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I've been eating at Mandarin with my family for 16 years and the food is excellent here as always. Aside from the food, I love the mocktails and the service Raymond was my server but there was also Paul whom served my table occasionally. Both Raymond and Paul had outstanding service, always friendly, smiling, humorous, fast, and I wish them all the best Edit: I came here again for my cousin's birthday. Very good food again as usual, I also saw Raymond again. I had another server named Jack and he was incredible. He's the nicest and friendliest person ever Here is what I ate: 0. Drinks water, choco banana monkey mocktail, blueberry lychee fizz 1. Snack croissant (buttered) 2. Soup wonton soup 3. Appetizer chicken dumplings w dumpling sauce 4. Vegetable dish roasted potato, dried garlic green beans, wok fried broccoli & mushroom & corn 5. Seafood dish baked teriyaki salmon, seafood medley, mussel in black bean sauce, breaded torpedo shrimp, salt & pepper shrimp, golden fried fish fillet, teppanyaki fish fillet 6. Meat dish BBQ ribs 7. First main course prime rib (rare) w beef au jus, mashed potatoes w gravy 8. Palate cleanser orange pineapple ice cream w butterscotch topping & M&M's 9. Second main course Shanghai noodles, Hawaiian baked ham, shrimps, General Tao chicken, teriyaki meatball 10. Desserts New York cheesecake, pecan pie 11. Bite sized desserts rice pudding, creme brulee, rice crispy square, sticky toffee pudding
Light BeamLight Beam
50
Mandarin in Kitchener offers a delightful buffet dining experience that caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. This restaurant boasts an extensive variety of meals, ensuring that every guest finds something to enjoy. The buffet includes an impressive selection of proteins, from succulent roast beef and tender chicken to fresh seafood and flavorful vegetarian options. Complementing these main dishes are an array of sides and salads, as well as a diverse selection of soups that are perfect for starting your meal. Dessert lovers will be particularly pleased with the assortment of sweets available. From decadent pastries and cakes to refreshing ice cream, there's a treat for every sweet tooth. The meal concludes on a fun note with fortune cookies, adding a whimsical touch to the dining experience. Families will find Mandarin especially accommodating, as little kids get to dine for free, and toddlers enjoy a discounted rate. This makes it an ideal spot for a family outing, where both the young and young-at-heart can indulge in a variety of culinary delights. Given the restaurant's popularity, it's highly recommended to make a reservation before visiting. The foot traffic can be unpredictable, and securing a spot in advance ensures a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're there for a casual meal or a special occasion, Mandarin provides a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience for all.
Sotonye Allwell-BrownSotonye Allwell-Brown
50
Probably the best Mandarin I've been to! Despite it being a busy Thanksgiving Weekend, I had a pleasant experience! The place was sufficiently staffed and was clearly running well. Staff were very friendly and attentive - shoutout to my servers Lee, Paulo and Mike. My water glass was never empty and my plates were cleared very efficiently. Food options was always available, I think only the mashed potatoes for the Turkey dinner was unavailable once, but the tray was freshly refilled when I came back after finishing a plate. The chicken gyoza was probably my favourite dish from the day, but the rest of the food was delicious, and didn't taste old at all. The buffet edges were all always clean every time I did a round. There's not a lot of natural lighting inside so it may feel slightly claustrophobic if you're not good with crowds, but the place is well lit and the floors are clean. Finally, not a food related observation, but the koi ponds at the front also looked clean and the fish well cared for. Great place for a two person date or big family gathering.
Morla PhanMorla Phan
10
Plenty more food options. Their drink menu remains looking 💣. I’ve been here a few times throughout my years and plenty of take-out as well. I think inside is very nice with the live fish, ceilings that look like the sky, and pretty pink flowers. I can’t begin to praise their service enough every single time they are phenomenal!! So personal and friendly and fun, even if you’re not sociable. If anyone deserves a nice tip it’s the staff here. The owner seems very kind. I wish some customers had more respect it’s not a daycare letting their kids run around the eating area I’ve seen people almost drop plates of food because of this. Also some people go out to have a break from dealing with kids soo yeah I don’t want them running into my table or sitting in my seat sorry not sorry. I literally had a shrimp shell flung into my meal.
Madison CzerMadison Czer
00
The food was hot as always with so much to choose from. It's busy as always when we go for Sunday dinner. Last time we went for lunch and there was a 30 minute wait line and the same for this time too that I have learned my lesson. Reservations before you go, because it will always be a very popular place. The services was great as usual. Friendly and quick staff, the owner even made a quick appearance, which was very nice for a business to do. We went for Chinese new year and the dumplings were the best! I have to come again next year. 39.99 for dinner so lunch is always the best time to go if you want to save money and on a weekday! Lastly, the decor has not changed since it was probably open but that's fine, it's nostalgic and like a good little running joke that it wont change.
diamond ziemandiamond zieman
00
Absolutely amazing experience. We went for my son's 7th birthday, he choose to go. This was only our second time going after the pandemic. EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC. The new owner came up to us and introduced himself, he told us if we need anything to please see him. Our server Ying was very attentive. She sang our son happy birthday and took us a family picture which she printed out and placed in a magnet frame for us to take home. The food was very fresh with lots of variety. We also got lucky coins at the end because they are celebrating Chinese new year and on the way out my kids got free cotton candy. 100% will be coming again. We had a wonderful experience.
Abby PAbby P
70
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4220 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5, Canada
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+1 519-653-5000
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mandarinrestaurant.com
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Extensive buffet in a casual space offering local & Chinese dishes, as well as sushi.
attractions: , restaurants: Moose Winooski's, Sushi Star, Borealis Grille & Bar (Kitchener), Ye's Sushi, Piper Arms Kitchener, PANJ TAARA Bar & Grill, Rajdhani Sweets & Restaurant, Tandoori Zaika | Fine Indian & Hakka Cuisine, Williams Fresh Cafe, City South Pizza
