Reliable Chinese take out- owner is very nice. Will deliver but pick up is easy - favorites crab Rangoon and fried tofu!

The food here is really disgusting and the owner of the business is very off putting and rude. I'd avoid coming here.

I've tried several different "Asian" restaurants in the Foxboro area, but I have always enjoyed Mandarin Chef the best. The food I've been served is always fresh and made perfectly. To me a tell-tale sign of the quality is how the vegetables are served, always crisp and fresh. Never soggy or overcooked. The meat dishes, including chicken and beef is always perfect. In the fifteen years I've been a patron, I've never had a complaint. The staff is always friendly to me, with the owner (Guang) saying hello and calling me by name. The service is prompt and order ready for pick-up, is always on time. read more

3 1/2 stars. Mandarin Chef is a little neighborhood place in Foxboro. My kids were playing in a sports tournament nearby. We had not eaten lunch and this was the place the starving boys chose. It served our purpose.....very quick, mostly hot food. For appetizers we ordered some Steamed Peking Duck Ravioli. These were doughy and cold on the inside. I would not recommend them. We also ordered some Beef Teriyaki. These were lean and very flavorful. We all ordered Dinner Combinations since we were staying in a hotel and did not want a lot of leftovers. Every combo came with a choice of Crab Rangoon, Chicken Wing, or Vegetarian Spring Roll. I am not a fan of Crab Rangoon at all so I did not try it but my men loved the Crab Rangoon. The Chicken Wings looked like they were freshly made and were tasty. There was a dollar extra charge for the Wonton Egg Drop Soup which was decent. The main dishes ordered included Spicy Garlic Beef, Shrimp & Veggies, Chicken & Beef Teriyaki, and Beef Teriyaki & Boneless Spareribs. Everyone was pleased with what they ordered. There was only one person taking care of the front of the house of this small place. I thought he could have been a bit friendlier considering there was only 1 other patron in the establishment. read more

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Ok- THIS IS A REAL REVIEW... What a load of absolute shit we picked up from this place tonight for dinner. Absolute disgraceful food- the hot and sour soup was disgusting and full of black pepper - chicken curry was without sauce HELLO PEOPLE IN THIS RESTAURANT NOT ONLY WAS THERE NO SAUCE THERE WAS NO DAM CURRY. The fried rice- inedible..., truly the list is long and I will not waste any more time.... read more

All of the luncheon specials and Apps I've tried are okay. If the hot and sour soup wasn't so bad I'd probably visit more than my once/year average. read more

Takeout order done right. Mixed veggies with hot garlic sauce. on time and tasty really fresh varieties of broccoli green beans carrots mushrooms Chinese cabbage corn .... read more

Mandarin Chef - Veggies with Garlic sauce and spring Roll - Chinese Near Me - Foxboro, Massachusetts

I give this one 5 stars because they have very good Chinese food and they have reasonable prices. Lunch and Dinner Combo specials are great deals and two of them will feed a family of 4. Owners Steve and his wife are super nice and the service is excellent. Restaurant is small and tastefully decorated. I haven't found anything that wasn't yummy, but I'll keep trying. read more

Mandarin Chef - a view of a restaurant from across the street - Chinese Near Me - Foxboro, Massachusetts

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This is the most disgusting food I've ever eaten. The pork fried rice was old and drenched in oil. I really have no words..

if it wasn't for the fellow yelpers posting claims like "best Chinese food in town" and even pictures of their menu, i probably wouldn't be as pumped to try the place out. maybe i should have stuck to the less Americanized dishes (do they exist? i know not), but my mental picture of a "sweet & sour" dish urged me to order their lunch in chicken version, along with fried rice and hot & sour soup (reminiscence from another distant memory), AND a teriyaki beef app that came with, all for under $7!!! guy picking up the phone sounded more like an ABC than what he looked like when i finally came to meet him in person. that was quite surprising, actually. he was courteous and efficient, thanking me for patronage and such. the restaurant was practically empty during a weekday lunch time, but that is to be expected in a small town non-American eatery. anyway, excited to open my lunch when i got home, as i was starving since the call was made. only to be disappointed through and through. beef teriyaki was actually the "best" part of the meal, it being an ok, average fare. soup had lots of fixings in there, but was rather tasteless itself, and lacking the vinegary property. felt like i was just dunking plain corn starch paste with a hint of spiciness. needless to say, 1.25 pints of it went down the drain, and that's only bc i have problems wasting "perfectly edible" food. it WAS edible per se, just not enjoyable. meanwhile, the so-called sweet & sour chicken was downright..."horrifying" (see pic). i know i shouldn't be comparing with the Hong Kong style dishes i had in my childhood; i should have expected THIS type of preparation. but, it was really just tasteless chicken wrapped in thick batter, fried and then slathered in this super artificial red colored syrupy goo. the kind that would congeal at the bottom of the takeout box and you could peel it out and jiggle it like Jello. and it was soooo artificially sweet that my throat felt the sugar burn and was desperately begging for water, or maybe even soda, as a cleanser. suddenly, i started to wonder where my great $7 lunch deal went. this fail partially falls on me, really. if I had known they offered pad thai, i might have just stuck with that. but now, that red syrup...really, my mouth hasn't forgiven me yet. blehhhhh!!! really wanted to like this place, and glad to see others appreciating their food. but i'm not so sure after this meal. might give them another chance on next occasion, and see if i have better luck. but for now, I have to sign up for a detox. p.s. they have a sign inside the restaurant stating "gluten-free" dishes available...but judging by their version of classics, take it how you will. read more

Mandarin Chef - sweet and... syrupy chicken. rather tasteless hot and sour soup. - Chinese Near Me - Foxboro, Massachusetts

This is my new go to Chinese spot! Moved to Wrentham in March and have struggled to find a Chinese restaurant worth ordering from especially one that will deliver to my house. This place really wowed me tonight and I will be coming back. White meat general chicken, nice fully filled crab rangoons, and the Peking raviolis are to die for!!! read more

Reliably consistent good quality food. Always hot when you get your food. Only knock is spring rolls were too small.

Went there for dinner tonight. Food was very good. Service was good, we ate inside it is very clean. We would go back. Wifey had orange chicken, son in law had Kung pao, daughter had general gau's I had Pu Pu platter. Nice size portions. We also had the salt & pepper calamari it was good but a lil dry. Overall 4 stars. Place was very busy it was a blizzard the nite before everyone was still digging out from all the snow. 24" of snow over night. read more

Mandarin Chef - Orange chicken delicious. - Chinese Near Me - Foxboro, Massachusetts

This place sucks. Sounds harsh but it sucks. We got a Pu Pu platter and house rice. We ate the wings and threw out the rest of the food. It was old and dried out. Not sure what kind of rice that was, but that too went in the trash. Get this! Even the fortune cookies were stale! WTF read more

Was very happy with my experience at Mandarin Chef! Currently only doing takeout, but food was done in less than 10 minutes. Staff was very kind! read more

Came here for the first time placed an order my husband picked it up the order said Charlie. He then tried to convince him that the order was for Chelsea. It was the wrong food and it tasted like dog food. I would never order from this place again. Probably should stick with the basics like Chinatown. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Great wonton and beef teriyaki always fresh and great service. Quick and delicious

The food is really good, I've enjoyed everything I've had from here. The prices are great and the food is always delivered very quickly

Gross. the owner was rude on the phone and in person through their shower curtain brigade and shovel passing for pick up...so bizarre (even for covid). Pupu platter for 2: eggrolls were burnt and the rest seemed to be sitting under a heat lamp. biggest reason for this review??? All the meat had a rancid undertone, i couldnt even give my dog the pork strips. rice was old and flavorless. they didnt even give enough duck sauce (2 small cups) to give some flavor to the boring and dry lo mein or PFrice. i wish i didnt waste my $35 and i hope i dont get sick later. Fingers crossed Even if tonight was a fluke w horrible food, not that i would give it a second chance but the rude guy up front would have done it for me alone. dont waste your money read more

This place is small but the food is soo good they have the best chicken and rice and they work very hard and they have the best sausce also the food is very cheap compared to other Chinese food places I think it is family run but I'm not sure. The food is also very faSt and is packed well to 10/10 review I maybe have gone there 30 times and every time it was great read more

Food was mediocre as well as service. Tried but don't think I will be back. The dish I enjoyed the most was the wonton soup. But the rice and my egg fu yum was not flavorful. My daughter ordered chicken fingers which were super greasy so again not my favorite Chinese spot. read more

Went there for lunch on a hot summer day. Little to no air conditioner. Lunch portions were small. Food was ok. Little too heavy on sauces. Server not that interested, but ok. Can't say not to go, but nothing to go out of your way for. read more

My coworkers and I often come here for Lunch. The value and quality of the food for the price is amazing. For approximately $8 you get your choice of entree from the lunch menu, choice of white or fried rice, choice of soup, and an appetizer. The quality and freshness of the food is great. It's always made to order and super tasty. You won't leave hungry thats for sure. Not sure what the prices are like for their dinner menu, but the lunch value is great. read more

I had bookmarked Mandarin Chef more than a year ago. Today I finally get to it, but sadly my original review is now obsolete. This location has been a string of Chinese joints since I moved to Foxboro. None lasted until it became Mandarin Chef. The owner, Stephen, was a pleasant guy that surprised me by remembering my name after only having been there for take-out once or twice. The food was excellent. The sauces were light and flavorful. Nothing was greasy or heavy as some 'Chinese' food can be. Service and delivery were quick and personal. A couple of months ago I noticed a real drop off in the quality of the food. And the portions, which were never large (quality over quantity), got smaller. A new menu that came in the mail recently has been completely reworked. The past couple of times that I've been there, I have been hoping to see Stephen and express my concern that he was messing up a good thing. Though I see from recent reviews that he's no longer affiliated with the place. The new owners may coast a while on the loyal customers that Stephen drew (and we are many) but unless they improve the product I'm not expecting it to last. read more

When Steven was bought out earlier in 2011, we were sad and disappointed. Half of the charm of Mandarin Chef was that Steve knew everybody in town, their children, and was on a first-name basis with many of us. The other reason to go was the food. His recipes, his ideas, all executed beautifully. We finally ordered takeaway on May 15, and, although the new owners are friendly, the food was dreadful. Lo Mein tasted moldy, sauces were a bland mixture of the same ingredients: salt and sugar. Everything was oily. Ingredients in general were somewhat inferior, especially the chicken wings, which used to be jumbo, but are now medium size. Only the current owners know their motivations for proffering inferior food to customers who already know how high the bar was set before Steven left. I venture a guess that they thought it would be a cash cow, but what they don't realize is that what we all tasted in the food were "seasonings" they just don't have anymore: love and trust. We won't be going back, and we'll travel to wherever Steven sets up shop next. read more

It is without hesitation that I recommend Mandarin Chef of Foxboro, MA! The food is excellent, portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. A great value! The restaurant is nicely appointed and can accomodate a full range of guests - from a party of two to a larger group of 8-10. Steven, the owner is THE MAN! He always greets you by name and goes out of his way to make sure your dining experience is top notch. Great for take out or dine in. Enjoy! read more

We decided to stop here when we were in the area based on the reviews so far. It's a tiny little place with a handful of tables. So I expected it to be fairly quick. The meal started off good. The Egg rolls were huge and nice and crispy, just the way I like them. The Shrimp dumplings were a bit of a letdown. They were a bit to gummy for my liking. The house Lo Mein was good, but a over salty. As if too much Soy got added during the cooking. The Shrimp with Curry sauce was the biggest disappointment. Overcooked shrimp in a grainy curry sauce. It tasted like a jar curry paste was added and not cooked trough or added anything to smooth it out. The service was good and polite. The only negative was that our meal took longer than i expected to come out based on the fact that we were the only people there. Overall it was an average Chinese place to me. Nothing to drive out of my way for. read more

My boyfriend and I usually order delivery, though we have grabbed take-out several times and dined in once - it is always quick and delicious! The owner is a great guy, who often delivers our food and always asks how we are doing, how our vacations were, etc. He knew us by name and what we like to order very quickly, and has never forgotten! My boyfriend is from Hong Kong, so when we are craving something not on the menu he is happy to make it for us, which ads that extra something to the place :) read more

Phenomenal food! Of all the things I miss about foxboro, Mandarin Chef is #1. I try to stop by every time I'm in the area.

You haven't had fried rice until you have the Mandarin Chef's House Fried Rice! It is Foxialicious..... that's 'delicious' for Foxboro! (Lol!) We've NEVER had anything to to eat from here that we all didn't like, that's a hard thing to say when you have a family of 4, 3 kids.... I mean 2 kids and 2 adults!!! The delivery service is fast, professional and the food is as hot as it would when it comes right off the stove, oh and did I say FAST??!! The bottom line is..... when you don't feel like cooking and you are in the mood for Chinese Food, call the Mandarin Chef! P.S. Don't forget to try their House Fried Rice!!!!! read more

I've been going to Mandarin Chef for the past year. I tend to have to stay away from gluten and they some excellent choices for that. I go with the gluten free house rice. It has raisins, pork, pineapple to name a few. Also I get the gluten free crispy chicken. My stomach has no reactions from these which is great. The rest of my family also enjoys numerous items on their regular menu. The staff is also very friendly. Keep up the great work! read more

We go at least twice a month for takeout and order the combos..The owner knows me by name, and even remembers I like my boneless spareribs well done. Everything is fresh and always delicious. Try it out...you won't regret it! read more

I had high hopes for this place, but I was disappointed. I liked the hot and sour soup. Our server was nice enough. The food was ok. The crab Rangoon, was heavy on the cream cheese. I had sesame chicken becsuse it seemed to be a safe bet. It was also just ok. read more

Went for lunch shortly before 1 PM today. No customers present, no one to seat us, so we finally sat ourselves. When staff (2) were present there was not a smile the whole time. It was as though we were a nuisance they had to put up with. There were no complaints with the food, but the atmosphere certainly was lacking today. A far cry from when Steven owned it. We keep going back hoping for a more welcoming environment, but this might be the final straw. Too bad. No "good bye" or "thank you" as we left, even though we passed by the waiter. read more

this location has had about a half dozen different Chinese restaurants with different owners in a decade. to be honest, i have no idea why i kept trying out the new ones as they opened since they were always terrible. Big news: Mandarin Chef has finally reversed the curse and this place is consistently amazing. Everything on the menu has been more than decent. price and portions are great for your money. clean and quaint w/ super friendly family running the place. Must try: chef/house rice and crab ragoons. read more

The food tastes good, but my daughter, boyfriend and i Always have stomach issues after eating there.... It's happened too many times for it to be a fluke. Unfortunate bc the food tastes pretty good. read more

Called to place an order after completing my order and wanted to pay with my card guy has the nerve to ask me how much tip for the driver cause he is coming to me last time I checked tip should be optional and giving as they drop off the order not ask for it in advance this place is the worse read more

I took friend for launch to the Mandarin Chef. It was a terrible experience for me and my guest. The manager or probably owner showed attitude problem. We walk in the so-called restaurant around 1:00 P.M., as soon as we sat down he shouted that they will be serving launch until 2:30. However we were the only customers. a minute later he came back to take the order. We told him to give us a few minutes to choose from the menu. He raised his voice and said they serve launch until 2:30. I asked him why you are rushing us out when the pa\lace is not busy? It was a bad experience for me and my gusts. I would never go back to this restaurant, not a place to enjoy being with friend. They better improve their behavior and treat customers with respect. I urge people not to even go to this restaurant maybe they learn how to treat customers with respect. read more

It's fine, typical Chinese food. The beef teriyaki is a stand out as is the steamed fish. The rest is decent takeout. The staff is usually friendly but can get grumpy at times. read more

It's hard to leave any stars. My husband and I just now walked in and sat down to have a late dinner. The host came to us with menus and told us they couldn't take our dine in order for at least 20 mins. Mind you, we were absolutely the only customers in there. He said they were too busy preparing take out orders. I honestly thought we were being "plunked". We left read more