancakes, only steamed buns. I said ok, and ordered it to go. The food was pretty tasteless, and the meat was tough, with a fair number of inedible pieces. It was chunks, whereas I think it's normally thinly slices or shredded. The buns just added to the "meh". The staff was friendly and accommodating, but I doubt I'll return. read more

We love this restaurant. The waiter and the cooks remember us now. The Crispy Orange Beef and General's chicken are our favorites. It took us a while to find a quality Chinese place in southern San Diego. We found it! read more

So delicious, everything was mouth watering. The green beans are the highlight of the meal, the crispness and flavor was spot on. The beef and (not pictured szechuan chicken) were also so good. The fried rice was simple and good and the house noodles were great. This place wowed us with their service, the options and thr quality of food. Will be returning to try more dishes and reload on the green beans! read more

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Cute little place in a strip mall. Clean. Excellent service. Best Salt and Pepper wings in San Diego area so far. And I try them everywhere I go. read more

Tasty Mandarin - Best salt and pepper wings in San Diego - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I could have gone on a bad night because the previous reviews aren't in the same ballpark as my experience. I ordered hot and sour soup, sweet and sour chicken, chicken low mein, and Mongolian beef. Mongolian beef was extra salty. Sweet and sour chicken was dryer than the Sahara. Hot and sour was decent. Low mein was one step above your standard mall version. I just wasn't impressed. The total for my order was $75. I have had better Chinese food in the surrounding area. This is a no for me. Convenient for locals but I'm not traveling to go there. read more

Amazing food , great service ! 11/10 worth the visit ! I'm from La and place was recommended by a friend read more

Tasty Mandarin - House fried rice , house chow mein , orange chicken and Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Food was good. The portions were small. The service was fine. The sweet and sour chicken was good.

We have never been here before and decided to give it a try. My wife has been to several Asian countries, including China, so she's a little picky when it comes to trying Chinese cuisine. The place is small, and could fill up quick during the rush, we came 10 minutes before the lunch special ends and it was wide open seating. I tried the beef and broccoli and it was really tasty. My wife also said her dish, which she would always get during her time in China, tasted exactly like being in China. That's the first I have heard her say this while eating at a Chinese place so far. For me, my dish came with egg drop soup (tasty), steamed rice (perfectly sticky and fluffy, not hard), and the beef/broccoli which came with carrots and it was cooked perfectly. The beef wasn't chewy, it was tender and melted in your mouth, the way it is supposed to be. All in all, the food was delicious. We highly recommend giving this a try. read more

Tasty Mandarin - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Ordered a tray of salt and pepper wings and squid for a party and it was a hit. The wings were very big and meaty. The squid stayed crispy for a long time. Appreciate that the restaurant called around pick up time to confirm order. That means my order was freshly made. Highly recommended! I will come back to try other dishes. read more

I'm genuinely surprised by the high ratings for this place. I placed a delivery order, so perhaps the quality differs for dine-in or takeout, but unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. Everything lacked flavor--the rice and noodles were bland, and the egg rolls had an odd taste and were extremely dry inside. The orange chicken was decent but leaned more on the sweet side rather than spicy, and it lacked the crispiness I was hoping for. Given the strong reviews and the fact that we were in California, we had high hopes, but this meal fell short. On top of that, the prices felt excessive for the quality. Maybe it was just an off night, but based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Summary: Delicious, authentic chinese food I've been looking for good chinese food since I moved to San Diego from the Bay Area more than 15 years ago (circa 2008). I always assumed there was little to none besides Minh Ky (porridge & pan fried shrimp), Tim Ky (wonton egg noodle) & Diamond Palace (Dim Sum) until I went to Tasty Mandarin and ate some of the most delicious food ever. Their mongolian beef and egg drop soup was wonderful. I also plan to get their egg foo young as well as beef chow fun now that I know how good the food is. I wish I went here sooner but I wanted to try their lunch special first before cashing in on their non-special dishes. Service was quick. It's a typical asian restaurant so they prefer if you know what you want and don't ask too many questions (which I sort of did...and she wasn't really that helpful and just said "yea, very good"). Parking: Plaza parking near Planned Parenthood and Stanton Optical Price: $$ Recommendations: Their weekday lunch special read more

Tasty Mandarin - Egg drop soup - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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best orange chicken i've ever had. service is so good and everyone is so attentive, i've been here 3 times ( once dine in) and have no complaints. the place and super clean and the portions are HUGEEE . took pictures of the amount of takeout we had left after eating so much, the picture with plastic plate was the to go portion which was a lot. read more

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We are craving a Chinese restaurant, so I asked my daughter to find a place here in Chula Vista, CA. She found this restaurant named Tasty Mandarin; yes, the food is good, but my only concern is that while we were eating, two employees were standing beside us at all times. It's annoying, as it looked like they were rushing us, and there were no other customers, just us. read more

The food here is fantastic. Prices are great and the owners actually care. When looking for a casual Chinese restaurant with excellent food and service, look no further. Tasty mandarin brings it, this place slaps. Barbecue pork, Szechuan, beef, and their dumpling noodle soup are awesome! read more

Order the special fried rice and general Tsos chicken. The fried rice was good but the chicken was absolutely horrible it tasted like dried pieces of white meat definitely did not taste anything like general Tsos chicken should taste read more

Tasty Mandarin - It was so bad. Dry white meat chicken - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great egg drop soup! No weird corn. Perfect if you need comfort food. Salt and Pepper chicken wings are also tasty! read more

Tasty Mandarin - Egg Drop Soup - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Still 5 Stars. I live in Idaho and come to Tasty Mandarin on every trip and never disappointed. I wish they would open one in Idaho. I really miss real traditional food. I miss my Salt and Pepper Pork Chops. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars for this place. The food is amazing! The service is even better. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the salt and pepper wings, beef soft noodle, fried rice, hot and sour soup and orange tofu. All the dishes were delicious. Dare I say the best Chinese I've ever had in my life. I will be telling everyone about this place. 100/10 will be coming back. read more

Tasty Mandarin - Salt and pepper wings orange tofu beef soft noodle - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Excellent and fast service from Jay! I ordered the upside down pan fried noodles and egg rolls. it was more than okay but not at my highest level. The restaurant is nice inside with a great small family business feel. I felt very welcomed and comfortable. I would recommend coming here and trying the food. read more

Tasty Mandarin - Upside-down pan fried noodles - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Tasty mandarin restaurant is not just the name. The food is also tasty. I was the first time here . Since this one that open late so me and my wife try it for the first time. The food was not greasy at all and we like it. We will be back to try other dish read more

A group of 15 had dinner Tuesday evening. We ordered a variety of of dishes. To a person all were delighted with their food. My friend and I split the honey walnut shrimp and the pan fried upside down noodles( get hungry just thinking about it). they were both excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service was wonderful considering the size of our group. It is a small but attractive restaurant. read more

You can not go wrong at this place! The food is great and the service is good. These wings are the BEST! The fry is perfect and the breading g is lite. The garlic, salt, and green onion mixture is amazing! These wings are so big too. They even give you rice with your wings unlike most places. We also had the Mongolian Beef. It was very tasty. The beef is very tender, the onions are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is earthy and yummy. read more

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We've tried different Chinese food places in Chula Vista and Otay Ranch and Tasty Mandarin is our favorite thus far. Some people might consider them pricey, but for the amount of food you get, I think their prices are reasonable. Typically we order 3 dishes and it will last through 3-4 meals. We pay anywhere from $65-75. We normally order take out and the staff has always been quick to prepare the food. We've tried the following dishes: Shrimp curry Beef broccoli - favorite BBQ pork soft noodle - favorite Mongolian beef - favorite Chow fun with beef Kung pao chicken Thai tea The protein in the dishes are tender and every dish are perfectly seasoned. I've noted which dishes have been our favorite. read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. The environment was clean and inviting. The egg drop soup and kung pao chicken are remarkable. Get the lunch special to get half a plate of rice and a side of your choice along with an egg roll and egg drop soup for $15! We shared 2 lunch specials and a plate of beef chow mein between 2 people and had more than enough to take home. Our total was $53. For 3 plates at $15-17 each + drinks and tax, not bad! Will definitely be back for that kung pao. read more

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Great food and service. If you are near the area, this is a great place to eat. Nice ambiance. read more

Tasty Mandarin - Great food and excellent service - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Tonight I we had our favorite, "skinny noodles" with chicken. Delicious, tasty and never disappoints. Normally, to go along with the noodle dish is side of fried rice and Mongolian beef. Also a favorite. Wanted to try something different, so we ordered pepper chicken in lieu of Mongolian beef. Although not a huge fan of bell peppers, pepper chicken was on point. I forgot the bell peppers were even there. My family and friends have tried the restaurant and are now hooked. They too agree , Tasty Mandarin is tasty! A must-try, family owned Chinese restaurant with a variety of freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned dishes. Workers are attentive and service is quick. Not a large restaurant, so tables and chairs are limited. My go-to Chinese restaurant in southbay. Highly recommended ! -------------- Had to have the delicious fried green beans - obsessed If you don't like green beans, you will like these! And, today the salt and pepper chicken wings were the plumpest ever and most crunchiest. Delicious! read more

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I've lived in Chula Vista for 20 years and I am ashamed to admit that I never ate here before. Ignore the 1 & 2 Star haters. We can all have a bad day. The food is worth 5 Stars. The customer service Is worth 5 Stars. Yes I'm coming back here again and again. Thanks Yelp for all the recommendations. read more

Two for effort We paid $125.00 for our take out, the rice was extremely undercooked, the orange chicken was old, I know restaurants recycle food but how many days? -that orange chicken was at least over a week old, the foo young was scrambled egg, it had a few stands of chop suey. The Mongolian beef was bland and finally the noodles were edible--the only delicious item was the fortune cookie and their hot sauce, given the reviews I was shocked, I do have to add that the first time I went the food was on point so this is one of those hit or miss type of restaurants--But $125.00 for a hit or miss? and how old is old? Why so old orange chicken? just like prison yeah--I'm never going back read more

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Ordered a very simple order (Fried rice, and Orange chicken) over the phone, got told it would take 15 mins to be ready. It takes me approximately 20 mins to arrive hopeful I can just grab and go. Unfortunately upon my arrival I get told it'll be another 5 mins, no big deal but for the next hour and some change I receive no updates on when the food will be ready until I eventually asked for a refund and was told it'd just be another 5 mins. I walked out the store charged (eventually refunded) for food I never received, and gas/time wasted. Don't come here if you value your time. read more

Wow! This place really is the BEST in SouthBay! Everything was on point: 1. The service was warm and attentive (big thanks to Andy, Jay & Lisa) 2. Salt & pepper chicken wings were heaven sent 3. white rice was perfect 4. wonton chips & sweet and sour sauce were my favorite (complimentary btw) 5. Egg drop soup was yummy and comforting 5. Thai tea with boba was delish (boba was freshly cooked) 6. Jasmine hot tea was full of flavor and 7. even their complimentary ice Water tasted like filtered water! I'm not even joking! This place is currently the highest in ratings due to their quality of food, clean ambiance and level of service. Well done! We will be back soon to try more items on the menu! Thank you! read more

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The best tasting Chinese food in Chula Vista. Also, their servings are huuuge! I've been coming here for over two years already!