I was incredibly disappointed in the service and the food. Prices are very high for what you get... No value in this experience. Marked on my list of places to never return. read more

Good food, great prices. Loved it! Staff was courteous and food was brought out fast.

Went there for the first time in my life even though I have been ny it a billion times and am glad i stopped in. We went in just to have a few drinks but ended up leaving with egg foo young and I was not disappointed. BIG portion and the gravy, the gravy, the gravy was insane good, (the waitress told us it was great, she gave us extra gravy) I would put this gravy on a car bumper and it would be great, I plan on using that gravy for alot of things. The staff was attentive and great. Our waitress told us to come next Wednesday when she works and she would turn the music up and sing kareoke with us if we liked (I won't sing) but I love the idea of it all. Will be back and try other things on the menu and get extra gravy to go. Oh and the egg foo young was tasty as well. read more

Fact this place is not at least 4 star is outrageous. All I have to say is hands down best general taos and beat bbq pork fried rice in the city. Soups not so tasty but I don't go here for soup. Large portions as well for 20$ u can feed 4. They use to give buy 2 get one free coupons but think they stopped doing that. Plus with Louie's gone they really the only spot to go. read more

came here a fwe weeeks back with the wife for dinner..well the food is better than the scary looking building but i am not sure it is all that great still have not made up mind to come back or not. the service was uber slow. and with the food just makeing the good mark we will have to wait and see. read more

Stopped in today with my family for lunch. Had Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Yu Hsiang Pork, and Chicken Chow Mein. All tasty, and decent portions. Servers were very attentive and quick. No one left hungry, and I was able to feed 4 people for $33 (plus tip). Can't beat that with a stick. Will definitely be back when we are in the area and hankering for Chinese food. Menu is reasonably large, so it should be fun to explore. read more

Thank you guys for being open on Christmas Day. We had a big order and they had it nice and hot and ready for us to take. The staff is incredibly friendly. We will definitely be coming back. It looks a little rough on the outside of the building but trust me it's a diamond in the rough. read more

It does not compare to Louie's Chinese Cuisine which is no longer in business. I seriously can make better food than this. The pork fried rice was passable. Also ordered sweet and sour chicken and General Tso's, which were bland and not worth ordering. Had been here once when it was Inn Bin, and quality of chicken was better then. Not going back. Dec. 2017. read more

Oh, this is everything you would expect from a standard Chinese restaurant. And since moving to the neighborhood, I had been avoiding it, as well, it looked sketch. But one must face the inevitable...and I relented. Really friendly and quick service, decent prices, and the veggies tasted crisp and fresh. I wasn't a big fan of the (really) strong tea, or the potstickers (a little chewy and gummy) but the orange chicken and General Tsao's chicken were a nice contrast. I wouldn't want just the orange chicken as its a little overwhelming. The portions were generous - I will definitely will return. read more

I love Ballard Mandarin! The staff is great, the food is yummy and its great to have an awesome chinese place in Ballard. I highly recommend the house chow mein. It's the best I've had in seattle. I'm a fan!!! read more

I love this place. It used to be the inn bin back in the 90s. I lived across the street and came in all the time. I came back today for the first time since then to see it is Ballard Mandarin. I love this place for its cozy, home style feel. It is not the nicest or most modern place, but I love it for that. Old Ballard is still alive in a few gems and to me this is one of them. read more

Decent tasting food -- horrible food poisoning! If you're looking to be bed ridden for the next 12-24 hours, definitely go here! For anyone looking for actually safe food, go elsewhere. read more

The General Tao's chicken is the best I have ever had in my life. Service is exceptional, but i always order to-go :) I usually get the chow mein and green beans with garlic because they're amazing too read more

Straight up the middle cheap Chinese lunch - but it is pretty good straight up the middle cheap Chinese lunch.

So far what we have tried there was pretty good. The hot and sour soup is nicely spicy with good flavor. The house special fried rice was also good. We will give it a try again soon and will update. Too bad they don't deliver. They'd have the market cornered since there are no good Chinese food restaurants anywhere in that area. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. They have the best sesame chicken that I have found in Seattle. The chicken was perfect, flavorful and the batter was nice and crunchy. The sauce had a slight garlic flavor. It was delicious! The restaurant was cozy with big windows and the service was friendly. The complementary tea was also very good. This may be my new spot to go and relax with a book and some hot tea. read more

I've never eaten in the restaurant itself, only gotten takeout. But this is my favorite Chinese place in Seattle. Great Kung Pao Chicken. Excellent Pot Stickers. Yum! read more

I am always weary of new Chinese restaurants, but this one gets my blessing. I found it on Yelp, and thought I'd give it a try. I will admit, when I first walked through the back door and couldn't tell what part of the restaurant was open I was nervous. I went up to the front counter to look at a menu before placing an order to go, and the people that run this place are awesome. Where I used to live it was almost $50 for two entrees, here my boyfriend and I got four entrees, and an appetizer and it was less than $50, and waaay yummier! While we waited for our order, one of the wait staff gave us a pot of tea to sip on. Again, not the prettiest place, but the food and kindness of the staff made it wonderful. I will definitely be going back! read more

Food here was amazing! !! Everything we ordered was really yummy and the staff was nice and chatty. Chicken and pork fried rice were to die for! I really wished I lived closer, not good Chinese food where I live :/. 5 stars for this place! read more

3.5 stars is just about right for this place. Solid above average food. Nothing special but not bad. Had green beans, mandarin beef and hot and sour soup. All ok. Could use a little bit more flavor and spice but overall ok. Prices are good, portions are large and service for take out was very good and fast. read more

Perfect place for your neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We usually order to go, very fast, and always get our order right. I'm a big fan of the hot and sour soup, general tso (of course), and pretty much everything else I've ordered. When we eat there we usually order the Lotus or Citron Dinner- both of which come with a TON of food for however many people you're with. If you live in Ballard or Fremont and are looking for some Chinese take-out that warms you up on our rainy days- this is the place. read more

The staff were very friendly and efficient. Our meals were tasty and hot. We really enjoyed the pork fried rice, General Tso's chicken and hot tea. This is definitely going to call for a return visit! read more

I'm visiting with my family from Los Angeles and i kind of wish they had this restaurant back home. The food was delicious and authentic. It was so good you kept eating. The spice was a delicious spice and not one that you just fee your tongue burning. The shrimp and meat qualities were good. We got the Mongolian chicken, combo Kung pao and House chow mein. The service was very fast and good. I would definitely come back again if I'm in town. read more

Went for early dinner on a Saturday evening. We ordered three things. The Szechuan chicken was absolutely great, and the portion was decent. On the other hand we ordered the Mongolian beef. This was fair at best, it was too salty and the portion of beef was quite small for the price. . read more

I love this place! One thing I like best about it is that they don't use soy sauce in their fried rice. Sounds off, I know, but it's really good and I can't eat soy sauce. All of the dishes I've tried here have been very good, the staff is very friendly and has come to know my family well. The people rating this place low are just too picky, in my opinion. I'm not a chinese food critic but I know I like this place much better than others I've tried. read more

Was very leery of this place but then pleasantly surprised when the family dined here on Sunday evening. The potstickers are homemade and doughy. The sweet and sour chicken was white meat and fresh. The Kung Pao tofu was awesome. Service was friendly and prompt. Points are deducted for bland sizzling rice soup and mushy beef with broccoli, but my 9 year-old loved both so maybe I'm picky. So happy to have good American-style Chinese food in Ballard. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is the place I order Chinese food from most often. The food is consistent and the staff is kind. Tonight one entree from our take out didn't come out quite right, but I called and they were happy to let me come in for a replacement. I figure mistakes happen, so being willing to fix them is just part of life. Thanks Ballard Mandarin! I'll keep coming back. read more

Fantastic Chinese food! Love the hot n sour soup! Special Chow Mein is one of my favorites! I enjoy this placed at least once a month. Staff is cheerful and friendly! read more

This place is my all time favorite I'm very picky and ever since I have tried it I will never go back to another Chinese restaurant the bartenders and even the Karaoke guy Eric who comes every Wednesday is great and the Resteraunt owner and workers are all amazing and remember us everyone we come... read more

If you liked the Inn Bin, this restaurant is in the same mold as well as the same location. The Chinese food isn't too complex. Mostly simple, familiar dishes. I had the chicken pot stickers, jade vegetables (broccoli, string beans, snowpeas) and pork, and the house fried rice. This dishes weren't too heavy or oily. All tasted great. The decor has been updated and the parking lot repaved, but the look is essentially Inn Bin redux. Seating is mostly booths, so if you have a party larger than four, you might want to call ahead to suss out how you'll be accommodated. There is more seating in the back room. If you live in the neighborhood, don't be afraid to frequent Ballard Mandarin the way you did its predecessor. The food is decent, the staff friendly and the parking ample, which makes picking up take-out a breeze. read more

My favorite local Chinese food. Our favorite veggie dish is jade green vegetables with black bean sauce. They also make a great pan fried noodles and every kids favorite- sweet and sour chicken. It's one of our go-to favs when we don't feel like cooking! read more

Best Chinese food in Seattle, Friendly service, clean and great food.

I can't resist occasionally taking my family to this family run restaurant. It's no P.F. Chang's and does not try to be. There is no pretense in the atmosphere or the food. Instead there is a large selection of classic dishes prepared to satisfy the variety of tastes that each family brings. The owners are warm and friendly and the wait staff includes young adults that I remember seeing as kids. For a delicious meal prepared and served by a thoughtful staff, come as you are and be seated quickly. read more

We were staying in Ballard working from out of town.. saw reviews of Mandarin and swung in to get some yummy Chinese food as we were sooo hungry! They were so nice and friendly when we picked up our order to go. Got back to our hotel ready to dig in and the food was so horrible I thought we must have picked up a bag of dog food to go. Got the Hot & Sour soup.. didn't look close to any Hot & Sour I've ever eaten.. Mongolian Beef was huge thick chunks of meat not slice thinly and cooked well. Schezhwan chicken was horrible (not sure what it was)but there is always the pork fried rice you can't go wrong ever with rice, well yup that was bad too. Huge chunks of pork could hard eat and no flavor. So $45 down the drain. read more

Fantastic food, super cheap lunch deals as well. Not the best service but it's not canlis and they a nice people.

My favorite Chinese place. Plenty of superb food and choices. Staff is somewhat short-handed, but they are super nice. I have become a regular at this spot since I enjoy the food so much. I have tried many other places, including Louie's, and this is the best IMO. read more

We love this place. Their Egg foo young is fantastic; the best I've ever had. Super tasty, and the gravy's not too thick. Also really love the Ginger Chicken and Mongolian Beef. They use MSG by default, but are happy to leave it out if you ask. read more

Ballard Mandarin is my favorite Chinese food in Seattle. The food is amazing, the vegetables are always fresh and the meats are top notch. We go here often and enjoy introducing new people to the restaurant. The owner and the entire staff are friendly and add to the long list of reasons to visit. The house fried rice, the salt and pepper shrimp, the sweet and sour chicken, the soups. I could go on and on, but I'll leave you with two words - mai tai. read more

Great food. Friendly staff. Good value. The outside isn't much, but don't judge a book by its cover. Omnomnom!!!

My friends and I always go here. Foods are alweays gooood... My favorite dishes are kan pow tofu and vegetable mushu and sizzling rice soup. Owner , Lea is very very friendly and awsome girl.Yes I am vegetarian but there are so many great dishes to choose for vegetarian. read more